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December 15, 2014
Students garner awards at national biomedical conference
Five UC Santa Cruz students received awards for their presentations at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students.
December 11, 2014
Professors Leta Miller and Carolyn Dean honored for arts research
Acting Arts Dean Martin Berger has named the 2014 Arts Dean’s Eminent Professors, the division’s highest recognition of faculty research achievement.
December 08, 2014
New fiction by alumna author featured in New Yorker
“Savage Breast,” a new short story by UC Santa Cruz alumna Elizabeth McKenzie, will be featured in the December 15 issue of The New Yorker magazine.
December 08, 2014
UC Santa Cruz professor honored by San Francisco Film Society
UC Santa Cruz arts professor B. Ruby Rich was honored at the San Francisco Film Society’s fifth annual Essential SF, an event celebrating the Bay Area film community's most vital figures and institutions.
December 08, 2014
Student robotics competition on Dec. 12 features "Game of Thrones" theme
Small autonomous robots built by UC Santa Cruz engineering students will face off in "Game of Drones" competition.
December 04, 2014
Renewal of the Phased Retirement Program
The University is renewing the Phased Retirement Program, which provides eligible career staff the opportunity to transition into retirement by voluntarily reducing work hours by at least 10 percent a year for up to three years before retiring.
December 02, 2014
Study of deadly bat disease finds surprising seasonal pattern of infections
White-nose syndrome fungus can infect an entire bat colony during hibernation, but surviving bats clear the infection after they become active.
December 02, 2014
UC Santa Cruz undergrads earn bronze medal in bioengineering competition
A team of UC Santa Cruz undergraduates worked to engineer a microbe to produce biofuel from processed plant material.
December 01, 2014
Campus food drive launches for holiday season
Another holiday season is upon us, and with it comes our annual UC Santa Cruz Holiday Food Drive which works in cooperation with Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County providing healthy meals to our friends and neighbors in need.
December 01, 2014
Scott Hernandez-Jason named director of news and media relations at UC Santa Cruz
Scott Hernandez-Jason has joined UC Santa Cruz as director of news and media relations. His first day was Monday, December 1.
December 01, 2014
Composting bins promote a handy diversion toward 2020 zero-waste goal
The first zero-waste stations at McHenry Library are in place, another step toward a goal of making the campus zero-waste by 2020.
December 01, 2014
Campus Holiday Food Drive
Last year the UCSC holiday food drive raised over 150,000 meals for our friends and neighbors in need, making UCSC the third largest contributor in the county.
November 25, 2014
Computer scientist Ethan Miller elected IEEE Fellow
Ethan Miller, professor of computer science, has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
November 20, 2014
Hubble observations deepen mystery of how globular clusters form
New findings are at odds with leading theories for the formation of globular clusters of stars in galaxies
November 19, 2014
UC Santa Cruz grad awarded Sutter scholarship for medical school
Matthew Carr, who graduated from UCSC in June with a degree in biology, will receive the 8th annual Primary Care Physician Award.
November 19, 2014
Get Involved this Holiday Season
The Student Volunteer Center (SVC), located in Hahn Student Services, is offering awesome programs this holiday season where you can help local families in need.
November 14, 2014
Annual Norris Lecture on Nov. 20 features panel of six marine scientists
UC Santa Cruz marine scientists are among the three married couples who will discuss "When Ocean Science is the Family Business"
November 13, 2014
Campus Holiday Gathering
Chancellor George Blumenthal and his wife, Kelly Weisberg, invite all faculty and staff to a Holiday Gathering & Campus Celebration on Tuesday, December 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Colleges 9/10 Multipurpose Room.
November 13, 2014
Community crime bulletin: Assault with injury reported
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating a report of an assault causing injury that occurred on November 12, at 7:55 p.m. on Heller Drive near the north side Porter College bus stop.
November 10, 2014
Wade Davis to speak at UC Santa Cruz on Nov. 14
Author, explorer, filmmaker, and professor Wade Davis will deliver the 14th Annual Sidhartha Maitra Memorial Lecture at UC Santa Cruz on Friday, November 14, at the Music Center Recital Hall.
November 07, 2014
Arts professor brings acclaimed Deaf poets to campus with ‘Eye Music’ festival
Nationally renowned Deaf poets and performing artists are coming to UC Santa Cruz for Eye Music--a four-day festival created and performed in American Sign Language (ASL).
November 07, 2014
UC Santa Cruz student researchers recognized at national conference
Five undergraduates doing research at UCSC were recognized for outstanding research presentations at the 2014 SACNAS conference.
November 06, 2014
UC Santa Cruz grad student among veterans honored by National Science Foundation
Ocean sciences grad student John Koster was one of 11 military veterans recognized in an event at NSF headquarters.
November 06, 2014
Winter Campus Curtailment 2014-2015
Our 2014-2015 Winter Campus Curtailment is scheduled for the time period of December 24, 2014 through January 1, 2015.
November 05, 2014
Home for the holidays - Students
Go to http://zimride.ucsc.edu and post a ride or see who might be headed in your direction.
November 05, 2014
Carsharing opportunities
UCSC subscribes to Zimride, a campus-specific ride-matching service. Zimride helps you offer or request rides for regular commutes or one-time road trips.
November 04, 2014
Summer 2015 Orientation Dates
Summer Orientation is our opportunity as a campus to formally welcome newly matriculated UCSC students and their families into our community of scholars.
November 03, 2014
Special offers from Zipcar
UCSC Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) contracts with Zipcar to offer car sharing services to our campus as a sustainable transportation option for our affiliates.
November 03, 2014
2014 UC Santa Cruz United Way Campaign: November 1–15
We hope you will join us in supporting United Way of Santa Cruz County and the many agencies in our community that help make a difference in the lives of your neighbors.
October 31, 2014
UC Santa Cruz named one of the country’s best colleges for film majors
UC Santa Cruz has been ranked No. 7 in the country by College Factual for Best Bachelors Program for Film, Video and Photographic Arts.
October 30, 2014
Game of genomes
Sammy the Slug, the neon-yellow, pop-eyed fixture at campus gatherings and sporting events, is about to reveal his genes to the world. Backers of a crowd-funding campaign hope to raise $20,000 to map the banana slug genome for the first time ever.
October 30, 2014
Open Enrollment 2015
The annual Open Enrollment (OE) period begins Thursday, October 30 and ends at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25.
October 28, 2014
UC Santa Cruz named a 'silver bicycle-friendly' university
UC Santa Cruz has been named a 'silver bicycle-friendly' university by the League of American Bicyclists.
October 24, 2014
Halloween message for students
You should find the information below useful as you plan how and where to spend your time on Halloween this year.
October 22, 2014
Astrophysics meets theater in ‘Birth of Stars’
What does the birth and death of stars have to do with the lives of real human beings? How do we balance the joy and pain of life in a productive way? Does technology make us less than human…or something more?
October 22, 2014
'Beloved' author speaks about writing, revelations, and good and evil
Pulitzer– and Nobel Prize–winning author Toni Morrison sees an increasing prevalence of evil in literature
October 17, 2014
Social Justice lecture features expert on sexual violence in the military
Professor Elizabeth L. Hillman, a scholar and expert on sexual violence in the military, will speak Thursday, November 6, at UC Santa Cruz as part of the UC Hastings / UC Santa Cruz Social Justice Speakers Series.
October 16, 2014
Grad students' interactive fiction honored at IndieCade games festival
Ice-Bound is an interactive fiction piece created by two graduate students in the UC Santa Cruz Center for Games and Playable Media
October 14, 2014
Acclaimed game designer joins UC Santa Cruz art faculty
Award-winning game designer and producer Robin Hunicke will join the UC Santa Cruz faculty in January as Associate Professor of Art & Game Design.
October 14, 2014
Jessica Fiske Bailey appointed executive director of UC Santa Cruz Arboretum
Jessica Fiske Bailey, assistant vice provost for academic affairs at UC Santa Cruz, has been named executive director of the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum.
October 13, 2014
UC Santa Cruz creates new Department of Computational Media
A new department builds on the success of the campus's pathbreaking programs in games and playable media
October 13, 2014
Revised Absence from Work Policy – Summary of Technical Changes
PPSM Policy 2.210 (Absence from Work) was revised to include a number of technical changes with a focus on aligning the policy with legal requirements enacted since the last issuance of the policy in early 2013.
