Campus Communications
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Report of sexual assault allegations against former faculty member
As soon as these allegations were reported, the campus acted swiftly to address the victim’s claims, which appeared to be clear violations of the UC Santa Cruz policy on sexual violence and sexual harassment.
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Police launch website mapping crime reports on campus
The website gives users the option to narrow a search by date and type of crime report.
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A reimagined Science and Engineering Library
By Herbert Lee, Interim Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor — Saws are whirring on an innovative project to reshape undergraduate science education. Construction crews are converting the Science & Engineering Library’s S.H. Cowell Room into a 99-seat active learning classroom. The classroom, a first of its kind for our campus, is set to open next fall…
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New director of Risk Services appointed
Stefani Khaleel has been hired to serve as the director of Risk Services.
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Appointment of chief campus counsel
Our new campus counsel,Lorena Peñaloza, will be starting on campus March 1.
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Update on power optimization
Physical Planning and Construction is in the midst of a cogen optimization project that will provide uninterrupted power to buildings on Science Hill, even when PG&E’s service cuts out.
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Reorganization of campus life unit
I am writing to announce changes to the campus life organizational framework.
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UC Global Food Initiative launches free online toolkit for schools
The UC Global Food Initiative has launched a free online toolkit to help schools teach healthy eating habits and provide nutritious, sustainable food to students.
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Flu season
Your best protection against the flu is to get a flu shot. Students can get a flu shot at the Student Health Center pharmacy or at a pharmacy downtown. Faculty and staff should get their flu shot from their private provider or at an off campus pharmacy.
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Water line damaged; emergency conservation required
Storm damage to a pipeline has severely constrained water deliveries to the city of Santa Cruz, including the campus, and all residents are being asked to immediately reduce their water use by 30 percent.
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Arrival of our new Campus Diversity Officer for Staff and Students
It is a pleasure to announce the arrival of our new Campus Diversity Officer for Staff and Students. Teresa Maria Linda Scholz joined UC Santa Cruz on January 5.
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Powerful winter storm expected this weekend
The National Weather Service is predicting that more than a foot of rain could fall in the region, with mountain communities being the most susceptible to storm impacts.