Public Affairs
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Electioneering on campus
Now is the time to make sure you are able to participate in this important civic activity on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
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Temporary road closures on Saturday morning
Coolidge Drive will be closed for part of Saturday morning for the Race the Flames event.
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US Higher Education and the Future of Society: A panel discussion
Sponsored by the UCSC Earth Futures institute, the panel discussion will be at 3:30 p.m. on October 27 in the Dougherty Reading Room in the Science & Engineering Library.
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City of Santa Cruz to pilot safety improvements at intersection of Bay and Escalona drives
To improve safety at this intersection, the city will install temporary traffic control measures to eliminate the left turn and through movements on Escalona Drive.
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Update on BCycle service
To support transportation options throughout the community, UC Santa Cruz and BCycle signed a five-year contract in 2023 as part of the e-bike share company’s launch across Santa Cruz County. Our students, faculty, and staff now represent about 80% of BCycle ridership in the region–helping our affiliates get around campus and into the community, reducing…
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Budget update: Campus making significant progress
Campus leaders are focused on increasing revenues, controlling expenditures, and planning for the long-term success of the campus.
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CITRIS Interdisciplinary Innovation Program (I2P) funds two campus projects
The 2026-27 I2P call for proposals was open to projects focused on information technology solutions to significant societal challenges in any focus area.
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Apply now for the 2027 UCSC CIDER Drone Pilot Training Program
The CITRIS Initiative for Drone Education and Research (CIDER) is offering a Pilot Training Program for UCSC undergraduate students during the Winter and Spring quarters.
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CITRIS Tech for Social Good Program: Student funding open for project and event proposals
Student teams can receive up to $5,000 for research projects and up to $1,000 for events. The program is open to students across all campus disciplines and divisions.
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Notice of open comment: UC Policy on Relocation Assistance Act
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on proposed revisions to the Presidential Policy on Relocation Assistance Act Policy for Real Estate Acquisition and Leases.
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Five UC Santa Cruz innovators nominated for inaugural UC Regents Innovation Awards
The campus’s nominees span innovations in climate adaptation, disease treatment, health and community development.
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Courtesy notice regarding the annual payroll disclosure
The University has now released payroll datafor calendar year 2025. This disclosure parallels last year’s payroll disclosure and is consistent with similar practices at many other public institutions.