October 10, 2014
Social Sciences Research Frontiers Day focuses on data, environment, and justice
The second annual Social Sciences Research Frontiers Day at UC Santa Cruz will take place Friday, October 24, 2014, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. with a focus on data, the environment, and justice.
October 08, 2014
Institute of Arts and Sciences offers LASER talk on Oct. 28
UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences will present its first “LASER” talk of the academic year on October 28 at the Digital Arts Research Center.
October 07, 2014
Graduate applications, enrollment increase at UC Santa Cruz
Graduate student enrollment at UC Santa Cruz is projected to top 1,625 for fall 2014, about 9 percent of total enrollment, indicating continued strong interest in the academic programs offered.
October 07, 2014
Admissions Insights: Meet and Greet with UCSC Admissions
Informal Meet and Greet gathering at Preview Day to learn more about UCSC Admissions.
October 06, 2014
UCSC Farm hosts Fall Harvest Festival Sunday, October 12
Bright orange pumpkins, roasted red peppers, and apples galore mark the changing seasons at the 20th annual Fall Harvest Festival, Sunday, October 12 at UC Santa Cruz’s 30-acre organic farm.
October 03, 2014
Class features diverse voices on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
"Perspectives on Israel/Palestine," beginning this month will feature a speakers series with diverse voices on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and is open to the public.
October 03, 2014
Formal Review: Phased Retirement Program
The University is proposing to renew the Phased Retirement Program, an optional tool that locations may choose to provide eligible policy covered staff who are 55 or older transition into retirement.
October 02, 2014
Five artists collaborate on experimental book art
When fully opened, Felicia Rice’s book literally unfolds like an accordion along the length of a 30-foot table...
October 02, 2014
Educational Partnership Center lands $3.27 million grant to help students achieve college
UC Santa Cruz’s Educational Partnership Center has been awarded a $3.27 million federal grant over seven years to help prepare middle and high school students in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for college.
October 01, 2014
UCSC Ebola genome browser now online to aid researchers' response to crisis
The UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute late Tuesday (September 30) released a new Ebola genome browser to assist global efforts to develop a vaccine and antiserum to help stop the spread of the Ebola virus.
October 01, 2014
Required Federal Notices
In compliance with federal law known as the Clery Act, the Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2013 is now available for you to read.
October 01, 2014
Dental care available on campus
Starting October 1st, Onsite Dental will be providing services from a mobile office at OPERS.
September 30, 2014
On-campus photography contest
The Chancellor’s Office and University Relations are sponsoring a contest to choose a photograph of UC Santa Cruz for use on Chancellor Blumenthal’s winter holiday card.
September 29, 2014
Flu Shot Clinics on Campus - Students
Seasonal Flu shots for students will once again be offered to students at the Student Health Center located across from the University Center and Colleges 9 & 10 on McLaughlin Drive.
September 29, 2014
Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics on Campus - Staff and Faculty
Seasonal Flu shots will once again be offered to staff and faculty at the Student Health Center located across from the University Center and Colleges 9 & 10 on McLaughlin Drive.
September 26, 2014
Fall Living Writers Series to feature Tobias Wolff, Karen Joy Fowler
Award-winning authors Tobias Wolff, Karen Joy Fowler, and Andrew Lam are just a few of the notable guests coming to UC Santa Cruz for the Fall 2014 Living Writers Series
September 26, 2014
OPERS parking lot closed Tuesday
The parking lot adjacent to the Office of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports (OPERS), Lot 103, will be closed to parking from 9 p.m. Monday, September 29th until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 30th to accommodate this year's Fall Festival activities.
September 24, 2014
UC Santa Cruz welcomes diverse, academically advanced class for fall 2014
UC Santa Cruz students begin moving into university housing Wednesday, September 24, in anticipation of fall quarter for the 2014-15 academic year. "Move-in" for students living on campus will continue Friday through Sunday, September 28.
September 23, 2014
UC Santa Cruz establishes Symantec Presidential Chair in Storage and Security
Computer scientist Ethan Miller has been appointed to a new endowed chair funded by a gift from Symantec and UC Presidential matching funds
September 23, 2014
Housing needed for students
The highly competitive local rental market means that some UC Santa Cruz students are still working to finalize their housing plans with less than two weeks before the start of the academic year.
September 22, 2014
Linguists receive $260,000 grant to study endangered Irish language
“Although we all have tongues, we are surprisingly bad at knowing precisely what they're doing or conveying that to others,” says UC Santa Cruz professor of linguistics Jaye Padgett...
September 22, 2014
Student Health Center Closure on September 23, 2014
In order to better serve our students, our staff will be in an all-day training on Tuesday, September 23rd, and therefore the Student Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS),and Student Health Outreach Promotion (SHOP) will be closed all day for patient/client care.
September 22, 2014
Important Notice - Annual campus Move In
Residential Move In has impacts on campus parking and traffic and we ask for your patience and flexibility. It is important to note the following restrictions and alternative parking options:
September 19, 2014
Library taps specialist to explore role of technology in Humanities research
The University Library and Humanities Division have jointly awarded a two-year Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) Postdoctoral Fellowship supporting digital humanities scholarship to Rachel Deblinger.
September 18, 2014
Deer Alert - Rutting Season
This time of year drivers and cyclists need to be extra vigilant about deer darting into roadways. It is deer rutting season, when the bucks are in hot pursuit of mates.
September 16, 2014
Native vegetation makes a comeback on Santa Cruz Island
Study led by UC Santa Cruz undergrads shows native shrubs reclaiming the island on their own after removal of introduced grazers.
September 12, 2014
UC Santa Cruz film professor’s original animation to debut on PBS.org
John Jota Leaños's unconventional short film uses humor, hip hop, and comic book style animation to tell a fascinating story of revolt in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands
September 12, 2014
Parking at Merrill Lot 119
Renovation-related grading and paving work is taking place in portions of Merrill Lot 119 from now until Move In (September 26th).
September 11, 2014
Julie Packard: Philanthropy and pragmatism
Alumna (Crown '74, biology; M.A. '78) talks about investing in passion, working to make change, and expanding world views through the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
September 10, 2014
SAB Fall Chancellor and Staff Advisors to Regents Forum
All UCSC staff are invited to the SAB-sponsored Fall Staff Forum with Chancellor Blumenthal and the Staff Advisors to the Regents on Monday, 22nd September from 11:30am to 1:00pm at Kresge Town Hall.
September 03, 2014
Road Construction Work Update
Physical Plant staff report that the on-campus roadwork projects are entering their final stages of work.
September 03, 2014
Closure of Upper East Field
Beginning September 2, 2014, the Upper East Field has been closed and is expected to remain closed until at least June 1, 2015.
August 28, 2014
Renewal of parking permits for Fall 2014 - Staff and Faculty
If you have not yet purchased or renewed your parking permit, please consider doing so before September 26.
August 26, 2014
UC Santa Cruz alum wins Emmy for HBO drama ‘True Detective’
UC Santa Cruz alumnus Cary Fukunaga picked up an Emmy Award last night in the category of “Outstanding Director for a Drama Series” for the HBO series True Detective.
August 22, 2014
'New Parent' chat will use social media to connect with new Slug families
Parents of incoming Banana Slugs will soon have a chance to ask candid questions and concerns with a group of campus experts without ever having to leave their homes, jump in their cars, or even turn off their home computers.
August 20, 2014
History professor speaks at State Capitol in support of refugee children
UC Santa Cruz Professor of History Dana Frank testified yesterday in Sacramento to support a California State Assembly resolution on the treatment of refugees from Central America.
August 20, 2014
Undergraduates present work at Summer Research Symposium
Research presentations featured UCSC students in a range of disciplines and others who came to UCSC for summer projects.
August 20, 2014
Safety advisory: Raccoon bites reported
If you see a raccoon, please take steps to avoid it. Raccoons are rarely aggressive toward humans but a female will defend her young. While normally nocturnal, they do occasionally come out in the daytime.
August 19, 2014
UC Santa Cruz moves up in Shanghai ranking of world universities
UC Santa Cruz is ranked 93 among the world's best universities and in the top 50 in the U.S., according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) published by a Shanghai education-consulting firm.
August 18, 2014
Grad student unites personal passion and programming skills to help others
Computer science graduate student Lourdes Morales is working to help others with disabilities use technology.
August 15, 2014
Road Construction Work — Major Disruptions Next Week
Beginning Tuesday, August 19, 2014 the on-campus road repair project will enter its most disruptive phase of work, with asphalt grinding and subgrade reconditioning taking place.
