Campus Communications
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Staff Advisory Board Election Ballot
We need your vote! The following people are running for Staff Advisory Board 2010: Don Calerdine – Network Analyst Deborah Collins (Walker) – Audit Analyst Rochelle Fuller – Administrative Specialist, CBSE Riley Jordan – Proposal Specialist, OSP Michael Luttrell – Conference Coordinator, Student Supervisor Nathan McCall – Assistant Compensation Analyst Lesa Stollenwerk – A/P Supervisor…
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Message for staff and faculty about participation in the 2010 US Census
During the past year, UC Santa Cruz has been working in partnership with local community leaders and organizations; local city and county governments; and the federal government to communicate the value of getting a “complete count” during this 2010 US Census. For those who have already filled out and mailed in your 2010 Census forms,…
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Message for students about 2010 Census Participation
During the past year, UC Santa Cruz has been working in partnership with local community leaders and organizations; local city and county governments; and the federal government to communicate the value of getting a “complete count” during this 2010 US Census. For those who have already filled out and returned your 2010 Census forms, we…
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Message to staff and faculty regarding “4-20”
UCSC anticipates that next week, as in recent years, there will be an unsanctioned and unwelcome “4-20” gathering on campus. It is likely to be disruptive for many on campus and in the surrounding community. This early notification is being provided to help students, faculty and staff, others with valid reasons for visiting UCSC on…
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Message to students about “4-20”
As spring quarter is underway and you are busy with classes, programs, and activities, I am writing to advise you about a non-University sanctioned event, “4-20.” As you are probably aware, 4-20 activities create a variety of challenges for everyone in the campus community. Your safety is paramount as is the need to continue University…
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UCSC Library to launch new web site on Central-Coast sustainable agriculture and organic farming
Beginning on April 22, a wealth of colorful, informative stories told by dozens of pioneers in the development of organic farming and sustainable food systems in California’s Central Coast region will be available on the UCSC Library’s website. Several years in the making, this documentary project includes interviews with 58 large- and small-scale farmers, farm…
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Spring and summer gardening ideas offered at April 25 workshop
For home gardeners looking to improve their backyard’s bounty, spring is the time to get started. Brush up on your gardening skills and get some fresh ideas at a Spring Gardening Workshop on Sunday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UC Santa Cruz Farm. UCSC’s Alan Chadwick Garden manager Orin Martin…
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Status of Community Studies major
The Academic Senate’s Committee on Educational Policy (CEP) has suspended the Community Studies major. This decision, which follows a lengthy period of concern, was made by CEP with input from the faculty and after consultation with the Dean of Social Sciences and central administration. The suspension restricts new admission to the major for at least…
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Articles by UCSC alumna Dana Priest named in top 10 for the decade
A two-part series by Washington Post reporter Dana Priest, a 1981 UC Santa Cruz graduate, on the woeful treatment of wounded war veterans, was named one of the top 10 works of journalism of the decade, 2000-2009.
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Student Employment
On campus, employment is proven to be a significant factor in student retention. Studies have shown that retention rates for students working on-campus 10 to 20 hours per week are improved over those working less, working more, and holding off-campus jobs. In the current climate of higher economic need and more competition in the job…
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UCSC Farm CSA program now accepting memberships
Shares are now available in the UC Santa Cruz Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, with pickups scheduled to start in early June.
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Budget Message from Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor
Yesterday my office provided campus principal officers with budget allocations for the 2010-11 fiscal year that begins this July 1. This budget anticipates a net decline in state support of slightly over $8 million, or 4.5 percent. While we are hopeful that the governor and legislature may restore some or all of last year’s one-time…