Campus Communications
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Campus provost writes about approved state budget
We have just learned that the Governor has signed the 2008-09 budget for California, bringing the lengthy budget impasse to an end. Even though it will take some time until we know the full impact to the University of this budget compromise, I would like to share with you what we know to date–as well…
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Campus traffic rerouted to help students during ‘Move-in’ weekend
Campus traffic being redirected to help students move in
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Grant provides funds for high-throughput DNA sequencer
UCSC scientists will be able to sequence DNA using next-generation high-throughput instrumentation, thanks to new funding from the California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences.
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Bay Street Repaving Progress
The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department has alerted TAPS that paving of Bay Street between Escalona and the campus is underway, with completion anticipated this week. One critical area of work — the Bay/High intersection at the Main Entrance to campus — is moving toward completion, but requires occasional redirection of inbound and…
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Preview Day is Saturday, October 11
The Academic Senate’s Committee on Admissions and Financial Aid and the Office of Admissions announce that the campus will be hosting its annual “Preview Day,” on Saturday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Preview Day is an open-house event for prospective undergraduate students and their families that is designed to highlight UCSC’s academic…
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Helping minority entrepreneurs succeed would reduce wealth inequality, economist says
African Americans aren’t getting the same boost from self-employment that Asians and whites enjoy, and the racial disparities demand new policy initiatives, says economist Robert Fairlie.
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Bay Street Repaving
The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department is conducting a series of resurfacing projects on roadways throughout Santa Cruz, including Bay Street between Mission Street and High Street. The Bay Street work began late last week and will continue through the next two weeks, with completion anticipated prior to Fall 2008 Welcome Week. Campus…
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Student Health Center Closure on September 17, 2008
The Student Health Center team welcomes you back to the new school year. In order to better serve you, our staff will be training on Wednesday, September 17th, and therefore the Health Center will be closed all day to patient care. Students needing urgent medical care on September 17th are advised to seek attention at…
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Bay Street Closure
The City of Santa Cruz has informed the campus that Bay Street is closed southbound between King Street and Mission Street. The lane closure is expected to last for the rest of the day and into the night. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes. This morning, a construction crew hit a major natural gas…
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Bay Street Now Open
We’ve been informed that as of 3 p.m. Bay Street is now open in both directions. Repairs to the broken gas main were completed more quickly than had previously been anticipated.
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In Memoriam–Dining Services cook Ted Trollman
It is with great sadness to inform you that a UC Santa Cruz Dining Services staff member, Ted Trollman, has passed away. Ted was most recently a cook at the Crown/Merrill dining hall but his presence was truly campus wide. Ted had worked on campus for Dining Services for over 34 years starting in 1974…