Crime alert: Shooting near North Branciforte Avenue and Water Street

Community Message from SUA Chair

Message to students regarding recent violence.

Violence in our community

The safety of our students, staff, and faculty is our top priority. That's why we inform the campus community about violent incidents -- to empower everyone to take reasonable precautions and to aid investigations.

Community update: Message from Police Chief Oweis

In an update posted by UCSC's police chief, Nader Oweis provides additional information about the investigation and actions that are being undertaken to enhance support and safety for the community.

Award-winning UC Santa Cruz Model UN team to compete in San Francisco

The award-winning UC Santa Cruz Model UN team will compete against other regional college teams February 28-March 3, 2013, at the UC Berkeley Model UN Conference in San Francisco.

Student research project attracts European partners and NSF funding

Research on Mediterranean seagrass leads to international collaboration and a grant to extend students' findings.

Crafting a way to help those less fortunate

After witnessing a tragic incident, UCSC student Radhika Mitra founded a nonprofit that aims to give artisans in developing countries the tools they need to be financially successful.

Greetings from your Dean of Students

Message to students from Alma Sifuentes.

Karen Yamashita to read and lead talk about Asian American & Ethnic Studies

Award-winning author and UCSC literature professor Karen Yamashita will give a reading of excerpts from her work, followed by an informal conversation with guest professors Alondra Nelson (Columbia University) and Aimee Bahng (Dartmouth College).

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.

Make a Resolution to Volunteer in 2013

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

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.

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!

Year of the Slug: A look back at 2012 at UC Santa Cruz

Higgs boson, condors, pumas, the Grateful Dead Archive … 2012 was yet another year of discoveries, breakthroughs, newsmakers, and honors for UC Santa Cruz. Here’s a look back at a few highlights of the year at UCSC.

Tracking pumas

UCSC students get first-hand scientific experience while monitoring the elusive big cats as part of the Puma Project.

Working with families and students to create college-going communities

For some it was the distance from home, others the redwoods, and still others the chance to work in computer game design. Tuesday, 15 UC Santa Cruz students, all graduates of San Fernando High School, had the chance to tell one of the people responsible for their matriculation how they ended up at UCSC.

Study Spaces, Drop-In Writing Assistance, Math Tutoring & More

The final exam period for fall quarter starts next week, December 10 through December 13. Get ready and take advantage of additional opportunities for help from Learning Support Services and more.

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.

Three environmental studies grad students win sustainable ag awards

Three UC Santa Cruz environmental studies graduate students are among 16 students nationwide awarded sustainable agriculture scholarships from Annie's Homegrown Inc., a natural foods manufacturer and distributor.

History grad student to study in Japan on Fulbright-Hays fellowship

Dustin Wright, a Ph.D. student in the UCSC History Department, has received a $43,800 Fulbright-Hays doctoral fellowship to pursue research in Japan.

Passage of Proposition 30

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

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.

Deep learning

UCSC's scientific diving program provides crucial training for students who want to work in marine science fields

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.

Rainbow Theater kicks off its fall season on November 1

UCSC's renowned Rainbow Theater kicks off its 19th season of productions on November 1 at the Stevenson Event Center.

CP/EVC Video Message: The UCSC Budget, Election & Impact of Prop. 30

Your vote on November 6 is important. Watch a video message from CP/EVC Alison Galloway on the UCSC budget and the impacts of ballot measures on education funding.

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.

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.

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.

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.

10th Practical Activism Conference coincides with College Ten's 10th anniversary

Angela Davis, UC Santa Cruz distinguished professor emerita, will be the keynote speaker at the 10th Practical Activism Conference Saturday, October 20 at Colleges Nine and Ten on the UCSC campus.

Flu Shot Clinics on Campus - Students

Seasonal Flu shots will once again be offered to students at the Student Health Center located across from the University Center and Colleges 9 & 10 on McLaughlin Drive.

Forums, web pages explore candidates, issues as election approaches

With the state and national election less than four weeks away, several election forums and events are scheduled at UC Santa Cruz. In addition, the campus has prepared a comprehensive web page with information on candidates, state ballot initiatives, and deadlines for registering to vote.

Award-winning UCSC alumna celebrates publication of new memoir

After two acclaimed novels about the Mexican immigrant experience, UCSC alumna Reyna Grande is now celebrating the release of her new memoir--"The Distance Between Us"--with a reading at Bookshop Santa Cruz on Oct. 14.

