CSULB new buidings go green

According to CSULB's sustainability website the three new buildings that are under construction are considered to be green. The Recreation Center, the Hall of Science and Nursing building all are equipped to meet the LEED sustainability standards.

The new Hall of Science building will be built using Green building LEED equivalent guidelines.

The new Student Wellness and Recreation Center will be registered as a Green building through LEED and will achieve at least a LEED silver rating.

The new addition to the Nursing building will be built using LEED Green building equivalent guideline.

The Hall of Science Building

The new Hall of Science building will be expected to open next fall 2011 as opposed to fall 2010. The new Hall of Science will have 22 research labs, as well as 31 offices for professors. Along with the new labs and offices the Hall of Science will also have a rooftop greenhouse and observatory according to the Daily 49er.

According to the CSULB's Hall of Science website the constructors have been keeping up with all the construction and have been working at a fast pace and perhaps the Hall of Science will be open sooner than the expected date of completion. According to Mark Zakhour, Senior Construction Manager, "the building might be ready for early 2011".

Zakhour also estates that the next phase of the site development will begin in the next month, including the development of the loading dock area near East Campus Drive, and the plaza reconstruction at MLSC."

"We will continue the interior build out of the project, finishing the exterior facade and finalizing all the major equipment connections and tests in the next few months. We expect to have our casework arrival begin the end of May which will lead us into the finish phase of the project."

Construction on the Rec Center for the month of April

Accroding to the Recreation and Wellness Center website some of the construction that was done for the month of April was:

Landscaping for the plaza began this month with the installation of Date Palm Trees in the pool deck area.

Tiling continues in the locker rooms and bathrooms.

Installation of lights and fans continue on the 2nd floor.

Framing finished for the cardio theatre wall.

Racquetball flooring to be delivered this month and installed accordingly.

Glass doors arriving mid April to be installed.

To view a video of the construction updates click here

Job Openings at the Rec Center

The Recreation Center will be offering up to 200 job openings for the next fall. According to Ashley Cappel, the membership services and marketing coordinator, they have already received hundreds of applications for front desk and customer service positions.

"Although these positions might already be taken, there are other numerous positions still avaible to students such as fitness instructors, weight room attendant etc."

Students interested in applying should go to online and fill out an application. Many of the interviews will be held this week.

Once the Student Recreation and Wellness Center opens, it will be operating under the following hours:

Monday: 6am - 12am

Tuesday: 6am - 12am

Wednesday: 6am - 12am

Thursday: 6am - 12am

Friday: 6am - 9pm

Saturday: 10am - 5pm

Sunday: 10am - 10pm