October 2020

  • Winter 2021 Instruction and Housing Planning

    We are so pleased about the start of the fall quarter and could not be more grateful as we begin another academic year together. So many people have worked hard to welcome students, propel our research mission, and support high-quality instruction during this unique time.

  • Giving Day raises $600K for worthy causes

    Giving Day raises $600K for worthy causes

    Despite being postponed because of the pandemic, UC Santa Cruz’s annual online giving event in support of student and faculty projects was a smashing success.

  • Campus implementing temporary redeployment program

    As campus operations have adjusted to fewer students, no in-person events, reduced travel, and a host of other changes in response to COVID-19, many units are facing service level impacts and reduction in workload.

  • COVID-19 information forum

    The next UC Santa Cruz COVID-19 Information Forum will be on Friday, October 23 from 9:30–11 a.m.

  • Kresge College provost search

    In 2020-21, the Division of Undergraduate Education is undertaking a search for the next Kresge College Provost.

  • Students: Give feedback for UCSC’s future Interdisciplinary Science Building!

    UCSC has partnered with Ennead Architects and brightspot strategy (an experience design consultancy) to help imagine the future of Thimann Labs and a new Interdisciplinary Instruction and Research Building (IIRB) and we need student input! To date we have been working with a core group of students, faculty, and staff. We want to get feedback…

  • Campus Air Quality

    Smoke from multiple northern California fires is impacting our local air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) generated by the EPA’s AirNow and the UCSC Clarity systems provides general air quality ranges along with corresponding health messages

  • Update on COVID-19 planning and testing

    Whether you are physically on campus or working, teaching and learning remotely, we want to ensure you are updated on the latest campus COVID-19 planning efforts.

  • UCSC publishes online collection of 10,000 photos documenting over a century of Santa Cruz history

    UCSC publishes online collection of 10,000 photos documenting over a century of Santa Cruz history

    The University Library at UC Santa Cruz announced today the online publication of the Santa Cruz County Historic Photograph Collection, featuring original photographs and copy prints from 1866 to 1995.

  • Celebrating the start of the academic year

    Hello colleagues, and welcome to the start of a unique academic year. Our UC Santa Cruz community is more spread out this quarter than years past, but do not let that temper your excitement for the start of this new chapter for our university and for our students.

  • Fall quarter kicks off with new students, programs

    Fall quarter kicks off with new students, programs

    UC Santa Cruz students are excited to start their college journey, despite the challenges created by a global pandemic that has reshaped society. Faculty and staff are ready to provide students with the best experience possible and the support to help them succeed.

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