Public Affairs
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Nostalgia, celebration, and literary star power on tap for Alumni Weekend
Alumni Weekend returns to UC Santa Cruz from Friday-Sunday, April 3-5, featuring college get-togethers, lectures, a beer and wine reception, and a special appearance by Margaret Atwood at the Quarry Amphitheater.
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2020 Primary Election
Tuesday, March 3rd is the Primary Elections in California. There are important matters on the ballot—candidates for United States president, federal, state, and local offices, and several local and state initiatives, including Prop. 13: Public Preschool, K-12, and College Health and Safety Bond Act of 2020, a $15 billion general obligation bond measure that would…
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Vote in Tuesday’s election
Tuesday, March 3, is the Presidential Primary Election in California.
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Clarification of programs offered to graduate students
Last week, acting Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies Quentin Williams and I met with graduate students, department chairs, and faculty regarding the grading and teaching strike. We came away with a strong sense of our shared commitment to supporting our graduate students. We also heard genuine confusion about the quality and scope of…
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In Memoriam: Thomas Schleich (1938–2020)
It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of our wonderful colleague Professor Thomas Schleich. Born in 1938 and originally from Staten Island, New York, Tom received his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and his Ph.D. from Rockefeller University. After graduate school, he moved to Dartmouth University and then the University of Oregon,…
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CP/EVC recruitment update
Although, we originally planned for CP/EVC finalists to visit campus during winter quarter, the visits have been postponed until spring quarter. When additional information becomes available, it will be posted online. Please feel free to email us with questions at cpevc-search@ucsc.edu.
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UCOP seeks comments on proposed ‘Presidential Policy on Gender Recognition and Lived Name’
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the proposed Presidential Policy on Gender Recognition and Lived Name. The policy addresses the following key issues: Providing three equally recognized gender options on university-issued documents and information systems — female, male, and non-binary. Providing an efficient process for students and employees to amend…
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Digital NEST founder receives distinguished award for leadership and vision
The James Irvine Foundation is honoring the visionary Digital NEST founder Jacob Martinez for providing workforce training and high tech skills for youth in underserved rural areas. He is one of six recipients of the 2020 awards.
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Chancellor Cynthia Larive’s remarks to the UC Santa Cruz Academic Senate
Chancellor Cynthia Larive delivered the following remarks during the Feb. 19 meeting of the UC Santa Cruz Academic Senate. Thank you, Chair Lau, and thanks to each of you for the opportunity to meet today. A lot has happened since I first had the chance to address this group in November. I had hoped…
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An open letter from President Janet Napolitano to faculty, staff and students at UC Santa Cruz
UC President Janet Napolitano addresses the unsanctioned strike at UC Santa Cruz.
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Graduate student strike update
Interim Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Lori Kletzer provides an update on the campus’s work to bring the unsanctioned strike by some graduate students to an end.
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Both entrances to campus open
Today’s picketing by some graduate students and their supporters at the entrances of the residential campus is winding down. Both the main and west entrances to campus are open, and traffic is flowing freely.