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Astronomer Sandra Faber honored in White House ceremony

President Barack Obama presented astronomer Sandra Faber with the National Medal of Science in a White House ceremony on Friday.

Afternoon conversation with MLK Convocation speaker

Please join us for an afternoon conversation and student panel with Dr. Robert "Bob" P. Moses, founder of the Algebra Project, and the featured speaker at UC Santa Cruz's 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation.

Formal Review: Proposed Environmental Health and Safety Policies

The University is committed to providing a healthy and safe working environment for all members of the campus community.

Gail Hershatter to deliver 47th annual UCSC Faculty Research Lecture

UC Santa Cruz professor of history Gail Hershatter will deliver the 47th annual UCSC Faculty Research Lecture on Tuesday, February 12, at 7 p.m. at the Music Recital Hall in the UCSC Performing Arts Complex.

Retirement Counseling Changes Effective February 1, 2013

UCSC is transferring responsibility for retirement counseling to the UC Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC).

2013-14 UC Santa Cruz Hellman Fellows Program

Call for applications for the UC Santa Cruz Hellman Fellows Program.

Our University - January 2012

Read the latest news for faculty and staff in the January issue of Our University

Exhibition by internationally known environmental artists at Sesnon Gallery

In the mid 1990s, environmental artists Newton and Helen Harrison were asked by the Dalai Lama to create a work of art titled “Tibet is the Higher Ground.” That piece is just one sample of their work that will be on display at UCSC’s Sesnon Gallery, beginning February 6.

Astronomer Mark Krumholz awarded AAS Warner Prize

Astronomer Mark Krumholz has been chosen to receive the 2013 Helen B. Warner Prize for Astronomy.

Chancellor Blumenthal comments on President Yudof's announcement

UCSC Chancellor George Blumenthal issued the following statement today following an announcement by UC President Mark Yudof that he would end his tenure in August.

Faculty, staff, students asked to complete Community Survey

In a message to the campus community, Chancellor Blumenthal asks faculty, staff, and students to participate in the UCSC Community Survey.

29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation

Please join your colleagues and our community for this inspiring event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Where we stand on budget issues

Chancellor Blumenthal provides an update on the campus's budget situation.

Proposed UC Policy on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

The University invites your comments on the proposed systemwide Policy on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect.

OPERS Winter Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide online now

UCSC OPERS is pleased to announce our Winter digital edition is now online.

Make a Resolution to Volunteer in 2013

Make it your New Year’s resolution to volunteer or intern this quarter.

Monk seal book wins AAAS/Subaru prize for young adult science book

A book about Hawaiian monk seals by marine biologist Terrie Williams has received a prize for excellence in science books.

Update on Election Season from the Office of External Affairs

Update on Election Season from the Office of External Affairs.

Apply to be the next Student Regent

If you are interested in a University leadership position that will provide you with a rewarding and challenging experience, I encourage you to apply for the prestigious position of UC Student Regent.

Lacey Raak appointed UCSC’s Director of Sustainability

Lacey Raak has been appointed UCSC’s Director of Sustainability.

Type and literature and poetry

UCSC's Cowell Press, a decades-old program, uses hands-on creativity to teach students the traditional arts of typography and printing.

Update of Candidate Finalists’ On-Campus Visits for Assistant Vice Chancellor, Staff Human Resources

There will be three finalist candidates for the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Staff Human Resources (SHR) who will be visiting campus in the coming weeks.

Appointment of Pat Goff as New Director for Environmental Health & Safety

Pat Goff has been appointed to the position of Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S).

UCSC's Sandra Faber to receive the National Medal of Science

In a White House announcement this afternoon, President Obama named UC Santa Cruz faculty member Sandra Faber as one of a dozen eminent researchers who have been selected to receive the National Medal of Science.

Candidate Finalists’ On-Campus Visits for Assistant Vice Chancellor, Staff Human Resources

The national recruitment and search for the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Staff Human Resources (SHR) has yielded four candidate finalists who will be visiting campus at the beginning of the winter quarter.

In Memoriam — Brittany Bertram

We are very sad to report that Brittany Bertram, a Cowell senior, died on Wednesday, Dec. 12.

Reflecting on the importance of our mission

Chancellor Blumenthal reflects on the importance of our mission in his year-end message to the UCSC community.

Brenda Romero named first game designer in residence at UC Santa Cruz

The Center for Games and Playable Media has appointed Brenda Romero (formerly Brenda Brathwaite) as a game designer in residence.

