Faculty
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Founders Day dinner on October 24
Since its opening 43 years ago, UC Santa Cruz has achieved real distinction as a place where excellence is defined by the very special qualities of its people and programs. On Friday, October 24, the campus’s glorious past and its very promising future will be celebrated at UC Santa Cruz’s second annual Founders Day dinner.…
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Policy on use of university resources and facilities for political activities
As election season is in full swing, this may be a good time to take a moment to review relevant University policies regarding appropriate use of University facilities and resources. As a public institution and 501(c)(3) entity, the University is prohibited from becoming directly or indirectly involved in campaigns of political candidates for public office.…
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Campus welcomes new Regents Scholars, Pister Fellows
Vice Provost and Dean William Ladusaw welcomed this year’s new Regents Scholars and Karl S. Pister Fellows at a luncheon reception held at the Cowell College Provost House on September 28.
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New CPS after hours crisis service
We are pleased to announce a new program in Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) for the UCSC campus community – the CPS After Hours Crisis Service. The CPS After Hours Crisis Services is available to: 1) On and off campus UCSC students who are in crisis or in urgent situations; 2) UCSC staff and faculty…
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Chancellor Blumenthal sends fall greetings
As we begin a new and promising academic year, I want to warmly welcome all UCSC students, faculty, and staff members. You are part of an exceptional teaching and research university. Over the past week, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with new students, their parents, new faculty, and graduate students. I am very impressed…
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Mr. President . . .
The 44th president will have tremendous challenges before him. UCSC experts offer their advice on topics ranging from education to climate change.
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Washington Mutual bank information
Yesterday the checking, savings, money market, CD and retirement accounts of Washington Mutual Bank customers were transferred to JP Morgan Chase Bank. The transition is expected to be seamless. All Washington Mutual Bank accounts are now JP Morgan Chase Bank accounts. Direct deposits, including UCSC payroll and expense reimbursement direct deposit payments, will continue to…
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Campus provost writes about approved state budget
We have just learned that the Governor has signed the 2008-09 budget for California, bringing the lengthy budget impasse to an end. Even though it will take some time until we know the full impact to the University of this budget compromise, I would like to share with you what we know to date–as well…
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Bay Street Repaving Progress
The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department has alerted TAPS that paving of Bay Street between Escalona and the campus is underway, with completion anticipated this week. One critical area of work — the Bay/High intersection at the Main Entrance to campus — is moving toward completion, but requires occasional redirection of inbound and…
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Getting ready for the new academic year: facts & figures
UCSC students began moving into university housing on Friday, September 19, in anticipation of the 2008-09 school year. The first day of instruction in the fall quarter is Thursday, September 25. The fall-quarter “move-in” for students living on campus wa
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Private donors step forward; giving up by 25 percent
Private donors gave $31.6 million to UC Santa Cruz during the 2007-08 academic year, a 25 percent increase over the previous year.
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Chancellor provides progress report at Partners in Community event
UC Santa Cruz achieved a number of significant milestones during the last academic year and is poised to continue that progress in the coming year, Chancellor George Blumenthal reported at the second annual Partners in Community event, held last wee