Campus Communications
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Reduction in Library Journals Subscriptions
In May, I alerted you to the impact of the budget reductions faced by the Library. Over the past 2 years, the University Library’s budget has been reduced by approximately 17 percent. While the cut in FY 09 impacted library operations and staffing, this year’s cut of $1.55 million means the Library’s Collection Budget can…
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In memoriam: Lena Loucks
It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the untimely death of Lena Loucks, a Crown College undergraduate, last week. Lena was a second-year student with a proposed major in Environmental Studies. She was an excellent student, making Dean’s Honors twice last year. Lena’s service will take place at 3 p.m.…
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2009 UC Ethical Values and Conduct & Conflict of Interest Compliance Briefings
I write to inform you about the 2009 systemwide UC Ethical Values and Conduct and Conflict of Interest Compliance Briefings soon to be deployed to all UC locations using the UC Learning Management System. The purpose of these mandatory briefings is to familiarize UC employees with the University of California Statement of Ethical Values and…
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Lecture series on healthier food systems continues Nov. 17 and Dec. 1
A lecture series titled “Speaking of Food: Thoughts on Healthier Food Systems,” presented by the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems and Kresge College, starts November 12.
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Reminder: Upcoming campus meetings on UC’s future, retirement plan, budget
Four significant events are scheduled on campus over the next several weeks. Supervisors are encouraged to provide release time to allow employees to participate. The events are: Forum with the UC Commission on the Future October 29, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stevenson Event Center Meeting of the UC Post-Employment Benefits Task Force November 3…
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Empire Grade reopened after several-hour closure this afternoon
Empire Grade is closed north of the West Entrance due to downed power lines.
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Work-Life balance series offered to staff and faculty
The Training & Development Department, in conjunction with our Employee Assistance Program, is offering a winter work-life balance series of workshops to help support employees through the challenges we are all facing at work and in our personal lives. The one to two hour workshops are free for all employees, and enrollment is required. Spaces…
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Message from Vice Chancellor Doyle about cyber security
As National Cyber Security Awareness Month comes to a close, I want to reinforce the need to be vigilant about two very relevant topics: the importance of security when working remotely, and the need to guard against scams. Working Remotely: As we all know, there has been a steady increase in the numbers and kinds…
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UCSC Senate opposes student-fee increases, application of salary-reduction program to all
UCSC’s Academic Senate today adopted a resolution opposing further student-fee increases. A two-step proposal to increase fees will be considered by the UC Board of Regents at its November meeting. In a second resolution expressing the “sense of the Senate,” UCSC faculty members also said they opposed the fact that UC-wide salary reductions, approved by…
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Campus Participation in E-Verify
As a federal contractor, UCSC and other institutions of higher learning are now required to verify the work status of certain new and existing employees using the E-Verify system. This new part of the campus employment verification process will ONLY affect employees who work directly on a federal contract or subcontract that requires the use…
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Try Zimride and win a $50 gas card
Zimride is UC Santa Cruz’s new and easy way to coordinate your daily commute or find rides where you need to go. Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) and Zimride have partnered to provide a UCSC-specific rideshare program that makes it easy to share the seats in your car or catch a ride with fellow UCSC…
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In Memoriam: Ching-yi Dougherty
It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Ching-yi Hsu Dougherty, Senior Lecturer Emeritus of Mandarin Chinese, who passed away at her home in Oakland on October 13. She was 96. Dougherty, a founding fellow of Merrill College and one of its first Resident Preceptors, began her career at UCSC in 1967.…