Campus Communications
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International education brings EAP students together
More than 70 domestic and international UCSC Education Abroad Program students recently attended the second annual International Friends “Meet and Greet” event. Offered through the UCSC Office of International Education (OIE), this innovative program matches EAP alumni (domestic students returning from participating in EAP studies abroad) with EAP reciprocity students (incoming international students studying at…
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UCOP releases 2009 health insurance rates
2009 health insurance rates have been released by the UC Office of the President.
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A library for the 21st century: McHenry turns a page
As a generation born into the information age hits the books–or the Internet–campus libraries are adapting to the needs of a new, hyperconnected student.
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UCOP web site provides information about market’s impact on benefits and savings programs
Many UC employees and retirees are wondering about the effects of the recent volatility in the financial markets on their UC Retirement Plan (UCRP) benefits and the UC Retirement Savings Program. UC’s Office of the President provides the following information in response to these questions: atyourservice.ucop.edu/news/general/0810-ucrp_financial.html
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Chancellor’s staff forum, Tuesday, October 14
Please join your fellow staff as the Staff Advisory Board hosts the Chancellor’s Staff Forum on Tuesday, October 14 from 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. in the Stevenson Event Center. This is the first Open Staff Forum of the 2008-09 Academic Year. Chancellor Blumenthal will address campus staff by speaking on the following areas: Updates for…
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In Memoriam: Mike Green
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Mike Green, Physical Plant grounds keeper/gardener. Mike suffered a heart attack while surfing Thursday afternoon (October 2, 2008). Mike came to Physical Plant in 2002. He was 54. Mike maintained the grounds areas of Science Hill on upper campus. Mike took great…
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Policy on use of university resources and facilities for political activities
As election season is in full swing, this may be a good time to take a moment to review relevant University policies regarding appropriate use of University facilities and resources. As a public institution and 501(c)(3) entity, the University is prohibited from becoming directly or indirectly involved in campaigns of political candidates for public office.…
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Campus welcomes new Regents Scholars, Pister Fellows
Vice Provost and Dean William Ladusaw welcomed this year’s new Regents Scholars and Karl S. Pister Fellows at a luncheon reception held at the Cowell College Provost House on September 28.
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In Memoriam: Retired staff member Brent Ellis
Brent Ellis, who worked in the Business Service Center of the Colleges and University Housing Services from 1994 until 2004, died September 23; he was 48.
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New CPS after hours crisis service
We are pleased to announce a new program in Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) for the UCSC campus community – the CPS After Hours Crisis Service. The CPS After Hours Crisis Services is available to: 1) On and off campus UCSC students who are in crisis or in urgent situations; 2) UCSC staff and faculty…
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Potential traffic delays on and off campus during early October
Due to a water-main construction project, traffic is expected to be slow on Heller Drive on the west side of campus on Wednesday, October 1, and Thursday, October 2. On these days, traffic in that area is expected to be reduced to a single lane. Additional construction activities during the next three weeks may require…
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Washington Mutual bank information
Yesterday the checking, savings, money market, CD and retirement accounts of Washington Mutual Bank customers were transferred to JP Morgan Chase Bank. The transition is expected to be seamless. All Washington Mutual Bank accounts are now JP Morgan Chase Bank accounts. Direct deposits, including UCSC payroll and expense reimbursement direct deposit payments, will continue to…