Author: Public Affairs
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UC retirees embrace an active, engaged lifestyle
University of California retirees are an active, engaged group of individuals who are giving back to their communities through volunteerism and launching new endeavors. A recent survey of nearly 5,000 UC retirees provides a snapshot of how retirees are using their time and sharing their talents. The survey report, “UC Retirees: Generous Talents, Enduring Community,”…
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Oakes Founding Provost J. Herman Blake receives lifetime achievement award
Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Founding Provost of Oakes College J. Herman Blake is being recognized by the American Sociology Association for his distinguished career spent advancing access and equity in education.
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McLaughlin Dr. Road Closure & Transit Impacts
Construction crews are nearing completion on McLaughlin Drive resurfacing between the McLaughlin Drive / Heller Drive intersection to the bridge east of Science Hill, with an expected completion date of Friday, August 6th.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Policy exception process
The UC Office of the President released the final COVID-19 vaccination policy.
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On-campus housing for sophomores, vaccination policy finalized, standing with DACA and UnDACAmented students and families
This fall, we will have a mix of in-person and remote students, so programs needed to make difficult choices about how best to offer their courses to ensure access in different modes.
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FAQs posted about Anthem-Dignity Health contract termination
We write as a follow up to the July 20, 2021 message from CP/EVC Lori Kletzer and VC Sarah Latham, regarding the Anthem-Dignity Health contract termination effective July 15, 2021.
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Racial and colonial histories offer insights on refugee crisis in ‘The Black Mediterranean’
Assistant Professor of Sociology and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Camilla Hawthorne coedited a first-of-its-kind new book called “The Black Mediterranean,” which examines the African diaspora within the region.
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Jeff Shilling accepts new role with Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health
I write to share the bittersweet news that Jeff Shilling, associate vice chancellor for development, has accepted an offer from the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health to serve as the senior vice president for individual giving.
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Revised mask recommendations from Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County has joined other Bay Area counties in adjusting the guidance for wearing face coverings indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
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Major Revisions to the Policy on IT Recovery
The University of California Office of the President has issued major revisions to the IS-12 IT Recovery following a system-wide review.
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UC PPO plans impacted by Anthem Blue Cross-Dignity Health contract termination Inbox
UC Santa Cruz learned on Friday that the contract between Anthem Blue Cross, the insurance carrier of UC’s commercial PPO plans (non-Medicare plans), and Dignity Health, a health care provider which includes Dominican Hospital-Santa Cruz, ended, effective July 15.
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Systemwide COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
This new policy is intended to support the health and well-being of our university community including students, trainees, faculty, staff and all others who work, live or learn in any of our locations or participate in person in our programs.