November 2022
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Growing Our Own – From research opportunities to the professoriate
Solidifying its commitment to increasing the diversity of its faculty, both underrepresented minorities and female faculty, last year, the University of California launched the Growing Our Own initiative.
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Division of Student Affairs and Success announces creation of Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Education; launches search for office’s first director
Following a thorough, campus-wide program review of UC Santa Cruz’s student conduct program, the Division of Student Affairs and Success is creating a new Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Education (OSSCE).
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Batalha testifies at Congressional hearing on the initial scientific findings of the JWST
The James Webb Space Telescope is the largest and most powerful telescope humans have sent to space and, Batalha asserts, it is ushering in a new era of exoplanet science.
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In solidarity with Colorado Springs and our LGBTQ+ community members
Vice Chancellors Akirah Bradley-Armstrong and Anju Reejhsinghani offer a message of support and solidarity in response to the tragic shooting in Colorado Springs.
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Kresge College renewal to nearly triple amount of student housing
With a mix of new construction and renovation, UC Santa Cruz is building more housing, constructing new classroom space, and ultimately strengthening the student experience.
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Fact check: setting the record straight
Did UC Santa Cruz deans send an email to graduate students threatening retaliation? False. The deans of the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences and Baskin School of Engineering sent an email to graduate students in those divisions about research course credits. The email encouraged graduate students enrolled in research courses that earn academic credit…
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UCSC’s 2022 iGEM team brings home gold medal, earns nomination for best therapeutics project
This year’s UCSC iGEM team engineered a yeast-based Type 2 diabetes therapeutic.
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Science & Engineering Library renovation honors leaders, aims to build community among students in STEM
With newly remodeled floors named in dedication to two trailblazing women in STEM and a new makerspace, the Science & Engineering Library is positioned to build and support community among STEM students at UC Santa Cruz.
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Webb telescope draws back the curtain on universe’s early galaxies
Initial findings from JWST Early Release Science programs include the discovery of two exceptionally bright galaxies in the early universe.
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Community health guidance for fall and winter breaks
As we look forward to the upcoming fall and winter breaks, we are writing to share guidance to help our campus community mitigate the spread of influenza and COVID-19.
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Fall and winter break return testing and flu vaccine reminder
With fall and winter breaks quickly approaching, we would like to share some important information about COVID testing and a reminder regarding the flu vaccine requirement.
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Offshore wind farms may harm seabirds, but scientists see potential for net positive impact
A new study presents a framework for assessing and mitigating the impacts of offshore wind energy development on marine birds.