Leadership Messages
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Update on the campus budget
Campus leadership has been involved in discussions to address a projected growing structural deficit in our core budget in a timely manner.
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Our plans for Commencement 2024
This spring’s ceremonies will be held on the East Upper Field from June 14–17, 2024.
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Resources supporting community during Israel-Hamas War
Last quarter our UC Santa Cruz community was deeply affected by the conflict in Israel and Palestine. With the violence continuing, we anticipate that our students, instructors and staff will continue to be impacted by these events. A number of resources are available on campus to our instructional community and students to support trauma-informed and…
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Announcing new director of Athletics and Recreation
Chris Spells brings a depth of experience overseeing daily athletic operations for NCAA varsity sports and recreational programming. Chris’s first day on campus will be June 1.
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New director of Athletics and Recreation
Chris Spells has been named UC Santa Cruz’s new director of Athletics and Recreation. He brings a depth of experience overseeing daily athletic operations for NCAA varsity sports and recreational programming.
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Transit Delays
Over the next few weeks, students may be delayed in getting to class due to temporary changes to transit schedules.
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Sad news about campus bus driver
We are heartbroken to share that UC Santa Cruz staff member Dan Stevenson died on Dec. 29, due to injuries he sustained when the bus he was driving crashed a few weeks ago.
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In memoriam: Feminist, political scientist, philanthropist Peggy Downes Baskin
I write to pass along the sad news that Peggy Downes Baskin, a lifelong advocate for women’s rights and educational equity, a widely respected professor of political science, and a longtime philanthropic supporter of UC Santa Cruz, passed away Dec. 11.
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Resources for academics experiencing online harassment
A new campus guide provides information on potential steps that can be taken to prepare for and mitigate targeted online harassment and resources to support those targeted and department administrators in navigating these situations safely.
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Support resources following campus bus collision
We are deeply heartbroken to share that five students and an employee were injured last night in a UC Santa Cruz bus collision near the main entrance.
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Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy
In November 2020, UC announced a systemwide Gender Recognition and Lived Name (GRLN) Policy. The deadline for full compliance with the policy is December 31, 2023. There will be some changes to the current UCSC Preferred Name process which the campus will communicate in the new year.
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CPEVC remarks on academic freedom at Fall Academic Senate Meeting
I write today to convey a portion of my remarks at the Fall Academic Senate meeting held on November 29, 2023. I’d like to share some thoughts about academic freedom.