Public Affairs
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Timely Warning Crime Bulletin: Burglary
This Timely Warning crime bulletin is being issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
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Annual reminder of emergency preparedness
The start of a new academic year is a good time to review your emergency preparedness for a range of possible scenarios we might face as a community, to update your emergency contact information, and to think about your own role in supporting a safe environment for everyone.
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In Memoriam: Professor Zsuzsanna (Zsuzsi) I. Abrams
Zsuzsanna I. Abrams, Professor of Applied Linguistics and German, passed away on Sept. 23, 2024. Abrams was an esteemed scholar, dedicated educator, and cherished colleague whose passing leaves an indelible void in the Humanities Division and at UC Santa Cruz.
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Notice of Open Comment: UC policy on Seismic Safety
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential policy on Seismic Safety.
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Electioneering on Campus
The next general election is a little less than a month away. Now is the time to make sure you are able to participate in this important civic activity on Nov. 5, 2024. Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters starting October 7. In California, you can register online with the California Secretary of State’s…
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Important information about time, place, and manner policies and student conduct
Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Garrett Naiman shares information about time, place, and manner policies, emphasizes the importance of following conduct regulations, and underscores the need to ensure a safe and respectful environment for free expression at UC Santa Cruz.
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A message from UC President Michael V. Drake: Working together toward inclusive excellence
We recognize and indeed cherish our responsibility to honor our free speech traditions. We are resolute in our commitment to cultivating academic spaces of intellectual curiosity and moral courage.
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Be CyberSafe – Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is UC Cybersecurity Awareness Month (UCCAM), the perfect time to protect yourself and our campus from cyber threats and to support our campus’s efforts to comply with new cybersecurity requirements.
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2024 Notification of the Clery Act Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the 2024 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available for viewing.
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UC Santa Cruz neuroscientist to provide rapid-response expertise for AI policymaking
Assistant Professor Dan Turner-Evans will spend the 2024-25 academic year in Washington, D.C., providing expertise to lawmakers as they develop federal policies on artificial intelligence (AI) as part of the rapid-response cohort of Science & Technology Policy Fellows chosen by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Fall 2024 Transportation Update
Welcome to fall quarter 2024, Slugs! As you get moving this quarter, remember that the first few weeks are busier than usual, so give yourself extra time to get around and show your fellow Slugs a little grace as they learn to navigate the campus. Here is the transportation info you need to help you…
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Chancellor’s Update: Celebrating the new academic year!
Whether you are just joining us at UC Santa Cruz or are returning to campus recharged after summer break–welcome to the new academic year!