September 2023 News Archive

Free Arivu concert, Festival of Monsters, and special exhibitions: celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month at UCSC

UCSC will celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month in October with an array of cultural and artistic happenings, including a free open-air concert by the massively popular Indian

Statement by Chancellor Cynthia Larive on the passing of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein

I am deeply saddened by the passing of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a towering figure in the history of both our state and nation.

Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report

The 2023 Annual Campus Security & Fire Safety Report is now available online, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and Higher Education Opportunity Act.

Kresge College celebrates first phase of renovation

Ribbon-cutting event marks the official opening of new residential halls and academic

Chancellor’s Update: Celebrating the start of a new academic year!

This fall feels especially energized, as in addition to welcoming new and returning students, we are swinging open the doors to our stunning new Rachel Carson/Oakes College Dining Hall, and unveiling phase one of our Kresge College revitalization and expansion.

US Department of Agriculture visits UC Santa Cruz to learn about research and workforce development projects

UC Santa Cruz faculty, staff, and students shared information about USDA-funded research and education projects on campus with special guests from the

Anthropology faculty members partner on new National Science Foundation Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science

UC Santa Cruz anthropology faculty members Tsim Schneider and Jon Daehnke received a more than $500,000 subaward through a new National Science Foundation (NSF) center that aims to

UCSC’s David Deamer and Mark Akeson honored for invention of nanopore sequencing

UCSC's David Deamer and Mark Akeson won the AAAS Golden Goose award for the invention of nanopore sequencing, a transformational technology for reading DNA and

Research partnership will turn power plant emissions into fish feed

UC Santa Cruz’s ecological aquaculture research team will partner with the company Global Algae Innovations to test whether a microalgae grown using captured carbon dioxide emissions could be

New WiFi service for educational and smart devices

Information Technology Services (ITS) is pleased to announce a new campus WiFi service for educational and smart devices.

UC Santa Cruz welcomes new faculty to campus

UC Santa Cruz welcomes 54 new faculty members to campus who bring a wide array of expertise in research and creative scholarship that will open new areas of

Relocated: Services for Transfer & Re-entry Students (STARS) now in Bay Tree Building

As construction continues on phase two of the Kresge Renewal project, Services for Transfer & Re-entry Students (STARS) recently relocated to the Bay Tree Building in Quarry Plaza.

CITRIS Core Seed Funding Program open for submissions

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute invite proposals for their Core Seed Funding

Downtown Day 2023

UC Santa Cruz students are invited to explore downtown Santa Cruz and discover all the vibrant areas it has to offer on Friday, October 6 from 10:00am - 6:30pm.

Vice Chancellor Akirah Bradley-Armstrong shares a welcome message with all students

As we kick off the 2023-2024 academic year, Akirah Bradley-Armstrong, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Success, shares a welcome message with all UC Santa Cruz students.

Alumna Kathryn Sullivan enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame

Kathryn Sullivan (Cowell ’73, Earth sciences) was the first American woman to walk in space, the first woman to reach the deepest point of the ocean floor, and

HSI Leadership team welcomes campus to fall quarter; encourages participation in upcoming signature events

UCSC faculty member co-chaired APA task force on obstacles to promotion, tenure, and retention for psychology faculty of color

Psychology Professor Margarita Azmitia co-chaired an American Psychological Association (APA) task force that was appointed to report on obstacles to promotion, tenure, and retention for psychology faculty of

Celebrating UCSC’s 2023 Alumni Award Recipients

Seven UCSC alumni will be presented with awards for demonstrating outstanding professional achievements, making distinct contributions to society, providing impactful contributions to UC Santa Cruz, and embodying the

Campus air quality

Over the next several days, the air quality in the region is expected to reach “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” to “Unhealthy” overnight and into the morning.

National Postdoc Appreciation Week: Featuring Priya Crosby and Will DeRocco

National Postdoc Appreciation Week, organized by the National Postdoc Association (NPA) since 2009, takes place this year from September 18-22. This year, the UC Santa Cruz Science Division

Eric Palkovacs is awarded the 2023 Excellence in Fisheries Education Award

Eric Palkovacs has been awarded the 2023 Excellence in Fisheries Education Award by the American Fisheries Society, the organization announced. This award is presented to an individual to

Innovation Catalyst Grants help early-stage innovators with resources, training, and financial support

Two UC Santa Cruz research teams that can make impactful advancements in drug discovery and human health outcomes have been chosen as recipients of the university’s inaugural Innovation

Reimagining digital presence, UC Santa Cruz debuts new homepage

Creating a digital presence that reflects excellence and impact, UC Santa Cruz debuted today a new homepage with a modern and responsive design, crisp language, stunning photos, and

Fund your student research project or event with the 2023 CITRIS Tech for Social Good program

The Tech for Social Good program provides up to $5,000 in funding for research projects and up to $1,000 for events.

