Leadership Messages

Campus News, Climate & Sustainability, Social Justice & Community

Celebrating Earth Day and our campus sustainability efforts

April 22, 2025

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

April 10, 2025

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

April 6, 2025

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

March 26, 2025

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

March 6, 2025

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

March 4, 2025

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

February 27, 2025

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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Information about Ramadan at UCSC

February 27, 2025

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

February 24, 2025

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

February 21, 2025

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

February 20, 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.
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Information regarding responding to immigration officials in instructional and other “limited access” spaces

February 19, 2025

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.