Campus Communications

Who at UCSC has made a difference in your life? Now you can tell us about them. Nominations are now open for the UCSC Alumni Association’s 2007-08 Distinguished Teaching, Outstanding Staff, and Alumni Achievement awards. The three award winners each receive $500 and a luncheon in their honor. Nominate a memorable teacher, staff member, or…

We invite you to attend the ITS Forum on May 3, from 12-1:15 p.m., located at the Thimann Lecture Hall 3. This lunchtime event, in partnership with the Staff Advisory Board (SAB), is open to all campus staff. Our goal is to supply you with helpful information about the ITS Division and to answer your…

Dear Students of UC Santa Cruz: To begin, I want to acknowledge the concerns, questions, and fears that you may have following the horrific events at Virginia Tech just a week ago. In the aftermath of the tragedy that unfolded, students across the nation are carrying many questions about campus safety. During this past week,…

This is the final notice regarding the Last Chance Job & Internship Fair. This is your last chance to meet with over 90 employers in one location. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the University Center at Colleges 9 and 10. Some employers have cancelled since the…

Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) is reaching out with compassion to the many individuals who have been affected in the aftermath of the tragedy at Virginia Tech University. Violence, the threat of violence, and traumatic death are daily facts of life, but we often distance ourselves emotionally from these realities. In the aftermath of the…

I am sorry to inform you that we have learned that Matthew Graviano, a Stevenson College student, died on Saturday, April 14, at his Santa Cruz residence. Matthew, who died unexpectedly, was just 22. He was a senior, majoring in psychology with a minor in legal studies. A memorial service for Matthew will be held…

In the wake of yesterday’s tragedy at Virginia Tech University, UC President Robert Dynes has issued the following statement, expressing the extreme disbelief and profound sorrow that all members of our University of California community share. The president’s statement can be read at: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/2007/apr16.html I would also like to take this moment to personally reassure…

Staff are invited to attend the upcoming General Staff Forum to get information and updates relative to the various Staff Advisory Board committees. We are also fortunate this year to have, as our special guests, the UC Staff Advisors to the Regents. Come meet Lynda Brewer and David Miller to hear about their role and…

UCSC Dining Services staff members and their families were treated to an egg hunt and barbecue on Easter Sunday, courtesy of the Latino Business Student Association at Oakes College. “We wanted to say thank you for feeding us,” said organization co-president Ezequiel Olvera. Formed in 2006, the Latino organization emphasizes professionalism, community involvement, academic excellence,…

In early April, an on-line Ethics Briefing–required for all UC employees–will be launched at UCSC. The purpose of this briefing is to familiarize employees with the Statement of Ethical Values and Standards of Ethical Conduct, which were adopted by the UC Regents in May 2005. The online briefing, developed by the Office of the President…