Campus News
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Announcing appointment of UCSC Chief of Police
Kevin Domby has been appointed to the position of Executive Director of Public Safety and UC Santa Cruz Chief of Police. Monday was Chief Domby’s first day.
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Meet UCSC’s new Chief of Police Kevin Domby
UC Santa Cruz’s newly appointed Executive Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Kevin Domby credits his high school art teacher with introducing him to the idea of a career in public service. “Throughout my career, whether it was when I was a teacher or as a peace officer, I’ve enjoyed mentoring, training and…
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UC Santa Cruz and United Way invest in youth perspective in researching mental health throughout local communities
Beginning in early 2021, UC Santa Cruz partnered with the United Way of Santa Cruz County’s Youth Action Network, seeking to support youth empowerment and leadership. As part of that vital work, the partners were recognized as the United Way Partner of the Year.
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Fentanyl Awareness Day is May 9
Tuesday, May 9 marks the second annual national Fentanyl Awareness Day. Free fentanyl testing strips are available for students. Naloxone (brand name Narcan) is also available for students, staff and faculty on the UC Santa Cruz campus.
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UCSC environmental governance expert named to NASEM committee addressing methane gas emissions
Environmental Studies Professor Sikina Jinnah has been appointed as a member of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Committee for Atmospheric Methane Removal to assess viable technological options for reducing a powerful greenhouse gas.
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Rejecting hate on our campus
We unequivocally condemn these – and all – antisemitic and anti-LGBTQIA+ actions.
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Fulbright scholarship will bring distinguished philosophy professor Paul Roth to Manchester, England this winter
Paul Roth, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Philosophy, has been awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Fellowship—the most distinguished appointment in the Fulbright program. He will be at the University of Manchester for six months starting January 2024.
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Genome of famed sled dog Balto reveals genetic adaptations of working dogs
Still a good boy nearly 100 years after historic sled run, Balto has now helped scientists explore the genetics of working dogs and demonstrate the power of comparative genomics.
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As the California sea lion population got bigger, so did male sea lions
Unlike other marine mammals, male California sea lions have gotten bigger over the past 50 years as their population has grown.
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Announcing the SAB Election Results
The Staff Advisory Board is excited to admit seven campus staff to the Staff Advisory Board.
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Enhancing communication across communities
UCSC Ph.D. candidate Andrew Guydish pursues psychology and conversational dynamics with the help of the Fredrico and Rena Perlino Memorial Scholarship
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UCSC Chemical Screening Center symposium features drug discovery talks
The center will hold a Grand Reopening Celebration and Research Symposium on Friday, May 5, marking a major upgrade with new state-of-the-art equipment.