UCSC alumna thrives promoting arts and humanities in Obama White House

“I often say, only partly facetiously, that I have the best job in Washington D.C.,” notes UC Santa Cruz alumna Rachel Goslins, executive director of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, an advisory committee to the White House on cultural issues.

Virtual anthropology uses digital copies to increase access for students

The trouble with working with bone fragments in an anthropology lab is they're often fragile and always one of a kind. What if you could create identical copies, enough for each student?

UCSC students pilot sustainability project to eliminate the use of paper towels at Stevenson College

Initiative encourages the use of washable and reusable “PeopleTowels” on campus.

Online Voter Registration at UCSC - Students

Register before the deadline (October 22) and vote on November 6th.

Welcome to Fall Quarter

Chancellor Blumenthal welcomes students, faculty, and staff to Fall Quarter, noting recent campus achievements and upcoming events.

Education graduate student wins prestigious internship

Saúl I. Maldonado, a third-year doctoral student in the education department at UC Santa Cruz, has been awarded an internship with the American Evaluation Association's Graduate Education Diversity Internship program.

Return of the students: new frosh, parents, families converge on campus

The sleepy days of summer are over at UC Santa Cruz. Welcome Week brought thousands of parents and new students onto campus in an annual tradition that ran from Wednesday through Saturday.

Graduating Banana Slugs give back

Organizers for the Class of 2013 are carrying on an uncommon tradition of philanthropy by asking all graduating seniors to make a gift of $20.13 to the Senior Legacy Fund.

UC Santa Cruz prepares to welcome new students for fall 2012

UC Santa Cruz students are scheduled to begin moving into university housing on Wednesday, September 19, in anticipation of the 2012-13 school year. The first day of instruction in the fall quarter is Thursday, September 27.

Student Health Center Closure on September 20th, 2012

In order to better serve our students, our staff will be in all-day training on Thursday, September 20th, and therefore the Student Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Student Health Outreach Promotion will be closed all day for patient/client care.

Linguistics grad off to Germany on Fulbright Scholarship

2012 UCSC Linguistics graduate Kelsey Kraus will spend the next year living and working in Germany as the recipient of a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship.

UCSC Farm & Garden hosts fall harvest festival September 30

Apples, corn, cider, and pumpkins take center stage at the 18th annual Fall Harvest Festival, Sunday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at UC Santa Cruz’s 25-acre organic farm.

UCSC’s DANM program to be featured at ZERO1 Biennial in San Jose

UCSC”s Digital Arts and New Media program (DANM) will showcase campus projects at the 2012 ZERO1 Biennial—an international festival featuring work at the intersection of art and technology—that takes place in Silicon Valley and around the Bay Area, September 12 to December 8.

Permits and parking information for Students - Fall Quarter 2012

If you are eligible to purchase a parking permit at UCSC and haven’t yet done so, please use the online application at https://basweb.ucsc.edu/application2012b/.

About Proposition 30

Information about Proposition 30, an initiative that would raise new state revenue.

UCSC alum’s third CD offers haunting ‘optimistic melancholy’

Rolling Stone magazine has described Emily Jane White’s songs as “melancholy as a rainbow glimpsed through the bars of a prison window.”

Assault with a deadly weapon on campus

UC Santa Cruz police report that a female staff member was hit with a metal pipe at 11:46 a.m today in the loading dock area of the College 9/10 dining hall.

A joyous welcome to campus: Summer Orientation 2012

An enthusiastic crowd of 7,500 students and family members turned out for Summer Orientation, a time to register for classes, meet new friends and explore the wooded campus.

Students - Insurance Deadline 9/1/12

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

Undergrad finds clue to scientific mystery in ancient text

UCSC undergrad Jonathon Allen found a clue in historical archives that may explain unusual isotope levels in growth rings of Japanese cedars.

Student refines skin-care product plan to win business design competition

Winner of the 2012 Business Design Competition at UC Santa Cruz is "Refine for Men," a complexion enhancer developed by sophomore Edgar Osorio who was a runner up last year.

Health sciences grad awarded Sutter scholarship for medical school

Health sciences grad Kaitlin Russon has won the Primary Care Physician Award from Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center and the Central California Alliance for Health.

A weekend in the sun for UCSC's Class of 2012

During a bustling weekend, more than 2,500 undergraduates and about 300 graduate students received degrees and celebrated their achievements.

2012 Campus Elections Results

Results from the 2012 Campus Elections are now available at https://elections.sa.ucsc.edu.

