March 2021
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Regents approve more housing for our students, child care for employees
The UC Board of Regents voted earlier today in support of a vitally important on-campus student-housing and child-care project.
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UC Regents approve UC Santa Cruz plan to increase student housing, expand child care
Recognizing the critical role housing plays in supporting student success, the University of California Board of Regents reapproved a project that will significantly increase the number of current UC Santa Cruz students who are able to live on campus.
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New analysis shows potential for ‘solar canals’ in California
UC Santa Cruz researchers and their partners published a new study that suggests covering California’s water delivery canals with solar panels could be an economically viable means of advancing renewable energy and water conservation.
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UCSC professor contributes to new study showing how parts of the US will ‘tropicalize’ as climate changes
Environmental Studies Professor Michael Loik is a coauthor on a new paper describing how warming winters are allowing some tropical plants and animals to replace temperate communities in southern portions of the country.
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For migrating elephant seals, ‘lightscapes of fear’ shape feeding, resting strategies
A new tracking study shows how elephant seals balance predator avoidance and the need to feed, shifting strategies as their body condition improves during a 7-month foraging migration.
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Kaiser Permanente offering free COVID vaccine to members and non-members in qualifying tiers
Kaiser Permanente is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations to members and non-members, as long as they are in qualifying tiers, which includes those working in education.
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Statement against Anti-Asian racism and violence
This tragedy highlights an escalating pattern of anti-Asian hate crimes that we have seen in our region and country over the past year.
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UC Santa Cruz expands, enhances Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship program
UC Santa Cruz this fall will welcome a new cohort of postdoctoral scholars under an expanded and enhanced Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship program.
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UC reaches open access agreement with Elsevier
After more than two years of negotiations, this morning the University of California announced a transformative open access agreement with Elsevier, the world’s largest academic publisher.
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Campus holds first Sexual Violence Sexual Harassment Research Symposium
UC Santa Cruz will hold its first-ever research symposium — and a first for a UC campus — highlighting research by campus scholars on issues of sexual violence and sexual harassment Friday, April 2.
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Staff Advisory Board Nomination period is now open
Are you interested in serving our campus and giving back to your fellow staff members? Consider joining the Staff Advisory Board!
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Good luck on finals and stay connected through Spring Break
As we near the end of the winter quarter, I am reaching out to wish you all the best with final exams, and to remind you that the Division of Student Affairs and Success (DSAS) continues to provide support throughout your college journey, whether it be in person or remotely.