Public Affairs
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Statement on incident in library
I was disheartened to see the video of three students at McHenry Library on Sunday demanding that another group of students who might hold different political opinions leave the building, but I commend university staff for their handling of the situation
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‘Where Have All the Leaders Gone?’
The Center for Cultural Studies and the Institute for Humanities Research will present “Where Have All the Leaders Gone?”–a guest lecture by Duke University professor and author Michael Hardt–on Friday, October 27, at Kresge Town Hall.
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Retiree health benefits
To preserve the retiree health-benefits program for current and future retirees, UC must evaluate options to manage costs.
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Updates on fire in Santa Cruz Mountains
The UC Santa Cruz Office of Emergency Services (OES) is monitoring the fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains and will provide updates on the campus homepage as appropriate.
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Campus review of the draft Crime Awareness and Campus Security (CLERY Act) policy
The Office of the President invites comments on a proposed new policy for Crime Awareness and Campus Security (Clery Act).
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Great Shakeout CruzAlert exercise
Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:19 a.m. on October 19 during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills.
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SAB Fall Chancellor Forum
All UCSC staff are invited to the SAB sponsored Fall Staff Forum with Chancellor Blumenthal on Thursday, November 2nd from 12pm to 1:30pm in the Kresge Town Hall.
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Celebrating our faculty chairs
Next week we will be celebrating the academic excellence of UC Santa Cruz with our inaugural Convocation of Chairs.
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Five research labs receive lab safety recognition awards
In recognition of outstanding success in developing and maintaining a safe and effective laboratory environment, the Office of Research and Environmental Health & Safety are pleased to announce the 2016-17 Lab Safety Recognition awards.
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Poor air quality
In close consultation with Student Health Center, we advise limiting physical activity outside and keeping building windows closed.
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The tragedy in Las Vegas
On behalf of UC Santa Cruz, we extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to all those affected by the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas.
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Saturday, October 14 concert — road closures and permit requirements
Due to the Quarry Amphitheater grand opening concert this Saturday, there will be several road closures in place beginning at 5 p.m.