Public Affairs

  • Final review of the UC policy on copyright and fair use

    The campus has the opportunity to review and comment on the final draft of the proposed revised UC Policy on Copyright and Fair Use (currently called the 1986 Policy on the Reproduction of Copyrighted Materials for Teaching and Research).

  • Campus review: Proposed UC Santa Cruz non-research animal policy and procedures

    As required by the standard campus policy review process and in preparation for the implementation of the Coastal Long Range Development Plan (CLRDP), Business and Administrative Services is proposing updated/new versions of the following policy/procedures.

  • In Memoriam: Megan Dill

    It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that we have experienced a loss in our community.

  • In Memoriam: Jenna Rose Fiorello

    We regret to tell you that Jenna Rose Fiorello, a first year at the University and a member of Kresge College, died Wednesday April 1st. Jenna Rose was studying environmental studies.

  • Bettina Aptheker: Building Feminist Studies at UC Santa Cruz

    Bettina Aptheker: Building Feminist Studies at UC Santa Cruz

    A scholar of history with a national reputation for her talents as an instructor, Bettina Aptheker taught one of the country’s largest and most influential introductory feminist studies courses for nearly three decades at UC Santa Cruz.  Starting out in 1980 as the sole lecturer in the Women’s Studies Department, she became the department’s first…

  • Local seventh graders set sights on college

    Local seventh graders set sights on college

    Half of Santa Cruz County’s seventh graders – more than 1,400 – attended the 7th Grade College and Career Summit on campus on Friday, March 20.

  • Community Crime Bulletin – Bicycle thefts

    The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking the public’s help with its investigation into nearly two dozen reported bicycle thefts since February 24.

  • This is UC Santa Cruz

    A roundup of top news stories from UC Santa Cruz.

  • Formal Review & Employee Comment: PPSM 80 – Staff Personnel Records

    The University of California is proposing revisions to PPSM 80 Staff Personnel Records, a policy which applies to staff employees in the Professional & Support Staff, Managers & Senior Professionals, and Senior Management Group members.

  • Your Turn

    Your Turn

    Raves, rants, recommendations, and love letters from our readers and social media friends.

  • The Campaign for UC Santa Cruz: Campaign update

    The Campaign for UC Santa Cruz: Campaign update

    As our campus celebrates 50 years of original thinking and questioning authority, The Campaign for UC Santa Cruz is building resources for its future.

  • 50th Anniversary

    Dress-up success To kick off UC Santa Cruz’s 50th birthday year with a fashion flourish, the campus threw a “Dress Like It’s 1965 Day” on January 15. Staff, faculty, students, and community members participated—and had a blast (from the past)! The Dress-up Day top winners were students Emily Graily and Sarah Logan, and professor of…

Last modified: Mar 18, 2025