Leadership Messages
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Reflecting on our community climate
As the quarter comes to a close, we urge you to remember that we need each other to build a community of equity, inclusivity, and respect.
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Notice of Open Comment: Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on revisions to the Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential UC Presidential Policy.
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Campus Exterior Lighting Walk
Campus Exterior Lighting Walk January 14, 20255 p.m. One of the things that attracts students, staff, and faculty to UC Santa Cruz is its location in the redwoods. Along with its beauty, the natural setting requires extra attention to ensure the safety of our community members, something that is a top priority of campus leadership.…
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Extended open comment: Interim Conduct Regulations Policy
The campus has revised the INTERIM Conduct Regulations on Time, Place, and Manner (TPM) in response to a revision to the directive from President Drake. The changes are effective as of November 27, 2024, and clarify guidance regarding masking to conceal identity (section IV. 4.-5.).
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UCSC Holiday Food & Fund Drive: Give What You Get
Each year, UC Santa Cruz participates in Second Harvest Food Bank’s Holiday Food and Fund Drive (HFFD).
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Timely Warning Crime Bulletin: Sexual Assault
This Timely Warning crime bulletin is being issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
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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.
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Prescribed burns near campus starting Wednesday, Nov. 20
The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will conduct a prescribed burn near Twin Gates off Empire Grade at Marshall Field in Santa Cruz. The controlled burn of approximately 20 acres will take place Wednesday, November 20 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weather permitting. All burning will depend on weather and air-quality conditions that are favorable…
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Labor strike announced for Nov. 20-21
The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union (AFSCME)—which represents University of California employees who work in patient care, dining, custodial, transportation and other service areas—has announced it will hold a systemwide labor strike Nov. 20-21 at all UC campuses and medical centers.
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Prescribed burns near campus starting Wednesday, Nov. 13
California State Parks plans to conduct prescribed burns at Wilder Ranch State Park beginning Wednesday, November 13 through Thursday, November 21.
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AFSCME and UPTE strike notice, November 20 & 21
Dear Colleagues, Earlier this week, I sent a message about possible dates for labor activity. We now have updated information. The University of California has received strike notices from both AFSCME and UPTE. AFSCME has noticed its intent to strike across all campuses and medical centers for 48 hours, from Wednesday, November 20 to Thursday, November…
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Moving through this moment together
A post election message from the Dean of Students, including information about support and resources.