Campus Communications
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Prescribed burns in Big Basin Redwood State Park until May 9
California State Parks is conducting prescribed burns in Big Basin Redwood State parks until May 9, which is leading to a noticeable smell of smoke on campus.
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Campus status updates
This page is being updated with important information for the UC Santa Cruz community.
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May 11 is “Clean Up Day” throughout Santa Cruz County
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in Santa Cruz County “Clean Up Day” on May 11. Organized by Trash Talkers, the goal is to make Santa Cruz County the cleanest county in the state. PitchinSantaCruz.org is inviting anyone interested in being part of the All County Clean-up Day to sign up.
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Slugcast rewind: Listen to episodes from the week of April 22
Hosted out of the Student Affairs and Success divisional office, Slugcast is the official UCSC podcast.
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UC Leave options expanded to include protected time off for reproductive loss
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, UC’s leave options expanded to provide eligible employees with up to five days of protected leave following a reproductive loss. This change aligns with California legislation that became effective Jan. 1, 2024.
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Classroom Emergency Preparedness workshop
A new workshop on Classroom Emergency Preparedness has been developed through a partnership between the Office of Emergency Management and the Teaching and Learning Center.
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Campus celebrates “Bring Your Kids to College Day” on April 25
The UC Santa Cruz Student-Parent Organization is gearing up to celebrate “Bring Your Kids to College Day” on April 25.
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Reminder – SAB Virtual Spring Forum this Tuesday
The Staff Advisory Board enthusiastically invites you to attend their Spring Forum with Chancellor Larive this Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
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Notice of Open Comment Period: Draft Fire Protection Policy
The Division of Finance, Operations and Administration is proposing revisions to the Fire Protection policy.
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Chancellor’s innovation awards honor excellence in research, creativity
The 2023 recipients include innovators who have created breakthroughs in knowledge and technology that are improving our world, creators bringing forgotten history to life by merging storytelling, augmented reality, and holographic filmmaking, and community partners transforming lives and providing nourishment through job training, transitional employment, and organic farming.
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Cal Fire Empire Grade Piles Burn
Cal Fire has announced it will be burning roughly 60 piles on Empire Grade Tuesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 18