Campus Communications
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Institute of Arts and Sciences announces new interdisciplinary initiative on climate change
A new multi-year initiative will bring together arts and science to start a conversation about marine biology and the effects of climate change. The new exhibit is set to premier in 2025, and the project is already in progress as the Friedlaender lab collaborates with nationally recognized artists.
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National Endowment for the Humanities gives $60,000 award to two UCSC faculty members
The National Endowment for the Humanities included two UC Santa Cruz professors in their most recent round of grants and awards. Drs. Jennifer Derr and Stacy Kamehiro are using their newly awarded funding to continue in the projects that focus on diverse groups and global impacts.
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Important updates regarding 2024-25 continuing student housing process
En español Dear UC Santa Cruz students, As we settle into winter quarter, I’m writing to share important updates about the 2024-25 continuing student housing process. 2024-25 continuing student housing selection process and eligibility changes This year, the continuing student room selection process will be conducted via a lottery open to all eligible continuing students.…
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Tech insider Guy Kawasaki to moderate panel featuring Jeremiah Owyang and Luca de Alfaro
“Artificial Intelligence in the Academic and For Profit Environments” will be hosted at UC Santa Cruz’s Silicon Valley campus on Jan. 30, beginning with a reception at 5:30p. The panel will start at 6p. More details are available here.
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Information security statement on generative AI
Although AI offers new and powerful capabilities for research and education, it also poses a potential risk to institutional data that UC Santa Cruz is legally and ethically obligated to protect.
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Section of Hagar Road closed
A section of Hagar Road between Steinhart Way and just above the East Remote Parking Lot will remain closed until further notice. The heavy rain appears to have caused damage to the road.
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Call for participation: Campus roads Bike and Pedestrian Safety Study
The University of California, Santa Cruz has recently launched the Campus Roads Bike and Pedestrian Safety Study to identify safety enhancements and develop conceptual street designs for key campus corridors.
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Leading the Change: Call for Interdisciplinary Proposals
I write to invite you to apply for the Leading the Change Collaborative Series. This series will support approximately two events per quarter from Spring 2024 through Winter 2025 that provide opportunities for collaborative, interdisciplinary conversations.
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New director of Athletics and Recreation
Chris Spells has been named UC Santa Cruz’s new director of Athletics and Recreation. He brings a depth of experience overseeing daily athletic operations for NCAA varsity sports and recreational programming.
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Plan for Summer this Winter
UC Santa Cruz Summer Session offers courses spanning various disciplines each summer. The various sessions run from June 24 through August 30 and attract a diverse community of continuing students, visitors, and high school students. Explore the available summer courses at summer.ucsc.edu now and prepare for open enrollment starting on May 1.
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Transfer Summit will convene to discuss transfer student experience
You are invited to attend the 2024 Transfer Summit on Friday January 12 from 2-5 PM at the Stevenson Event Center. The goal of the summit is to create a high-level shared understanding amongst faculty and staff of the many aspects of the transfer student experience.