On Campus

UC Santa Cruz to pilot innovative program to support employee homeownership

The program, developed jointly by UC Santa Cruz and CalHFA, is built on CalHFA’s proven shared appreciation loan framework and reflects the university’s commitment to supporting recruitment, retention, and long-term financial stability for its employees.

Arts & Culture

A reckoning in fiction: Karen Tei Yamashita returns to Bookshop Santa Cruz with acclaimed new novel Questions 27 & 28

Arts & Culture

A Deep Read interview with Merlin Sheldrake, author of Entangled Life

Young girl eating a popsicle in Monticello

Arts & Culture

UC Santa Cruz Library publishes vast photo archive from iconic ‘Death of a Valley’

Leadership messages

UCSC names Heather Bullock dean of Social Sciences

Heather is a professor of psychology and director of the Center for Economic Justice and Action and leads the systemwide UC Essential Needs Research, Training, and Promising Practices Consortium. She brings extensive experience in research, teaching, public engagement, and academic leadership to her new role as dean.
UCSC Vice Provost and Dean Peter Biehl to join UC Irvine

Since joining UC Santa Cruz in 2021, Biehl has led the Graduate Division’s approach to graduate education, spanning recruitment, admissions, mentoring, student success, professional and career development, and alumni engagement.
Dear Slugs: Dean of Students Newsletter

Read the lastest installment of Dear Slugs, a newsletter from the Dean of Students.
AFSCME open-ended labor strike beginning May 14

We anticipate the strike will have noticeable impacts to the services provided by health services, transportation, and dining. We will be focusing our efforts on instructional and operational continuity, to fulfill our mission of teaching, research, and public service.

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Campus updates

Read up-to-date announcements on campus operations here.

In focus

Happy students at the DSAS student employee excellence awards.

Campus announcements

Section of Hagar Drive to be closed for maintenance from June 22–26

UC Santa Cruz will close a portion of Hagar Drive for road repairs from Monday, June 22, to Friday, June 26.
Campus shares update on third quarter financials, state budget

UC Santa Cruz continues to release quarterly financial summaries to provide regular updates on revenues and spending in core funds.
Encouraging remote work during commencement and last call for volunteers

Wherever it is operationally feasible, we encourage working from home. Some employees are needed on campus and are not able to perform their work remotely. Check with your manager or supervisor to discuss your options.
California Primary Election June 2 – Make a plan, avoid the wait, and vote early!

For the California elections on June 2, we highly encourage you to register to vote and vote early at the campus’s Voting Center open at Merrill Cultural Center starting Saturday, May 30, and through Election Day on Tuesday, June 2.
Mandatory training reminder

All UC Santa Cruz faculty and staff are required to complete mandatory trainings. Completion supports our shared values, Principles of Community, and responsibility to uphold UC policy, state law, and federal regulations.
Updates to Major Events Policy

We are pleased to share updates to the final version of the policy, including adjusting the criteria for Non-Affiliates and other minor clarifications.

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