Author: Public Affairs
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UC Santa Cruz advances commitment to social justice with College 10 naming in honor of John R. Lewis
College Ten—an undergraduate residential learning community founded on principles of social justice and community—will be named in honor of the late congressman and civil rights icon John R. Lewis.
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College Ten to be named for civil rights icon John R. Lewis
Today is a momentous day for UC Santa Cruz and for our extended campus community. I am thrilled and honored to announce that College Ten will be named John R. Lewis College.
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UCSC to continue in-house childcare services
Providing affordable, stable, and robust child care is critical for our campus community. In order to focus on our work—whether studying, teaching, research, or the business of UC Santa Cruz—we must feel confident that our children are in a good environment with people who will support their development and education.
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Reclaiming Coast Miwok history through Indigenous interpretations of archaeology
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Tsim Schneider’s latest book gathers and interprets archival and archaeological evidence in new ways that combat the erasure of Indigenous peoples from historical narratives.
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Jody Greene appointed CP/EVC special advisor on educational equity and academic success
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jody Greene, Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning and Professor of Literature, as special advisor to the CP/EVC for educational equity and academic success.
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Ryan Sharp to serve as assistant vice chancellor for Innovation and Business Engagement
For the past six years, Sharp has worked in UC Davis’s Venture Catalyst unit, which focuses on supporting faculty, students, staff, alumni, and technology licensees in launching and growing new startups based on translational research, intellectual property, and innovative ideas developed at the university.
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Slug Strong Update: Be sure to get your flu vaccine
We’re continuing to see a decline in COVID-19 cases, both in our campus community and in Santa Cruz County.
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SAB Staff Mentorship Program: Application Period Now Open!
The application period is now open to participate in the 2022 Staff Mentorship Program.
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Upcoming campus visits for Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Success finalists
We are anticipating the campus visits for the finalists in the search for the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Success, and I invite everyone in our campus community to participate in the process and to provide feedback on the finalists.
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Emerging ocean conservation leaders set to visit UC Santa Cruz
The Blue Pioneers Program (BPP) Accelerator recently announced its 2021 cohort of international ocean conservation professionals who will visit UC Santa Cruz’s Coastal Science Campus.
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Test of community emergency alert system at 10 a.m. today
Santa Cruz County emergency response officials are planning a test of the county’s alert and warning system at 10 a.m. today.
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UC flu vaccination mandate compliance due Nov. 19
The University of California issued an executive order on Oct. 8, 2021 , requiring flu vaccination for all students, faculty, other academic appointees, and staff who learn, live, or work at a UC location.