Author: Public Affairs

  • Winter Quarter Update

    Chancellor Blumenthal updates the campus on his trip to India, goals for the coming year, the governor’s budget proposal, and recent points of pride.

  • Safety Escort Program

    I am pleased to announce that the UC Santa Cruz Police Department is implementing a nighttime Safety Escort Program for the Winter and Spring 2014 quarters.

  • In Memoriam: Ivan Mercado

    Ivan Mercado, a senior student at Porter College, was struck and killed by a passing car this weekend in downtown Santa Cruz.

  • Community Crime Bulletin — Persons of Interest

    The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest involved in a November 20, 2013 battery of police officers, obstructing police officers, and trespassing investigation.

  • Arson Fire — Porter College

    Early this morning, UC Santa Cruz Police and Fire Departments responded to a suspicious fire at Porter College, north of parking lot #124 between Porter Kresge Road and Heller Drive. Cal Fire investigators are assisting in the case.

  • Launch of New Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Core West

    Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is pleased to announce that four new electric vehicle charging spaces are now available to all UCSC employees, students and visitors at the Core West Parking Structure.

  • Expanded permit requirements at Cowell, Stevenson, and Porter

    Starting Monday, January 6, 2014, parking permits will be required seven days a week in the Cowell and Stevenson parking lots (Lots 107, 108, 109, and 110), and in the Porter parking lots (Lots 124 and 125).

  • Chancellor’s statement on ASA boycott of Israel

    Statement from Chancellor George Blumenthal in response to the American Studies Association’s recent decision to impose an academic boycott on Israel: “At UC Santa Cruz, our scholars develop and share ideas with academic colleagues from around the world. As UC President Napolitano has stated, a boycott could impede the free and open exchange of these ideas. As such,…

  • In Memoriam – Barbara Bedford

    It is with profound sadness that I share news of the death of Barbara Bedford, a longtime friend and colleague of many on campus.

  • Your feedback on candidates for VC University Relations

    CP/EVC Alison Galloway encourages staff and faculty to provide feedback on two finalists for the vice chancellor of University Relations.

  • Thank you

    Chancellor Blumenthal thanks staff for an extraordinary year.

  • Envision UCSC Open Forums for Staff

    As part of our strategic planning effort for 2020, Envision UCSC, we are hosting several open forums for all stakeholders who would like to participate in person.

Last modified: Mar 18, 2025