Year of the Slug: Great UCSC moments in 2011-12

From the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame to cancer research to its ranking as one of the top “young” universities in the world, UCSC stood in the spotlight this year.

Spring update

Chancellor Blumenthal looks ahead to commencement, and provides a Spring Quarter update to the campus.

Spotlight on outstanding work: Student Achievement Week recognizes accomplishment

Computer programmers, actors, robotics students, apprentice astronomers and fine artists showed off their skills during this year’s Student Achievement Week celebration.

Get Ready for Finals – Drop-In Writing Assistance, Math Tutoring & More

The final exam period for spring quarter starts next week, June 11 through June 14. Get ready and take advantage of additional opportunities for help from Learning Support Services.

Sammy Awards showcase top video games from UCSC game design students

The second annual Sammy Awards on Friday, June 15, recognize the best games created by students in UCSC's computer game design program.

2012 commencement exercises, celebrations June 15-17

Commencement exercises at the University of California, Santa Cruz, are scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 15-17, hosted by UCSC's 10 colleges, as well as the graduate division and the Baskin School of Engineering.

Engineering students present corporate-sponsored design projects

Low-cost LED light bulbs, a glass microphone, and an illuminated garment for bicycle riders were among the prototypes presented by engineering students.

Grupo Folklórico Los Mejicas celebrates 40th anniversary with a spring concert

Grupo Folkórico Los Mejicas, the student-organized folklórico dance group at UC Santa Cruz, celebrates its 40th anniversary with a special spring festival. Performances are Friday, June 8th from 7-10 p.m. and Saturday June 9th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the UC Santa Cruz Mainstage Theater.

Student Achievement Week includes many activities June 2-8

UCSC students will be recognized for their achievements in research and other scholarly activities during the campus's annual Student Achievement Week, scheduled to take place June 2 through 8 this year.

Collaborative mural creates images, opportunities for understanding

UC Santa Cruz students are transforming a stark concrete retaining wall at the entrance to College Nine into a striking, colorful mural bearing a message of peace. Painting began this week near the Namaste Lounge. Dedication is set for 12:30-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 29.

eCommons Online Course Evaluations for Spring Quarter

Students, we encourage you to evaluate your courses using this system.

Support for our veteran students

UC Santa Cruz has developed a comprehensive network of services to support veteran students.

Recognizing excellence in teaching at UCSC

The 2011-12 Excellence in Teaching Awards honored eight caring professors who inspired their students at UCSC. UCSC Chancellor George Blumenthal presented the awards at the Stevenson Event Center on campus.

Vote Now in Campus Elections

Graduate students are encouraged to vote now in the 2012 campus elections.

Update: Missing UCSC student has been found in good health

College Ten alerts members of the campus community to the fact that Yosemite National Park is searching for John Chaufan Field, a UCSC senior and College Ten student. UPDATE: He's been found and is in good health!

2012 Irwin Scholar student art exhibition kicks off on May 23

Twelve of UCSC's most promising artists will have their work on display at the 2012 Irwin Scholarship Exhibition, running May 23 to June 17 at the Sesnon Gallery.

Undergraduate elections on hold effective May 18

The undergraduate election voting and campaigning will be placed on hold beginning May 18, 2012 at 8:00 am.

Hagar Drive, OPERS reopens

11:30 a.m Hagar Drive is now open between the East Remote Parking lot and the Quarry Plaza area. OPERS staff are returning to their offices, and the OPERS complex will reopen by noon.

Anthropology Ph.D. student wins Newcombe Fellowship

Adding to the awards for her innovative research into religious minorities, UC Santa Cruz anthropology Ph.D. candidate Sarah Bakker is one of 21 national winners of a coveted fellowship for scholars working on dissertations that involve religious themes.

Grad students present impressive array of research projects at symposium

Graduate students from across the divisions presented their work at the 8th Annual Graduate Research Symposium.

33rd Multicultural Festival set for Saturday, May 19 on Oakes lower field

The 33rd annual Multicultural Festival will take place Saturday, May 19, from noon to 6 p.m. on the Lower West Field - Oakes Lower Lawn at UC Santa Cruz. The band Balance and the Traveling Sounds headlines.

Reporter who revealed undocumented status to speak at Chavez convocation

Jose Antonio Vargas, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist whose article "My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant," last year revealed his immigration status, will be the keynote speaker at the 9th annual César Chávez Convocation at UCSC.

