Author: Public Information Office
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Washington Mutual bank information
Yesterday the checking, savings, money market, CD and retirement accounts of Washington Mutual Bank customers were transferred to JP Morgan Chase Bank. The transition is expected to be seamless. All Washington Mutual Bank accounts are now JP Morgan Chase Bank accounts. Direct deposits, including UCSC payroll and expense reimbursement direct deposit payments, will continue to…
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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Information Technology Services (ITS) provides cyber security tips about email scams and passwords.
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UCSC named campus with ‘greenest cafeterias’
UC Santa Cruz has been named the campus with the “greenest cafeterias” in a survey published by Plenty magazine.
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Draft UC accountability framework released for review
The new UC accountability framework, initiated by President Mark G. Yudof and presented to the Board of Regents in draft form on Sept. 21, 2008, is the first attempt to comprehensively assess and share the University’s progress in meeting key teaching, re
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In Memoriam: Office of Cashier Manager Andy Vasquez
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death earlier this week of our colleague, Andy Vasquez, manager of the Cashier’s Office. Having personally worked with Andy many times since my arrival on campus 12 years ago, I can attest to him being a hard worker, dedicated to doing good for the…
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Campus provost writes about approved state budget
We have just learned that the Governor has signed the 2008-09 budget for California, bringing the lengthy budget impasse to an end. Even though it will take some time until we know the full impact to the University of this budget compromise, I would like to share with you what we know to date–as well…
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Campus contributes to Bay Street project
Campus commuters are experiencing a smoother ride along Bay Street, thanks to pavement resurfacing work conducted by the City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department. The newly-paved section of Bay between Escalona and High Streets was funded through the City’s Measure H improvement tax and a UCSC contribution of more than $600,000. “This project is…
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UCSC in the News
Water expert Brent Haddad of environmental studies was featured in a New York Times Magazine article about water reuse, and more.
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Campus traffic rerouted to help students during ‘Move-in’ weekend
Campus traffic being redirected to help students move in
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Bay Street Repaving Progress
The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department has alerted TAPS that paving of Bay Street between Escalona and the campus is underway, with completion anticipated this week. One critical area of work — the Bay/High intersection at the Main Entrance to campus — is moving toward completion, but requires occasional redirection of inbound and…
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Getting ready for the new academic year: facts & figures
UCSC students began moving into university housing on Friday, September 19, in anticipation of the 2008-09 school year. The first day of instruction in the fall quarter is Thursday, September 25. The fall-quarter “move-in” for students living on campus wa