Public Affairs
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UCSC engineers collaborate with Western Digital to accelerate genome sequencing
The UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute and Baskin School of Engineering have entered into a multi-year, joint research and development agreement with Western Digital.
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Extreme weather expected the next 24 hours
Three storms are lined up to strike the Central Coast with heavy rains and strong winds, starting later today. Four inches or more of rain is possible in parts of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Mathematician Dan Cristofaro‑Gardiner wins IAS von Neumann Fellowship
Dan Cristofaro‑Gardiner, assistant professor of mathematics at UC Santa Cruz, has been awarded a prestigious von Neumann Fellowship from the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.
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Fentanyl makes its way to California
Many of you have read news headlines regarding fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that has become a growing public health crisis in cities across the United States.
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Formal Review-Employee Comment PPSM 63 Investigatory Leave
The University of California is proposing revisions to PPSM 63 – Investigatory Leave, which applies to all staff employees who are Professional & Support Staff, Managers & Senior Professionals, and Senior Management Group members.
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Bay Tree Bookstore mail kiosk to be removed
The campus vendor providing the mail kiosk is exiting the postal kiosk business and no suitable vendor has been found to replace it. The
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In Memoriam: John Mortenson
John Keith Mortenson, a founding staff member at UC Santa Cruz, died on Jan. 10 in Salem, Oregon. Mortenson worked as the personnel manager for UC Santa Cruz from 1964 through 1981. He was born on August 29, 1934 in Monterey, California to Norvin and Erna Mortenson and was raised in Monterey. Mortenson attended Monterey…
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In Memoriam: Arnold Klemola (1931–2019)
Arnold Klemola, a long-time staff researcher at UC Observatories, passed away on January 5, 2019. He was 87.
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2019 commencement schedule announced with new ticketing requirement
The 2019 commencement schedule has been released. Commencement weekend is an exciting celebration for our students and their friends and family.
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In Memoriam: Sree Divya Alla
Divya passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. She was a vibrant member of our communities here at Colleges Nine and Ten. Please join us in expressing our deep condolences to Divya’s family and friends.
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Email Scam Targeting Students
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department has been notified of an email scam being perpetrated on students from someone saying they need to hire a student as a personal assistant. In the scam, a person identifying himself as Marcus Paredes is posing as a doctor who helps people with disabilities.
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In Memoriam: Cameron Poole
Cameron Poole, a junior at the university and a Kresge College student, died Jan. 8.