August 15, 2014
Appointment of Humanities Dean
Tyler Stovall will be the new dean of the Humanities Division. His anticipated arrival on campus is Spring Quarter.
August 13, 2014
Community Bulletin: Wildfire near north campus
At daybreak today, a wildfire was reported on State Park lands near Chinquapin and Empire Grade roads outside the boundaries of north campus, moving toward Highway 9.
August 13, 2014
Novel chip-based platform could simplify measurements of single molecules
A nanopore-gated optofluidic chip combines electrical and optical measurements of single molecules onto a single platform
August 12, 2014
Private donors contribute more than $50 million to UC Santa Cruz
Private financial commitments to UC Santa Cruz for the fiscal year ended June 30 topped $50 million for the first time, bringing the total for The Campaign for UC Santa Cruz to more than $180 million.
August 12, 2014
Save the Date: 2014-15 Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program
The Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is excited to announce the course schedule for the 2014-15 Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program.
August 12, 2014
Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program - Faculty
The Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is excited to announce the course schedule for the 2014-15 Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program.
August 08, 2014
Mexican consulate honors UCSC summer research interns
Six students from Mexican universities spent several weeks this summer at UC Santa Cruz doing research projects with UCSC science faculty.
August 07, 2014
Cancer study reveals powerful new system for classifying tumors
One in ten cancer patients would be classified differently using a new classification system based on molecular subtypes.
August 07, 2014
Temporary Road Closure of Upper Heller
On Monday, August 11, 2014, construction crews will begin roadway repair work on the North Heller bridge, located between Engineering Loop to the south and Porter-Kresge Road to the north.
August 06, 2014
UC Santa Cruz Cal Teach alum wins Knowles science teaching fellowship
The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation has awarded a 2014 teaching fellowship to alumna Brenda Minjares.
August 05, 2014
Dickens Project at UC Santa Cruz announces endowment drive
Literature Professor John Jordan announced an endowment drive to support the Dickens Project today at the annual Dickens Universe gathering now taking place on campus
July 29, 2014
Scholarship support available for UC Santa Cruz organic farming training program
Applications are now open for the 2015 Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture program, with a range of scholarship support available
July 28, 2014
50th Anniversary event planning
As you know, next year UC Santa Cruz is turning 50. This anniversary is a meaningful opportunity for the campus to connect with our alumni, friends, and supporters. The success of the 50th celebration depends on each and every one of us.
July 25, 2014
2014-2015 Campus Food & Garden Guide now available
The Campus Food & Garden Guide offers resources and information on UCSC's sustainable food systems efforts, including the campus farm and college gardens, dining halls and coffeeshops,
July 24, 2014
Exhibit on extraordinary literary history of Grateful Dead to open at Archive
Few bands in popular music have had a more dynamic literary history than the Grateful Dead. With that in mind, UC Santa Cruz has put together the third annual exhibition for the campus’s Grateful Dead Archive.
July 22, 2014
Former farm apprentice wins national food sustainability leadership award
Karen Washington, a graduate of the 2008 Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture at the UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, is one of five winners of a James Beard Foundation Leadership Award.
July 22, 2014
Campus Traffic Delays During Road Construction Work
Construction crews are expected to begin major roadway repair work on Monday July 28th, on campus roads in four different locations.
July 21, 2014
UCSC creates scholarship fund in memory of slain Soquel resident J. Gordon Smith
A scholarship fund honoring the late J. Gordon Smith has been established by his former colleagues at Long Marine Laboratory.
July 16, 2014
Studying death in ancient Greece
Last year, UC Santa Cruz received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to undertake a summer institute investigating the history of mortality in ancient Greek culture...
July 14, 2014
F. Joel Ferguson Appointed as UCSC’s Senior International Officer
Announcing the appointment of F. Joel Ferguson as UCSC’s Senior International Officer, effective July 1, 2014.
July 11, 2014
Organic flower-growing, bouquet-making workshop set for Sat., July 19
An organic flower-growing, bouquet-making workshop is set for Saturday July 19 at the Alan Chadwick Garden on the UC Santa Cruz campus.
July 10, 2014
Alumnus Cary Fukunaga earns Emmy nomination for HBO's 'True Detective’
UC Santa Cruz alumnus Cary Fukunaga has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of “Outstanding Director for a Drama Series” for the HBO show "True Detective"
July 10, 2014
Retired UC Santa Cruz staff members endow scholarship for student veterans
A group of retired UC Santa Cruz staff members has met its goal to raise $50,000 to endow a fund that commemorates the late project architect Bruce Lane and helps veteran military students on campus.
July 10, 2014
Renewal of Employee-Initiated Reduction in Time (ERIT) Program
The University is renewing the Employee-initiated Reduction In Time (ERIT) Program which allows policy covered career staff employees, except members of the Senior Management Group (SMG), to voluntarily reduce their working time and corresponding pay in order for the University to achieve temporary salary savings.
July 09, 2014
UC Santa Cruz graduates featured at SF innovative art and music festival
Interactive art installations by four recent UC Santa Cruz graduates will be featured at the opening night of Soundwave--San Francisco’s innovative biennial three month art and music festival—at the California Academy of Sciences.
July 08, 2014
UC Santa Cruz names Elizabeth Cowell new University Librarian
M. Elizabeth Cowell has been selected by UC Santa Cruz as the campus’s new University Librarian, effective July 15.
July 02, 2014
Location Change for UCSC's Designated Occupational Medicine Clinic
Effective Monday, July 7, 2014, Santa Cruz Occupational Medical Center (SCOMC), UCSC's designated facility for treatment of on-the-job injuries, will be operating from a new location.
July 01, 2014
Admissions Campus Events 2014–2015
As we prepare to welcome our new, incoming students to Summer Orientation, we’re already looking ahead to the next admissions cycle and would like to share two key Admissions dates with the campus.
June 30, 2014
$4-million gift establishes endowment to support sustainable agriculture
A $4-million gift to the University of California, Santa Cruz will establish an endowment to support the Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture, the nation's first hands-on training program for beginning organic farmers at a public university.
June 30, 2014
What a $4 million endowment for CASFS means to UC Santa Cruz
A $4 million endowment provided by an anonymous donor for the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS) in the Division of Social Sciences.
June 27, 2014
Proposed Fare Increases for Commuter Vanpool and Faculty/Staff SCMTD Bus Pass Programs
Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is proposing monthly fare increases for two transportation services: the UCSC Faculty/Staff SCMTD Bus Pass Program, and the Commuter Vanpool Program.
June 26, 2014
UCSC graduate student is a new kind of storyteller
Aaron Reed's award-winning games use computer technology to explore the possibilities of interactive fiction.
June 26, 2014
Optometry services available for UCSC faculty and staff at the Student Health Center
The UCSC Student Health Services is happy to announce that Optometry Services are available to UCSC faculty and staff at the Student Health Center starting immediately.
June 25, 2014
UC Santa Cruz to offer sustainability minor beginning in fall
UC Santa Cruz will offer a minor in Sustainability studies beginning in the fall 2014 quarter with a strong engineering component that is aimed at giving students extensive hands-on experience that can lead to jobs in a "green economy."
June 25, 2014
Summer 2014 major construction impacts
Every summer Physical Planning and Construction and Physical Plant undertake capital improvement and maintenance projects that support and upgrade the campus infrastructure and buildings.
June 25, 2014
California Whistleblower Protection Act- Annual Notice
The University of California is committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct in the fulfillment of its education, research, public service and patient care mission.
June 23, 2014
A summery summary of UC Santa Cruz attractions
In the academic off-season, when most students clear out, UC Santa Cruz remains open for the curious, the desk-bound, the restless, and the hungry.
June 23, 2014
Eligibility for Retiree Health Benefits
President Napolitano recently approved a change to the eligibility rules for retiree health.
June 19, 2014
UC Santa Cruz humanities alum named 2014 ACLS Public Fellow
UC Santa Cruz humanities alumnus Michael Ursell has been named a 2014 ACLS Public Fellow by the American Council of Learned Societies.
June 19, 2014
Student philanthropists step up to help fellow Banana Slugs with Senior Legacy Fund
This “Slugs helping Slugs’’ philosophy drives members of UC Santa Cruz's Senior Class Council, a student philanthropy group that steps up to give moral support and financial help to fellow students.
June 17, 2014
Carving out their niche
Alumni business partners find Kickstarter enthusiasm for their creation — a programmable desktop 3-D router with a consumer-friendly a price tag.
