Public Affairs
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In Memoriam: Hardy Frye
Professor Emeritus of Sociology Hardy T. Frye passed away in June. He was a lifelong proponent for diversity in education, a steadfast civil rights advocate, and a renowned scholar of political organizing.
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Now is the time to provide vaccination info, get vaccinated if you’ve been waiting
The best way to confront uncertainty is through preparation, and preparing for fall quarter this year requires very specific things from our campus community.
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Doctoral candidate’s award-winning research documents experiences of Latina girls growing up in rural California
UC Santa Cruz graduate student Roxanna Villalobos recently won a national dissertation scholarship award from Sociologists for Women in Society that will support her research with Latina girls in rural California.
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Annual notice on responsible employees
All employees that are not confidential, are required to report to Title IX if they learn about sexual violence or sexual harassment which involves a student.
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UC provides temporary solution to Anthem-Dignity contract termination as negotiations continue
UC announced on Aug. 2, 2021, that members of the Anthem PPO plans, CORE, UC Care and UC Health Savings Plan, as well as Anthem Medicare plans (UC Medicare PPO w/ and without Rx), may continue to use services provided by Dignity Health providers at in-network coverage levels as Dignity and Anthem continue to pursue…
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Switzer Fellowship will help graduate student engage communities in climate planning
Coastal Science and Policy Program master’s student Diana Fu won a Switzer Foundation fellowship to support her work advancing environmental justice through climate change adaptation.
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New guidance for wearing face coverings on campus
To advance the health and wellness of our campus community, we are now requiring that individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear face coverings when they are in indoor settings at campus locations.
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Reducing campus electrical load
California’s electrical grid may reach its capacity this afternoon (July 30, from 3–9 p.m.).
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UC retirees embrace an active, engaged lifestyle
University of California retirees are an active, engaged group of individuals who are giving back to their communities through volunteerism and launching new endeavors. A recent survey of nearly 5,000 UC retirees provides a snapshot of how retirees are using their time and sharing their talents. The survey report, “UC Retirees: Generous Talents, Enduring Community,”…
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Oakes Founding Provost J. Herman Blake receives lifetime achievement award
Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Founding Provost of Oakes College J. Herman Blake is being recognized by the American Sociology Association for his distinguished career spent advancing access and equity in education.
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McLaughlin Dr. Road Closure & Transit Impacts
Construction crews are nearing completion on McLaughlin Drive resurfacing between the McLaughlin Drive / Heller Drive intersection to the bridge east of Science Hill, with an expected completion date of Friday, August 6th.