2012  Administrative Message

Undergraduate elections on hold effective May 18

The undergraduate election voting and campaigning will be placed on hold beginning May 18, 2012 at 8:00 am.

Student Budget Forum with CP/EVC Galloway

The Student Union Assembly (SUA) invites all undergraduate and graduate students to participate in a budget forum with campus leadership.

Increased truck traffic along Bay Street

Starting this week and continuing through the end of July, increased truck traffic will travel to the reservoir via Mission Street, Bay Street, Iowa Drive, and Cardiff Place weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

CruzAlert -- Please avoid OPERS area

UCSC police have cordoned off an area around the upper East Field parking lot while they investigate a suspicious object that was observed in the parking lot.

Hagar Drive reopened

Hagar Drive is now open between the East Remote Parking lot and Quarry Plaza area.

Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update

Read who the recipients of the 2012 Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity are here.

Announcing 2012 Campus Elections

2012 Campus Elections are scheduled for next week.

Spring update on 2011-12 curriculum planning

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Herbert Lee updates the campus on significant changes to the graduate and undergraduate curriculum.

Bike to Work Week activities

UCSC's Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) has joined with Ecology Action to host the 25th Annual Santa Cruz County Bike Week, May 4 - 12, 2012.

Update from the Demonstration Advisory Group

Campus Provost/EVC Galloway announces a May 7 forum to update the campus on the work of the Demonstration Advisory Group.

UCSC advances fight against cancer

Chancellor Blumenthal celebrates the announcement of UCSC's partnership with the National Cancer Institute to establish the Cancer Genomics Hub.

Deer fawning season alert

Please be aware that spring is the prime birthing season for a wide variety of campus wildlife, including deer.

Our University - April 2012

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Family Member Verification Project Reminder

If you do not respond by May 17th, you may risk your own de-enrollment from UC insurance as well as de-enrollment of your family members.

Community Crime Bulletin

Suspicious activity at the library.

Community alert - Taking back unwanted prescription drugs

On Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the UC Santa Cruz Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

Staff Advisory Board Elections

It's time to vote for our next or returning Staff Advisory Board members.

Community Crime Bulletin

Bicycle Thefts - Nine cases reported in past two weeks

Housing Workshops

The University Relations Good Neighbor Initiative Program will hold two housing workshops to provide students with vital information on how to become successful off-campus residents.

Sexual Assault Awareness and Alcohol Awareness Month

For campuses throughout the nation, April is both Sexual Assault Awareness and Alcohol Awareness Month.

Staff Appreciation Picnic, May 9th

Please join the Chancellor and Staff Advisory Board for the annual staff appreciation picnic on the East Field Wednesday, May 9th.

Public safety, traffic alert for April 20

This notification is being provided to advise members of the campus community, others with valid reasons for visiting the UC Santa Cruz campus, and campus neighbors of the potential for disruptions and hazards associated with an unsanctioned gathering known as "4-20" during the afternoon of April 20.

Let's talk--Open office hours this Friday

Alison Galloway, campus provost and executive vice chancellor, invites students to her open office hours this Friday, April 13, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Quarry Plaza.

Proposed Revisions to Staff Policy 70-Complaint Resolution

The University of California has proposed revisions to Staff Policy 70, “Complaint Resolution” in order to clarify the process for resolving complaints made by employees.

Distracted Driver's Enforcement

The National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is taking place in April.

New UCSC ParkCard

Beginning next Monday, April 9th, UCSC ParkCards will be available for purchase at the TAPS Sales Office.

Join the Staff Advisory Board

Joining the Staff Advisory Board is an excellent opportunity for you to get involved with your campus and community.

Spring Chancellor's Staff Forum

All UCSC staff are invited to the Spring Staff Forum with the Chancellor on Thursday, April 5, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. at Kresge Town Hall.

2012 Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity Nominations Due April 2nd

You are invited to submit nominations for the 2012 Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity.

Our University – President takes UC message on the road, UC Health's $3 billion community impact, family member eligibility verification and other news for you

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Class Availability — Your Input Needed

We need your voice to be heard on issues concerning class availability, advising, summer session, and more.

