2015
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Last week’s disruptions
Over the past week, many questions, comments, inquiries, and demands have come our way regarding last week’s disruptions.
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Community Crime Bulletin – Lewd Conduct at Stevenson College
Several female students have reported to university officials that they have been sexually harassed and/or asked to engage in unwelcomed sexual activity by a male student.
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Treasure hunting in the University Archives
By Elizabeth Cowell, University Librarian — If the 50th anniversary of UC Santa Cruz has made you curious about the history of this campus, you need look no further than McHenry Library to find a goldmine of historical artifacts.
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Methane in Arctic lake traced to groundwater from seasonal thawing
Groundwater from seasonal melting may be an important contributor to emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from Arctic lakes
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Community Crime Bulletin — Robbery and False Imprisonment
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is asking for assistance from witnesses and the community in identifying the suspect or suspects who may have been involved in a robbery and false imprisonment of a student at 10:50 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2015.
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Systemwide Review of Proposed Revisions to Presidential Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
The University invites comments on the proposed revisions to the Presidential Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence. This policy applies to all members of the UC community.
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New 3rd edition of ‘Teaching Organic Farming & Gardening’ now available
Drawing on nearly 50 years of experience, “Teaching Organic Farming & Gardening: Resources for Instructors, 3rd Edition” addresses practical aspects of organic farming and gardening, applied soil science, and social and environmental issues in agriculture.
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Planned Protest Action March 5th
There is a possibility that access to the main campus may be impeded on Thursday, March 5th due to student protests. We offer the following guidance to help campus employees plan in advance.
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Possible Protest Action on Thursday
UC Santa Cruz is anticipating potential protest activities and a student walkout tomorrow as part of the “96 Hours of Action.” This is an advisory to be prepared and to stay informed.
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Demonstrations and respect for the rights of others
We are upset by reports today that UC Santa Cruz students were apparently involved in demonstrations that obstructed traffic on local highways and streets for several hours, impacting countless members of our community.
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Native habitat restoration begins with herbicide application
The UC Santa Cruz Natural Reserves and UC Santa Cruz Grounds Services will conduct herbicide applications at Younger Lagoon Reserve beginning Monday, March 9, 2015 (weather permitting). This herbicide application is intended to reduce non-native invasive plant cover in advance of native habitat restoration plantings.
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Benefits of internationalization
By Joel Ferguson, Associate Vice Provost of International Education — To borrow from President John F. Kennedy: My fellow Banana Slugs, ask not what you can do for internationalization, ask what internationalization can do for you.