Campus Communications
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Campus safety, security update and scheduled CruzAlert tests
Today marks the second anniversary of the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech, which claimed 32 lives and wounded many more. Since that time, UCSC has taken great strides to improve safety and security on our campus and our ability to respond to both man-made and natural emergencies. At the beginning of the Fall 2008 Quarter,…
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Rep. Sam Farr lauds Peace Corps volunteers at UCSC reception
Former Peace Corps volunteers, current members, and their families joined Rep. Sam Farr and UCSC Chancellor George Blumenthal for a spirited reception and film screening last Monday at the University Center Alumni Room.
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New book explores relations between universities and industry
Developing University-Industry Relations addresses the transfer of new discoveries and innovation from the research conducted at universities to the commercial sector.
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2009 Thumbs Up Awards
The Staff Advisory Board is pleased to again sponsor the UCSC Thumbs Up Awards. A “Thumbs Up” Award is a small form of recognition that can be given to an individual UCSC staff member, a team, or an academic in an administrative role (Dean, Dept. Chair) for special service she or he has rendered as…
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Rehire of retirees policy and senior management group review process
To ensure the effectiveness of the University of California’s practices regarding the reemployment of retirees, the University has enacted Rehire of Retirees Policy for UC employees who return to UC in either a staff or Senior Management Group (SMG) position. The policy became effective January 1, 2009 and is available online at: http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/employees/policies_employee_labor_relations/re-emp_ret_emp.pdf Questions about…
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In Memoriam–Gabriel Berns, Professor of Literature Emeritus
I write to inform you of the death of Gabriel (Gabe) Berns, Professor of Literature Emeritus. Gabe was a Cowell College “founding fellow,” arriving at UCSC in 1965, the year the campus opened. He taught courses in Spanish literature of the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly poetry; literature of exile and of the Spanish Civil…
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Chancellor Blumenthal sends spring message to UCSC community
Welcome to spring quarter – a time of renewal; a time to celebrate personal and collective achievements; a time to act on strategic opportunities and address our many challenges. We can all take pride in several recent campus milestones: The Academic Senate recently approved significant revisions to undergraduate General Education requirements and added a new…
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Message to students regarding “4-20”
UCSC is committed to providing a safe, healthy living and learning environment in which you can thrive while earning a world class education. To that end, I write regarding a non-University sanctioned event often referred to as “Four-Twenty” or “4/20.” Summary of changes Beginning at 3 p.m… . The West Entrance to campus will be…
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Pool temporarily closing for renovation
As you may already know, the 50-meter pool at the East Field House is scheduled to be closed for renovation and repairs from approximately April through August. This e-mail is sent to inform the UCSC community that the start date for the project has been delayed. Although an exact start date has yet to be…
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There are currently no major emergencies on campus
If a campus emergency occurs, please check this website for important information, which will be posted as quickly as possible. You can also call 459-INFO or tune to KZSC 88.1 FM for updates.