Legendary Jamaican percussionist Larry McDonald to deliver MLK keynote
Artist who recorded with Bob Marley, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Taj Mahal, and Gil Scott-Heron to discuss his seven-decade career in reggae, ska, dub, jazz, soul, and other genres
Javier Gonzalez-Rocha maps air quality with drones
Nine major wins worth celebrating for 2025
Learning from Dolores Huerta’s legacy
Leadership messages
Campus updates
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Campus announcements
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Community Alert: Lewd act reported on campus
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is asking the community to call 911 if they see on campus an individual suspected of committing a lewd act.
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Notice of open comment for interim Major Events Policy
The Major Events Policy aims to prioritize public safety, coordinate resources, and provide better tools for event planners.
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Last chance! Holiday Food and Fund Drive ends this Thursday
There is still time to give to the Holiday Food and Fund Drive.
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2026 Campus Elections
Dear UC Santa Cruz campus community, The Dean of Students Office is reaching out to share with the campus community the updated deadline for initiating ballot referenda for the 2026 Campus Elections. Students, staff, and faculty will have the opportunity to propose new campus-based fees, propose amendments to existing campus-based fee measures, propose amendments to the Student Union Assembly (SUA) constitution, or…
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In Memoriam: Sue Matthews
Sue was a valued member of the UC Santa Cruz community, serving in a variety of roles across the Colleges and Housing from 1999-2023.
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Student direct deposit fraud phishing attacks
There is an active phishing attack targeting UC Santa Cruz students. Bad actors are attempting to steal financial aid refunds and disbursements by gaining unauthorized access to student accounts.