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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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.
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Bay Tree Building closed for major renovation
The Bay Tree Building is closed as renovations begin to create a welcoming, accessible hub for student connection, services, and community.
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SAB Staff Mentorship Program Applications due Friday
A friendly reminder that the UC Santa Cruz Staff Mentorship Program application deadline is fast approaching. The deadline to apply is December 19, 2025.