Staff News

Services during Winter Break and Campus Closure

Dominican Occupational Health Center Closure - Dec. 22 to Jan. 7

Update on Science Hill encampment

California Coastal Commission approves UC Santa Cruz's Coastal LRDP

At a hearing today in San Francisco, the California Coastal Commission approved UC Santa Cruz's Coastal Long Range Development Plan (CLRDP), a land-use blueprint for possible future development at the site of UCSC's Long Marine Laboratory.

NAACP chairman to address King Convocation Jan. 30

Julian Bond, chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, will speak at UCSC's 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation January 30.

Vice Provost Silicon Valley Initiatives

Ink, but not toner, cartridges recyclable on campus

Stewardship of campus grounds is a labor of love

Grounds Services' Site Stewardship program takes on ecological restoration and guardianship of campus land with help from volunteers.

UCSC appoints new associate vice chancellor for public affairs and communications

Barry Shiller, a public affairs professional with private-sector and higher-education experience, has been appointed the new associate vice chancellor for public affairs and communications at UC Santa Cruz.

Campus Holiday Food Drive

Exceptions to campus holiday closure

Campus provost provides update on Science Hill protest site

TAPS recognized for helping the environment

For accomplishments in reducing single-passenger auto use, the United Way honored UCSC's Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) Department as a "Community Hero" at its 2007 Community Assessment Project Year 13 press conference and celebration.

Campus seeing recycling boom

Recycling has been on the upswing for the past two years, but the campus has experienced a surge in the practice since students arrived with the start of this year's academic term.

Open enrollment deadline approaching

UC Women's Forum on Staff Career Advancement

Chancellor, Campus Provost comment on 'dangerous' November 7 demonstration

Campus gets a little bit 'greener' with three more certifications

UCSC has received three new "green" certifications from the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program, administered by the City of Santa Cruz. At the November 13 City Council meeting, the city will recognize certifications Porter/Kresge Dining Hall, Cowell

UCSC firefighters help battle devastating Southern California blazes

UC Santa Cruz firefighters were among thousands of fire personnel who traveled to Southern California in late October to help fight the area's deadly wildfires.

Updated information for UCSC community about apple moth aerial spraying

Faculty, staff, students eligible for Arts & Lectures discounts

Ways to help families affected by Southern California fires

Chancellor encourages support for those affected by Southern California fires

I know that I speak for all of us in expressing concern and sympathy for our UC colleagues and the many others who have been affected by this week's Southern California wildfires.

Announcing UC Open Enrollment for 2008

Founders Day dinner last week

UCSC professor explores Northern California's 'kitsch monuments'

Flu shots offered to staff and faculty

Holiday campus closure schedule

Campus photography contest for Chancellor's holiday card

Controlled burns planned at Wilder Ranch

Global affairs expert to deliver UCSC's 2007 Maitra Lecture at Montalvo on Nov. 2

Counseling and Psychological services available

Date and Location Change for Third Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Candidate Presentation

Fall Open Staff Forum with Chancellor Blumenthal

UCSC partners with Zipcar to bring car sharing to Santa Cruz

UCSC and Zipcar, North America's largest on-campus car sharing service, have formed a joint partnership to provide Zipcars to campus faculty, staff, and students, as well as community residents.

In his first campus address, Chancellor Blumenthal promises to 'act boldly' to advance UCSC

In his first campus address as chancellor, George Blumenthal pledged to "plan strategically and act boldly" to advance UCSC's standing in the world.

UCSC Arts & Lectures season opens Oct. 7 with acclaimed one-man show

Vice Chancellor for Information Technology finalists to make presentations

2007-08 Salaries and Benefits

UC Santa Cruz names new director of Arts & Lectures

Electronic W-2 Forms

Appointment of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Statements concerning court ruling regarding LRDP EIR

OPERS staff member Kevin Givens honored for contributions to sport

Kevin ("Skippy") Givens, OPERS intramural and sports club director, recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Freestyle Frisbee Players Association.

Robin Dale appointed Associate University Librarian

Acting Chancellor Blumenthal's statement about UC president's decision to step down

UC Santa Cruz Acting Chancellor George R. Blumenthal issued the following statement today, following <a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/dynes/pressrelease.html">Robert C. Dynes

CruzMail Stabilization Update

I write to provide you with an update on our ongoing work on the CruzMail stabilization project. On May 1, ITS embarked on a stabilization project to address the technology, change processes,

Important Information Regarding Changes to UC's Medical Plans for 2008

During Open Enrollment in November, UC employees and retirees will face important decisions about -- and changes to -- their medical benefits options for 2008. As previously announced, the

Arts & Lectures announces 2007-08 season of internationally acclaimed artists

Legendary sitarist Ravi Shankar, renowned Brazilian guitarist and songwriter Caetano Veloso, South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela, Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour, and National Public Radio's Peabody Award-winning correspondent Scott Simon are just s

UCSC librarian recognized by Special Libraries Association

UCSC Blue Light Emergency Telephone Outage

California Whistleblower Protection Act

TAPS 2007-08 Parking and Program Renewals

Brian Walton, leader of falcon recovery effort, dies at age 55

Brian Walton, whose leadership of the Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group was highlighted by the pivotal role the group played in the restoration of the peregrin falcon on the West Coast, died on June 15 at a Santa Cruz hospital. Walton, who served a

Video Message from Acting Chancellor Blumenthal

More freshmen than expected say they plan to attend UCSC

About 4,200 freshmen--several hundred more than had been expected--have indicated they plan to enroll at UC Santa Cruz in the fall.

