University News & Events

Satellite tracking reveals elephant seals' deep secrets

Researchers at UC Santa Cruz, who pioneered the use of satellite tags to monitor the migrations of elephant seals, have compiled one of the largest datasets available for any marine mammal species, revealing their movements and diving behavior at sea in unprecedented detail.

The results show elephant seals traveling throughout the entire northeast Pacific Ocean on foraging trips in search of prey such as fish and squid.

May 23, 2012
Lemur extinctions and ecological retreat followed arrival of humans in Madagascar
A study of lemurs in Madagascar suggests that factors driving lemur extinctions have also sparked an ongoing "ecological retreat" by surviving species. more »
May 22, 2012
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. more »
May 21, 2012
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! more »
May 18, 2012
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. more »
May 18, 2012
Research team investigates biological methods to prevent bat extinction
Motivated by the prospect of conserving bat populations and species diversity, UC Santa Cruz researchers are investigating whether antifungal skin microbes can be used to help fight the deadly fungus that is causing a massive die-off of bats in eastern North America. more »
May 17, 2012
Acclaimed alum, writer, and web pioneer David Talbot comes to UCSC May 22
The UCSC Humanities Division will present An Evening with David Talbot, Tuesday, May 22. The best-selling author and founder of Salon will read from his new book,'Season of the Witch' more »
May 15, 2012
UCSC social scientists examine the economic crisis and its social impacts
UC Santa Cruz social scientists will examine and assess the causes and effects of the unprecedented global economic recession during a one-day forum Tuesday, May 22 at University Center. more »
May 15, 2012
Staying connected: UCSC launches iPhone app 'update'
UC Santa Cruz has 'updated' its free iPhone app to enable smartphone users to access the campus's online directory and check on the availability of library holdings. The app also includes redesigned emergency features. Two alumni developers have also worked with the campus on a first-generation Android version of the campus app. more »

UCSC in the News

The June issue of National Geographic magazine includes a piece on another study by Daniel Costa, using southern elephant seals to map the seafloor around Antarctica.

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Awards & Honors

Humanities lecturer named one of ‘Best 300 Professors’ by Princeton Review. More »
Anthropology Ph.D. student wins Newcombe Fellowship . More »
Medical robotics expert Jacob Rosen named Health Care Hero. More »

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News Briefs

Humanities lecturer named one of ‘Best 300 Professors’ by Princeton Review. More »
New provosts named for College Eight, Merrill. More »
Seed library holds its second seed exchange, Saturday, May 26. More »
33rd Multicultural Festival set for Saturday, May 19 on Oakes lower field. More »
A day in the sun for UCSC staff members. More »
Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Slug Golf Scramble. More »
Registration open for spring and summer 3-day 'Garden Cruz' classes. More »

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