March 2019
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Campus dining options during closure of Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
Due to the temporary Cowell and Stevenson Commons closure, Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall and Stevenson Coffee House are closed until further notice.
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College Ten class connects students with Soledad Prison inmates
A first-ever class called “Transcommunal Cooperation and Peacemaking” brought together 14 undergraduates and 28 men incarcerated at the Soledad Correctional Training Facility for an extraordinary 10 weeks of learning and discovery.
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Status of impacted buildings and rooms
Note: This spreadsheet was originally posted March 28, 2019. It is updated continuously. n/a = not applicable s/cc = structures/cubic centimeter
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‘Blueprint Roundtable’ to discuss complexities of being black and male in U.S.
Students, faculty, and community leaders will respond to questions and issues raised by ‘Question Bridge: Black Males’—an exhibition currently on display at the Sesnon Gallery—at a “Blueprint Roundtable” on April 3 at Oakes College.
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Inspired Expeditions: A travel program for the curious
UC Santa Cruz’s new travel program pairs travelers with expert professors for enhanced perspectives into some of the world’s most fascinating places.
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Postdoctoral fellowship supports planetary science research
The 51 Pegasi b Fellowship will fund Xinting Yu’s research at UC Santa Cruz on formation of clouds and hazes on exoplanets.
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Bike race to partially close Hagar and Coolidge on April 7
A bicycle race at UC Santa Cruz will close the northbound lane of Hagar Drive and the southbound lane of Coolidge Drive from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 7.
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Update on construction-related asbestos contamination incident at Cowell and Stevenson Student Commons
Recently, the campus learned that a construction contractor installing wall-mounted cable enclosures in Cowell and Stevenson colleges drilled holes in walls whose underlying materials contain asbestos. Unfortunately, in some areas the contractor did not fully contain the dust and debris generated by this activity.
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is now available to self-enroll
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is now available to self-enroll for all faculty, staff, and students. If you support faculty or are unavailable to sign up for MFA during your assigned time, we encourage you to enroll early.
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Professor Emeritus Pavel Machotka dies at 82
Pavel Machotka, professor emeritus of psychology, died March 18 at the age of 82.
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Teens who seek solitude may know what’s best for them, research suggests
Teens who choose to spend time alone may know what’s best for them, according to new research that suggests solitude isn’t a red flag for isolation or depression.
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Update on construction-related asbestos contamination incident at Cowell and Stevenson Student Commons
The Cowell and Stevenson Student Commons facility remains closed while we continue to evaluate the extent of a construction-related asbestos contamination incident that was confirmed Thursday evening. We have brought in certified asbestos professionals to conduct an assessment and to assist in determining whether some areas may be reopened soon. The facility will remain closed…