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Stepping Into Safety

Boot World Mobile Fitting Event Supports Staff and Local Business

In September, the Facilities Management Procurement team partnered with Boot World, a certified small and local business, to bring its mobile footwear truck to campus. The four-hour pop-up made it easy for facility staff to get fitted with safety-toe boots through their voucher program and generated over $3,200 in sales, underscoring our commitment to supporting small businesses. The event was so successful that a second visit is planned for spring 2026.

All UC San Diego employees can enjoy a 10% discount on personal purchases at Boot World's retail locations.

Dozens of boots on display at the Boot World Mobile fitting event

Exploring Sustainability Solutions

Sustainability Team Tours Petco Park

The IPPS Sustainability Team, joined by the newly incorporated EcoNauts, participated in a unique Sustainability Tour of Petco Park alongside members from UC San Diego's Zero Waste Department and EH&S. The visit marks the start of a growing collaboration between UC San Diego and other sustainability-driven institutions across the region, creating opportunities to share technologies, operational strategies, and best practices.

Tour participants inside an empty Petco Park Stadium in front of a San Diego skyline

The tour highlighted Petco Park’s sustainability efforts from start to finish, beginning and ending aboard the trolley. Participants explored the stadium’s transportation and energy systems, waste-management and processing operations, concession stands, native garden, field and dugout, clubhouse, and even the park’s “command center.”

Beyond the behind-the-scenes access, the group gained insight into how Petco Park operates on 100% renewable energy and maintains an impressive near-zero-waste program with a notable 96% waste diversion rate.

UC San Diego staff are now reviewing the insights gathered to identify processes and innovations that could be adapted for campus operations.

This tour represents the beginning of a promising partnership. In the near future, the Petco Park Sustainability Team will visit UC San Diego to explore its own sustainability initiatives. We look forward to welcoming them and continuing to foster collaboration, shared learning, and innovation in sustainable practices across San Diego.

Student Mail

New ERC Locker Implementation Enhances Convenience for Students

The fall quarter marked the successful launch of the newly implemented ERC package lockers. The upgraded system features rear-loading lockers, an enhancement from last year’s Revelle locker implementation that streamlines staff workflows while improving overall distribution efficiency. The inclusion of a back storage room further supports smoother operations by accounting for oversized and expired locker packages.

Locker bank at the ERC student mail parcel center.

This project was made possible through strong cross-departmental collaboration. Our Logistics team partnered closely with IT, Construction, and ResLife, with each playing a key role in delivering a system that not only meets student needs but also elevates the standard for campus service.

The new lockers went live right on schedule, and early feedback from students has been positive. With expanded pickup hours and a seamless user experience, students are enjoying greater flexibility and convenience throughout their day.

As we continue to refine and innovate our package services, the ERC locker upgrade stands as a strong example of what effective collaboration and thoughtful design can achieve.

Passport Office

Best-kept Secret

Did you know that the UC San Diego Passport Office is open to the public and is located a short walk from the Central Trolley Stop on campus? The Campus Services Complex location offers Passport services to both Triton affiliates and the general public.

We're tired of being the best-kept secret.

Trolley at the UC San Diego Central Trolley stop

Help spread the word!

Our proximity to public transit, the ability to book appointments up to 30 days in advance, a full team of certified passport agents, reserved parking near the entrance, and on-site passport photo services have been kept a secret for too long.

Don't let your friends and family wait in long lines to renew or apply for a passport book or passport ID, or waste additional time finding a passport photo service. Let the secret out - tell them about the UC San Diego Passport Office, so our team can do what we do best - provide fast, convenient, all-inclusive, and seamless passport services to the entire community.

Interested in a Saturday appointment? We post Saturday hours to the appointment schedule on a limited basis, and they fill up fast. Pro Tip: Subscribe to Passport Office News to get notified of the Saturday schedule in advance.

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Partnerships With Purpose

Beyond the Traditional Supplier Relationship

UC San Diego’s partnership with Pepsi extends far beyond pouring rights; it fuels opportunities that enrich student life and strengthen campus connections. This year, that work continues with the addition of William Maggin, the new Pepsi Campus Ambassador.

William works closely with Campus Partnership Program Manager Trisha Almado to help bring the Pepsi partnership to life through on-campus activations, marketing initiatives, and student-focused programming.

A San Diego native and fourth-year student at Sixth College, William brings creativity and passion to the role. He enjoys photography, videography, reading, and film, and is currently developing a short movie project. His eye for storytelling helps translate the partnership’s impact into experiences that resonate with his fellow Tritons.

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