January 2023
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Two new species of rare succulents found in Mexico named by UCSC botanist
A retired staff botanist at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden studied the rare plants found on an island off the coast of Baja California and identified two new species of dudleya.
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NIH grant funds research on a powerful new approach to drug development
A new NIH MIRA grant funds biochemist Scott Lokey’s efforts to develop complex, membrane-permeable molecules as next-generation therapeutic agents.
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Accrued Vacation Payout Program for those impacted by the California winter 2022-23 storms
Support for our community members who have been impacted by the California winter 2022-23 storms.
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Sanya Cowal: Resilience and agency
Sanya Cowal was awarded the Jessica Roy Memorial Scholarship in 2022. Learn more about how scholarships support students at UC Santa Cruz.
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Support and resources following video released by Memphis Police of beating
Dear Campus Community, Earlier today, the Memphis Police Department released deeply disturbing body camera footage of five police officers brutally assaulting Tyre Nichols. He died three days later. The Memphis Police Chief has called the officers’ actions “heinous, reckless, and inhumane.” The officers involved have been fired, arrested and charged with second-degree murder. No outcome…
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UC COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirements
We are reaching out to inform you about the university’s updated Policy on Vaccination Programs, which reflects the following information regarding vaccination and booster requirements.
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Search for Vice Chancellor for Research underway
We are pleased to announce the kickoff of a national recruitment for Vice Chancellor for Research (VCR).
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Annual asbestos notice
California Health and Safety Code Section 25915.2. requires notification to all UC Santa Cruz personnel of the presence of asbestos in certain materials used in the construction of University buildings.
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Visits set for finalists for Dean of Physical and Biological Sciences
The finalists for the position of Dean of Physical and Biological Sciences will be on campus for two days each beginning Feb. 6 and ending Feb. 17. Campus leadership invites all in the UC Santa Cruz community to participate in the interview process and to provide feedback on the four candidates.
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Resources and support in the face of recent gun violence
We are devastated by the tragic and senseless mass shootings on Saturday in Monterey Park and on Monday in Half Moon Bay
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Reminder: Leading the Change survey
UC Santa Cruz wants your input on Leading the Change: The UC Santa Cruz Strategic Plan.