Author: Public Affairs

  • New county order on face coverings

    Santa Cruz County issued a new order today that requires staff and patrons at essential businesses to wear face coverings to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The order is effective at 11:59 p.m. on April 24, 2020 and will continue to be in effect until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing…

  • Upcoming COVID-19 experiences survey

    Starting Friday, April 24, invitations to complete a COVID-19 experiences survey will go out to faculty and staff on behalf of Chancellor Cynthia Larive.

  • Leadership forum viewing details

    We are looking forward to the Chancellor and Senior Leadership Forum this Thursday, and we hope you will be able to join us!

  • Radical Resilience small grants program

    In this time of global crisis with the COVID-19 pandemic, immense uncertainty, and stress, we are launching the Radical Resilience small grants program.

  • Campus directive – restrictions on select trails and recreational spaces

    Be advised that the campus is lifting some access and location restrictions while still maintaining closures of some locations.

  • Delaying annual performance appraisals

    The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty about the future. It has also posed challenges and altered the work priorities of some staff members. This in turn has impacts on many of the annual goals that were identified by staff members at the outset of this year’s performance review cycle

  • Community Conversations: Resilience

    Many of us find ourselves challenged with remote work, at a time when we may be dealing with personal matters or professional upheaval. Learning & Development invites you to gather and discuss how to care for ourselves and others in the current environment.

  • Chancellor forum date announced

    The date of the forum is Thursday, April 23 from 9:30–11 a.m. Chancellor Cynthia Larive will be joined by a number of folks from Staff Human Resources and the leadership team to address your concerns and questions.

  • Law enforcement efforts for public health order and “4-20″

    On March 31, 2020, the Santa Cruz County Health Officer extended the previously issued Public Health Order (PHO), which is at least in effect through May 3, 2020. This order applies to UC Santa Cruz as well.

  • Sad news about our campus employee

    It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that the campus shuttle driver who we had reported had tested positive for COVID-19 died earlier today of complications related to the virus at a local hospital.

  • UCSC transit driver tests positive for COVID-19

    UC Santa Cruz was notified late Saturday that an employee who works in Transportation and Parking Services as a campus shuttle driver tested positive for COVID-19. Our thoughts are with this employee and their family. We wish them a quick recovery.

  • Humanities Dean candidate visits

    I am happy to announce that starting April 13, four finalists for the Dean of Humanities position will be virtually visiting our campus.

Last modified: Mar 18, 2025