Campus Communications
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CruzPay Student Employee Rollout
We are writing to provide you with additional information on the upcoming plans to bring student employees into the CruzPay electronic time reporting system. As the next phase of CruzPay implementation, approximately 2,300 student employees in non-academic positions will begin using CruzPay during spring quarter 2008. CruzPay has been configured to support multiple jobs (assignments)…
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Jessica Fiske Bailey appointed assistant vice provost for Undergraduate Education
Jessica Fiske Bailey has now been given formally the title of assistant vice provost for Undergraduate Education, a role she has been filling unofficially since July 2007.
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Sign up for fresh, organic produce from the UCSC Farm
The UCSC Farm is enrolling members in this year’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. By purchasing a “share” of the season’s harvest, members receive a box of fresh-picked, organic fruits and vegetables every week for 22 weeks.
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New Associate Dean in the Graduate Studies Division
It is my pleasure to announce that Professor Tyrus Miller has accepted the position of Associate Dean in the Graduate Studies Division. Tyrus arrived in 1999 as a scholar of European modernisms and avant-garde movements. He earned his Ph.D. at Stanford and taught for four years at Yale University in the departments of English, Comparative…
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Court issues order on Science Hill protest
In a preliminary injunction issued yesterday, Santa Cruz County Superior Court enjoined seven defendants and others from lodging in trees occupied since November 7 on Science Hill. The court’s order affirms that this tree occupation was and is unlawful and not, as some have claimed, protected free speech. The injunction (http://www.ucsc.edu/news_events/protest/biomedical/prelim-injunction_03-10-08.pdf) prohibits not only the…
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Two UCSC scientists appointed to Ocean Protection Council advisory team
Gary Griggs, director of the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS), and Mark Carr, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, have been appointed to the California Ocean Protection Council’s Science Advisory Team.
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UCSC Dining warms the crowd at Chowder Cook-Off
Teams from UCSC Dining Services competed in the 26th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off and Festival on Saturday, February 23.
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Memorial to honor Tony Fink, April 13
Many of you may know that Tony Fink, a distinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry on our campus, died on Sunday following a yearlong illness. In addition to calling your attention to the passing of this special person, I want to let you know that an event on campus is being planned in his honor.…
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Submit Nominations for the Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity
You are invited to submit nominations for the 2008 UCSC Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity. These awards will honor and showcase campus faculty, staff, and programs that have made outstanding contributions in furthering diversity at UCSC. Eligible recipients include faculty and staff members, campus units (e.g. offices, departments or divisions), and academic or administrative programs.…
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Staff invited to a panel discussion on work/life balance
The Staff Advisory Board is hosting a panel discussion for all staff on work/life balance on Wednesday, March 12, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 71 of Social Sciences 2.
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Summer Orientation for 2008
Each year the campus officially welcomes new students and their families and guests during Summer Orientation. Summer Orientation represents the first step toward a student’s academic and social transition into university life, eventually leading to graduation and becoming a UC Santa Cruz alumnus! Mark your calendar now for the Summer 2008 Orientation dates: Frosh: July…