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June 2024 News Archive

June 26, 2024
EmpowHer Sound: A seminar to help pave the way for women in music
UC Santa Cruz will be hosting EmpowHer Sound, a three hour exploration of a music production for women. The July 11 event is free for everyone. As an
June 24, 2024
Hydrothermal vents on seafloors of ‘ocean worlds’ could support life, new study says
Many lines of research suggest that some ocean worlds release enough heat internally to drive hydrothermal circulation under their seafloors. This heat is generated by radioactive decay, as
June 24, 2024
UC Santa Cruz alumna receives prestigious Sundance Fellowship
Brenda Avila-Hanna, who finished her MFA in Social Documentary in 2013, has won a prestigious fellowship at Sundance as part of their Producer Program. Her new film which
June 20, 2024
Researchers run high-performing large language model on the energy needed to power a lightbulb
UC Santa Cruz researchers show that it is possible to eliminate the most computationally expensive element of running large language models, called matrix multiplication, while maintaining
June 19, 2024
UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Coastal Climate Resilience partners with BIMS to incorporate perspectives from Black marine scientists
Today, UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Coastal Climate Resilience (CCCR) and Black in Marine Science (BIMS) announce a formal partnership to meet shared aims to expand opportunities for
June 18, 2024
G. William Domhoff and Catherine Cooper receive Dickson Emeriti Professorships
Distinguished Professor Emeritus G. William Domhoff, who was a member of both the psychology and sociology departments at UC Santa Cruz, and Professor Emerita of Psychology Catherine Cooper recently won Edward A. Dickson Emeriti Professorships.
June 18, 2024
New public archives will share wisdom, artifacts from Dolores Huerta’s lifetime of successful social change leadership
UC Santa Cruz received a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to help establish new public archives documenting the legacy of social justice activist Dolores Huerta, through
June 13, 2024
Associate Teaching Professor Nathan Altice wins Distinguished Teaching Award
Nathan Altice, an associate teaching professor of computational media at the Baskin School of Engineering, has been recognized with the UC Santa Cruz Committee on Teaching’s 2023-24 Distinguished
June 13, 2024
Ph.D. student leads effort to open Kosovo's first observatory
Earth’s newest observatory will open to the public on June 20, 2024, coinciding with the summer solstice, thanks in large part to a UC Santa Cruz student from
June 12, 2024
Fort Ord reserve inspires youth to consider careers in natural science, conservation
As the only full-time staff member at UC Santa Cruz's Fort Ord Natural Reserve, Director Joe Miller doesn't need to create more work for himself. And yet, he's
June 12, 2024
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
Knowing some of the challenges you’ve overcome, including over this past year at UC Santa Cruz, we want to provide a great experience at commencement and do all we can to prevent the ceremonies from being marred by disruption.
June 11, 2024
Kresge Presents PRIDE: 17th annual celebration of queer identity and community
On Saturday, May 11, 2024, the UC Santa Cruz community gathered to celebrate 17 years of recognizing and honoring queer identity and community at the annual Kresge Presents
June 11, 2024
Statement on recent disruptions
Eight people were arrested Monday night on suspicion of trespassing after four entered a locked university building that is permanently closed because of seismic and other building code deficiencies.
June 10, 2024
The Harrisons' 'Survival Piece #5: Portable Orchard' on display at the Whitney
Survival Piece #5: Portable Orchard conceived and designed in 1972 by leading pioneers of the eco-art movement and UC Santa Cruz emeriti professors Helen Mayer Harrison (1927–2018) and
June 10, 2024
The UC Santa Cruz Film and Digital Media Department celebrates 25 years
The Film and Digital Media Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz proudly marks 25 years, celebrating a legacy of success and
June 7, 2024
Study offers guidance on state-of-the-art long-read RNA sequencing techniques
A new study evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the two leading long-read RNA sequencing platforms and offers guidance for the
June 6, 2024
Balancing goals: Student athlete Camille Anneet excels in politics, legal studies, and soccer
Camille Anneet (Stevenson ’26, politics and legal studies), a second-year soccer player double majoring in politics and legal studies, has played soccer since she was six years
June 6, 2024
Statement on emergency access to blocked roadways
Student protestors do not have the knowledge, experience or authority to determine which vehicles should enter which spaces and how. Any blockage creates delay that is unacceptable.
June 6, 2024
Statement on Academic Senate Resolution
We strive to consult regularly with the Academic Senate and respect the input of our colleagues.
June 5, 2024
UC Santa Cruz to begin construction on new child care center, student housing
UC Santa Cruz is breaking ground in the coming weeks on a project to provide a new child care center that expands services for faculty and staff, and
June 5, 2024
Important information about the California Whistleblower Protection Act
The University of California is committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct in the fulfillment of its education, research, public service and patient care mission.
June 4, 2024
Supporting safety and access to our campus
These have been difficult days and I write to share more detailed information about the actions taken last week to support safety and access to our campus.
June 4, 2024
Report allegations of police misconduct to Police Accountability Board
The UC Santa Cruz Police Accountability Board (PAB), established this academic year (2023-2024), is an independent and neutral oversight committee composed of diverse members representing the campus community that includes members of the faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and career staff. The PAB exists to improve police accountability of the UC Santa Cruz Police Department (UCSC PD), reform police policies and procedures and promote greater confidence in policing on campus.
June 3, 2024
Slugcast rewind: Listen to episodes from the week of May 27
Hosted out of the Student Affairs and Success divisional office, Slugcast is the official UCSC podcast.
June 3, 2024
Slugcast rewind: Listen to episodes from the week of June 3
Hosted out of the Student Affairs and Success divisional office, Slugcast is the official UCSC podcast.
June 3, 2024
The print sale celebrates its 50th anniversary
The Art Department is celebrating the 50th anniversary of UC Santa Cruz’s annual print sale. The widely beloved event features unique, handmade works and it is open to
June 3, 2024
Encouraging remote work during commencement and last call for volunteers
During 2024 Commencement ceremonies, Friday June 14 – Monday June 17, 2024, and with students moving out of the residence halls by Friday, June 14, heavy traffic is expected on campus over that four-day period.
June 2, 2024
In-person instruction for week of June 3
Now that the main entrance to our residential campus is open and we have two accessible entrances, we will return to in-person instruction on Monday, June 3.
June 1, 2024
FAQ for Students or Employees Who Have Received a 626.4 Notice
Answers to questions for students or employees who have received a 626.4 notice.