June 10, 2014
Porter College announces inaugural Machotka Chairs in Creative Studies
Patty Gallagher, Gary Young, and Shelley Stamp have been chosen as the inaugural recipients of the Pavel Machotka Chair in Creative Studies at Porter College.
June 10, 2014
Human rights activist named winner of Gabriel Zimmerman Scholarship
Abuoali "Arash" Mohajerinejad is the third winner of the Gabriel Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship given to a social sciences undergrad committed to a career in public service.
June 10, 2014
Never give up on a dream
Re-entry student Raymundo Reyes, who dropped out of high school to raise seven siblings, is on to his next chapter—a literature degree from UC Santa Cruz.
June 10, 2014
Student entrepreneurs pitch business ideas developed at UC Santa Cruz
The Entrepreneurship Showcase in Silicon Valley featured cash prizes, networking, and real-world business challenges for students.
June 06, 2014
UCSC to offer new B.A. degree in Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
Beginning this fall, students at UC Santa Cruz can now declare a major in Critical Race and Ethnic Studies (CRES), leading to a new bachelor of arts degree.
June 06, 2014
Beware of identity theft happening to university employees
The Police Department and Information Technology Services want to take this opportunity to warn you about a recent report from the FBI's Cyber Security Division about identity theft.
June 06, 2014
Spring update on 2013-14 curriculum changes
Update on changes to the graduate and undergraduate curriculum as well as plans for promoting major learning outcomes.
June 05, 2014
Updated Summer 2014 Orientation Dates
Starting July 22, over 4,700 new UC Santa Cruz students and over 3,500 family members will be on our campus for Summer Orientation.
June 04, 2014
UCSC selects acclaimed New York firm to design Institute of Arts and Sciences
The University of California, Santa Cruz, announced today that the award-winning New York firm, Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, has been selected to design the campus’s new Institute of the Arts and Sciences.
June 04, 2014
West's fascination with Tiananmen Square events not shared in China
China today is a society mesmerized by wealth, vastly different from 1989 when on June 3 authorities began the crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, says Ben Read, UCSC associate professor of politics.
June 04, 2014
Senior International Officer Search
The search committee for the Senior International Officer (SIO) will be inviting finalists for campus interviews after the initial review date of June 6.
June 04, 2014
Huffman Prize winner approaches bioengineering with an artist's eye
Payam Yousefi, who graduates in June with a B.S. in bioengineering and a minor in bioinformatics, is the 2014 Huffman Prize winner.
June 04, 2014
UC and UAW reach tentative agreement; systemwide strike averted
The United Auto Workers, representing academic student employees, has agreed not to strike
June 02, 2014
Corporate-sponsored projects give engineering students valuable experience
UCSC engineering students presented their corporate-sponsored senior design projects to mentors and faculty
May 30, 2014
Oakes student's football helmet science project scores two White House visits
A chance to visit the White House and chat with the president is a pretty big deal for most people, but UC Santa Cruz student Maria Hanes had the opportunity twice this week.
May 30, 2014
Welcome to retirement event
The Staff Advisory Board, The Emeriti Association and the Retiree's Association are excited to announce a new event to welcome staff and faculty to retirement.
May 29, 2014
8th annual screening of Soc Doc graduate films at Del Mar Theatre
UCSC presents the 8th annual exhibition of thesis films from the Film and Digital Media Department’s masters program in Social Documentation on June 11.
May 29, 2014
UC Santa Cruz commencements are set for June 13-15
Commencement ceremonies at UC Santa Cruz are scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 13-15, hosted by UCSC's 10 colleges, as well as the graduate division and the Baskin School of Engineering.
May 29, 2014
UCSC receives major grant to revamp introductory science courses
A $1.5 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute supports efforts to increase the number of students earning science degrees
May 28, 2014
UCSC research helps extend Internet backbone in Santa Cruz, Monterey counties
A survey of unmet broadband needs by UC Santa Cruz information technology experts proved key to the approval last month of a $10.6 million state grant to extend a fiber optic Internet backbone from into the Salinas Valley.
May 28, 2014
Caring for yourself during this difficult time
During these difficult times we look to our community to help us through. Please remember to take care of yourself, reach out to your support systems, and be there for others.
May 28, 2014
Communicating science
Student Nick Lounsbury saw a problem at UCSC: there was cutting-edge research happening on campus, but no one knew about it. His answer? The creation of UC Santa Cruz's first student-run scientific magazine: Scientific Slug.
May 27, 2014
First annual spring ‘Celebration of the Arts’ set for June 6
On Friday, June 6, the UCSC Arts Division will present its first annual "Celebration of the Arts," featuring work from students in all six departments of the division.
May 27, 2014
June 3 is Primary Election Day — Reminder to Vote
Tuesday, June 3 is Primary Election Day. There are important votes for Governor and other federal, state and local candidates as well as two initiatives.
May 27, 2014
Possible UAW Strike in June
The United Auto Workers union, representing academic student employees on UC campuses, has indicated that it is preparing for a systemwide strike that would begin June 7.
May 24, 2014
Santa Barbara tragedy: UCSC students hold vigil
In a message Saturday, Chancellor Blumenthal expressed horror at the shootings near UC Santa Barbara and reminded students of available counseling support. UCSC students held a campus vigil Monday.
May 23, 2014
UCSC Farm & Garden’s market cart produce stand opens June 3
The UCSC Farm & Garden’s market cart opens for the 2014 season on Tuesday, June 3.
May 23, 2014
UCSC honors Jack Baskin with a plaque at the Baskin School of Engineering
Campus leaders honored Jack Baskin for his many contributions to the Baskin School of Engineering in a ceremony on Thursday.
May 23, 2014
Time to Renew Parking Permits and Metro Bus Passes
It is time for staff and faculty to renew or purchase parking permits and Metro bus passes for 2014-15.
May 23, 2014
Time to Purchase 2014-15 Student Parking Permits for Graduates
Graduate students may now pre-order their 2014-15 permit by using the on-line application at http://basx2.ucsc.edu/application14/.
May 23, 2014
Opening the doors of history
History major Helen Porter took a circuitous path to a unique undergraduate research project exploring the complicated world of Okinawa in the 1950s
May 23, 2014
The impact of wildfires
A grad student who came to the U.S. from Nigeria with dreams of becoming a scientist discovers a hidden consequence of fires.
May 22, 2014
CAFIN Spring Lecture: Finance at light speed, high-frequency trading
An expert on high-frequency stock market trading will deliver the Spring Lecture of the UC Santa Cruz Center for Analytical Finance (CAFIN) on Wednesday, May 28, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Simularium, E2 Building on the UCSC campus.
May 22, 2014
Gun control, gun rights, and Second Amendment panel set for Wednesday
Gun advocates, gun opponents, and Constitutional experts will discuss gun control, gun rights, and Second Amendment issues Wednesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. at the Colleges Nine and Ten Multipurpose Room on the UCSC campus.
May 22, 2014
Spring 2014 Campus Elections Results
I write to announce that the results of the 2014 Campus Elections for undergraduate students are now available.
May 22, 2014
Time to Purchase 2014-15 Student Parking Permits
Undergraduate students who are eligible for parking may now pre-order their 2014-15 permit by using the on-line application at http://basx2.ucsc.edu/application14/.
May 21, 2014
Acclaimed TV and film producers coming to UCSC on May 28
The 2014 Arts Dean's Lecture Series comes to a close on Wednesday, May 28, with a special panel discussion featuring prominent artists from the television and film industry.
May 21, 2014
New book examines states' influence on national voter turnout
In her new book, Melanie Jean Springer, UC Santa Cruz assistant professor of politics, examines voter turnout in the United States, one of the lowest in any developed democracy, and reform efforts to improve it.
May 21, 2014
Astronomer Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz wins fellowship at Harvard's Radcliffe Institute
Astrophysicist Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz is among a select group of 50 artists and scholars chosen for the Radcliffe Fellows Program.
May 20, 2014
Flora Lu named provost of College Nine and College Ten
Flora Lu, associate professor of environmental studies, has been named provost for College Nine and College Ten beginning in the fall.
May 20, 2014
Focus on excellence: Student Achievement Week recognizes outstanding work
Student Achievement Week from June 2-6 honors high academic achievement and creativity. Highlights include a science and mathematics poster symposium and the 40th annual Print Sale.
May 20, 2014
UCSC data storage researchers tackle practical problems
In the rapidly evolving field of data storage, UCSC has been a leading academic research center for more than a decade.
