Slug Strong; a fluid situation; reserves of strength; and more

AUGUST 2020

NEWSLETTER

The CZU August Lightning Complex fires are affecting the UC Santa Cruz campus and the Santa Cruz community. Find the latest updates and information on our wildfire status page.

campus shot during wildfire season. Photo by Nick Gonzalez

Threatened by wildfire, UC Santa Cruz campus shows it is 'Slug Strong'

Fast thinking and teamwork help keep the campus community safe during the devastating Lightning Complex fires.

With the wildfire coming within a mile of campus, over a thousand students, staff, and faculty were evacuated from their homes on campus and in the surrounding communities, and some have already lost their homes. Click below if you would like to give help.

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MESSAGE FROM CHANCELLOR LARIVE

Late last week, the wildfire sweeping through the Santa Cruz Mountains forced us to evacuate campus, a first in our 55-year history. This recent crisis—combined with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic—both showed the campus community's resilience and will necessarily affect some of our planning for the fall. Please view this video from Chancellor Cynthia Larive and visit this page for more information.

ALSO FEATURED

Campus veterinarian Dave Casper monitored the dolphins as they were moved from their pool at Long Marine Lab. (Photo by T. Williams, authorized by NMFS permit #19590)

A fluid situation

All of the resident marine mammals at UCSC’s Long Marine Laboratory are safe and well after a successful evacuation effort amid ash and thick smoke from the wildfires.

A 15,000-gallon reserve water tank and sprinklers helped save the Whale Point Research Cabin as wildfire burned across Big Creek Natural Reserve.

Reserves of strength

Fire preparedness helped firefighters save structures at Big Creek Natural Reserve from the fast-moving Dolan Fire.

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ALUMNI CAREER DESIGN FELLOWSHIP

Join the UCSC Alumni Career Design Fellowship; a flexible 30-day online program that will give you the clarity, plan, and confidence you need to figure out exactly what comes next for your career. Enroll by 9/21. Limited spots available.

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EVENTS

Some events may be impacted by the wildfires; check calendar.ucsc.edu for latest updates

FEATURED EVENT

Margaret Atwood—Live!

Tuesday, September 22, 4:30 p.m.

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HIGHLIGHTED ALUMNI EVENTS

UC Alumni Career Network: Effective Salary Negotiation

Tuesday, September 15, 12–1 p.m.

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWS

Thank you to the hundreds of UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association members who participated in our June 29, 2020, election seeking approval of the association’s revised governing documents. The votes have been tallied, and the results are in. The Restated Articles of Incorporation and the Amended and Restated Bylaws have been approved and are now in effect. For more information, visit our website.

ALUMNI PROFILES

Meet a few of our newest grads!

Rigorous and impactful research

Nirupama Chandrasekhar (Cowell, ‘20, history/literature [creative writing]) was a key member of a collaborative public history project that used oral history, interdisciplinary work, and digital humanities tools.