Campus Communications
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UC Santa Cruz Launches Financial Coaching for Students
Students at UC Santa Cruz are able to attend one-on-one financial coaching sessions, hosted by SlugCents. The university started the first financial literacy program on campus in June 2020. This program aims to democratize access to financial resources for all students and prepare students for life after graduation. The program offers many resources for students,…
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CruzHacks 2021 to be held virtually January 15 to 17
Applications now open for hackers, mentors, and judges
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2021 Summer Session remote courses launch
Course offerings for UC Santa Cruz Summer Session are now listed at summer.ucsc.edu. Most courses will continue to be offered remotely or online. There will be more than 350 courses, from topical priorities like Community Activism, Pandemics: Case Studies in Public Health, and American Capitalism, to diverse fields like Life in the Sea and the…
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Text-to-911 service now available
The UC Santa Cruz community can now text 911 to request emergency help from the campus dispatch center. Texting 911 should only be used when someone cannot make a voice call to 911
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Campus publishes sixth edition of “inquiry@UC Santa Cruz” research magazine
The stories, crafted by alumni of the world-renowned UC Santa Cruz Science Communication Master’s Program, cover projects across the five academic devisions.
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Seeking information in arson investigation
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating two arson fires extinguished Monday night at the UC Santa Cruz residential campus. Officers are seeking the community’s help with information that can help identify the person(s) responsible.
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STAR Awards program renewed for 2020-21
STAR awards are discretionary and may be awarded to employees for the purpose of recognizing and rewarding excellence in university service; significant achievements and contributions; and outstanding individual and team performance.
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Winter Quarter Transportation Options
As the year 2020 comes to a close and you begin to think about your potential plans to travel or commute to campus in the 2021 winter and spring quarters, TAPS would like to remind you about our available parking and sustainable transportation programs.
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New regional stay-at-home order framework released by Gov. Newsom
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge across the state, a new regional stay-at-home order framework is being implemented by Gov. Gavin Newsom to help slow the virus’s spread and ensure that medical systems have the capacity to serve those in need of care.
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Campus launching Pathways to Retirement program for faculty
The formal launch of the PTR program will be in the winter 2021 quarter, and there will be a website with more information and resources available at that time.
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Required state and federal notices
UC Santa Cruz is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their safety and security.
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New Interim Policy on the Use of Externally Supplied Medications in UC Outpatient and Clinic Settings
UC President Michael V. Drake, MD, has announced a new interim policy addressing the use of externally supplied medications in UC outpatient and clinical settings. The policy is available online and effective immediately. This interim policy is intended to mitigate against the potential risks to patient safety, and the associated product liability risk to then…