Campus Communications
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Genome Sequencing Center offers state-of-the-art sequencing services
The UCSC Genome Sequencing Center is now available to accept samples from investigators at other academic institutions as well as regional biotechnology companies.
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September 4 update from Campus Provost/EVC Kliger
Now that we have received guidance from the UC Office of the President on pay reductions and furloughs, we are intensively developing implementation plans for our campus. Several complex issues, some of which may require further guidance from the Office of the President, remain to be worked out. Our goal is to have as many…
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Tracy Larrabee appointed Associate Vice Provost for Silicon Valley Initiatives
I am delighted to announce that Tracy Larrabee, professor of computer engineering, has accepted the position of Associate Vice Provost for Silicon Valley Initiatives on a 50 percent basis. Among other duties, Professor Larrabee will be the academic point of contact for UCSC’s Silicon Valley Initiatives and will oversee the University Affiliated Research Center and…
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Announcing a Campus Conflict Resolution training series
Beginning September 2009, a new conflict resolution training series will be available to all UCSC staff and academic employees. The series, cosponsored by Campus Conflict Resolution Services and the Training & Development Department, highlights tools and strategies for the prevention, management and informal resolution of conflict at all levels. The workshops will be presented by…
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Founders Day Dinner on October 23 – Save the Date
UC Santa Cruz’s third annual Founders Day event, with a theme of “Fulfilling the Promise,” will take place on the evening of Friday, October 23. Open to the public, Founders Day celebrates the spirit of community and this year will honor five individuals for outstanding achievement. At the event, Ed Catmull, President of Pixar and…
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Information provided about expanded campus curtailment days
Campus Provost Kliger has asked our two offices to share information about additional UCSC “curtailment days” that will be in effect this coming year as part of campuswide efforts to implement the systemwide furlough program. These curtailment days were selected after review of input submitted by members of the campus community and just-released UCOP guidelines.…
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In Memoriam: Correy Fedor
With sadness, I am writing to inform you of the tragic loss of one of our College Eight students, Correy Fedor. Correy died last Thursday, August 20, in a diving accident off Monastery Beach in Monterey. He was a 22-year-old transfer student majoring in anthropology. A celebration of Correy’s life will take place this Saturday,…
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Weekly campus update from Campus Provost/EVC Kliger
Thank you for continuing to submit thoughtful comments and questions regarding our budget challenges, pay reductions, furloughs, and other issues of interest or concern. There are a few recurring themes which I thought you might find interesting. First, several writers have asked how we will communicate the impacts of the latest budget cuts, especially where…
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In Memoriam: La’Camii Ross
It is with great sadness that I announce the death of La’Camii Ross, a College Nine junior, who died on August 15 in an automobile accident. La’Camii was 20 years old and planned to major in Business Management Economics. She was from Oakland, California, and started UCSC in the fall of 2007. La’Camii had many…
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Budget update from Campus Provost/EVC Kliger
In previous letters as well as at the recent campus budget forums, I’ve tried to speak frankly about the challenges we face in the wake of ongoing state budget cuts. We know that students will have access to fewer courses and reduced academic support. For most employees, paychecks will be smaller. And, regrettably, additional layoffs…
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Pool renovation going swimmingly
The 50-meter pool at the East Field, closed in late April for renovation and repairs, appears to be on track to reopen in mid September.
