May 9, 2018 -- Campus status
As the last day of the AFSCME labor demonstration winds down, UC Santa Cruz expects to resume normal campus operations tomorrow (May 10).
Dining halls are expected to open as regularly scheduled; campus shuttles and Metro buses should resume standard routes; and Student Health Services will offer its array of wellness support for students. Classes will also continue as planned.
Unless there’s a change, we will not send any CruzAlerts or campus emails tomorrow about the status of campus. Likewise, the ucsc.edu/advisory page will not be updated.
The campus community’s patience and understanding has been greatly appreciated through the last few days.
Updates
4:50 p.m.—Both entrances are open.
2:25 p.m.—Campus entrances open with demonstrations continuing.
12:45 p.m.—The Colleges Nine and Ten Dining Hall and Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall are open today until 8 p.m., with hot food service for meal-plan holders and Slug Club card holders.
11 a.m.—Both entrances remain open with demonstrations continuing.
10 a.m.—Student Health Services is open today, though with a reduced level of service. Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall will be open for hot meal service from noon-5 pm.
8 a.m.—Both entrances remain open. Classes can continue as scheduled. Students should look for messages from their instructor about whether classes are proceeding as normal or with alternate arrangements.
Campus Services
Admissions
All tours canceled May 7-9, due to the labor action on campus.
Admissions advisers will be available to answer questions at our Coastal Science Campus open house each day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the La Felize room.
Student Housing Services in Hahn has reopened and will remain open until 5 p.m.
Email: admissions@ucsc.edu
Online: admissions.ucsc.edu
Bookstore
The Bay Tree Bookstore is open and will close at 5:30 p.m. Clerk service continues for the second floor. The Express Store is open, though its operating hours will be determined by staff availability.
ID Card Services is open, closing at 5 p.m. today (May 9).
Dining Services
The Colleges Nine and Ten Dining Hall and Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall are open today until 8 p.m., with hot food service for meal-plan holders and Slug Club card holders.
The Cowell/Stevenson dining halls is open today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for "heating and seating" for all students who would like access to hot water, microwaves, and fresh fruit and additional items.
All other dining halls and UC Santa Cruz Dining-operated cafes, restaurants, and coffee bars are currently closed until further notice.
Iveta Cafe and Vivas are open today.
For updates about independently operated locations (Global Village Cafe, and Bowls by Cafe Brasil), please contact them directly.
The SUA Food Pantry at OPERS is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.
Check this page for dining updates as the day progresses.
Email: dining@ucsc.edu
Web: dining.ucsc.edu
Early Education Services
Early Education Services will be open today.
Libraries
Both libraries will be open today with regular hours, 8 a.m. to midnight.
Enrollment-Transcripts
Due to strike activities, staff may be unable to get to the office, limiting enrollment support and transcript production. Students may be able to order official electronic transcripts (.pdf documents) during the closure. The office’s email account will be checked throughout the day on May 8.
Email: registrar@ucsc.edu
Online: registrar.ucsc.edu
OPERS
OPERS is open today (May 9).
Student Health Center
Will be updated soon.
Transportation and Parking Services
Campus shuttles will not be running, though Disability Van Service is available by calling 831-459-2829 to request service. Santa Cruz Metro buses will not come onto campus during protests. Metro will provide modified service, using bus stops on Bay Street near the main entrance or on High Street near Western Drive.
Tuesday, May 8 -- Updates
6:10 p.m.—As today’s labor action on campus by AFSCME service workers and others wraps up, we encourage members of the campus community to keep checking for updates starting early Wednesday morning on the continuing demonstrations and how they might be affecting campus operations.
6 p.m.—Both entrances are open. Demonstrators remain at the main entrance.
3:55 p.m.—Both entrances are open with demonstrations continuing at the main entrance.
12:55 p.m.—Both entrances to campus remain open, with strike activities continuing at both spots.
11:45 a.m.—Both the main and west entrances to campus are open, with demonstrators at both locations.
10:41 a.m.—Both entrances are open with demonstrations continuing at the main entrance.
10:12 a.m.—Both entrances are open with demonstrations continuing at the main entrance.
9 a.m.—The Bay Tree Bookstore is open, as is the Express Store. ID Card Services remains closed at this time.
8:24 a.m.—With campus shuttles unavailable because of the strike and limited Metro service, the campus community should consider signing up for Zimride, a private rideshare program that provides an easy way to others who are going the same way. The TAPS sales office is also available for people who need to buy parking permits.
7:58 a.m.—The Express Store is open. Hours of operation will be determined by staffing levels.
7:31 a.m.—Early Education Services is open today.
7:12 a.m.—OPERS is open today.
