Campus Communications
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Research Center for the Americas to be named in honor of Dolores Huerta
The renaming, as the Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas, will become official Oct. 20 during an on-campus event commemorating the RCA’s 30th anniversary. I am delighted Huerta will be on hand.
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Karen Miga discusses the future of equitable genomics research with Clinton, Bono
UC Santa Cruz Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Engineering and Associate Director for Human Pangenomics at the UCSC Genomics Institute Karen Miga joined former President Bill Clinton, U2 lead singer Bono, and Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Ghebreyesus to talk about the greatest health challenges and opportunities the world is currently facing.
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Adrienne Harrell to serve as executive director for the UC Santa Cruz Foundation
In this re-envisioned role, Harrell will lead the administrative and operational structure of the UC Santa Cruz Foundation and its Board of Trustees and advance divisional diversity, equity, and inclusion aspirations both in its work environment and its engagement with stakeholders.
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Lorena Peñaloza to join UC Riverside as chief campus counsel
I am sharing the bittersweet news that Lorena Peñaloza has accepted an offer to serve as the chief campus counsel for UC Riverside.
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Update on Anthem–Stanford contract termination
The University of California is taking action to ensure there is no interruption to the health care access or doctor-patient relationship of Anthem members who receive care from Stanford Health providers or facilities. Through December 31, 2022, covered services received from Stanford Health providers will continue to be paid at the in-network level of benefits.…
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Important Reminders from Student Health Services
Student Health Services shares a number of essential reminders as we start the fall quarter.
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In Memoriam: Jane Silverthorne (1953–2022)
Plant biologist Jane Silverthorne, who served on the UCSC faculty from 1987 to 2004, has died at 69.
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Welcoming our new Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
I am happy to announce that Anju Reejhsinghani, our first-ever Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer, has officially joined us in Santa Cruz. Her first day was Monday.
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UCSC’s United Way Employee Campaign now underway
This year’s UC Santa Cruz employee campaign in support of United Way of Santa Cruz County is launching today. The United Way of Santa Cruz County help our neighbors through the generous support of donors and advocates like you.
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New Slug Rec virtual-only membership program
The Office of the Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor (CP/EVC) is sponsoring a one-year Slug Rec Virtual-only Membership for group exercise classes. All faculty and staff are welcome to join.
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Celebrating the life of Karl S. Pister
A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 1 p.m. in the Pauley Ballroom, Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union at UC Berkeley.
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UCSC celebrates National Hispanic-Serving Institutions week
In celebration of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) week, the HSI Initiatives and El Centro teams invite the campus community to participate in a number of special events. These events will highlight what it means to be an HSI and the many resources available to students because UC Santa Cruz is an HSI.