Author: Public Affairs
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Daily symptom check guidance for employees
Effective Aug. 1, the daily symptom check questionnaire will no longer be required for employees working on-site at UCSC-owned or leased facilities.
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Take extra precautions with aggressive coyotes on campus
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department encourages people on campus or visiting campus to be extra aware of their surroundings after receiving reports of coyotes acting aggressively or coming in proximity to people.
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New study dives deep into the sustainability of an alternative aquaculture feed ingredient
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz developed a new life cycle sustainability assessment documenting the environmental benefits and impacts of using the marine microalga Schizochytrium sp. to replace fish oil as an ingredient in aquaculture feed.
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Road repairs on Red Hill Road
Construction crews will begin road maintenance work Monday, July 18, on Red Hill Road between the Biomedical Sciences and Interdisciplinary Sciences Buildings (ISB), with an expected completion date of Friday, August 5.
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Autistic adults have become increasingly visible in media, books, television, and more in the past decade, but challenges with representation persist
Researchers documented a shift toward more numerical representation for adults in popular portrayals of autism, which have historically focused on children.
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Audit and Management Advisory Services to report to Chancellor’s Office
Dear Colleagues, In an effort to strengthen and streamline our organization, the Office of Audit and Management Advisory Services (AMAS) will report to the Chancellor’s Office effective July 1. Having our internal audit office report to the Chancellor’s Office ensures that it is an integral and integrated part of the university’s shared governance structure. This…
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Student Health Services closed July 4
Student Health Services will be closed Monday, July 4 for the federal holiday.
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These red flags can let you know when you’re in an online echo chamber
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have identified specific elements of tone and style in online speech that are linked to hyperpartisan echo chambers. These language markers could also prove useful for flagging spaces where disinformation may be likely to emerge.
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Supreme Court decision revokes fundamental civil rights
We are deeply dismayed by the U.S. Supreme Court opinion issued this morning that revokes the rights of millions of Americans to make private, personal, informed choices about their health care and ultimately their lives.
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Grant funding will support university-community partnership on inclusive economic development in neighboring city of Salinas
UCSC’s Institute for Social Transformation will partner with the Salinas Inclusive Economic Development Initiative in an effort to reduce economic inequality and improve financial stability and quality of life for local families.
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Launching search for Associate Vice Chancellor for Equity and Equal Protection
We are pleased to announce the kickoff of a national recruitment for our Associate Vice Chancellor for Equity and Equal Protection.
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UCSC joins new alliance aimed at boosting Latinx doctoral students, professors
The group, officially launching today and comprising all 20 of the nation’s top research universities that are also classified as Hispanic-Serving Institutions, aims to increase opportunity for those historically underserved by higher education.