Welcome to the poster submissions page for the Reimagine Your Campus with the Urban Ecology Center symposium. Here, you’ll find a collection of innovative ideas from Cal State LA students who have reimagined the future of our campus through the lenses of sustainability, biodiversity, and environmental justice.
Each project was developed in alignment with the Urban Ecology Center's (UEC) mission to promote urban ecology, food security, and the creation of environmentally conscious communities. From revitalizing campus gardens to proposing eco-friendly infrastructure, these student-led submissions showcase practical and forward-thinking solutions to enhance our campus and the surrounding community.
Poster Submissions

Brewing a Greener Future: From Grounds to Growth Through Coffee, Plants, and Community
by Alexis Panameno & Destinee Todd

Farm to Feed: Overcoming Hunger by Planting Fruits & Veggies Poster
By Courtney Bailey

Pollinator Gardens: Combating Habitat Fragmentation in Urban Spaces
By Matthew Wahba

Breathing Life onto Campus: Living Walls
by Annika Veeravatanayothin

Ring Gardening: Creating A Habitat Haven for Pollinators with Native Perennials
By Helen Perez and Cristian Turcios

Shade for Change: Combatting the Heat Island Effect with Native Plants
by Caitlin Jane 'CJ' Calica

Rooftop Greenhouses: Enhancing Urban Ecology, Food Security, and Water Reusability
By Branden Gonzalez and Emily Elliott

Grow What We Eat, Eat What We Grow
By Raquel Higgins, Stephanie Laverone, and Susan Oseguera

Sunbolt Initiative: Urban Heat Mitigation and Campus Beautification
By Harley Richardson

Reclaiming Land for a Collaborative Learning Garden
By Jennifer Leiva, Hannah Calistri, and Heidi Buratti

Worm Work: Keeping the Community Clean and Healthy
By Jonathan Acosta, Cynthia Gutierrez, Melany Martinez, Emma Santa Maria

The Crochet Canopy Project
By Kathryn Lucas and Stephanie M. Kaugh

Urban Garden: From Soil to Soul
by Matthew Ehlenburg, Kimberly Rodriguez, Mike Castaneda, Alyssa Polk, Kyle Tiu, Fiona Mao, Odalys Castillo, Princess Moran, Stefanie Cortez, and Cecille Lightbourn

The University Library & Sustainability
By Kendall Faulkner, Katie Perry, and Tiffanie Ford-Baxter

Janice Cordova Garden of Well Being: Re-Blossoming
By Dalis Lopez, Lucy Valencia, and Miles Tademy

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by Valerie Rodriguez

Circle Dr.
By Camille Abcede, Mia Delgado, Andrea Duran, Ashley Gonzalez, Joellie Martinez, Ariel Segura

Reimagine My Campus
By Joshua Lozano Ramirez, Angel Ortiz, Alexander Sanchez, Yusuke Yasumoto

California Wildrose
By Janice Justo, Vieri Quinones, Diego Rivas, and Cian Carlo Yulo

Not So Playful Playground
By Raymoneek Wright, Hailey Robirds, Melanie Ortiz, and Diana Chavoya