Campus News
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Dear Slugs | Dean of Students Newsletter | June 2025
Wishing you strength for finals, congratulations to our graduates, and gratitude to all who participated in this year’s record-breaking campus elections.
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Important information about the California Whistleblower Protection Act
Every employee at the University plays a role in maintaining our ethical standards.
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Section of Hagar Drive to be closed for maintenance from June 19 to Aug. 28
UC Santa Cruz will close a portion of Hagar Drive this summer to stabilize the ground and protect infrastructure.
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Volunteer as a commencement ambassador
Ambassador roles over the weekend are designated to help usher guests to their seats, support accessibility accommodations, and more.
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Symposium Celebrates 25 Years of Genomics Breakthroughs
The UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute celebrated the 25 year anniversary of the human genome draft sequence and UCSC Genome Browser with a symposium celebrating the future of genomics in medicine
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Anthropology professor emerita recognized for extraordinary continuing contributions to the university
Diane Gifford-Gonzalez, one the foremost authorities in zooarchaeology, recently received the Constantine Panunzio Distinguished Emeriti Award.
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Encouraging remote work during commencement and 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.
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2025 Campus Elections Results
The Dean of Students Office has announced the results of the 2025 campus elections, highlighting the highest voter turnout since 2019 and the passage of several key student-led initiatives. Newly elected student leaders will begin their terms in the 2025–26 academic year.
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A new chapter begins: UCSC to celebrate decades of dedication at upcoming Welcome to Retirement event
Three decades of teaching literature, 20 years of campus dining excellence, and 15 years of user experience innovation—discover the stories behind three members of UCSC’s Retiring Class of 2025.
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Important: UCPath Direct Deposit Phishing Alert
These sophisticated scams involve using fake but convincing websites, as well as spoofed phone calls and text messages pretending to be from IT or help desks.
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Transfer Day 2025: Welcoming future Banana Slugs
More than 2,000 admitted transfer students and their families attended Transfer Day 2025 at UC Santa Cruz. The event featured a keynote by alumna Reyna Grande, campus tours, resource fairs, and sessions to help students explore life as a future Banana Slug.