Author: Public Affairs
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Preparing for storms on Wednesday and Thursday
Over the coming days, we expect a major winter storm to affect Santa Cruz County alongside much of California.
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Add/Drop/Swap and Undergrad Part-Time Deadline Extended
Dear UCSC Community, Due to the MyUCSC system outage, which began at 7:06 AM this morning and has continued throughout the day, the deadline to add, drop, and swap courses has been extended through 11:59 PM on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The Undergraduate Part-Time Program application deadline has also been extended to Thursday, February 1, 2024.…
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Demonstration at the base of campus today
UC Santa Cruz is anticipating a demonstration at the base of campus from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today (Friday, January 26).
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Planning for possible disruptions on Friday
There have been several posts on social media calling for a demonstration at the base of campus from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. While we do not know how the event will unfold, blocking entrances is disruptive activity and not legally protected speech or sanctioned labor activity.
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Information security statement on generative AI
Although AI offers new and powerful capabilities for research and education, it also poses a potential risk to institutional data that UC Santa Cruz is legally and ethically obligated to protect.
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Section of Hagar Road closed
A section of Hagar Road between Steinhart Way and just above the East Remote Parking Lot will remain closed until further notice. The heavy rain appears to have caused damage to the road.
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Important updates regarding 2024-25 continuing student housing process
En español Dear UC Santa Cruz students, As we settle into winter quarter, I’m writing to share important updates about the 2024-25 continuing student housing process. 2024-25 continuing student housing selection process and eligibility changes This year, the continuing student room selection process will be conducted via a lottery open to all eligible continuing students.…
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Institute of the Arts & Sciences announces inaugural artists in the Coha Nowark Art + Science Residency Program
The Institute of the Arts and Sciences (IAS) announces the launch of the Coha Nowark Art + Science Residency Program, generously funded by Peter Coha (Kresge, 78 mathematics) and Vicki Nowark, and the inaugural artists-in-residence: Imani Jacqueline Brown and Christine Howard Sandoval. The Coha Nowark Art & Science Residency program brings artists and scientists together…
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STEM Education Central Coast Conference connects teachers with each other and a wealth of local resources
UC Santa Cruz faculty and staff helped to organize an upcoming conference that will share strategies for student success in STEM and connect teachers from 11 local school districts and offices of education with more than 20 local organizations to exchange ideas on region-specific science topics to engage students.
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UC Santa Cruz Humanities Division secures $1 million grant for Employing Humanities initiative
Investment from the Mellon Foundation will propel new program focused on experiential learning and career readiness for humanities students.
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Leading the Change: Call for Interdisciplinary Proposals
I write to invite you to apply for the Leading the Change Collaborative Series. This series will support approximately two events per quarter from Spring 2024 through Winter 2025 that provide opportunities for collaborative, interdisciplinary conversations.