Announcing 2012 Campus Elections

2012 Campus Elections are scheduled for next week.

Documentary by 20 UCSC students to premiere at SC Film Festival

Exit 426: Watsonville—a completely collaborative film made by 20 students in a UC Santa Cruz film class--will have its premiere on Sunday, May 13, at the Nickelodeon Theater in Santa Cruz.

Graduate students present research at annual symposium May 11

Graduate student research will be on display at the University Center on Friday, May 11, during the annual Graduate Research Symposium.

Spring update on 2011-12 curriculum planning

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Herbert Lee updates the campus on significant changes to the graduate and undergraduate curriculum.

Update from the Demonstration Advisory Group

Campus Provost/EVC Galloway announces a May 7 forum to update the campus on the work of the Demonstration Advisory Group.

Bike to Work Week activities

UCSC's Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) has joined with Ecology Action to host the 25th Annual Santa Cruz County Bike Week, May 4 - 12, 2012.

Walking and talking: Learning outside the classroom door

In her essay, UCSC lecturer Candace Calsoyas discusses the Aristotelian method of conversation and learning while on foot, a practice she introduced in Albania and brings to the College Eight core course.

Celebrate the Great 88

Huffman Prize winner helps develop better tools for analyzing "big data"

Senior Joshua Rosen, winner of the 2012 Huffman Prize, worked on a project to develop better tools for large-scale data processing.

DANM 2012 MFA Exhibition: ‘I've got something on your mind’

Eleven graduate students from UCSC's Digital Arts and New Media M.F.A. Program (DANM) will conclude two years of artistic study with "I've got something on your mind"--an exhibition of their work running April 28 through May 6 at the UCSC Digital Arts and Research Center.

UCSC cycling standouts: See how they ride

UC Santa Cruz is both bike-conscientious and eco-friendly—despite a killer climb from town to class. It’s no coincidence, then, that the university boasts strong participation in annual Bike to Work Week festivities and that a number of Slugs have gone on to make careers out of their biking obsessions.

UCSC cycling standouts: See how they ride

UC Santa Cruz is both bike-conscientious and eco-friendly—despite a killer climb from town to class. It’s no coincidence, then, that the university boasts strong participation in annual Bike to Work Week festivities and that a number of Slugs have gone on to make careers out of their biking obsessions.

Math Placement Exam Moving Online for Fall 2012 Enrollment

If you are planning on enrolling in a math course for Fall 2012 and have not yet taken the placement exam, you will need to take the new online exam in eCommons. The exam is available April 23 - May 6.

Sexual Assault Awareness and Alcohol Awareness Month

For campuses throughout the nation, April is both Sexual Assault Awareness and Alcohol Awareness Month.

Oakes College founding faculty trace UCSC's roots in upcoming forum

Herman Blake,founding provost of Oakes College, and his old friend and UCSC senior lecturer emeritus in writing Don Rothman, will discuss the enduring values of UCSC and the history of Oakes during Alumni Reunion Week.

Physics undergrad makes the most of research opportunities

Senior physics major Melinda Soares has won honors for her research presentations at two conferences in the past year.

Earth Week and Earth Day Festival 2012: Finding Room to Bloom

Earth Week, from April 16-22, includes a number of activities on campus, culminating in the Earth Day Festival, sponsored by College Eight on Sunday, April 22.

Let's talk--Open office hours this Friday

Alison Galloway, campus provost and executive vice chancellor, invites students to her open office hours this Friday, April 13, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Quarry Plaza.

Spring Quarter 2012 Reminders

A few reminders for the start of a new quarter; information about the Part-Time Program, honors, and awards; and don't forget about the Big Deadline Day on April 20.

DANM students and alums project digital light on museum’s ‘Glow’ festival

More than 2,500 people showed up for the Museum of Art & History’s “GLOW” festival held in downtown Santa Cruz. Drew Detweiler, a 2010 graduate of UCSC’s DANM program, organized the digital arts portion of the program.

New UCSC ParkCard

Beginning next Monday, April 9th, UCSC ParkCards will be available for purchase at the TAPS Sales Office.

Chancellor's 'reflection' on 40 years

Alumni Reunion weekend: embracing tradition, celebrating innovation

UCSC grads will have many opportunities to reminisce at the Natural History Field Quarter 40th Reunion, a Black Alumni Alumni Reunion, an Oakes College’s 40th Anniversary brunch, a Cowell College reunion and the UCSC Class of 2002’s 10-year Reunion.

Class Availability — Your Input Needed

We need your voice to be heard on issues concerning class availability, advising, summer session, and more.

