Faculty
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UCSC Vice Chancellor Van Williams to become UC system’s chief information officer
Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Services Van Williams has been appointed the new chief information officer and vice president for information technology services for the University of California system.
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Student Affairs and Success to launch two new initiatives this fall
The Division of Student Affairs and Success is excited to announce two new initiatives set to launch this fall.
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Campus update: Vaccinated community priority No. 1, congrats to staff honorees, fitness complex open again
Preparation remains the key to opening as planned and we continue to follow all COVID developments closely, particularly those involving the highly contagious Delta variant.
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Curtailing wildfire risks
California remains in the midst of a serious drought and dangerously dry conditions are reported throughout the state.
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The legacy is in the soil
Acclaimed chef/farmer and CASFS apprenticeship graduate Matthew Raiford will share his heritage-based approach to food and farming during an August 25 event on campus.
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Revised approval process for essential research travel
The UC Office of the President has rescinded the prior travel directives and directs that all University travelers follow the CDC Guidance before, during and upon return from travel.
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UCSC theater arts alumna nominated for Emmy Award in television writing
UC Santa Cruz theater arts alumna Ashley Nicole Black is on a roll. The 36-year-old comedian has the distinction of being nominated twice in the same category of television writing for the upcoming 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in ocean sciences
Oceans Sciences DEI and Anti-Racism fund raises awareness about diversity in the geosciences and helps graduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed in the field.
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Anthem Blue Cross & Dignity Health reach agreement on continuing contract; services at Dignity, Dominican are covered as in-network expenses
Anthem Blue Cross and Dignity Health announced on August 14, 2021 that they reached agreement on a continuing contract, and the terms of the agreement are retroactive to July 15, 2021.
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Parking fees reduction
As part of our ongoing efforts to support our employees and students, campus parking fees for the 2021-22 academic year are being subsidized centrally to reduce fees by 15 percent.
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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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UC Office of President releases Community Safety Plan
The UC Office of the President has released the final 2021 UC Community Safety Plan along with a letter from UC President Michael V. Drake.