Campus News
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Supporting campus goals, campus fundraising hits new record
The Campaign for UC Santa Cruz is bringing critical new resources to the student experience, excellence in research, and the campus commitment to environmental and social justice.
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Interim appointment of campus provost/executive vice chancellor
Herbert Lee, vice provost of academic affairs and a professor of applied mathematics and statistics, has agreed to serve as campus provost/executive vice chancellor on an interim basis.
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Assistance in identifying a possibly unreported stolen bicycle
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking community assistance in identifying the owner of a possibly unreported stolen mountain bicycle.
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The mighty Phyllis
Phyllis the elephant seal was named after a “go-getter” philanthropist. Now this 853-pound mother of two is a go-getter herself, breaking long-distance records for swimming.
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Campus invited to Rachel Carson College dedication
Campus leaders will reflect on Rachel Carson and the history of the college, and the hand-carved wood sign at the college’s entrance will be unveiled.
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Study implicates glial cells in fragile X syndrome
Genetic defect behind a common cause of mental retardation affects not only neurons but also the more numerous glial cells in the brain.
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Transit update
Four student focus groups will take place over the next three weeks to solicit student input to help define student transit services for next year and beyond.
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Celebrate National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month–celebrated every October–is intended to remind and inform students, faculty, and staff about cyber security awareness.
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Photographic treasures find permanent home at UC Santa Cruz
An extraordinary collection of photographs documenting California in the mid-20th century has found a permanent home at UC Santa Cruz, establishing the campus as a tremendous resource for scholars of history, photography, and social documentation.
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Seeking community assistance — bicycle collision
At 8:55 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, a solo bicycle collision occurred on Hagar Drive, just south of McLaughlin Drive, in the area of the Bay Tree Bookstore. The cyclist was seriously injured and remains in serious condition at a Bay Area hospital. The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking community assistance with any…

