Campus Communications
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Smell of smoke from fire at Wilder Ranch near campus
Overnight and this morning a strong smell of smoke was apparent on campus, particularly on the west side.
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Retirement of Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Alma Sifuentes
I am writing to announce the retirement of Alma Sifuentes, who has served as associate vice chancellor and dean of students for the past nine years.
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Financial aid director tapped to serve on student aid commission’s advisory board
The California Student Aid Commission is responsible for some of the largest grant programs available at the University of California.
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Campus Review: Revised Fire Protection Policy
As required by the standard campus policy review process, Business and Administrative Services is proposing updates for the UC Santa Cruz Fire Protection Policy.
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Welcome to Baskin School of Engineering Dean Alexander Wolf
I want to officially welcome to campus Alexander Wolf, who today began his appointment as dean of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering.
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California Whistleblower Protection Act – annual notice
The university’s Whistleblower Policy provides multiple avenues for employees to bring forward concerns of potential employee misconduct.
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Campus altar honors lives lost in Orlando
The Cantú Queer Center, the Chicano Latino Resource Center, and the Women’s Center have created an altar that will be on display through July. The centers are happy to collaborate in other community support efforts.
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2016-2017 annual overtime compensation election for represented non-exempt employees
During the month of June, for the departments/units that continue to offer the option of compensatory time, employees in the bargaining units listed above can make a change to their current overtime compensation election.
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Meditation sessions open to campus community
The sessions are free and open to faculty, staff, and students. No prior meditation experience is needed.
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Tragedy in Orlando
The horrific attack in Orlando has sent waves of shock and grief across the country. Like everyone, I grieve the loss of life and am thinking today about the family and friends of the victims. The campus flag flies at half-staff as a tribute to the victims.
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Wrapping up a great year
s students take their finals and the campus gets ready for commencement, I want to thank the UC Santa Cruz community for another great year.
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Time to renew parking permits and Metro bus passes
Annual parking permits and staff/faculty Metro bus passes expire on June 30, 2016.