7:07 a.m.—A group of demonstrators is headed through campus. Drive cautiously.
6:52 a.m.—Student Health Services will be open today.
6:37 a.m.—Campus shuttles will not be running, though Disability Van Service is available by calling 831-459-2829 to request service. Santa Cruz Metro buses will not come onto campus during protests. Metro will provide modified service, using bus stops on Bay Street near the main entrance or on High Street near Western Drive.
6:10 a.m.—Both entrances are accessible with demonstrations continuing at both sites. Drive carefully and plan for possible traffic delays.
5:26 a.m.—Demonstrators preventing cars from going through west entrance. Main entrance open. Drive carefully.
5:20 a.m.—Campus remains accessible. Demonstrators at both entrances. Drive safely.
4:45 a.m.—Demonstrators at both entrances. Vehicles are being allowed through. Drive carefully.
Monday, May 7 -- Updates
8:22 p.m.—The demonstration has ended. Updates will resume early tomorrow (May 8).
6:33 p.m.—Both entrances remain open. Demonstrators are at the main entrance.
5:39 p.m.—Both entrances remain open with demonstrators at the main entrance.
4:54 p.m.—Both entrances remain open with demonstrators at the main entrance.
3:53 p.m.—The Colleges Nine and Ten Dining Hall is open today, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with hot food service for meal-plan holders and Slug Club card holders.
3:12 p.m.—Santa Cruz Metro buses will not come onto campus during protests. Metro will provide modified service, using bus stops on Bay Street near the main entrance or on High Street near Western Drive.
Campus shuttles are not running today.
2:25 p.m.—The Rachel Carson College ResNet office is open.
1:55 p.m.—Demonstrators are gathered at the main entrance, which remains open. Motorists should use the west entrance when possible, taking Bay Street to Meder Street to Western Drive.
1:35 p.m.—Both entrances remain open. Traffic flowing freely.
12:51 p.m.—Student Housing Services in Hahn has reopened and will remain open until 5 p.m.
12:28 p.m.—Student Health Services has announced that SHOP and CARE are open, as is the pharmacy. CAPS, psychiatry and student health also are open for same-day appointments with limited services.
12:22 p.m.— The first floor of the Bay Tree Bookstore is now open and expects to remain so until 5:30 p.m. The Express Store also expects to remain open till 5:30 p.m.
12:10 p.m.—Student Health Services, which was closed earlier today, is now open with limited services.
11 a.m.—The TAPS sales office will be open by 11:30 a.m. for members of the campus community who need to buy parking permits.
10:52 a.m.—The McHenry Library will open from noon to 8 p.m. The Science and Engineering Library will not open today (May 7) due to staffing limitations.
10:35 a.m.—Classes scheduled at the main and Coastal Science campuses starting at noon and later today can resume, campus officials have decided, as both entrances of main campus are currently open. Read more.
9:38 a.m.—The Cantú Queer Center Food Pantry and Kitchen is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, and again from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Dean of Students Food Pantry is closed.
9:11 a.m.—In addition to the hot meals at the Colleges Nine and Ten Dining Hall, the Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall is currently open for "heating and seating" for all interested students who would like access to hot water, microwaves, and fresh fruit and additional items to complement your meal accommodation bag supplies.
8:56 a.m.—The Bay Tree Bookstore and ID Card Services are closed today. However, the Express Store is currently open. It is expected to close at 2:30 p.m.
8:38 a.m.—Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall is currently open for "heating and seating" for all interested students who would like access to hot water, microwaves, and fresh fruit and additional items to complement your meal accommodation bag supplies.
8 a.m.—The Colleges Nine and Ten Dining Hall is open for hot meals. Vivas at Merrill College is open today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
7:33 a.m.—OPERS is closed today.
7:12 a.m.—The McHenry Library and the Science and Engineering Library will not open in the morning. Library leaders will re-evaluate following the 10 a.m. campus update.
6:42 a.m.— The Colleges Nine and Ten Dining Hall will open for hot meals at 8 a.m.
Santa Cruz Metro buses will not come onto campus during protests. Metro will provide modified service, using bus stops on Bay Street near the main entrance or on High Street near Western Drive. Campus shuttles are not operating. Those needing Disability Van Service should call 831-459-2829 to request service.
6:13 a.m.—With some exceptions, classes starting prior to noon today are canceled. Do not come to campus for now. Read more.
5:30 a.m.—The main campus is accessible. Demonstrators are at both entrances.
4:45 a.m.—The main campus is accessible. Demonstrators are at both entrances.
Background
The University of California has been informed that there will be a AFSCME service worker labor strike on all of its campuses and medical centers beginning 4 a.m. on May 7 and ending 4 a.m. on May 10. Read more.
