November 2022
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ARCS Foundation scholarships support UCSC graduate students
Sixteen UC Santa Cruz graduate students have received scholarships worth a total of $160,000 from the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Transportation tabling canceled
Due to the great turnout last week and thoughtful responses we received, we will no longer be conducting the tabling events this week, originally scheduled for Oakes and East Remote parking lots. Additional campus engagement will occur in Winter and Spring 2023.
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Stay informed about the announced labor strike
This message provides students with information about what to expect on campus during the potential strike, what resources are available to support students, and how students might prepare for the potential impacts of the strike.
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Death of a star reveals midsize black hole lurking in a dwarf galaxy
By studying intermediate-mass black holes, scientists hope to improve their understanding of the growth of supermassive black holes in massive galaxies.
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Providing community and opportunity: AIRC’s Angel Riotutar
UCSC alumna Angel Riotutar returns to her alma matter as the Director of the American Indian Resource Center (AIRC).
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TIMELY – UC-UAW Bargaining Update
Dear Colleagues, We want to keep you informed on the UC systemwide labor negotiations with the four United Auto Workers bargaining units. In the message below, also attached to this email, UC Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Brown summarizes the University’s current offers for each bargaining unit. The negotiations are ongoing…
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UCSC researchers win NOAA grants to study climate change patterns in California’s marine sanctuaries
Two UC Santa Cruz researchers will be delving deeper into coastal and climate resiliency efforts within California’s marine sanctuaries as part of two recent grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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New astronomy network catalyzes scientific excellence
A new STEM mentoring network seeks to maximize scientific excellence and output within the astronomy and astrophysics community by cultivating inclusive environments where people with marginalized identities can thrive.
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Flu vaccination requirements for students
At UC Santa Cruz, all students are required to receive or affirmatively decline influenza vaccination by December 1, 2022.
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Master of Science in Applied Economics & Finance: information sessions
Join us for an information session presented by the University of California, Santa Cruz Economics Department pertaining to the Master of Science in Applied Economics and Finance, a 1-year professional program.
