Campus Communications
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UC provides temporary solution to Anthem-Dignity contract termination as negotiations continue
UC announced on Aug. 2, 2021, that members of the Anthem PPO plans, CORE, UC Care and UC Health Savings Plan, as well as Anthem Medicare plans (UC Medicare PPO w/ and without Rx), may continue to use services provided by Dignity Health providers at in-network coverage levels as Dignity and Anthem continue to pursue…
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COVID-19 information forum set for Aug. 13
The next UC Santa Cruz COVID-19 Information Forum is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 13 from 9:30 a.m. — 11 a.m.
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New guidance for wearing face coverings on campus
To advance the health and wellness of our campus community, we are now requiring that individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear face coverings when they are in indoor settings at campus locations.
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Reducing campus electrical load
California’s electrical grid may reach its capacity this afternoon (July 30, from 3–9 p.m.).
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David Haussler ranked 6th among top scientists in computer science
Haussler, a distinguished professor of biomolecular engineering and director of the Genomics Institute, is ranked sixth in the 2021 Seventh Edition of the Top Scientists Ranking for Computer Science & Electronics.
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McLaughlin Dr. Road Closure & Transit Impacts
Construction crews are nearing completion on McLaughlin Drive resurfacing between the McLaughlin Drive / Heller Drive intersection to the bridge east of Science Hill, with an expected completion date of Friday, August 6th.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Policy exception process
The UC Office of the President released the final COVID-19 vaccination policy.
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On-campus housing for sophomores, vaccination policy finalized, standing with DACA and UnDACAmented students and families
This fall, we will have a mix of in-person and remote students, so programs needed to make difficult choices about how best to offer their courses to ensure access in different modes.
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FAQs posted about Anthem-Dignity Health contract termination
We write as a follow up to the July 20, 2021 message from CP/EVC Lori Kletzer and VC Sarah Latham, regarding the Anthem-Dignity Health contract termination effective July 15, 2021.
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Jeff Shilling accepts new role with Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health
I write to share the bittersweet news that Jeff Shilling, associate vice chancellor for development, has accepted an offer from the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health to serve as the senior vice president for individual giving.
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Major Revisions to the Policy on IT Recovery
The University of California Office of the President has issued major revisions to the IS-12 IT Recovery following a system-wide review.
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Revised mask recommendations from Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County has joined other Bay Area counties in adjusting the guidance for wearing face coverings indoors, regardless of vaccination status.