May 2022
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UCSC student wins second place at UC systemwide Grad Slam
Astronomy and astrophysics Ph.D. candidate Amanda Quirk came in second place in an elite group of ten competitors at the UC systemwide Grad Slam finale on May 6. She pulled off this feat after winning the UCSC Grad Slam in March.
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A public dedication in the name of civil rights
Hundreds of campus and regional community members gathered beneath the redwoods encircling Quarry Amphitheater to watch the former College Ten make history, rededicating itself as John R. Lewis College in memory of the legendary civil rights leader.
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Campus comment period for the Advanced Payment to Suppliers Policy
The Financial Affairs office is proposing revisions to the policy on Advanced Payment to Suppliers. The policy updates include reorganized and removed duplicative language for clarity, the removal of internal procedures, and the addition of eligibility criteria for qualifying small businesses to receive an advance payment. The policy is available online. If you would…
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New Department of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies invites students to think critically about race during a time of global reckoning with racism
CRES was first introduced as a degree program in 2014 and, thanks to its rapid growth and strong faculty and student advocacy, gained departmental status in 2021.
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UC invites comments on proposed policy on abusive conduct in the workplace
The University of California Office of the President proposed a new policy on Abusive Conduct in the Workplace. Several comments were taken into consideration and a revised version of the policy is now open for comment.
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In support of reproductive rights
We are deeply troubled by the long-term ramifications for reproductive rights if the leaked draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion in “Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization” becomes law.
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Research video brings attention to an inspiring way of learning
“Learning by Observing and Pitching In” is featured in a National Science Foundation video contest May 10-17; viewers can vote for their favorite video
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Launchpad 2022 Pitch Competition applications due May 11
Santa Cruz Launchpad is UCSC’s annual pitch contest combined with Santa Cruz Works’ job fair. This year’s event will be held on June 1 at the Cowell Hay Barn. Student teams are invited to apply and will receive two weeks of coaching on their pitches prior to the event. Qualifying teams will be eligible for…
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Enter to win a $75 gift card! Complete the annual transportation survey today
Please take about 15-20 minutes to complete the annual transportation survey to help us help you by improving our programs and services.
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The Newton you don’t know
Caltech professor Jed Buchwald will lecture on Isaac Newton’s attempt to change the history of civilization at inaugural Nauenberg Lecture on May 13
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May concerts of new work by UC Santa Cruz composers the result of residencies with leading new music artists
UC Santa Cruz doctoral students in composition will premiere several new works this May developed during two unprecedented residencies with top names in the experimental music world.
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Temporary change to vacation accrual maximum ends June 30, 2022
As a reminder, the vacation accrual maximum in UC’s Absence from Work policy (PPSM-2.210), was temporarily lifted effective June 1, 2020, to allow policy-covered staff more time to use their accrued vacation leave to bring their accrual below the maximum.