Student Affairs & Success
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Get involved with The Peel: Your mid-quarter update is here
The Division of Student Affairs and Success shares spring quarter updates in the second edition of The Peel, a student newsletter.
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Student Health Services is proud to host Mental Health Awareness Month in May
Students are invited to join SHOP and CAPS for a series of campus-wide activities in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a great opportunity to discover practical self-care strategies, learn how to support a friend in need, and engage with the campus community through events focused on holistic wellness.
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Spring 2026 Campus Elections: ballot information and voting details
Student participation in campus elections is vital to ensuring a vibrant, representative, and inclusive campus community. By voting, students select future leaders and help shape key decisions affecting student life at UC Santa Cruz.
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Prioritizing your well-being this spring quarter
Spring quarter can feel demanding. Prioritize your mental health, stay connected, and access support resources available to help you navigate this stretch.
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In memoriam: Dennis Wake
Dennis was a well-loved member of the UCSC Dining team and dedicated over 22 years to feeding the campus community.
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National award recognizes UCSC’s student-centered housing strategy
Where students live shapes their success. UC Santa Cruz built a housing plan around that premise—and it earned a national award.
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Spring quarter student newsletter: Go Bananas! with The Peel
The Division of Student Affairs and Success welcomes students to spring quarter with the first installment of The Peel, a new newsletter for 2025-26.
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Invest in student success: Donate to the Career Clothing Closet
UCSC Career Success helps students prepare for interviews and internships through its Clothing Closet, offering free professional attire each quarter and welcoming donations to support student success.
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UCSC Dining Services takes first place at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Clam Chowder Cook-Off
UCSC Dining Services took 1st place in Boston Chowder and 3rd in Manhattan Chowder at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Clam Chowder Cook-Off.
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The Lionel Cantú Queer Center food pantry seeks community support
The Lionel Cantú Queer Center seeks donations as student demand hits record levels. Help sustain their 24/7 food pantry by donating nonperishable items to support student wellness.
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Information about Ramadan at UCSC
Information about dining options, prayer spaces, accommodations, and programming for students observing Ramadan.
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Recovery, reflection, and community: What’s new at The Cove
The Cove is expanding recovery and wellness offerings, providing inclusive, confidential meetings and peer support for students exploring sobriety, substance use, or overall well-being.