Author: Public Information Office
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In Memoriam: Correy Fedor
With sadness, I am writing to inform you of the tragic loss of one of our College Eight students, Correy Fedor. Correy died last Thursday, August 20, in a diving accident off Monastery Beach in Monterey. He was a 22-year-old transfer student majoring in anthropology. A celebration of Correy’s life will take place this Saturday,…
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Impact of Budget Cuts and Furloughs
As the University pay reduction/furlough program takes effect this fall, most of UCSC’s workforce will be unavailable for work an average of 8 percent of the time – almost two full working days a month for each employee. When combined with the significant budget cuts sustained over the past two years, the campus has much…
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UCSC in the News
Ram Akella, professor of technology and information management, was quoted in a New York Times article about continuing education for people in science and engineering.
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UCSC on the Road
A listing of events going on across the country for alumni, parents, and friends of the campus.
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Weekly campus update from Campus Provost/EVC Kliger
Thank you for continuing to submit thoughtful comments and questions regarding our budget challenges, pay reductions, furloughs, and other issues of interest or concern. There are a few recurring themes which I thought you might find interesting. First, several writers have asked how we will communicate the impacts of the latest budget cuts, especially where…
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ITS provides information on the HP toner/ink cartridges return program
Every time you recycle your HP printer toner/ink cartridge in the HP cardboard recycle box, you are contributing to the “HP PurchasEdge” program that can help the campus save money and get greener.
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In Memoriam: La’Camii Ross
It is with great sadness that I announce the death of La’Camii Ross, a College Nine junior, who died on August 15 in an automobile accident. La’Camii was 20 years old and planned to major in Business Management Economics. She was from Oakland, California, and started UCSC in the fall of 2007. La’Camii had many…
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Administrative leave granted for Lockheed Fire
UCSC managers and supervisors are authorized to approve paid administrative leave for individuals in their areas who were displaced or otherwise personally impacted by the Lockheed Fire per the criteria listed in this message.
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Budget update from Campus Provost/EVC Kliger
In previous letters as well as at the recent campus budget forums, I’ve tried to speak frankly about the challenges we face in the wake of ongoing state budget cuts. We know that students will have access to fewer courses and reduced academic support. For most employees, paychecks will be smaller. And, regrettably, additional layoffs…
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UC, state make bond deal to help projects move forward
UC Santa Cruz and seven other UC campuses will receive funding to pay for voter-approved construction projects under a new $199.9 million bond deal between UC and state Treasurer Bill Lockyer.
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Summer programs focus on renewable energy research and education
The Bio-Info-Nano Research and Development Institute is sponsoring four programs in renewable energy through the summer of 2009.
