July 11, 2025 The Best Source of News, Culture, Lifestyle for Culver City, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Palms and West Los Angeles

Students At Loyola Marymount University Attend Classes In New Life Sciences Building

Latest news about Loyola Marymount University.
Latest news about Loyola Marymount University.

Students attended classes for the first time today at Loyola Marymount University’s $110 million Life Sciences Building, which took two years to build.

The 100,000-square-foot, three-story building houses programs in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science, health and human sciences, and urban ecology.

In its labs and classrooms, undergraduates have access to equipment and technology that most college students would not be allowed to use until they begin a doctoral program, according to LMU officials.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to open the doors of this building to our students,” said Tina S.W. Choe, dean of the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering at LMU.

“What’s so exciting is that with our new facilities, LMU will be at the forefront of educating the next generation of scientists for decades to come,” Choe said.

The “open design” building features 35 research and teaching laboratories; 9,000 square feet of faculty research space; a 273-seat auditorium with adjoining terrace; and a three-story green roof that acts as a “living laboratory” for research on soil runoff and drought-tolerant landscaping.

The teaching laboratories have glass walls, allowing students and guests to observe the activity inside those rooms, said Paul Zajfen of CO Architects, which designed the building.

“Openness and transparency are hallmarks of our design, which puts science on display, encourages collaborative interaction and engages the greater campus,” Zajfen said.

The building was constructed and designed to qualify for a LEED Gold rating, a recognition reserved for projects that show a high level of sustainability. In addition to the green roof, the building features:

— more than 8,200 square feet of solar panels that produce about 10 percent of the facility’s energy needs;   — a research garden to provide materials for natural science, botany and other classes;   — a solar screen on the west facade to reduce radiant heat;   — independent climate control, chilled beams, and natural ventilation; and

— energy savings through daylight harvesting and high-performance glass.

During the project, construction company C.W. Driver provided internship opportunities for Seaver College engineering students, including Britney Calucag. She was hired as a full-time project engineer by the firm after graduating in 2014 and helped oversee the completion of the building.

Related Posts

L.A. Louver Marks David Hockney’s 88th with Exhibit

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

Hockney, a British artist born in 1937, gained fame with the British Pop Art movement and later became known for...

Suspect Arrested in Shoe Retail Theft Spree Across LA County

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

During the search, police recovered two firearms and a significant quantity of merchandise The Los Angeles Police Department’s Organized Retail...

Culver City Seeks Public Input on New Environmental Restrictions

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

Opinions on balloons and astroturf were mixed, with environmental concerns clashing with cultural or practical preferences The Culver City Council...

Father-Daughter Authors to Host Book Signing to Aid Fire-Affected Women

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

Ten percent of proceeds from book and art sales will benefit the Pacific Palisades Rebuilding Fund, a nonprofit initiative created...

Culver City Police Locate Missing 75-Year-Old Woman

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

The Department expressed gratitude to the community, media, and law enforcement partners for their assistance The Culver City Police Department...

Metro Reports Crime Drop, Higher Rider Satisfaction, and Progress on Major Projects

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

The Authority said the drop in violent incidents—down to the lowest level since May 2019—coincided with more uniformed personnel and...

Pandemic Fraud Crackdown: Inglewood Woman Accused of Using Stolen IDs in $1.3M Scam

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Authorities Say Fake Claims Used Names of Prisoners and Out-of-State Residents Selena Stewart was arrested and arraigned Wednesday on a...

Unmasking ICE: Senators Push for Visible IDs After Secretive LA Immigration Raids

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Bill Requires Federal Agents to Display Visible Identification During Raids U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on...

Bacio di Latte’s Beverly Hills Gelateria Debut Blends Italian Tradition with California Cool

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Gelateria Features In-House Gelato, Espresso Drinks, and Decadent Signature Flavors Bacio di Latte has officially opened its latest U.S. flagship...

Housing for Health Chief Appointed to Lead Unified Homeless Services Department

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Veteran Housing Advocate to Oversee Streamlined LA County Services The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday confirmed the...

Brentwood Feels Impact as Feds Slash Office Leases Across Los Angeles

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

New Tracker Reveals Over 70,000 Square Feet Cut in 2025 Alone Los Angeles County’s office market is experiencing a fresh...

One Last Bite: La Novia Bids Farewell with Final Pop-Up at Cardinale du Vin

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Inventive Latin-Asian Pop-up Serves Seasonal Small Plates for One-Night-Only La Novia, the pop-up kitchen known for its inventive Latin-Asian flavors,...

Shore Hotel: A Local Destination for Summer Fun

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Bring on all things summer. Walking or biking along Santa Monica Pier, you might find yourself taking a pause at...

Governor Newsom Unveils Fast-Track Rebuilding Plan on Six-Month Anniversary of Palisades Fire

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

State Clears Over 5.5 Billion Pounds of Debris From Fires Ahead of Schedule Marking six months since the devastating Eaton...

Soprano Golda Zahra Returns to BroadStage For a One-Night-Only Musical Celebration

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

Hailed as “the rising star of the opera world” by The Hollywood Times, internationally acclaimed soprano Golda Zahra makes her much-anticipated return to BroadStage in...