Author: Public Affairs
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COVID-19 Planning Update
I write to share the latest information on the campus COVID-19 planning efforts. I continue to be grateful to every member of our Slug community as you persist through these challenging times. You continue to support our students and the many facets of our mission and operations, while also navigating personal and family challenges and…
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In Memoriam: Peggy Rose, associate director, EOP
It is with deep sadness that we write to tell you of the death of Ms. Peggy Rose. Ms. Rose passed away in the evening hours of July 17, 2020.
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Campus to host information forum on COVID-19 recovery, resiliency
UC Santa Cruz will hold an information forum on COVID-19 recovery and resiliency planning efforts from 9:30–11 a.m. on Aug. 7.
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Quentin Williams to serve as interim graduate studies dean
I am pleased to announce that Quentin Williams has agreed to serve as UC Santa Cruz’s interim vice provost and dean of graduate studies.
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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 several reports of coyotes acting aggressively or coming in proximity to people.
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New federal guidance regarding international students
I am pleased to report that the Trump administration has reversed course on a sudden policy change that threatened to strip international students of their U.S. visas if their fall-quarter coursework was entirely online.
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Remote instruction resources and support
The remote instruction team is providing updates on instructional resources and available support.
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Campus, union reach agreement for majority of TA wildcat strike actions
Following several months of discussions, UC Santa Cruz and the union that represents teaching assistants and other academic student employees (United Auto Workers 2865) have reached an agreement related to one of the charges filed by UAW 2865 and to other elements of the wildcat strike of this past year.
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Welcoming new UC President Michael Drake
I am delighted that Michael Drake has been named president of the University of California.
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Increased benefits for employees and household members
The SAB is happy to highlight the message that Staff Human Resources (SHR) sent to the campus, which announced the enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits.
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Troubling events impacting our Santa Cruz Community
Troubling actions and toxic rhetoric are on display across the nation. Here in Santa Cruz, recent acts of apparent intimidation seek to divide our community and make people feel unsafe. We affirm that the diversity of community is our strength and refuse to succumb to actions or statements that seek to invalidate some members of…
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New federal guidance regarding international students
On July 6, the U.S. Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced changes that will affect international students during the fall 2020 quarter.