May 19, 2014
Formal Review: Proposed Renewal of the Employee-initiated Reduction In Time (ERIT) Program
The University is proposing to renew the Employee-initiated Reduction In Time (ERIT) Program, which is an optional tool that locations and organizational units may choose to implement as a cost saving resource.
May 16, 2014
Reporting Academic Dishonesty
The Council of Provosts and I ask you and your teaching assistants to be on guard for, and to formally report, incidents of academic dishonesty by following the Committee on Educational Policy's Academic Integrity Policy.
May 15, 2014
UCSC Events Calendar
In an effort to better promote UC Santa Cruz and provide a one-stop web site to promote all campus events, University Relations is pleased to announce a new and improved online Events Calendar.
May 15, 2014
New Director of the Office of Sponsored Projects
I am pleased to announce that Kate Aja will succeed Larry Castro, who is retiring as Director of the Office of Sponsored Projects at the end of June.
May 14, 2014
Land and power: Study shows how women discover one leads to the other
UC Santa Cruz assistant professor of psychology Shelly Grabe finds that when women in developing countries own land, they gain power within their relationships and are less likely to experience violence.
May 14, 2014
11th Cesar Chavez Convocation features activist, educator Cesar Cruz
The 11th annual Cesar Chavez Convocation will feature Cesar A. Cruz, a writer, educator, and community organizer who will speak on the need for immigration reform.
May 14, 2014
Cancer biologist Joan Brugge to give annual Sinsheimer Lecture May 22
Joan Brugge from Harvard Medical School will deliver the 2014 Sinsheimer Distinguished Lecture in Biology on Thursday, May 22.
May 14, 2014
Export Control Awareness
Information to increase awareness about export control regulations.
May 13, 2014
UCSC grad student to promote short film at Cannes Film Festival
UC Santa Cruz graduate student Rolando Vargas is heading to France this week for the screening of his documentary film, "Walking Kids of Choco," at the 67h annual Cannes Film Festival.
May 13, 2014
Invitation for Voluntary Disability Survey
As a friendly reminder, if you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete the one-question voluntary survey emailed to all UC staff and academic employees on or around April 3rd, from the following sender UC_Disability_Survey@vres.us.
May 12, 2014
2014 Thumbs Up Awards
The Staff Advisory Board is very pleased to sponsor the 2014 UCSC Thumbs Up Awards!
May 12, 2014
Staff Advisory Board Elections - 3 openings
It is time to choose your new or returning Staff Advisory Board members.
May 12, 2014
Making tangible change
Inspired by a UC Santa Cruz class, a group of friends formed a socially conscious nonprofit as a way of keeping in touch after graduating—and have since funded more than $180,000 in projects
May 09, 2014
UCSC Farm’s CSA program accepting members for 2014
The UCSC Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is open for business and accepting new and renewing members.
May 08, 2014
UCSC emeritus professor Nathaniel Mackey wins prestigious poetry prize
Nathaniel Mackey, professor emeritus of literature at UC Santa Cruz, has been named the winner of the Poetry Foundation’s 2014 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize.
May 07, 2014
Tchad Sanger appointed to University Registrar
After a national search for the University Registrar, the Division of Undergraduate Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Tchad Sanger.
May 07, 2014
Campus Access and Parking this Saturday
This Saturday, May 10, the Student Union Assembly is sponsoring the Edge of Eden Music Festival on UCSC's East Field. Several thousand concertgoers will start arriving by 2pm and stay until the show ends at 10pm.
May 06, 2014
Grad student in literature awarded Mellon/ACLS fellowship
Ariane Helou, a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Literature, has been awarded a 2013-14 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowship from The American Council of Learned Societies.
May 06, 2014
Survey on eCommons and campus learning systems
UC Santa Cruz is interested in improving your experiences using eCommons, and your response to the survey below is very important to us.
May 06, 2014
Staff Appreciation Picnic and UC Walks – Tuesday, May 20
We are excited to share that the Annual Staff Appreciation Picnic and UC Walks will both take place this year on Tuesday, May 20th.
May 05, 2014
Biennial travel patterns survey
UCSC's Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is launching its biennial survey to collect data on the travel patterns of our students, faculty, and staff. The survey is a key part of our effort to monitor and improve our programs, services, and systems.
May 02, 2014
Anthropocene conference looks at living life on a damaged planet
Can humans and other species continue to inhabit the Earth together after all the havoc that has been wrought? And how will they do it? These questions are at the heart of an international conference next week at UC Santa Cruz.
May 02, 2014
Danny Scheie to direct student cast in ‘revolutionary’ rock musical
UCSC Theater Arts professor Danny Scheie will direct a student cast in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical "Rent" at the Mainstage Theater.
May 02, 2014
SAB Call for Nominations - 3 openings
I am pleased to announce the nomination period for 2014-2015 Staff Advisory Board (SAB) members is now open.
May 02, 2014
Grad students in the spotlight at Graduate Research Symposium May 9
The 10th annual Graduate Research Symposium will take place on Friday, May 9, at McHenry Library.
May 01, 2014
UCSC language students to present International Playhouse
UCSC will present the 14th season of "The Miriam Ellis International Playhouse," an annual program of fully-staged short theater pieces by students in the Languages and Applied Linguistics Department.
May 01, 2014
UCSC ranks 2nd in the U.S., 11th overall among universities under 50
UC Santa Cruz ranks 2nd in the U.S. and 11th overall among the top universities in the world under 50 years old, according to an annual analysis by Times Higher Education (THE).
May 01, 2014
Mandatory water rationing begins today
Effective today the city's water rationing program is mandatory and the overall reduction goal has climbed to 25 percent.
May 01, 2014
Bike to Work Week activities
UCSC's Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) has joined with Ecology Action to host the 27th annual Santa Cruz County Spring Bike Week, May 2 - 9, 2014.
April 29, 2014
Acclaimed game designer coming to UCSC’s Digital Arts Research Center
Award-winnning game designer and producer Robin Hunicke will present a talk titled “Expanding Games” on Tuesday, May 6, at the UCSC Digital Arts Research Center.
April 29, 2014
Two UCSC professors elected to National Academy of Sciences
Ecologist James Estes and seismologist Thorne Lay have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
April 29, 2014
2014 Student campus elections
Please take a moment to review this year's undergraduate student ballot.
April 28, 2014
Leon Panetta touts 'real grit,' blasts congressional gridlock at Launch celebration
Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta fired up a crowd of 275 with shout-outs for ingenuity and “sheer grit" at Launch! A celebration of the UCSC student experience
April 28, 2014
Online review of ladder rank faculty actions begins May 1
We are pleased to announce that the first phase of our transition to an online system for reviewing academic advancement files, DivData Review, will launch on May 1, 2014.
April 25, 2014
UCSC awards first annual Gram Memorial Scholarship to creative writing student
UCSC student James Williams, a former machinist who returned to school to be around “people who talk about books,” is now the first recipient of the Kenneth Andrew Gram Memorial Scholarship.
April 25, 2014
Alumna Kathryn Sullivan on Time's '100 Most Influential People' list
UCSC alumna Kathryn Sullivan is featured on Time magazine's 2014 list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World."
April 24, 2014
$1 million gift from alumna Julie Packard funds student programs at UCSC
UCSC has received a $1 million gift from alumna Julie Packard, executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
April 24, 2014
Service Recognition Awards
Each year the Student Volunteer Center recognizes students, faculty, staff and on campus organizations who have demonstrated exemplary service to the UCSC and local community. Do you know a person, staff/faculty or organization who fits this criteria?
April 24, 2014
Major gift supports diversity in the sciences
I am excited to share the news that Julie Packard (Crown, BA Biology ’74, MA Biology ’78) has given the Division of Physical & Biological Sciences a gift of $1 million to establish the Dean’s Fund for Diversity in the Sciences.
April 23, 2014
UCSC receives NEA grant for art/science project on ocean ecology
UCSC has been awarded an NEA grant to support Blue Trail: Imagination and Innovation for Ocean Sustainability--a series of art installations that will be spread out across the San Francisco waterfront.
April 22, 2014
Systemwide Review of Proposal to Renew UC Policy on Supplement to Military Pay
The University invites comments on the proposal to renew the University of California Policy on Supplement to Military Pay for a four-year period, effective July 1, 2014.
