Campus Communications
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In Memoriam: longtime UCSC faculty member Noel King
I am very saddened to communicate news that Professor Emeritus Noel King passed away this past Sunday after a lengthy illness. Many of us remember Noel’s lively presence on campus and his commanding lecture style on the subject of his expertise: comparative religious studies. Hired by the campus shortly after it opened in the 1960s,…
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Sold out Scholarship Benefit Dinner raises more than $165,000
In the midst of a historic economic downturn, more than 310 people turned out to raise funds for scholarships and honor UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Emeritus Karl Pister and his wife Rita Olsen Pister at the sixth annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner Saturday ni
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UC reaches tentative contract agreement with service employees’ union
University of California officials announced today that UC has reached a tentative agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) on a new, five-year labor contract for the UC system’s more than 8,000 service employees. For more information, please see the following press release, issued by UC’s Office of the President:…
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In Ms. magazine, Zavella challenges Congress to reform immigration law
Patricia Zavella highlights the “feminization” of immigration in an article in Ms. magazine.
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UCSC’s housing practices lauded with cover story
UC Santa Cruz is featured on the cover of the January/February issue of Talking Stick; the cover article is on housing assignment best practices.
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Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act
Based on annual earnings, employees may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) from the federal government.
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UCSC climbs to No. 2 on Peace Corps top colleges ranks
The University of California, Santa Cruz rose to second place on the annual list of Peace Corps Top Colleges (for the medium-size school category), its highest ranking since the Peace Corps began releasing its list in 2003.
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Job opportunities for students
In this tight job market, the Career Center is working hard to connect students with hiring employers and career development opportunities.
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Winter quarter message from Chancellor Blumenthal
I hope you had a restful, restorative winter break. I want to take a moment to reflect on some of the opportunities and challenges awaiting us in coming weeks and months. First, on this momentous day, I want to make special note of the engagement of our students in the political process. Many were involved…
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Reported Cases of Gastroenteritis (“stomach flu”) Virus and Precautions
I write out of concern for your well being and to advise you that there have been several cases of gastroenteritis (“stomach flu”) illness reported on campus during this past week. I hope to enlist your assistance in following good hygiene strategies aimed at minimizing any possible spread of this illness. Per instructions from Environmental…
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Call for applications: 2009-2011 Staff Advisor to The Regents
The University is pleased to announce the application period for selection of the 2009-2011 Staff Advisor to the UC Board of Regents. The application period will begin on Friday, January 16, 2009 and end Monday, March 2, 2009 at 5:00 pm. All interested UC staff and non-Senate academic employees are encouraged to visit the Staff…