Frequently Asked Questions

How do I subscribe and unsubscribe from the SOPS mailing list?
People can subscribe and unsubscribe by visiting the following web page:
https://utils.its.caltech.edu/mailman/listinfo/sops-list

When did the new soda machine arrive?
September 1, 2005

Who do I see if the elevator isn't working, the toilet backs up, I need to reserve a projector, ...
For all Thomas Building related issues you should talk to Chris Silva.

Where is the student lounge?
006A Thomas (in the sub-basement)

What is the code to the student lounge?
1-4-5-3
If this is too hard to remember, just go down to the lounge, look at the upper right corner of the fire hose case and it's written there in pencil.

What is the history of SOPS?
In 1976 Ted Gates (a student of Dr. Acosta) organized a series of lunchtime seminars given by and for students from the Thomas building. After some time the flyers posted for the seminars started appearing with the banner "Society of Professional Students." Within a year Thomas building sports teams started calling themselves "SOPS."

The first SOPS banquet was held in 1977 (organized by Marty Cohen).

SOPS, Society of Professional Students
California Institute of Technology
Mail Code 104-44
Pasadena, CA 91125
sops (at) caltech.edu

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