April 18, 2014
UC Santa Cruz increases admission to California freshmen for fall 2014
UC Santa Cruz offered admission to 23,176 students for its fall 2014 freshmen class, the vast majority coming from California high schools.
April 18, 2014
Student Response to April 20th
Check out the festival from 2 to 6 p.m. at OPERS East Field on April 20.
April 17, 2014
UCSC theater arts professor designs lighting for Billy Crystal HBO special
During the first week of January—in the midst of the polar vortex that was blasting the country—UCSC theater arts professor David Cuthbert was freezing in a video truck parked outside the stage door of the Imperial Theater in New York...
April 17, 2014
New program pairs alumni mentors with engineering undergraduates
Engineering students benefit from the experience and industry connections of alumni mentors.
April 16, 2014
UCSC grad students to showcase digital art with social impact
Eleven graduate students from UCSC's Digital Arts and New Media M.F.A. Program (DANM) will conclude two years of artistic study with "Undercurrents"--an exhibition running on campus April 26 through May 4.
April 15, 2014
UC Santa Cruz workshop offers basics of citrus selection, planting and care
The keys to successful citrus growing will be explained at “Get Zesty! Citrus for the Home Gardener and Small-Scale Grower" Saturday, April 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the UCSC Farm on the UC Santa Cruz campus.
April 15, 2014
Public Safety 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 Sunday, April 20.
April 15, 2014
In Memoriam: Ginny Fitzmaurice
We regret to inform you that Virginia "Ginny" Fitzmaurice, a long-time employee at UC Santa Cruz, died February 8 following a prolonged illness.
April 14, 2014
Alumnus Robert Dawson receives Guggenheim award for photography
UC Santa Cruz alumnus Robert Dawson has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in the Creative Arts for photography.
April 11, 2014
President Obama nominates UCSC alumnus as NEH chair
President Obama announced today his intent to nominate UC Santa Cruz alumnus Dr. William “Bro” Adams as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
April 10, 2014
B. Ruby Rich to host lecture series on 'New Queer Cinema'
This spring, the 2014 Arts Dean's Lecture Series "Issues in the Arts" features a series of free lectures by guest speakers from the film course "Lesbian, Gay, and Queer Cinema," taught by UCSC professor and film critic B. Ruby Rich.
April 10, 2014
History professor Terry Burke to give 2014 Emeriti Faculty Lecture
Emeritus history professor Edmund “Terry” Burke III, director of the UCSC Center for World History, will deliver the 2014 Spring Emeriti Faculty Lecture on Thursday, April 17, at the UCSC Music Center Recital Hall.
April 10, 2014
Deer fawning season alert
Please be aware that spring is the prime birthing season for a wide variety of campus wildlife, including deer.
April 09, 2014
Campus visits by candidates for University Librarian
The search committee for the University Librarian has selected three finalists to visit campus this month. This is your opportunity to participate in the interview process, and I hope you will attend.
April 09, 2014
Coupon sharing app wins top prize in first UCSC hackathon
About 100 UCSC students turned out for HACK UCSC 2014, the first UCSC hackathon.
April 09, 2014
In Memoriam: Bruce Picano
With sadness we write to inform you of the death of Bruce Picano, a 3rd year graduate student in the Visual Studies Ph.D. program.
April 07, 2014
Walk to Class Challenge Day on April 22nd
An exciting, new annual event called Walk to Class Challenge Day that will take place on April 22, 2014.
April 07, 2014
Systemwide Review of UC Policy on Copyright and Fair Use
We write to announce systemwide review of proposed revisions to the 1986 Policy on the Reproduction of Copyrighted Materials for Teaching and Research, a presidential policy on copyright and fair use.
April 04, 2014
Registration for Recreation Classes and Workshops
Registration begins on Tuesday, April 8th at 9 am. We offer an amazing assortment of classes and workshops to meet every students needs.
April 03, 2014
UCSC alumni photographers focus on environment for exhibition
Three UC Santa Cruz alumni photographers will present their work as artists, environmentalists, and educators at a new exhibition beginning April 9, at the Sesnon Gallery.
April 01, 2014
Stay informed about impacts from local strike activities
In a campus message last week, Chancellor Blumenthal and Campus Provost/EVC Galloway shared information about systemwide strike activities announced for UC campuses on Wednesday and Thursday, April 2 and 3.
April 01, 2014
Edge of Eden Musical Festival
The Dean of Students Office, in association with the Student Union Assembly, is proud to announce the line-up for the first annual Edge of Eden Music Festival taking place on Saturday, May 10, at the East Field from 2 to 10 p.m.
March 31, 2014
'April in Santa Cruz' music festival returns to UCSC, April 4-18
The UCSC Music Department will present "April in Santa Cruz," a two-week series of free performances on campus, April 4-18.
March 31, 2014
$2-million gift supports natural history fieldwork at UC Santa Cruz
A $2-million gift from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation in honor of the late professor Kenneth Norris will help ensure that UC Santa Cruz continues as a leader in natural history and at the forefront of educating students to become environmental leaders.
March 28, 2014
Seymour Center honors Ocean Conservancy's Andreas Merkl with Global Oceans Award
Ocean Conservancy president and UCSC alumnus Andreas Merkl was honored at the Global Oceans Awards Gala.
March 26, 2014
Genome scientist Melissa Cline honored for mentoring women in science
Melissa Cline, a project scientist for the Cancer Genomics Browser, will receive the 2014 Ellen Weaver Award for mentoring young women in science.
March 26, 2014
Lemonade on Science Hill supports cancer research
The lemonade stand that will be set up in the engineering courtyard on Friday, April 18, is about far more than a glass of lemonade.
March 25, 2014
Free, guided tours of UCSC Farm begin monthly starting Sunday, April 6
Free, guided tours of one of Santa Cruz’s most beautiful locations – the 30-acre organic farm at UC Santa Cruz – are offered from 2 to 3:30 pm on the first Sunday of the month beginning April 6.
March 25, 2014
Lick's Automated Planet Finder: First robotic telescope for planet hunters
In its first months of operation, the APF has found two new planetary systems, giving astronomers a taste of planetary riches to come
March 21, 2014
Deconstruction begins of historic Cowell Ranch barn
Crews began dismantling the historic Cowell Ranch hay barn Tuesday (March 18), the first step in a multi-year process to rebuild it as a home for many of UCSC's leading environmental and sustainability programs.
March 20, 2014
Gary Young wins 2014 George Bogin Memorial Award for poetry
UCSC humanities lecturer and alumnus Gary Young has received the 2014 George Bogin Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America.
March 20, 2014
UCSC alumnus Hoyt Peckham awarded Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation
Hoyt Peckham has been awarded a 2014 Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation to expand on work he began as a UCSC grad student.
March 19, 2014
UC Santa Cruz alumni perform at Kuumbwa Jazz Center
UCSC alumni filled the Kuumbwa Jazz Center last week for an upbeat evening of music and comedy from their multi-talented fellow banana slugs.
March 19, 2014
UCSC results of systemwide campus climate survey
Chancellor Blumenthal writes about a UC systemwide survey, assessing the institutional climate of the university. Nearly one-third of us at UC Santa Cruz took the time to fill out the survey.
March 18, 2014
2014 Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity Nominations
As a reminder, you are invited to submit nominations for the 2014 Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity.
March 18, 2014
Alumni Weekend: Get ready for 'likes,' laughs, and memories
Banana Slugs will turn their antennae back to their redwood-forested alma mater from April 25-27 for Alumni Weekend 2014, returning to the special place that provided many alums with their "original social network."
March 17, 2014
UC Santa Cruz graduates lead major social science associations
UC Santa Cruz graduates Annette Lareau and Carroll Seron are leading two major social science associations.
March 17, 2014
Reintroduction experiments give new hope for a plant on the brink of extinction
A critically endangered plant is inching back from the brink of extinction thanks to a UCSC plant ecologist and her students.
March 17, 2014
UCSC's 'Project Awesome' supports women in computing
Project Awesome is an ongoing effort to recruit and retain more women students in computer science and computer engineering.
March 14, 2014
UCSC announces three finalists for national architect competition
UC Santa Cruz announced that Allied Works Architecture (Portland/New York), Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects (New York), and the team of Patkau Architects (Vancouver, B.C.) and Fong & Chan Architects (San Francisco) have been selected as finalists in the architect search for the campus’s new Institute of the Arts and Sciences.
March 14, 2014
UPDATE: At-Risk Missing Person
Camille Reyesgilpin has been found.