Family Member Eligibility Verification Project about to Begin

As you may be aware through open enrollment notices and internal news features, we are about to begin a family member eligibility verification project to ensure that all family members enrolled in UC-sponsored health plans are eligible for coverage.

Share your ride with Zimride for a chance to win iPad

Try Zimride for your Spring Break to save money on gas and transportation costs.

Open letter to UC community from President Yudof on recent incidents of intolerance

I write today to address, once again, the moral and ethical imperative for all of our University of California students, faculty and staff members to foster a climate of tolerance, civility and open-mindedness.

Yesterday's protest

Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor reflects on yesterday's protest and shares impressions of the time she spent with demonstrators.

Transportation Advisory

This advisory is provided to remind members of the UCSC community of the possibility of traffic disruptions on or near campus on Thursday, March 1.

2011-12 Excellence in Teaching Awards Nominations

Students, is there an instructor who you think deserves special recognition? Is so, nominate that person for an Excellence in Teaching Award.

March 1 Day of Action

Chancellor Blumenthal and CP/EVC Galloway ask students, faculty, and staff to monitor developments on March 1, a Day of Action in support of public education.

Our University – Web chat with President Yudof, online retirement review and more

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2012 Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity Call for Nominations

These awards will honor and showcase people and programs that have made outstanding contributions to furthering diversity, inclusion, and excellence at UC Santa Cruz.

Budget forum on February 27

Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Alison Galloway will host a budget forum for all campus employees on February 27.

Welcome visitors to campus this spring

With spring approaching, we’ll again see a number of visitors to the campus in March and April, many of whom will be our newly admitted frosh and transfer students, along with their family members.

Community Crime Bulletin

Progress toward our "Five for 2015" initiatives

Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Alison Galloway reports on progress toward the campus's "Five for 2015" initiatives.

Phased Retirement Program

The University has recently approved a Phased Retirement Program.

Two leadership recruitments underway

Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Alison Galloway announces two key recruitments.

2012-2014 Staff Advisor to the Regents

The University is pleased to announce the application period for selection of the 2012-2014 Staff Advisor to the UC Board of Regents.

Community Crime Bulletin

Residential burglary in Porter and Kresge.

Safety tips--mountain lions

With the recent mountain lion sightings, please read these safety tips and report any possible sightings.

Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update

UCSC’s hate/bias incident reporting system has expanded from being for students only to include faculty, academic employees and staff.

Our University — budget, online education, staff advisor and HR news for faculty and staff

Read the latest issue of Our University.

In Memoriam – Karen Turinia

With much sadness, I share news of the death of a member of our community, Karen Turinia. With her sister and her daughter by her side, Karen peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, January 19.

UC proposes revisions to staff policy 34 and staff appreciation plan

The University of California is proposing revisions to Personnel Policies for Staff Members 34 (Incentive Awards).

Spring Taking UCSC Home

Admissions is inviting students to return to their former schools and communities as ambassadors to share their UCSC experiences and connect with newly admitted students.

Scholarship Benefit Dinner to be held on February 25

Please join us for UCSC’s ninth annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner. The dinner will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. Proceeds from the event go toward scholarships that provide opportunity and empower our students to take on the future.

New dean of UC Santa Cruz Extension

It's a pleasure to share news of the appointment of Lynda Rogers as the dean of UC Santa Cruz Extension in Silicon Valley.

Student Regent Recruitment

Apply to serve on the UC Board of Regents.

2012-13 UC Santa Cruz Hellman Fellows Program

Time for faculty to submit applications for the UC Santa Cruz Hellman Fellows Program.

Challenges and opportunities for the New Year

In his New Year message to the campus, Chancellor Blumenthal celebrates recent good news and urges students, faculty, and staff to advocate on behalf of the university.

28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation

Please join us at the the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation on Thursday, February 2, at 7:00 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz.

Sittercity Family Care

As announced during Open Enrollment, the University of California is offering membership in Sittercity to eligible employees.

Red Cross Staff & Faculty Blood Drive this month

The Staff Advisory Board is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive for Staff and Faculty on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Stevenson Event Center.

Nominations for UCSC's Outstanding Staff Award

Do you know a UCSC staff member who goes "above and beyond" to provide distinguished service to students or colleagues?