Campus Communications
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Chancellor Blumenthal and Campus Provost describe new budget challenges
Following last week’s rejection by voters of five ballot measures, we are bracing for another round of budget cuts to UC and our campus. These expected cuts come in the wake of $17.5 million in permanent cuts to UCSC since 2008. We now confront a series of even more difficult choices, just as we prepare…
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Men’s tennis team wins 7th national title
For the seventh time in school history, UCSC’s men’s tennis team has captured an NCAA national championship.
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CruzAlert: Campus entrance closed Thursday morning as a precaution; reopened after several hours
A suspicious object, observed in a stormwater drain near the main entrance to campus earlier today (Thursday, May 21), resulted in the closure of that entrance and the temporary evacuation of selected campus buildings in the immediate vicinity. Santa Cruz City Police subsequently determined that the object was not a threat to safety, and they…
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Budget cuts presenting ‘challenge for everyone,’ say campus leaders
The day after ballot measures meant to balance the state’s finances failed soundly at the polls, UCSC leaders acknowledged the campus’s budget picture was even bleaker than before.
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Main entrance to campus reopened
A suspicious object, observed in a stormwater drain near the main entrance to campus earlier today, resulted in the closure of that entrance and the temporary evacuation of selected campus buildings in the immediate vicinity. As of 12:15 p.m., Santa Cruz City Police determined that the object as not a threat to safety. The main…
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Kuumbwa Jazz Center launches new half price series for students
Beginning on June 11, the internationally recognized Kuumbwa Jazz Center in downtown Santa Cruz will begin a new monthly half-price series for students.
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2008-09 Annual Call for performance appraisals
I write to announce the annual call for performance appraisals. Performance appraisals are required annually for all career staff employees and are an essential component of a successful performance management program. I ask for your full participation in making this another record year in the performance completion rate for each division. We had a 96%…
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Staff members socialize under the sun at Staff Appreciation Picnic
Entertainment including live music and informational tables greeted staff members as they streamed onto the East Field for the annual Staff Appreciation Picnic, put on by the Staff Advisory Board.
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New dean appointed to lead Arts Division
We are pleased to announce that the UC Regents voted unanimously to approve the appointment of David Yager as Dean of the Arts Division. The appointment takes effect July 1. Dr. Yager currently serves as Distinguished Professor and Wilson Elkins Professor of Visual Arts at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where he is also…
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Update from UCOP EVP Lapp about possible furloughs/salary reductions
This is to update you about the planning process taking place regarding possible furloughs and/or salary reductions for UC employees. Thus far, no decision has been made regarding furloughs or pay cuts, but President Yudof believes it is important for the University to be in a position to act if additional reductions are necessary. Currently,…
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Gary Young poetry reading and book signing
A poetry reading and book signing featuring Gary Young, poet and literature department lecturer, and recipient of the 2009 Shelley Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America, will take place at the Bay Tree Bookstore on Wednesday, May 6, at 12 p.m. UC Santa Cruz lecturer receives prestigious national poetry award