Public Affairs
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Volunteer to deliver cookies and cheer August 22-23
For the past three years, UC Santa Cruz’s Government & Community Relations Department has been meeting neighbors at the annual city-wide Neighborhood Block Parties, dropping off a plate of homemade cookies and letting community members know they are appreciated.
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Delaware Apartments lottery opening soon
To join the interest list please click here and submit your contact information prior to July 30.
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Alison Sanders to serve as associate chancellor and chief of staff
Sanders has worked in higher education for more than 25 years and currently serves as assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs and chief of staff in the UC San Diego Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor.
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UC Santa Cruz announces two-year housing guarantee for new undergraduate students
The expanded housing commitment was made possible by years of thoughtful planning and intentional investment in expanding student housing.
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New and reappointed leaders in Academic Affairs support faculty excellence
Academic Affairs has appointed an associate vice provost to promote public scholarship and support early career faculty mentoring, and reappointed leaders to continue advancing their work in supporting faculty excellence.
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Traffic advisory: Coolidge Drive lane closure June 29–July 1
A section of Coolidge Drive between High Street and Hagar Drive will be closed to northbound traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Important information about the California Whistleblower Protection Act
Our collective goal is to ensure that the University of California remains a highly ethical institution, adhering to our internal policies as well as external regulations and laws.
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Celebrating teaching
The Academic Senate’s Committee on Teaching (COT) has selected the 2025-26 Excellence in Teaching Award recipients and the 2025-26 Distinguished Teaching Award recipient.
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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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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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California Primary Election June 2 – Make a plan, avoid the wait, and vote early!
For the California elections on June 2, we highly encourage you to register to vote and vote early at the campus’s Voting Center open at Merrill Cultural Center starting Saturday, May 30, and through Election Day on Tuesday, June 2.