Campus News
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Employee Housing is Launching the UC Shared Appreciation Pilot Program Waitlist
The waitlist will open officially on Wednesday, June 10, at 12:00 PM (Noon) PDT. Approximately 15–20 employees will be funded through this initial pilot phase.
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Notice of Open Comment: UC Policy on Purchases of Goods and Services
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Purchases of Goods and Services; Supply Chain Management, BFB BUS-43.
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Dining Services announces end-of-quarter and summer hours
As spring quarter comes to a close and the campus transitions into commencement and summer, Dining Services will adjust hours and operations across several locations. Review the information below for upcoming changes, and continue to check the Dining Locations & Hours webpage for the most up-to-date schedules throughout the summer. End of spring quarter dining…
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Natasha Thompson named director of the Disability Resource Center
The Division of Student Affairs and Success is pleased to welcome Natasha Thompson to UC Santa Cruz as our new Director of the Disability Resource Center (DRC)! Natasha brings a strong background in disability services, educational leadership, and student support, with experience spanning K–12 settings. Throughout her career, she has led complex programs, supported compliance…
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Go Bananas! Carnival brings high-energy fun to East Field
Students take a break before finals and enjoy the ultimate end-of-year bash.
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From kitchen to cognition: students put nutritional psychology into practice
A UCSC Dining collaboration gives nutritional psychology students a taste of the science they’ve been studying all quarter.
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Section of Hagar Drive to be closed for maintenance from June 22–26
UC Santa Cruz will close a portion of Hagar Drive for road repairs from Monday, June 22, to Friday, June 26.
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Campus shares update on third quarter financials, state budget
UC Santa Cruz continues to release quarterly financial summaries to provide regular updates on revenues and spending in core funds.
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The frontier of brain science: AI and organoid research takes center stage in Silicon Valley
At a meeting of minds, researchers discussed a platform that could finally reveal the intimate workings of the human brain, and what happens if we succeed.
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Encouraging remote work during commencement and last 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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Ancient DNA offers hope for California’s critically endangered black abalone
UC Santa Cruz researchers have, for the first time, sequenced whole genomes from mollusk shells, unlocking 1,500 years of genetic history for a species on the brink