Campus Communications
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Pedestrian and Vehicular Traffic Control Program
Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) has launched a pilot traffic control program to reduce cross-campus travel times and increase pedestrian safety. Throughout Spring 2010, student workers will staff major campus intersections during three class breaks each day, facilitating turn-taking between pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The program is currently underway at the Porter/College Eight intersection. After…
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2010 – 2011 Student Union Assembly Officer Elections
Slugs! I hope that everything is going well and that you all had a fantastic Spring Break. As the Chair of the Student Union Assembly I am excited to announce that the time has come to elect our 2010-11 student body officers. Petitions to declare your candidacy for any Student Union Assembly position have been…
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Benefit Concert for Haiti
Please join us tonight for this special event. “AJI-KOUNYE-A!” (ACT NOW!) For HAITI. The Student Union Assembly (SUA) is organizing a benefit concert for the victims of the deadly Haitian earthquake that devastated the island nation earlier this year. In an effort to outreach, empower students, build community and foster solidarity, the SUA is hoping…
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Opening of the Digital Arts Resource Center – Thursday, April 29, 2010
Join Chancellor George Blumenthal and Dean David Yager in a celebration of the arts and our commitment to collaboration, innovation and interdisciplinary social awareness as we unveil the new Digital Arts Research Center. Performances, demonstrations, lectures, and exhibits will be part of the festivities. See for yourself what we have the privilege of seeing every…
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Information about the upcoming restart of UCRP contributions
As you know, for several years the University has been talking about the critical need to restart financial contributions to the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP), from both UC and employees, in order to ensure the long-term health of the plan. This is a reminder that contributions are about to begin. Faculty and staff in UCRP…
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March 1 Student Lobby Day and March 4 Day of Action
On Monday, March 1, students from across the UC system will meet with lawmakers in Sacramento to lobby for increased state funding for the university, more financial aid for students, and renewed support of the Master Plan for education in California. Organized by the UC Student Association, these meetings will bring together students, legislators, several…
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Memorial for Benjamin Quaye
Oakes College will be celebrating Benjamin Quaye’s life and passions at a memorial service on Sunday, March 7. Ben was an Oakes senior with a commitment to spreading the values of tolerance and social justice, and his studies and future plans were built upon these ideals. He was a vibrant part of the Oakes community,…
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In Memoriam: Andrei Alexandrov
It is with great sadness that we write to inform you of the death of Merrill College student, Andrei Alexandrov. Andrei was a fourth year student majoring in Neuroscience and Behavior. On behalf of the Merrill College community, we extend our condolences to Andrei’s family and friends. If you are in need of support during…
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Statement from Mark Yudof, UC President; Russell Gould, Board of Regents Chair
Last night a noose was found hanging from a light fixture in the Geisel Library on the University of California, San Diego campus. This morning, we were informed by campus officials that a student has come forward and claimed she and two others were responsible. Whatever the intent of the authors of this act, it…
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Advocating for UCSC
As we continue to prepare for what is expected to be another challenging year fiscally for UC, I’d like to update you on conversations we are having at the system-wide level to correct what I view as historical inequities in how funds are distributed across UC campuses. I also would like to discuss UC and…
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Commitment to UCSC Principles of Community & Inclusive Campus Environment
The recent racial incidents on several UC campuses cause me great concern and sadness. I speak on behalf of the entire Division of Student Affairs in condemning student behavior that is disrespectful, offensive, and demeaning to other students and members of our campus community. The latest incidents at UC San Diego have impacted African American…
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Fire Damages West Entrance Kiosk, Arson Suspected
A fire inside the kiosk at the campus’s West Entrance early Sunday morning was contained to that single structure. Investigators believe the fire, which started at approximately 3:30 a.m., was intentionally set.