Factor Leave Accrual and Change in Work Week

Beginning January 1, 2013, all non-academic UCSC Staff and Student Employees will begin accruing leave based on a Factor Leave Accrual Table, rather than on a Monthly Leave Accrual Table.

Top physicists gather at UCSC to honor Michael Dine and Howard Haber

UCSC physicists Michael Dine and Howard Haber are being honored for their contributions to theoretical high-energy physics.

Update on Election Season from the Office of External Affairs

The Office of External Affairs was able to register over 4,000 students to vote in this election year!

Nominations for UCSC's Outstanding Staff Award

Make your nomination for the UCSC Outstanding Staff Award today.

Bookstore sale extension

The 20% off portion of the sale is extended through this Friday

UC Learning Center Launched at UCSC

Staff Human Resources is pleased to announce the rollout of the systemwide UC Learning Center on our campus.

A holiday message from President Yudof

Happy holidays and thank you for your hard work and unwavering dedication to the University of California.

Feeding the hungry this holiday season

There's still time to donate to the annual Second Harvest Food Drive.

Physicist Tesla Jeltema honored by Silicon Valley Business Journal

Physicist Tesla Jeltema is among 40 accomplished people under the age of 40 recognized this year by the Silicon Valley Business Journal.

UCSC alumna wins 2012 HBO/NALIP Documentary Filmmaker Award

Kimberly Bautista--a 2009 graduate of the Social Documentation Program at UC Santa Cruz--has been named the winner of the 2012 HBO and National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) Documentary Film Award.

Nominations for the 2013 Tony Hill Memorial Award

The campus is once again inviting nominations for the 2013 5th Annual Tony Hill Memorial Award.

New literary magazine inspired by UCSC past and present

Beautifully and elegantly designed with an impressive array of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and art, Catamaran is a new literary magazine headquartered in downtown Santa Cruz.

Fall 2012 Slug Shuttle Service

Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is pleased to announce a new transit service designed to transport UCSC students from the Quarry Plaza to two popular end-of-the-quarter destinations.

UCPath Center Open Recruitment Announcement

Recruitment has opened for new career opportunities at the UCPath Center.

Don Rothman

As some of you may already have heard, Oakes College and our larger campus lost a very special person Wednesday night with the passing of Don Rothman.

Two UCSC professors elected 2012 AAAS Fellows

Chemistry professor Ilan Benjamin and linguistics professor Sandra Chung were elected AAAS Fellows.

Campus Holiday Party

Philosophy Dept. to host state regional ‘Ethics Bowl’ at UCSC

California college students will compete on December 1 in a state regional Ethics Bowl tournament, hosted for the very first time on the UC Santa Cruz campus by the Philosophy Department.

Summer 2013 Orientation Dates

Orientation is our opportunity to formally welcome new students and it also serves as the first step in their transition into university life.

Gift from Narinder Kapany establishes endowed chair in entrepreneurship

Narinder Singh Kapany has made a gift of $500,000 to UCSC to establish an endowed chair in entrepreneurship.

Recruitment for Assistant Vice Chancellor, Staff Human Resources

On behalf of Sarah Latham, Vice Chancellor Business and Administrative Services (BAS), I am pleased to announce that the campus has undertaken a national recruitment and search for Staff Human Resources.

Annual Meal Plan/Flexi Dollar Food Drive

The Student Volunteer Center hosts the Meal Plan and Flexi Dollar Drive in conjunction with UC Santa Cruz Dining.

Our University - November 2012

Read the latest news for faculty and staff in the November issue of Our University.

UCSC PD to host training exercise

Personnel from the Monterey Bay Search Dogs will be on campus for a training exercise on Sunday, November 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Biologist Pete Raimondi receives Outstanding Faculty Award

Biologist Pete Raimondi has received the 2011-12 Outstanding Faculty Award from the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences.

Open Enrollment 2013 ends Tuesday, November 20 at 5 p.m.

If you haven’t already done so, you have until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20 to make UC health and welfare benefit plan changes for 2013.

Second Harvest Food Bank & UCSC Holiday Food Drive

The UC Santa Cruz Academic Senate and Staff Advisory Board ask you to join us again this year in donating cash and non-perishable food to the Second Harvest Food Bank’s annual holiday food drive to provide food to families who need it.