Notice of Open Comment – Policy on Vaccination Programs

On August 16, 2023, the University issued its Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Interim Revisions. The interim revisions moved the University’s COVID-19 vaccination program to a systemwide opt-out program for all covered individuals. The University’s seasonal influenza vaccination program remains an opt-out program.

CITL and Online Education are now the Teaching and Learning Center

The merger officially brings together the expertise of both units to support the campus as it navigates the contemporary instructional landscape and strives to become a learner-centered research

UC Santa Cruz Computer Game Design program ranked top five in the nation by U.S. News and World Report

The Computer Game Design program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, was listed in the top five best game/simulation development programs in the nation according to rankings

Campus plan for transportation, parking, and traffic impacts during move-in

UC Santa Cruz is preparing to welcome more than 9,000 residential students during this year’s Move-In event, taking place starting Thursday, September 21, and concluding Wednesday, September 27.

The opportunity to transform futures

With the generous support of donors, UCSC’s Institute for Social Transformation funded 12 students to pursue internships over the summer through the Transforming Futures program.

PG&E, UC Santa Cruz meet to proactively, collaboratively plan for electrical needs

To proactively and collaboratively plan for the future, leaders with Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and UC Santa Cruz met to discuss efforts to advance sustainability, increase service reliability, and prepare for increased campus electrical power demand.

Valère Lambert is the 2023 Keiiti Aki Early Career Award Recipient

Valère Lambert was announced as AGU’s 2023 Keiiti Aki Early Career Award recipient. The Aki Award is among the highest honors made to an early career seismologist.

2023 ARCS Foundation scholarships support UCSC graduate students in the sciences and engineering

Sixteen UC Santa Cruz graduate students have received scholarships worth a total of $175,000 from the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation for the 2023-24 academic

Alumnus Daniel Anderson receives Wilhelm Exner Medal for scientific achievement in business and industry

Alumnus Daniel Anderson received the 2023 Wilhelm Exner Medal in Vienna, Austria. The award—presented by the Austrian Industry Association (AIA), and dating back to 1921—is given to those

New long-term NIH grant supports breast cancer research

Cancers are easier to treat if caught early on in their development. Once the cancer cells metastasize and spread around the body, the disease becomes more difficult to

Student mural at Porter envisions a future without police

A mural by Irene Juarez-O’Connell, addressing community safety and policing, is now on display at the Porter Study Center at Porter

Alumnus Kevin Lunzalu wins major award for his work in plastics pollution reduction around the world

UCSC alumnus Kevin Lunzalu received an award from the Global Environment Facility (GEF). This award is one of just 23 awarded to individuals and nonprofits across the

Empowering dreams

Alumna Birong Hu’s generous gift to Girls in Engineering paves the way for a new era of engineers, unlocking boundless opportunities and transforming

Novel device combines nanopores with electronic signals for disease detection

Research led by UC Santa Cruz Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Marco Rolandi shows the power of bioprotonic nanopores for disease

UCSC welcomes new Title IX director

Julie Lewis has been named UC Santa Cruz’s new Title IX director. She started her role on August 21, 2023.

Fall course materials needed

The Bay Tree Campus Store is calling all faculty members to submit their course adoptions for the fall quarter as soon as possible to guarantee textbook availability at the best price for UCSC students.

Notice of policy action – Policy on Vaccination Programs

The Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Interim Revisions was updated with interim revisions effective August 16, 2023. A systemwide review of this policy will take place in Fall 2023, with an expected issuance/effective date in early 2024.

Campus leaders showcase innovation, entrepreneurship efforts to special Regents committee

UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Cynthia Larive and other campus leaders showcased the university’s innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives to a group of UC regents and external advisors on

HSI Initiatives and El Centro invite campus community to celebrate National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Awareness Week

As we prepare to welcome our students, staff, and faculty to the start of the 2023 fall quarter, we are excited to first celebrate National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI)

GREAT program creates new opportunities for students to participate in research

This summer, the “Genome Research Experiences to Attract Talented Undergraduates into the Genomics Field to Enhance Diversity” (GREAT) programmed welcomed six students from California State University Monterey Bay

In Memoriam: Linda Burman-Hall (1947-2023)

The UC Santa Cruz Arts Division community was deeply saddened to hear that Professor Emerita Linda Burman-Hall, recently passed away very suddenly while travelling in Malaysia. She joined the UC Santa Cruz Music Department as a Lecturer in 1976, and has been a vital part of the community for the past 47 years.