Category: News
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Exploring Healthcare Access Challenges on the Dominican Republic Border through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
In the heart of the Caribbean, amidst the vibrant culture and lush landscapes of the Dominican Republic, Lucia Vitale found that engaging in cultural exchange and international research would lead to a life-changing journey as a Fulbrighter. Vitale’s Fulbright story began during her fourth-year PhD dissertation project, centered around healthcare access. Specifically, this included understanding…
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New Faculty Seminar Away Program facilitates partner collaboration and connections
As UC Santa Cruz continues to build a portfolio of collaborative partnerships with institutions abroad, the Division of Global Engagement has launched a new Faculty Seminar Away Program. Set to take place in April 2024, the inaugural Faculty Seminar Away will offer a selected group of UC Santa Cruz faculty members the opportunity to engage…
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New staff enhance initiatives, outreach, and support services
The Division of Global Engagement welcomes three staff positions during the winter quarter of 2024. Chunling Hu joins the division as an International Student Advisor In this role, Chunling will focus on advising and supporting international students. Chunling brings experience as a college advisor and counselor. She has also been an international student advisor at…
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Summer Opportunities Fair showcases on-campus and global opportunities for students
Each year, as summer approaches, students at UC Santa Cruz eagerly anticipate a break from lectures and textbooks. However, for those looking to make the most of their summer, the Summer Opportunities Fair, co-hosted by Global Learning and Summer Session, introduces enriching and engaging academic programs that are available to all. The Summer Opportunities Fair…
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UC Campuses Travel Advisory – Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
Advisory Summary The University of California Office of the President has issued a travel advisory for all UC campuses, effective October 20, 2023, regarding travel to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Due to escalating security risks from increased civil unrest and violence in the MENA region, the UC Office of the President…
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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science – Summer Program (FY 2024)
Deadline: January 4, 2024 The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Summer Program provides opportunities for pre- and post-doctoral researchers from the US, Canada and Europe to receive an online orientation and Japanese lessons, and to pursue research under the guidance of host researchers at Japanese universities and research institutes over a period of two…
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Call for Statements of Interest: Funded Faculty Seminar Away – UK (England/N.Ireland) – April 2024
The Division of Global Engagement (GE) invites statements of interest from UCSC Senate faculty who are interested in participating in the pilot year of the Faculty Seminar Away which will provide a one-week fully funded trip to engage with two existing institutional partners in the United Kingdom (England and Northern Ireland). Your statement of interest…
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Fall delegation visits set the tone for partnership growth
UC Santa Cruz was honored to host international delegations from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), Ashoka University, and the University of Melbourne. The delegation from UABC, led by Rectór Luis Maestre, included Alejandra Zubikarai, Consul General of Mexico, San Jose and Samuel Stanford, Consul for Economic Affairs, San Jose. The visit was aimed at…
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International students experience collaborative research at UC Santa Cruz through the ISRP
To expand and enhance globally-focused research and engagement at UC Santa Cruz, the Division of Global Engagement in collaboration with faculty hosts welcomed a cohort of eight international student interns during the summer of 2023. These enthusiastic undergraduate students embarked on a transformative journey as they participated in the International Summer Research Program (ISRP). The…
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Bicentennial Ambassadors program advances engagement with Mexico through hybrid STEM instruction
The Division of Global Engagement the Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development (CIED), hosted a group of 24 students from the state of Querétaro for the Bicentennial Ambassadors program, a hybrid 4-week course that ran from October 23 through November 17, with the first two weeks of the program delivered virtually and the last two…
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UCSC Students explore Southern Africa’s biodiversity in faculty-led program with Dr. Giacomo Bernardi
In summer 2023, 18 students embarked on a life-changing faculty-led study abroad program – Evolution and Fish Biology in Southern Africa. Led by UC Santa Cruz Professor Dr. Giacomo Bernardi of the Environmental Studies Department, the students traveled to Southern Africa to explore the fascinating realms of Ichthyology and evolution. The program was designed to…
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SEVP COVID-19 Flexibilities Terminated
The Student and Visitor Exchange Program (SEVP) ended its COVID-19 guidance on May 11, 2023, following the end of the Public Health Emergency. The guidance allowed active F-1 students to take online and hybrid courses during the pandemic in excess of normal regulatory limits. With the end of the COVID-19 accommodations, the following restrictions apply: Rules for Enrollment…