Get Ready for Finals – Drop-In Writing Assistance, Math Tutoring & More

The final exam period for winter quarter starts next week, March 19 through March 22. Get ready and take advantage of additional opportunities for help from Learning Support Services.

Share your ride with Zimride for a chance to win iPad

Try Zimride for your Spring Break to save money on gas and transportation costs.

Chancellor signs 'real food' commitment for campus

Chancellor Blumenthal has signed the UC Santa Cruz Real Food Campus Commitment.

Scholarships support student veterans at UCSC

Pirate droids battle in student robotics competition March 14

Robotic pirate "ships" built by UCSC engineering students will face off in battle in a free public demonstration on March 14.

Open letter to UC community from President Yudof on recent incidents of intolerance

I write today to address, once again, the moral and ethical imperative for all of our University of California students, faculty and staff members to foster a climate of tolerance, civility and open-mindedness.

Campus status related to March 1 protests

The campus has developed a special web site in anticipation of a protest on March 1 that could impact transportation and other services. Please visit the site, which will be updated as information or events warrant.

Yesterday's protest

Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor reflects on yesterday's protest and shares impressions of the time she spent with demonstrators.

UC Santa Cruz hosts 11th annual Earth Summit

On Saturday, March 3, the Student Environmental Center will host the 11th Annual Campus Earth Summit from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the College Nine/Ten Multipurpose Room.

New York alumni artist returns to campus to mentor students

Katerina Lanfranco has come a long way since she graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 2001 with a BA degree in art.

Scholarship Benefit Dinner highlights innovation, looks toward the future

A crowd of 400 turned out for the ninth annual UC Santa Cruz Scholarship Benefit Dinner that took place Saturday night at the Fairmont in downtown San Jose with the theme of 'Taking on the Future.'

Student email – SlugMail – is moving to Google Mail on February 22

ITS is migrating all student SlugMail email accounts over to the new faculty and staff UCSC Google email domain on February 22, 2012. This is a Google to Google account move. All existing SlugMail features (powered by Google) will remain the same for students.

Winner selected for first Gabe Zimmerman scholarship

Yethzéll Díaz, a senior majoring in Latin American and Latino studies and sociology, is the recipient of the first Gabriel Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship at UC Santa Cruz named for the UCSC alumnus and slain congressional aide.

Black History Month continues at UCSC

A video of the recent Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, featuring a keynote presentation by acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni, can now be viewed. A podcast of the event is also available. A number of other exciting events are taking place at UCSC during Black History Month. All of them are sponsored by UCSC's African American Resource and Cultural Center.

Van Jones featured at 'Rebuilding the Dream' event on February 21

On Tuesday, February 21, UC Santa Cruz will host Van Jones from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stevenson Event Center. In honor of Black History Month, this event is designed for members of the campus community.

Progress toward our "Five for 2015" initiatives

Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Alison Galloway reports on progress toward the campus's "Five for 2015" initiatives.

Smith Renaissance Society supports achievement of independent students

As the cost of a University of California education has tripled since 1999, a modest but unique program at UC Santa Cruz has shown remarkable success in helping retain and graduate independent students – former foster youth, wards of the court, homeless youth, orphans, or others who are on their own.

Nikki Giovanni stirs up Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation crowd

Poet, activist and distinguished professor Nikki Giovanni had a crowd of nearly 1,000 people clapping, shouting and busting up laughing at the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation and 4th annual Tony Hill Awards.

UCSC's veteran students honored at University House reception

Fifty staff and faculty members turned out to support and honor UCSC’s veteran students at an afternoon reception last Thursday at the University House.

Chancellor, EVC receive slug jerseys

Youth advocate and former foster child Deutron Kebebew to receive 2012 Tony Hill Award

Deutron Kebebew (Kresge, ’03, electrical engineering), former foster child and tireless advocate for teens and children, is this year’s winner of the fourth annual Tony Hill Memorial Award. Kebebew will receive the award as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation on Feb. 2.

UCSC grad creates Rock Band-like video game for the blind

UC Santa Cruz graduate Rupa Dhillon hopes to change the face of gaming with Rock Vibe—a Rock Band-style electronic musical video game for people who are both blind and sighted.

Spring Taking UCSC Home

Admissions is inviting students to return to their former schools and communities as ambassadors to share their UCSC experiences and connect with newly admitted students.

Conference focuses attention on Labor Across the Food System

A free public conference at UC Santa Cruz February 3 and 4 will address the question of "Labor Across the Food System." Scholars, researchers, and activists from California and beyond will gather to discuss the role of labor and social justice in reshaping the contemporary global food system.

