Author: Public Information Office
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UCSC Farm CSA program now accepting memberships
Shares are now available in the UC Santa Cruz Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, with pickups scheduled to start in early June.
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Budget Message from Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor
Yesterday my office provided campus principal officers with budget allocations for the 2010-11 fiscal year that begins this July 1. This budget anticipates a net decline in state support of slightly over $8 million, or 4.5 percent. While we are hopeful that the governor and legislature may restore some or all of last year’s one-time…
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Pedestrian and Vehicular Traffic Control Program
Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) has launched a pilot traffic control program to reduce cross-campus travel times and increase pedestrian safety. Throughout Spring 2010, student workers will staff major campus intersections during three class breaks each day, facilitating turn-taking between pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The program is currently underway at the Porter/College Eight intersection. After…
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2010 – 2011 Student Union Assembly Officer Elections
Slugs! I hope that everything is going well and that you all had a fantastic Spring Break. As the Chair of the Student Union Assembly I am excited to announce that the time has come to elect our 2010-11 student body officers. Petitions to declare your candidacy for any Student Union Assembly position have been…
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Benefit Concert for Haiti
Please join us tonight for this special event. “AJI-KOUNYE-A!” (ACT NOW!) For HAITI. The Student Union Assembly (SUA) is organizing a benefit concert for the victims of the deadly Haitian earthquake that devastated the island nation earlier this year. In an effort to outreach, empower students, build community and foster solidarity, the SUA is hoping…
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Message from Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor
Dear faculty, staff and students, Yesterday my office provided campus principal officers with budget allocations for the 2010-11 fiscal year that begins this July 1. This budget anticipates a net decline in state support of slightly over $8 million, or 4.5 percent. While we are hopeful that the governor and legislature may restore some or…
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Opening of the Digital Arts Resource Center – Thursday, April 29, 2010
Join Chancellor George Blumenthal and Dean David Yager in a celebration of the arts and our commitment to collaboration, innovation and interdisciplinary social awareness as we unveil the new Digital Arts Research Center. Performances, demonstrations, lectures, and exhibits will be part of the festivities. See for yourself what we have the privilege of seeing every…
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Information about the upcoming restart of UCRP contributions
As you know, for several years the University has been talking about the critical need to restart financial contributions to the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP), from both UC and employees, in order to ensure the long-term health of the plan. This is a reminder that contributions are about to begin. Faculty and staff in UCRP…
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Controlled burn scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, March 1
The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum will be conducting a controlled agricultural burn on Monday, March 1st from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., weather permitting. The burn will take place in the parking area of the Eucalyptus Grove, bordering Empire Grade. Questions regarding this burn should be directed to Melinda Kralj at (831) 427-2998.
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March 1 Student Lobby Day and March 4 Day of Action
On Monday, March 1, students from across the UC system will meet with lawmakers in Sacramento to lobby for increased state funding for the university, more financial aid for students, and renewed support of the Master Plan for education in California. Organized by the UC Student Association, these meetings will bring together students, legislators, several…
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Memorial for Benjamin Quaye
Oakes College will be celebrating Benjamin Quaye’s life and passions at a memorial service on Sunday, March 7. Ben was an Oakes senior with a commitment to spreading the values of tolerance and social justice, and his studies and future plans were built upon these ideals. He was a vibrant part of the Oakes community,…
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In Memoriam: Andrei Alexandrov
It is with great sadness that we write to inform you of the death of Merrill College student, Andrei Alexandrov. Andrei was a fourth year student majoring in Neuroscience and Behavior. On behalf of the Merrill College community, we extend our condolences to Andrei’s family and friends. If you are in need of support during…