March 13, 2014
Appointment of Associate Vice Chancellor for Research
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Quentin Williams, professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, as associate vice chancellor for research with primary responsibility for our academic relationship with NASA.
March 11, 2014
CASFS apprenticeship alum wins land steward award from Georgia Organics
Celia Barss, a 2002 graduate of the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food System’s apprenticeship program at UC Santa Cruz, won the 2014 Land Steward Award as Georgia’s organic agriculture community held its 17th annual organics conference.
March 11, 2014
Acclaimed lawyer for Holocaust survivors to speak at UCSC
UC Santa Cruz will present a lecture by UC Hastings College of the Law Professor Morris Ratner titled "A Monument Man in the Courtroom: Litigating the Holocaust," on Monday, April 7, at UCSC’s University Center.
March 11, 2014
2014-15 Salary Increase Program for Academic Employees
We are pleased to inform you that President Napolitano has approved a salary increase program for all faculty and eligible non-represented academic employees for fiscal year 2014-15.
March 11, 2014
UC Santa Cruz ranked among top schools for game design
The game design programs at UCSC were named among the top programs in the country by the Princeton Review.
March 11, 2014
50th Anniversary Brown Bag: Tell your UCSC story!
We write as Co-Chairs of the 50th Anniversary Campus Coordinating Committee to invite you to the Winter campus-wide Brown Bag meeting.
March 10, 2014
Diane Gifford-Gonzalez elected president of the Society for American Archaeology
Diane Gifford-Gonzalez, professor of anthropology at UC Santa Cruz, has been elected president of the Society for American Archaeology.
March 10, 2014
Eduardo Mosqueda wins early career scholar award
Eduardo Mosqueda, assistant professor of education at UC Santa Cruz, has won the 2014 Hispanic Research Issues Special Interest Group (SIG) Early Career Scholar Award.
March 07, 2014
Event Santa Cruz features talks by UCSC professors and alumni
Three UC Santa Cruz social science professors and three alumni who have started businesses in Santa Cruz are featured speakers at the next Event Santa Cruz set for 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, at the Nickelodeon Theatres.
March 07, 2014
UCSC alumna Kathryn Sullivan confirmed as NOAA administrator
The U.S. Senate has confirmed UCSC alumna Kathryn Sullivan as under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere.
March 07, 2014
2013-14 Excellence in Teaching Awards Nominations
Is there an instructor who you think deserves special recognition? If so, nominate that person for an Excellence in Teaching Award.
March 06, 2014
Psychology's Haney discusses solitary confinement on NPR's 'Fresh Air'
An interview with UC Santa Cruz psychology professor Craig Haney is scheduled on the public radio program "Fresh Air" with Terry Gross.
March 06, 2014
Beware of Scams
The Police Department and Information Technology Services want to take this opportunity to warn you about recently reported IRS and PG&E scams.
March 05, 2014
Play with Barbie dolls affects career aspirations for girls
Girls who play with Barbie dolls tend to see fewer career options available to them compared with the options available to boys, according to a new study by researchers at Oregon State University and the UC, Santa Cruz.
March 04, 2014
Experts discuss science and policy at first UCSC Climate Science conference
More than a dozen nationally prominent climate scientists and policy makers gathered for the first Climate Science and Policy Conference at UCSC organized by the divisions of Social Sciences and Physical and Biological Sciences.
March 03, 2014
UPDATE: Power restored in Quarry Plaza
All electrical power to Quarry Plaza and to the Classroom Building has been restored as of Sunday 3/2 at around 1:50 pm.
February 28, 2014
UPDATE: Power outage in Quarry Plaza
It now appears that regular power will not be restored to Quarry Plaza until Sunday evening at the earliest.
February 28, 2014
2014-15 Salary Increase Program
We are pleased to inform you that at the direction of President Janet Napolitano, the University is making plans to implement a system-wide salary increase program for non-represented staff for fiscal year 2014-15.
February 27, 2014
Grant supports UC Santa Cruz research on the cause of childhood leukemia
A new grant from the nonprofit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation will help UCSC researcher Camilla Forsberg advance her work to identify the root cause of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) in infants and children.
February 27, 2014
Gardening course focuses on optimizing under drought conditions
Drought conditions can be especially daunting for gardeners, but as gardening expert Orin Martin points out, “Although the drought is a challenge, it’s also an opportunity to give your garden the horticultural equivalent of a 50,000-mile tune up.”
February 27, 2014
UCSC physicists to answer questions at special screening of "Particle Fever"
Award-winning documentary about particle physicists opens with special screening followed by Q&A panel with UCSC faculty
February 27, 2014
UCSC students shine at CAMP Statewide Symposium
Five UC Santa Cruz undergraduates received awards for their research presentations at the 2014 CAMP symposium
February 27, 2014
New Zipcars on campus
The campus Zipcar fleet is expanding to ten vehicles and UCSC students, staff, and faculty interested in becoming members can take advantage of Zipcar's latest promotion.
February 27, 2014
UC, AFSCME reach tentative agreement; strike called off
We are very pleased to report that the University of California and AFSCME reached a tentative agreement late last night that covers more than 8,300 service workers systemwide, including approximately 500 of our own employees.
February 27, 2014
Operations during power outage in Quarry Plaza
All electrical power to Quarry Plaza (Bookstore, Express Store, Student Union, Redwood Building, Grad Commons, Career Center, Ethnic Resource Centers, and Joe's Pizza and Subs) and to the Classroom Building has been off since Wednesday evening.
February 26, 2014
UCSC film professor creates video to address LA public health crisis
UCSC professor of Film and Digital Media John Jota Leaños, is one of six artists tapped by a Los Angeles media arts organization to create videos addressing a public health crisis.
February 26, 2014
Spotted seal study reveals sensitive hearing in air and water
Two spotted seals at Long Marine Lab are giving scientists a rare opportunity to learn about how these arctic seals perceive their environment.
February 25, 2014
Santa Cruz police officers Baker, Butler remembered a year after tragic deaths
The UC Santa Cruz community remembers Santa Cruz police officers Det. Elizabeth Butler, a UCSC alumna, and Sgt. Butch Baker who were killed in the line of duty a year ago.
February 25, 2014
UC Dining takes top honors in Boardwalk Clam Chowder Cook-Off
Redwood Sluggers, a clam chowder cooking team from UC Santa Cruz Dining, took top honors Saturday, February 22 at the 33rd Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off, at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
February 25, 2014
UCSC, UC Hastings Law offer accelerated law degree program
A new joint program, the first of its kind in the University of California system, will enable UC Santa Cruz students to earn a bachelor's degree and law degree in six years instead of the usual seven.
February 25, 2014
UCSC alumnus Ron Yerxa up for ‘Best Picture’ Academy Award
"Election," "Cold Mountain," "King of the Hill," "Little Miss Sunshine"…these are just a few of the high-quality films produced by Ron Yerxa since he left UC Santa Cruz with a masters degree in 1976...
February 24, 2014
2014 Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity - Call for Nominations
You are invited to submit nominations for the 2014 Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity.
February 21, 2014
UCSC engineering students find inspiration in eBay scholarship program
A team of engineering students has developed promising new approaches for doing online shopping from mobile devices
February 20, 2014
Staff Advisory Board Staff and Faculty Blood Drive
The Staff Advisory Board is sponsoring a Blood Centers of the Pacific Blood Drive for Staff and Faculty on Tuesday, March 4th, 2014 at the Stevenson Event Center.
February 20, 2014
Our University - February 2014
This month's Our University newsletter for faculty and staff.
February 19, 2014
Watch the movie at the Nick, see the play at UCSC’s Mainstage
Machinal, the 1928 play by Sophie Treadwell that featured a youthful Clark Gable, is currently back on Broadway this month, drawing a lot of attention from film critics in New York...
February 19, 2014
‘From These Woods’: UCSC duo honors Santa Cruz guitar makers
A new book by UCSC art alumna Renée Flower and former head of publications for University Relations Jim MacKenzie tells the story of how such a relatively large and robust community of guitar makers came to be located in Santa Cruz
February 18, 2014
Changing Medical Plans after Open Enrollment during the January 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014 period
In recognition of the variety of changes made to medical plans this year, UC employees now have the opportunity to change to a different medical plan until March 31, 2014.
February 14, 2014
UCSC researchers receive safety equipment at campus-wide distribution
More than 680 UC Santa Cruz researchers were fitted with custom-designed lab coats and eye protection at a distribution event hosted by UCSC's department of Environmental Health & Safety.