Welcoming Guests to UC Santa Cruz

Campus Phone Number Prefix Change

Faculty and Staff Directory Updates

Annual Business Operations Customer Surveys

Renew, purchase your 2007-08 OPERS Wellness Card

It is time to renew or purchase OPERS Wellness Cards for the 2007-08 academic year. For the best price, sign up by June 13.

Climate change and green technology the focus of June 8 forum at UC Santa Cruz

Climate change expert Lisa Sloan and green technology proponent Steve Westly will be the keynote speakers during the sixth annual Foundation Forum at the University of California, Santa Cruz, on Friday, June 8, at 4 p.m. in the Music Center Recital Hall.

CruzPay Phase 2 Plans

Annual Call--Performance Appraisals/Performance Management Program

Employees required to complete 'ethics briefing' by June 15

New UCOP labor data doesn't impact UCSC's wage proposals

UCSC Arboretum Music Series begins May 17

Infectious disease expert to discuss deadly epidemics in public lecture at UCSC on Tuesday, May 22

Dr. Donald P. Francis, executive director and chief medical officer of Global Solutions for Infectious Diseases, will discuss "Confronting Deadly Epidemics Around the World" in a free public lecture at UC Santa Cruz on Tuesday, May 22.

G. William Domhoff, expert on dreams and power relations, receives UC-wide faculty emeriti award

G. William Domhoff says the best thing that ever happened to him professionally was being hired as a founding faculty member at UC Santa Cruz in 1965. The second-best thing was retiring early, which gave him the freedom to focus on his research.

Michael Isaacson appointed acting dean of UCSC's Baskin School of Engineering

The UC Regents have approved the appointment of Michael Isaacson as acting dean of the Baskin School of Engineering at UC Santa Cruz.

General Staff Forum

Banana Slug Spring Fair drawing alumni back to UC Santa Cruz

Student-led mock trial team makes it to nationals

In only its third year, the UCSC mock trial team made it to the semifinal round of the national college mock trial championship, facing off against powerhouse teams from Yale, the University of Pittsburgh, and Loyola University Chicago.

Wildlife photographer Kennan Ward branches out with feature-length documentary about grizzly cubs

Kennan Ward, who earned a B.A. in environmental studies and wildlife biology from UC Santa Cruz in 1980, has spent three decades crisscrossing the globe to photograph animals in the wild.

Learn how to select and care for roses at a free workshop March 31

UCSC rose expert Orin Martin will share his techniques for choosing and growing roses organically at a free workshop on Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to noon at The Garden Company on Mission Street in Santa Cruz.

UCSC lecturer Ryan Coonerty publishes Etched in Stone, a tribute to 50 memorials and monuments

Anyone who has ever gotten goose bumps visiting the Lincoln Memorial will be drawn to the new book <i>Etched in Stone: Enduring Words from Our Nation's Monuments</i>.

UC Santa Cruz, City of Santa Cruz establish 'Santa Cruz Tickets'

In a unique collaboration, UC Santa Cruz and the City of Santa Cruz have created a joint ticketing system to sell tickets for events taking place on campus, at the Civic Auditorium and throughout the community.

Ground broken for new Ranch View Terrace housing project at UC Santa Cruz

Efforts by UC Santa Cruz to build more on-campus housing for faculty and staff got a significant boost when ground was broken March 5 on the first phase of the Ranch View Terrace project.

UCSC's Baskin School of Engineering celebrates 10 years of innovation

The Baskin School of Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz, is celebrating its 10th anniversary and its emergence as a vibrant and innovative center for research and education.

UCSC ranked first in nation for research impact in physics

In a new analysis of research publications from top U.S. universities, the University of California, Santa Cruz, ranked first for the impact of its faculty in the field of physics and fifth in the field of space sciences.

UC Santa Cruz film grads shine again in major indie film awards

EPA ranks UC Santa Cruz the sixth largest 'green power' purchaser among campuses

Geoffrey Pullum to deliver 40th annual Faculty Research Lecture at UC Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz assistant arts dean reports discovery of ancient ruin in Peru

UC Santa Cruz receives $350,000 to create global café and reading garden at University Library

Leading Iraq expert Juan Cole to discuss crisis January 17 at UC Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ, CA--Juan Cole, professor of Middle Eastern history at the University of Michigan and the moderator of the highly acclaimed blog "Informed Comment," will discuss the Iraq war on Wednesday, January 17, at 7 p.m. in the Colleges Nine and Ten Mult

UC Santa Cruz to present readings by renowned authors Jonathan Franzen and Nathaniel Mackey