Campus Communications
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Appointment of chief campus counsel
Our new campus counsel,Lorena Peñaloza, will be starting on campus March 1.
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Update on power optimization
Physical Planning and Construction is in the midst of a cogen optimization project that will provide uninterrupted power to buildings on Science Hill, even when PG&E’s service cuts out.
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Reorganization of campus life unit
I am writing to announce changes to the campus life organizational framework.
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UC Global Food Initiative launches free online toolkit for schools
The UC Global Food Initiative has launched a free online toolkit to help schools teach healthy eating habits and provide nutritious, sustainable food to students.
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Flu season
Your best protection against the flu is to get a flu shot. Students can get a flu shot at the Student Health Center pharmacy or at a pharmacy downtown. Faculty and staff should get their flu shot from their private provider or at an off campus pharmacy.
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Water line damaged; emergency conservation required
Storm damage to a pipeline has severely constrained water deliveries to the city of Santa Cruz, including the campus, and all residents are being asked to immediately reduce their water use by 30 percent.
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Arrival of our new Campus Diversity Officer for Staff and Students
It is a pleasure to announce the arrival of our new Campus Diversity Officer for Staff and Students. Teresa Maria Linda Scholz joined UC Santa Cruz on January 5.
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Powerful winter storm expected this weekend
The National Weather Service is predicting that more than a foot of rain could fall in the region, with mountain communities being the most susceptible to storm impacts.
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Santa Cruz receives $450,000 grant to study economic inclusivity in emerging countries
UC Santa Cruz will test and refine the foundation’s emerging inclusive economies framework in geographic contexts and markets.
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BAS Institute offers staff insight into campus processes, policies
Business and Administrative Services (BAS) next month will roll out a new program designed to help staff navigate the multitude of processes and policies in the areas of Travel & Entertainment, Compensation, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition, and Procurement.
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Formal review/campus community comment for the Environmental, Health & Safety Policy
The purpose of the policy is to establish a baseline of minimum standard for all University of California locations and ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
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Notice of new law prohibiting state funding of travel to certain states
As AB 1887 applies to the university, it prohibits state funds from being used to pay for travel to a state that authorizes discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression; or voids or repeals existing state or local protections against such discrimination.