February 13, 2014
Haney testifies at Sacramento hearing on perils of solitary confinement
In testimony before a joint hearing on public safety, UC Santa Cruz professor Craig Haney described California's prison system as an outlier in the nation and world in the way it uses isolation of inmates.
February 12, 2014
UCSC humanities research institute to participate in Mellon Foundation grant
The Institute for Humanities Research (IHR) at UC Santa Cruz has been selected to participate in a $1.35 million grant awarded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to the Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes.
February 11, 2014
MLK Convocation speaker promotes dreams, values, and education
Freeman A. Hrabowski, III delivered a rollicking 25-minute keynote address at the 30th annual UCSC Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation February 6.
February 10, 2014
Welcome visitors to campus this spring
UCSC will see a large 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 families.
February 10, 2014
Impact of Quarry Plaza construction on Night Shuttle
Impact of Quarry Plaza construction on Night Shuttle
February 07, 2014
Community Crime Bulletin -- Sexual Battery
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating a report of sexual battery that occurred on February 5, 2014, at 1045 hours, in the OPERS East Field House men's locker room.
February 07, 2014
Making tangible change
Alums who formed socially conscious nonprofit as a way of keeping in touch have funded more than $180,000 in projects.
February 05, 2014
If It ain’t Baroque, don’t fix it
Four decades ago, UCSC music professor Linda Burman-Hall founded the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival and today it's still going strong.
February 04, 2014
UCSC professor’s e-book featured on new web startup for women
A new e-book by literature professor Micah Perks is featured on Shebooks–a just launched startup that publishes short pieces designed to bridge the gap between magazines and books...
January 30, 2014
Innovative probation officer/soccer coach Gina Castaneda to receive 2014 Tony Hill Award
Gina Castaneda is being honored for her groundbreaking work with at-risk teens who use soccer as a way off the streets. She will receive the Tony Hill Award during this year's Martin Luther King Jr. convocation on February 6.
January 30, 2014
This month's Our University newsletter for faculty and staff
Our University: New website for UC faculty and staff, Staff Advisor to the Regents, and other news about UC.
January 29, 2014
Art professor Elizabeth Stephens wins Rydell Visual Arts Fellowship
UCSC art professor Elizabeth Stephens is one of three Santa Cruz County artists who have been awarded a Rydell Visual Arts Fellowship for 2014-15.
January 29, 2014
UCSC appoints Scott Brandt as vice chancellor for research
As vice chancellor for research, Scott Brandt provides executive leadership and coordination for UCSC research administration and planning.
January 28, 2014
UCSC offers in-depth apple and pear tree growing workshop February 8-9
Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden will present an an in-depth weekend workshop in February on selecting, growing and caring for apple and pear trees.
January 28, 2014
Finding peace in the 'world’s most displaced' country
The signing of a cease-fire in South Sudan last week is a positive step forward but bringing about lasting peace and alleviating poverty will involve substantial grassroots efforts, according to UC Santa Cruz professor Mark Fathi Massoud who has written widely about the world's youngest nation.
January 28, 2014
2014-15 UC Santa Cruz Hellman Fellows Program
I am pleased to announce the annual call for applications for the UC Santa Cruz Hellman Fellows Program. We are grateful to the Hellman Family Foundation for providing this funding.
January 27, 2014
Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart pays tribute to late UCSC professor
Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart honored the late UC Santa Cruz music professor Fred Lieberman on Saturday at a celebratory memorial event in the campus’s Music Center Recital Hall
January 24, 2014
Howard Haber and Abraham Seiden to give Faculty Research Lecture on Feb. 11
"The Higgs Boson Unleashed" will be a joint presentation by UCSC physicists Howard Haber and Abraham Seiden
January 24, 2014
Campus Fire Safety
Please be a part of a safe community and spread the word of these fire dangers to help preserve our beautiful living environment.
January 22, 2014
Electrical engineer Holger Schmidt named Optical Society Fellow
Holger Schmidt, professor of electrical engineering, has been elected a Fellow of the Optical Society
January 22, 2014
A story that can inspire change—the 30th Annual MLK Convocation
I hope you will join your colleagues and our community for this inspiring event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
January 22, 2014
January issue of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) newsletter
Welcome back from winter break! CAPS is pleased to share with you the January issue of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) newsletter,with some great tips for well-being.
January 21, 2014
Institute of Arts and Sciences third LASER talk on Jan. 28
UCSC’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences will present its third “LASER” talk on Tuesday, January 28, beginning at 6:45 p.m. in the Digital Arts Research Center (DARC building, Room 108). 
January 21, 2014
Memorial celebration event for Fredric Lieberman on Saturday, Jan. 25
The UC Santa Cruz Arts Division will present a celebration of the life and work of the late Fredric Lieberman on Saturday, January 25, beginning at 2 p.m. at UCSC's Musical Center Recital Hall.
January 17, 2014
Another record year for undergraduate applications to UC Santa Cruz
Nearly 49,000 prospective undergraduates–the most ever–have applied for admission to the University of California, Santa Cruz for the fall 2014 quarter.
January 17, 2014
Safety Escort Program
I am pleased to announce that the UC Santa Cruz Police Department is implementing a nighttime Safety Escort Program for the Winter and Spring 2014 quarters.
January 16, 2014
UCSC music lecturer nominated for a Grammy Award
UCSC music lecturer and percussionist William Winant has been nominated for a 2014 Grammy Award in the Best Chamber Music Small Ensemble Performance category for his work on 'The Ten Thousand Things' by John Cage.
January 14, 2014
Carl Walsh appointed scientific adviser to Norway's central bank
Carl Walsh, distinguished professor of economics at UC Santa Cruz, has been appointed as a scientific adviser to Norges Bank, the central bank of Norway, for three years through December 2016.
January 13, 2014
UCSC alumni glow in TV spotlight
It's been a hot week in Hollywood for two former students at UC Santa Cruz.
January 13, 2014
New campus office provides services to broaden societal impacts of research
The Broader Impacts Office will help researchers respond to new requirements from funding agencies.
January 10, 2014
DANM student nominated for four Independent Game Festival Awards
Deirdra 'Squinky' Kiai--a first-year student in UCSC's Digital Arts and New Media MFA program (DANM)--has been named a finalist in four categories of the 2014 Independent Game Festival Awards.
January 10, 2014
Electrical engineer Alyson Fletcher receives NSF CAREER Award
Alyson Fletcher, assistant professor of electrical engineering, has received a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation.
January 09, 2014
Community Crime Bulletin -- Persons of Interest
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking the community's assistance in identifying two persons of interest involved in a November 20, 2013 battery of police officers, obstructing police officers, and trespassing investigation.
January 09, 2014
Arson Fire -- Porter College
Early this morning, UC Santa Cruz Police and Fire Departments responded to a suspicious fire at Porter College, north of parking lot #124 between Porter Kresge Road and Heller Drive. Cal Fire investigators are assisting in the case.
January 09, 2014
Campus comes through for the less fortunate during holiday season
UC Santa Cruz community members demonstrated their generosity once again during the holiday season, stepping up to feed hungry families, distribute toys, and raise funds for social services agencies.
January 08, 2014
UCSC grad student’s book on Tibet earning acclaim from press in India
Three months ago, a new book by Tsering Wangmo Dhompa—a graduate student in literature at UC Santa Cruz—was launched in Dharamsala, India, by the prime minister of the Tibetan government in exile...
January 08, 2014
Mathematical biologist Marc Mangel awarded honorary degree
The University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, has awarded an honorary degree to mathematical biologist Marc Mangel.
January 07, 2014
Volleyball player not afraid to dream
The sport and the camaraderie of teammates taught student Kaitlyne Fisher about believing in herself and coping with adversity.
January 07, 2014
Launch of New Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Core West
Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is pleased to announce that four new electric vehicle charging spaces are now available to all UCSC employees, students and visitors at the Core West Parking Structure.
January 06, 2014
7th Annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival takes place on January 19
Thirty purveyors of delectable chocolate treats will offer their wares for tasting on Sunday, January 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. as the UC Santa Cruz Women's Club presents the 7th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival.
January 02, 2014
Expanded permit requirements at Cowell, Stevenson, and Porter
Starting Monday, January 6, 2014, parking permits will be required seven days a week in the Cowell and Stevenson parking lots (Lots 107, 108, 109, and 110), and in the Porter parking lots (Lots 124 and 125).