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Christina Ravelo named next Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Ravelo is a Distinguished Professor of Ocean Sciences and is currently serving as the Interim Director of the Institute of Marine Sciences. She has been a member of the UC Santa Cruz faculty since 1992.
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Labor strikes announced for Thursday, May 1
These unions represent employees who work in patient care, dining, custodial, transportation, information technology services, research areas and other service areas.
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Supporting International Students, Faculty, and Scholars
Last week, the federal government began terminating the F-1 records of international students across the country, including three within our campus community. We have been working to understand the situation through discussion with UC international and Federal Governmental Relations offices as well as UC Office of the President (UCOP) and national sources.
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Labor strikes announced for Tuesday, April 1
The University of California has been notified of a one-day systemwide labor strike on Tuesday, April 1 at all UC campuses and medical centers.
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UCSC Arts Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu to join UCLA
Arts Dean and Distinguished Professor of Film and Digital Media Celine Parreñas Shimizu will become the next dean of the School of Theater, Film, and Television (TFT) at UCLA. She will step down from her position at UC Santa Cruz in June 2025.
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Initial review date for Vice Provost of Academic Affairs applicants is March 14
UC Santa Cruz has launched an internal search for the next Vice Provost of Academic Affairs (VPAA). UCSC candidates can apply through UC Recruit, with an initial review date of Friday, March 14, 2025.
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Celebrating and Observing Ramadan, Easter, and Passover
Students observing these holy days may miss classes and/or request extensions for assignments. Some will also limit or avoid the use of technology, including virtual learning platforms.
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Several labor strikes announced for Feb. 26-28
We anticipate the strikes will have noticeable impacts to the services provided by campus dining, transit, and health services.
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Information regarding responding to immigration officials in instructional and other “limited access” spaces
To ensure our instructors have the relevant information handy, my office has created cards that instructors can keep in their wallet or phone that describe steps they should take in the unlikely event that immigration officers request access to any limited access space such as a classroom when class is in session or a laboratory.
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Search launches for Vice Provost of Academic Affairs
UC Santa Cruz is launching an internal search for the next Vice Provost of Academic Affairs (VPAA).
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Herbie Lee to serve as interim Dean of Social Sciences
Herbie Lee, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Professor of Statistics, will serve as interim Dean of Social Sciences, effective July 1, 2025.
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Support for undocumented members of our campus community
We write today to reaffirm our support and care for undocumented members of the UC Santa Cruz community.