Say Hello to Pepper Canyon Hall’s Newest Tenants
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The skies were gloomy but spirits were bright last Tuesday as UC San Diego’s Pepper Canyon Hall welcomed three new tenants to its second floor: the Raza Resource Centro, Triton Transfer Hub and the PATHS Scholars Program.
Members of the campus community marked the occasion with a grand opening celebration featuring remarks from university staff and leadership, a ribbon-cutting and more. In addition to fostering community building and a sense of belonging for students, the Pepper Canyon site also marks an exciting new chapter in expanding student support at UC San Diego.
Students, faculty and staff had the opportunity to tour the second floor, where representatives from each space welcomed guests to their new “home away from home.” Visitors enjoyed appetizers, refreshments and branded swag as they toured the rooms, picking up sweet treats like pan dulce in the Raza Resource Centro and sweatshirts from the Triton Transfer Hub.
As reaffirmed during the celebration’s opening remarks, the three new spaces help UC San Diego ensure that every student—regardless of their background—has what they need to be successful in the university community and beyond.
See some memorable moments from the grand opening event and get a first look at the new space in the photos below.
Guadalupe Fernandez, director of PATHS Scholars Program, kicked off the grand opening celebration on the second floor patio of Pepper Canyon Hall. Alongside sharing words of gratitude to campus leadership for making the new space possible, she recognized Sam Farmer, Reynolds Construction and the many members of the Facility Management Team for bringing the spaces to life.
As part of the grand opening, activist, muralist and UC San Diego staff member Carmen Linares provided a blessing for the new spaces.
Gentry Patrick, professor of neurobiology in the School of Biological Sciences, was recognized during the celebration for his significant contributions to the PATHS Scholars Program at UC San Diego. The program’s mission is to increase the number, persistence and success of underrepresented students in STEM.
Students, staff, faculty and community members gathered on the patio for the afternoon celebration. As part of the event, leadership including Executive Vice Chancellor Simmons, Vice Chancellor Satterlund and Vice Chancellor Petitt (pictured) shared words of support for the impactful student-centered programs and centers.
Tote bags, treats and branded swag were available for guests to pick up as they took self-guided tours of the new space, such as these stickers promoting the PATHS Program. This new site in Pepper Canyon Hall marks the PATHS Scholars Program’s first permanent home on campus.
Students enjoy music, snacks and conversation at the new home of the Raza Resource Centro. The Pepper Canyon Hall site doubles its square footage from its current location in the Student Services Center Building.
Decorated pan dulce were among some of the treats available at the new home of the Raza Resource Centro. Not only is the bigger space able to accommodate more students and staff, but it features a kitchen and library.
Colorful murals and artwork are featured throughout each of the rooms, some even created by campus community members themselves.
Moving from its location in the Sally T. WongAvery Library, the Triton Transfer Hub now offers more space to support the university’s growing population of transfer students. The hub offers resources and services that empower transfer students to achieve their goals as they navigate UC San Diego's academic and cultural landscape.
Students smile for a photo at the new home of the Raza Resource Centro.
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