UCSC event to reflect on cultural tolerance in wake of tragic shooting at Sikh Temple

Last August, a lone gunman opened fire at a Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, killing six people and wounding four others. On November 15, UCSC will present a panel discussion and dinner to explore what can be learned from the Wisconsin tragedy.

Nov. 14 online budget forum

Alison Galloway will host an online budget forum for members of the UCSC community on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Shakespeare Santa Cruz holiday show opens Nov. 16

Shakespeare Santa Cruz and the UCSC Theater Arts Department kick off their 14th annual holiday co-production on November 16 with Honk!--a musical re-telling of “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Andersen.

Letter from President Yudof and UC chancellors

The passage of Governor Brown's budget initiative has created an opportunity to bring stability to the funding of public higher education in California.

Updates to UCSC Biweekly Pay Transition Assistance Program Guidelines

The UCSC Biweekly Pay Transition Assistance Program is a temporary program offering a short-term, no interest loan and/or accrued vacation and/or compensatory time to help eligible UCSC Employees transition from a monthly pay schedule to a biweekly pay schedule in January 2013.

Passage of Proposition 30

Chancellor Blumenthal celebrates the passage of Proposition 30 and thanks the entire UCSC community for participating in the election.

Today is Election Day — Reminder to Vote

Reminder to vote - polls close at 8 tonight.

Insurance Deadline 12/1/12 for Students

To opt out of the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) for winter quarter 2013 and the remainder of the academic year 2012-2013, students must complete the on-line insurance waiver by December 1, 2012.

UCSC celebrates launch of new Ph.D. program in Feminist Studies

The UC Santa Cruz Feminist Studies Department officially celebrated the launch of its long-awaited Ph.D.program with a kick-off reception at the Chancellor’s house.

Please Vote on Tuesday

On behalf of the Academic Senate, Student Union Assembly (SUA), Graduate Student Association (GSA), and Staff Advisory Board (SAB), we want to encourage you to vote in the upcoming November election.

Exceptions to Campus Closure 2012-2013

As in the past, the UCSC campus will close during the holiday season in an effort to conserve energy at a time when the university business is generally slow.

American Mathematical Society honors three UCSC professors

Three UCSC professors have been named Fellows of the American Mathematical Society.

UCSC's rideshare program

Check out Zimride, a campus-specific ride-matching service.

Update from the Division of Undergraduate Education

Updates from Richard Hughey, Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education.

Announcing 2013 Mandatory Campus Elections Orientations

Students,please mark your calendars for the upcoming orientations for those interested in authoring a student fee referendum, opinion poll, or SUA Constitutional Amendment on the 2013 Campus Elections ballot.

Reminder: Chancellor's Staff Forum - Nov. 1

This is a reminder that the SAB-sponsored Fall Staff Forum with the Chancellor will take place this Thursday, November 1, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. at Stevenson Event Center.

Open Enrollment 2013

It’s time once again to review your UC benefits and make any changes.

Important Information Regarding Halloween 2012

Message from Sue Matthews to students on making safe choices for Halloween.

UCSC's United Way Campaign: November 1–15

In the next few weeks, we have an opportunity to reach out to those in need of our help and make a difference in their lives through an annual gift to the United Way.

A letter from President Yudof to the UC community about Proposition 30 and the upcoming election

With the November election looming, I am writing to encourage all members of the University of California community – students, faculty, staff and alumni – to exercise your right to vote.

Community Crime Bulletin

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking the public's assistance with the identification of the following person of interest.

UCSC grad students launch cancer genomics company in Santa Cruz

The cofounders of Five3 Genomics, a new biotech company based in Santa Cruz, are former graduate students in the Baskin School of Engineering.

Community Crime Bulletin

Please be aware of six recent thefts from the OPERS complex.

ARCS Foundation scholarships support UCSC graduate students

Eight UC Santa Cruz graduate students have received scholarships worth a total of $80,000 from the ARCS Foundation this year.

Letter from California Governor Jerry Brown

In a letter to UC students, California Governor Jerry Brown is encouraging students to register to vote by the Monday, October 22, deadline. And then to vote.

Fall Chancellor's Staff Forum

All UCSC staff are invited to the SAB-sponsored Fall Staff Forum with Chancellor Blumenthal on Thursday, November 1, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Stevenson Event Center.

What's on my mind this fall

Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Alison Galloway shares her thoughts about the upcoming election, campus budget issues, and more in her Fall Quarter welcome message to campus.