Campus News
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Pool temporarily closing for renovation
As you may already know, the 50-meter pool at the East Field House is scheduled to be closed for renovation and repairs from approximately April through August. This e-mail is sent to inform the UCSC community that the start date for the project has been delayed. Although an exact start date has yet to be…
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Statement from UCSC dean concerning proposed budget cuts
Sheldon Kamieniecki, dean of Social Sciences at UCSC, issued the following statement today (April 7, 2009) regarding divisional cuts, including cuts in Community Studies, that he is considering in response to the need to reduce the division’s budget by $1.3 million, effective July 1: “As we prepare to implement what will be painful budget cuts…
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Message to freshman parents regarding “4-20”
UCSC is committed to providing a safe, healthy living and learning environment in which your student can thrive while earning a world class education. To that end, I write to you regarding a non-University sanctioned event which, although actively discouraged by University officials, nevertheless continues to occur on our campus. Often referred to as “Four-Twenty”…
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UC Santa Cruz names new dean of the arts
David Yager–an innovative visual artist with a wide expertise in exploring how the arts can be applied to directly address social problems–has been appointed the new dean of the UC Santa Cruz Arts Division, effective July 1.
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UCSC in the News
The New York Times’ economix blog featured economist Rob Fairlie’s work on self-employment during recessions.
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There are currently no major emergencies on campus
If a campus emergency occurs, please check this website for important information, which will be posted as quickly as possible. You can also call 459-INFO or tune to KZSC 88.1 FM for updates.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tops UCSC Alumni Reunion Weekend festivities April 24-26
Environmental leader Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kicks off UCSC’s Reunion Weekend 2009 festivities on April 24.
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College Eight revamps its core course to create an “outstanding freshman experience”
College Eight is revamping its core course to provide an “outstanding freshman experience.”
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Leadership for Silicon Valley initiatives
In November of 2007, I had the pleasure of appointing Professor Joseph Miller to the position of Vice Provost for Silicon Valley Initiatives. Now, after more than 40 years of service to UC Santa Cruz as professor, astronomer, director of UCO/Lick Observatories, and most recently as vice provost, Professor Miller made the decision to retire…
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Understanding Workplace Violence – Briefings on April 14, 2009
On Tuesday, April 14, 2009, Staff Human Resources will sponsor two briefings on “Understanding Workplace Violence” for UCSC employees. The briefings will be conducted by the law firm of Littler Mendelson and will be held at the University Inn, Sierra Room, at 9:00 a.m. and again at 1:00 p.m. Employees are encouraged to enroll in…