Campus News
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UC Santa Cruz’s fall 2009 ‘admit rate’ reflects increasing competitiveness for freshman spaces
The percentage of freshman applicants who have been admitted to UC Santa Cruz for this coming fall declined by more than 10 percent in just one year, reflecting the increasingly competitive nature of undergraduate admission to the campus.
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Message to students regarding “4-20”
UCSC is committed to providing a safe, healthy living and learning environment in which you can thrive while earning a world class education. To that end, I write regarding a non-University sanctioned event often referred to as “Four-Twenty” or “4/20.” Summary of changes Beginning at 3 p.m… . The West Entrance to campus will be…
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Pool temporarily closing for renovation
As you may already know, the 50-meter pool at the East Field House is scheduled to be closed for renovation and repairs from approximately April through August. This e-mail is sent to inform the UCSC community that the start date for the project has been delayed. Although an exact start date has yet to be…
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Statement from UCSC dean concerning proposed budget cuts
Sheldon Kamieniecki, dean of Social Sciences at UCSC, issued the following statement today (April 7, 2009) regarding divisional cuts, including cuts in Community Studies, that he is considering in response to the need to reduce the division’s budget by $1.3 million, effective July 1: “As we prepare to implement what will be painful budget cuts…
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Message to freshman parents regarding “4-20”
UCSC is committed to providing a safe, healthy living and learning environment in which your student can thrive while earning a world class education. To that end, I write to you regarding a non-University sanctioned event which, although actively discouraged by University officials, nevertheless continues to occur on our campus. Often referred to as “Four-Twenty”…
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UC Santa Cruz names new dean of the arts
David Yager–an innovative visual artist with a wide expertise in exploring how the arts can be applied to directly address social problems–has been appointed the new dean of the UC Santa Cruz Arts Division, effective July 1.
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UCSC in the News
The New York Times’ economix blog featured economist Rob Fairlie’s work on self-employment during recessions.
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There are currently no major emergencies on campus
If a campus emergency occurs, please check this website for important information, which will be posted as quickly as possible. You can also call 459-INFO or tune to KZSC 88.1 FM for updates.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tops UCSC Alumni Reunion Weekend festivities April 24-26
Environmental leader Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kicks off UCSC’s Reunion Weekend 2009 festivities on April 24.
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College Eight revamps its core course to create an “outstanding freshman experience”
College Eight is revamping its core course to provide an “outstanding freshman experience.”