Student Regent Recruitment

Apply to serve on the UC Board of Regents.

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. with acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni

Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech, will speak at UC Santa Cruz's 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation on February 2.

Incident at Porter Circle concluded; campus issuing 'all clear' notice

Friday, December 9, 2:20 pm: Campus emergency personnel are responding a report of a suspicious backpack in the Porter circle near the entrance to the college. People are advised to avoid that area until further notice. A CruzAlert has been posted on the campus home page and will be updated as more is known.

Get Ready for Finals – Drop-In Writing Assistance, Math Tutoring & More

The final exam period for fall quarter starts next week, December 5 through December 8. Get ready and take advantage of additional opportunities for help from Learning Support Services.

State Assemblymember Bill Monning meets with UCSC health sciences interns

Three UCSC human biology/health sciences program interns spoke in detail about their experiences during an informal meeting with state Assemblymember Bill Monning, chair of the Assembly Health Committee.

Student Services reopens in Hahn Building after overnight protest

Offices in the Hahn Student Services Building at UC Santa Cruz are expected to be open for business Wednesday morning after approximately two dozen people who had spent the night decided to leave shortly before noon Tuesday.

Campus advisory: Hahn Student Services reopens

This web site is provided to help keep the UCSC community aware of any disruptions in service that begin on Monday, November 28, due to protests. Thank you.

Taking it to the next level: Women’s soccer team qualifies for regional playoffs

The hard-working UCSC women’s soccer team is bound for Southern California this weekend to compete in the regional playoffs for the first time in two years.

Slug men's water polo hopes to make big splash at national championships

This will be a momentous weekend for the UC Santa Cruz men's water polo team. The Banana Slugs are set to make history as they head to Atlanta as the first-ever team from a Division III school to compete in the National Collegiate Club Championship, a Division I tournament.

Video chat with Chancellor Blumenthal

Speaking from the newly remodeled McHenry Library, Chancellor Blumenthal welcomes new and returning students, notes the increasing diversity of the student body, and highlights recent campus accomplishments.

Affirming UCSC's Principles of Community

Chancellor Blumenthal encourages all students, faculty, and staff to become familiar with the UCSC Principles of Community.

'Party small' campaign continuing this fall

UC Santa Cruz is once again this fall implementing its "Party Small—Gnome" campaign, which aims to decrease risk from alcohol use and promote safe drinking practices on and off campus.

Halloween Weekend, October 29-31

Information for students regarding the Halloween weekend.

Campus Elections Mandatory Orientation Sessions

Mark your calendars for the mandatory orientation sessions for those interested in authoring a student fee referendum, opinion poll, or SUA Constitutional Amendment on the 2012 campus elections ballot.

What I'm Hearing From Students This Quarter

Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Alison Galloway responds to three primary concerns she's hearing from students this quarter.

Flu Shot Clinics on Campus - Students

Seasonal Flu shots will once again be offered to students at the Student Health Center located across from the University Center and Colleges 9 & 10 on McLaughlin Drive.

Get to Know Engaging Education

Engaging Education stands as a home for student power and energy where students can find a voice for themselves through organizing by providing an inclusive, equitable, and diversified space within the University.

Five UCSC students win Fulbright scholarships

Five UC Santa Cruz students in four disciplines are winners of Fulbright scholarships for a year of research and study abroad. They will travel to China, Germany, Italy, and Mexico for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Reported Cases of Gastroenteritis ("stomach flu") Virus and Precautions

Health Center Staff and campus Environmental Health and Safety officials are working with the County Health Department to identify any possible common cause for several cases of gastroenteritis ("stomach flu") reported on campus during this past week. The cause is not completely known at this time. The University has instituted standard protocols to minimize the risk to community members.

Why get involved with student organizations at UCSC?

From a capella music and religion to culture, philanthropy, sororities/fraternities, and student government, more than 150 dynamic student organizations help you connect with the campus and get involved with student life.

Fall Quarter update

Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Alison Galloway welcomes students to campus and shares news of initiatives under way this year as part of a campuswide focus on the needs of students.

UC Santa Cruz Welcome Week draws spirited crowd of students, families

Caravans of SUVs and station wagons brought eager student and their families, while teams of volunteers welcomed the throng.

The New McHenry: It’s Not Your Parents’ Library

I’m sitting in a “Group Study” room of the newly renovated McHenry Library at UC Santa Cruz and I’ve got to admit—I’m pretty relaxed.