Campus News
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John Bollard named associate vice chancellor for student health and wellness and chief well-being officer; joins Division of Student Affairs and Success
The Division of Student Affairs and Success is excited to announce John Bollard has been hired as the associate vice chancellor for student health and wellness and chief well-being officer. He will begin his appointment Thursday, February 2.
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Learning-Aligned Employment Program Launches; provides 100% funding for on-campus, student research positions
LAEP is a nine-year, state-funded, work-based learning program similar to federal work-study. The program offers eligible students the opportunity to earn money to help defray their educational costs while gaining education-aligned, career-related employment.
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The university invites campus community to come together for SlugUnity: A Space for Healing
In the wake of numerous, horrific acts of violence that have recently unfolded across the country, UCSC invites students, staff, and faculty to gather together in the Quarry Amphitheater this Thursday, February 2 from noon to 1 p.m..
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UC Office of the President invites comments on the proposed Presidential Policy on Anti-Discrimination
The proposed policy covers discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by and against members of the University community on University property or in connection with University-sponsored activities.
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Leading the Change survey due Feb. 3
UC Santa Cruz wants your input on Leading the Change: The UC Santa Cruz Strategic Plan.
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Your guide to dining on campus in 2023
11 UCSC Dining locations plus a variety of vendors provide options all over campus.
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Two new species of rare succulents found in Mexico named by UCSC botanist
A retired staff botanist at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden studied the rare plants found on an island off the coast of Baja California and identified two new species of dudleya.
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NIH grant funds research on a powerful new approach to drug development
A new NIH MIRA grant funds biochemist Scott Lokey’s efforts to develop complex, membrane-permeable molecules as next-generation therapeutic agents.
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Sanya Cowal: Resilience and agency
Sanya Cowal was awarded the Jessica Roy Memorial Scholarship in 2022. Learn more about how scholarships support students at UC Santa Cruz.
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Accrued Vacation Payout Program for those impacted by the California winter 2022-23 storms
Support for our community members who have been impacted by the California winter 2022-23 storms.
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Support and resources following video released by Memphis Police of beating
Dear Campus Community, Earlier today, the Memphis Police Department released deeply disturbing body camera footage of five police officers brutally assaulting Tyre Nichols. He died three days later. The Memphis Police Chief has called the officers’ actions “heinous, reckless, and inhumane.” The officers involved have been fired, arrested and charged with second-degree murder. No outcome…