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  • Increasing our power reliability

    UC Santa Cruz relies on the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for its regular day-to-day power needs. The main residential campus has an established backup system to provide continuity of power during outages to select buildings on campus. Our cogeneration plant, along with building generators, provide electricity to various facilities on campus when PG&E power…

  • Extended open comment: Interim Conduct Regulations Policy

    The campus has revised the INTERIM Conduct Regulations on Time, Place, and Manner (TPM) in response to a revision to the directive from President Drake. The changes are effective as of November 27, 2024, and clarify guidance regarding masking to conceal identity (section IV. 4.-5.).

  • Campus Exterior Lighting Walk

    Campus Exterior Lighting Walk January 14, 20255 p.m.  One of the things that attracts students, staff, and faculty to UC Santa Cruz is its location in the redwoods. Along with its beauty, the natural setting requires extra attention to ensure the safety of our community members, something that is a top priority of campus leadership.…

  • UCSC Holiday Food & Fund Drive: Give What You Get

    Each year, UC Santa Cruz participates in Second Harvest Food Bank’s Holiday Food and Fund Drive (HFFD).

  • Notice of Open Comment: Policy on the Use of Animals in Research, Teaching, and Testing

    The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on the Use of Animals in Research, Teaching, and Testing. The proposed policy would update and replace UC’s current policy on the use of animals in research and teaching.

  • Professor J. Xavier Prochaska to deliver December 4 Kraw Lecture

    Professor J. Xavier Prochaska to deliver December 4 Kraw Lecture

    The Kraw Lecture Series aims to help audiences better understand the big picture behind scientific research at UC Santa Cruz and the broader trends at play. This tradition continues with the December 4 talk on how artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating the scientific pursuit.

  • Notice of Campus Comment Period: Clery, Emergency Notification, and Timely Warning

    Last fall, the campus enacted three new interim policies pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). The Division of Finance, Operations, and Administration is now accepting comments on the policies prior to the final campus approval.

  • Timely Warning Crime Bulletin: Sexual Assault

    This Timely Warning crime bulletin is being issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

  • Prescribed burns near campus starting Wednesday, Nov. 20

    The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will conduct a prescribed burn near Twin Gates off Empire Grade at Marshall Field in Santa Cruz. The controlled burn of approximately 20 acres will take place Wednesday, November 20 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weather permitting.  All burning will depend on weather and air-quality conditions that are favorable…

  • Redefining philanthropy: Alumna Carmen Rojas drives change

    Redefining philanthropy: Alumna Carmen Rojas drives change

    Alumna Carmen Rojas is the president and CEO of the Marguerite Casey Foundation and is a leader in the fight for racial, economic, and social justice.

  • Labor strike announced for Nov. 20-21

    The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union (AFSCME)—which represents University of California employees who work in patient care, dining, custodial, transportation and other service areas—has announced it will hold a systemwide labor strike Nov. 20-21 at all UC campuses and medical centers.

  • Prescribed burns near campus starting Wednesday, Nov. 13

    California State Parks plans to conduct prescribed burns at Wilder Ranch State Park beginning Wednesday, November 13 through Thursday, November 21.

Last modified: Oct 22, 2025