UC San Diego Campus Notice

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

June 1, 2026

Geisel library at sunset

ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO

CONSTRUCTION ALERT - Nierenberg Outdoor Elevator

WHAT: Modernization of Nierenberg exterior elevator.

WHEN: 06.01.2026 through 02.01.2027. Normal working hours.

Map/infographic of construction area.

WHY: Exterior elevator and structure are in need of repairs to address the steel corrosion, painting and elevator repairs & controls modernization.

HOW: Exterior elevator will be offline during this period. Access will be affected.  Construction activities may be noisy and smells of grinding & paint may be present.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO: Avoid area if sensitive to noise and smell. Interior elevators at the Nierenberg Building will still be useable.

If you have any questions, please contact the FM Customer Relations Help Desk at (858) 534-2930 or Project Manager Aaron Cooley at (619) 550-7136.

We greatly appreciate your patience during these construction activities.

Jason E. Kayne
Director, Facilities Management

University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093