September 2021
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Systemwide review of Sustainable Practices Policy
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the proposed updates to the existing Presidential Policy on Sustainable Practices.
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Move-in 2021: Relief and excitement as students return to campus
A campus kept quiet for 18 months because of the COVID-19 pandemic came back to life as students moved in before the start of the fall quarter.
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Postdoctoral scholars critical in advancing research mission
With experience, training, and ideas of their own, postdoctoral scholars play an important role in furthering research at universities.
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With AAU, HSI distinctions, UC Santa Cruz to join in discussion on serving, supporting Latinx students
UC Santa Cruz—one of only four universities that is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a member of the Association of American Universities—will be represented in a panel discussion, “A Critical Dialogue on Leading Innovation, Scholarship, and Solutions Centered on Servingness.”
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UCSC Vice Chancellor Sarah Latham to join Brown University
Sarah Latham, our longtime Vice Chancellor for Business and Administrative Services, has been appointed the new Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration at Brown University.
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UCSC’s Colligan Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory honored by Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
The Colligan Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory at UC Santa Cruz has been honored by the Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley with the 2021 Phil Rather Award for Leadership in Healthcare.
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Undergraduate Education launching search for Kresge College provost
The new Kresge provost will be the academic leader of the renewed Kresge College, leading its curriculum and faculty, the academic journey of its students, interdisciplinary faculty collaboration and engagement across campus, and connections with alumni and supporters.
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Campus launches back-up care program
We are delighted to announce that the new UC Santa Cruz subsidized back-up care program for employees and students is now officially up and running.
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Solar parking canopy goes online, providing UCSC with 2 megawatts of renewable energy
The solar photovoltaic canopy will provide the campus with clean, reliable electricity for at least 20-years and save the campus an estimated $6 million on its energy bill. The array will generate enough energy to meet about 6% of our total campus electrical load.
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Felicity Schaeffer named Baskin Foundation Presidential Chair for Feminist Studies
Felicity Amaya Schaeffer, the new Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation Presidential Chair for Feminist Studies, plans to address the most pressing issues of the department’s focus on social justice.
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Fall 2021 Campus Move in September 16 – 19, 2021
This week we are preparing to welcome more than 9,000 residential students to our campus community. University Housing will open its doors for large-scale move-in activities beginning Thursday, September 16 and continuing through Sunday, September 19.
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Update on winter quarter instructional planning
As we return to operating as an in-person university, we will continue to follow public health requirements and guidance.