March 2024
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Industrial fishing poses greater risk to marine life due to untracked activity, UC Santa Cruz researchers find
A new study led by a scientist at UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of Marine Sciences finds that blue whales, tunas, and other top predators in the northeast Pacific Ocean face greater risk of harm from industrial fishing than previously thought.
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Important changes to UCSC Google service
In February 2021, Google announced changes to Google Workspace for Education ending unlimited free storage.
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‘Digital twins’ project will help clean up space junk, repair and decommission spacecrafts
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Ricardo Sanfelice and a team of researchers have been awarded $2.5M to model complex aerospace engineering problems.
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UC Santa Cruz breaks records with increased applications for Fall 2024
The University of California, Santa Cruz has once again received a record number of applications highlighting the desirability of the educational experience the campus provides. Leading at the intersection of innovation and social justice, UC Santa Cruz is actively fostering a community of forward-thinkers committed to driving positive change. The campus draws a diverse and…
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Slugcast rewind: Listen to episodes from the week of Feb. 25
Hosted out of the Student Affairs and Success divisional office, Slugcast is the official UCSC podcast.
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Nominations for the UC Women’s Initiative for Professional Development are open until March 22
Designed for mid-career faculty and staff participants, and sponsored by the Office of the President, the program is open to all employees who are committed to the initiative’s mission.
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Notice of open comment period ALPR policy
The Division of Finance, Operations, and Administration is inviting comments on the proposed Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) policy through April 5, 2024.
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Annual Pre-Retirement Planning Series for July 1 retirements and those within 5 years of UC retirement
UC Santa Cruz’s Benefits Office is offering the 2024 Pre-Retirement Planning Workshop series through March 22.
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Dining Services opens Owl’s Nest Cafe, located in Kresge College
Dining Services and the Division of Student Affairs and Success are pleased to announce the opening of Owl’s Nest Cafe. Located in Kresge College, Owl’s Nest provides food service Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Staff Advisory Board is pleased to announce the Staff Scholarship Program
Using funds raised during Giving Day from generous UCSC community members, UCSC career, non-represented staff can take courses, enroll in seminars and webinars, and attend conferences that support career advancement. Up to $500 per fiscal year will be reimbursed.
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Dining Services wins big at annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off
UCSC Dining Services competed in the professional division of the 43rd annual Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Clam Chowder Cook-Off, the country’s largest and longest-running clam chowder competition. UCSC’s two teams brought back three awards, including the coveted first-place People’s Choice award for Manhattan clam chowder.