Leadership Messages
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Welcoming new UC President James B. Milliken
James B. Milliken was formally approved today as the next president of the University of California, our nation’s preeminent public university system.
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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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Celebrating Earth Day and our campus sustainability efforts
Our campus is making remarkable progress on our sustainability and resilience goals, which is worth highlighting as we celebrate Earth Day, which holds special meaning at UC Santa Cruz.
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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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Information about recent federal immigration actions
We recognize that recent federal immigration actions, whether locally, within the UC system, or across the country, may cause fear and grave concern for many in our campus community.
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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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Information about Ramadan at UCSC
Supporting our campus community during Ramadan with dining options, prayer spaces, academic accommodations, and engagement opportunities.
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Commitment to the UC Santa Cruz community
I write today acknowledging the uncertainty and anxiety that many members of our community are experiencing from the federal actions over these past weeks. I share these feelings and I want to reaffirm our commitment to our mission.
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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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Dear Slugs | Dean of Students Newsletter | February 2025
Read the latest edition of the Dear Slugs newsletter from Dean of Students Garrett Naiman. Dear Slugs offers important resources, events and opportunity in support of students.