Author: Public Information Office
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Change in Leadership for Silicon Valley Initiatives
It is with great appreciation that I announce the retirement of Vice Provost for Silicon Valley Initiatives Martin Chemers, effective March 1, 2010. Marty has served the campus for 15 years, as professor of psychology and in a number of administrative roles; first as dean of social sciences, later as Acting Campus Provost and Executive…
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Proposed Revisions & Consolidation of Staff Leave Policies
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to providing quality benefits, UC is undertaking a review of Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) to provide options that will assist employees in addressing their work-life needs. The proposed policy revises seven current policies related to leaves PPSM 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 and consolidates…
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Explore China through ‘Legends of China’ trip
Come Explore China. UCSC is cosponsoring a “Legends of China” experience this July. The deadline for signing up for the 7-plus day trip – for UCSC students, faculty, and staff – has been extended to May 1. Please see informational flyer.
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In memoriam: Benjamin Quaye
The provost and college administrative officer at UCSC’s Oakes College write about the passing of Oakes student Benjamin Quaye.
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CP/EVC: Members of the Search Committee
David Evan Jones, professor of music (dej@ucsc.edu) Paul Koch, professor of Earth and planetary sciences (pkoch@pmc.ucsc.edu) Kirk Lew, assistant vice chancellor for financial affairs (kllew@ucsc.edu) Charles McDowell, professor of computer science (charlie@cs.ucsc.edu) Donna Murphy, vice chancellor for University Relations (donnam@ucsc.edu) Matthew Palm, undergraduate member of the Student Union Assembly (mattdpalm@gmail.com) Georges Van Den Abbeele, dean…
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UCSC in the News
Biologist James Estes was quoted in an Associated Press article about conflicts between sea otters and fishermen in Southern California that ran in the New York Times
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Haiti News & Information: Resources, including ways you can help
UC Santa Cruz has prepared a special web site in an effort to keep members of the campus community informed about the crisis in Haiti. This site includes information on just a few of the relief organizations working in the country that can benefit from yo
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Lecture series explores innovation, examines trends and opportunities for the next decade
The What’s Next Lecture Series kicks off its five-part innovation program with a look at “Sustainability and Social Innovation: Doing Well by Doing Good,” on February 18. Presented by NextSpace Coworking + Innovation, the City of Santa Cruz Redevelopment
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Meet the Student Regent
As we approach midterms, I invite you to take a break to meet the current Student Regent Designate, Jesse Cheng. Jesse is a third year undergraduate student at UC Irvine, majoring in Asian American Studies. He is currently serving in the first year of his two year term on the Board of Regents. I encourage…
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UCSC in the News
Sociologist Andrew Szasz was quoted in the Los Angeles Times in a piece about how Haiti jolted journalists to reality
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UCSC astronomer joins composer Philip Glass to explore music of the universe
UC Santa Cruz Astronomer Gregory Laughlin joins acclaimed composer Philip Glass February 21 in a “Brainwave” discussion at the Rubin Art Museum in New York. Brainwave is a series of 20 sessions this winter and spring that bring together eminent thinkers f