Campus News
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UCSC signs $3M state contract to deliver a public health data platform for pathogen genomics
The one-year, $3 million contract with the California Department of Public Health will galvanize pandemic-related genomic data analysis efforts for the public good.
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Critically important: UC Vaccine Policy compliance required by Sept. 9
We are writing today to describe the steps you can take to get your fall quarter off to a strong start.
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Enhanced wetland on UCSC’s Coastal Science Campus will benefit threatened frogs
Construction of a seasonal pond within an existing wetland area in the Younger Lagoon Natural Reserve will create potential aquatic breeding habitat for the California red-legged frog.
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First steps in re-envisioned approach to campus safety
Today we share information about a number of the steps our campus is taking, or will be taking soon, in this continuing effort.
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Fundraising push seeks to bring Afghan thought leaders to safety on UCSC campus
UC Santa Cruz has launched an Afghanistan Visiting Scholars Emergency Support Fund, which aims to raise $100,000 before midnight, Sept. 3. as part of an effort place at least two at-risk Afghans into visiting scholar appointments.
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Supporting community health through fall quarter
We are taking a multi-prong approach to support the health and well-being of our campus community. That includes creating a campus community with a high rate of vaccination; requiring face coverings for indoor situations; and continuing our highly successful testing program to rapidly identify cases.
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When humans disturb marine mammals, it’s hard to know the long-term impact
Scientists are developing new tools to determine when short-term changes in behavior caused by human activities have biological significance for protected populations.
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Humanities Institute and Bookshop Santa Cruz offer evening with bestselling author Sandra Cisneros
UCSC’s Humanities Institute is co-sponsoring a special online event with Bookshop Santa Cruz, featuring Sandra Cisneros, in conversation with Emmy Award-winning journalist Rubén Martínez, to celebrate her new book, “Martita, I Remember You / Martita, te recuerdo.”
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Search for Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Success now underway
The leadership recruitment for Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Success has begun. The position drives UC Santa Cruz’s campuswide commitment to promote equity, inclusion, and a sense of well-being for all students, enabling them to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.
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Full approval for Pfizer vaccine good news in push for vaccinations
For the health and well-being of all of our community members, it’s important that everyone who can get vaccinated does so.
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KZSC to celebrate California Public Radio Day on Aug. 26
KZSC (88.1 FM) will participate in California Public Radio Day, which is meant to create awareness for the vital public service public radio brings to communities.