2009  Faculty News

Policy on substance abuse

H1N1 Flu Shots Friday 1/8/10 at Student Union

Shakespeare Santa Cruz announces 2010 season lineup

The 2010 Shakespeare Santa Cruz season will feature a slate of three plays that explore the theme of "love" in all of its ramifications--from first blush, to wrenching jealousy, to familial dysfunction of the highest order.

Clarification of paystation operating hours

H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Shots available for walk-ins at Student Union

Changes to hourly parking on January 4th

H1N1 Flu and Seasonal Flu Shots Thursday 12/10/09 at Student Union

2009 Campus Holiday Gathering

Winter Campus Curtailment 2009-2010

Update on UCSC Diversity Efforts

Formal Review/Employee Comment - Outside Professional Activities Policy for Senior Management Group Members

Campus Bike Survey

Second Harvest Food Bank & UCSC Holiday Food Drive

XpressIt! moving December 11

Regents committee endorses fee hike in effort to close gap in state funding

Faced with a state funding gap of $1.2 billion next year, a UC Regents' committee voted today (Nov. 18) to increase student fees and adopt a financial plan that asks the state to fully fund the university's needs.

Staff, faculty budget forums offer chance to ask questions

Campus officials gave a presentation and answered questions last week at two town hall forums on the budget, one for staff and one for academic employees.

Exceptions to Campus Closure 2009-2010

Faye Crosby awarded UC Merced's Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance

Faye J. Crosby is the recipient of this year's Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance.

UCSC applauded by state task force for commitment to employee wellness

UCSC's worksite wellness program recently received a California Fit Business Award for promoting employee health and a healthier workplace.

Summer 2010 Orientation Dates: Mark Your Calendars

History professor to establish new program in Ancient Studies at UCSC

History professor Charles Hedrick will use his recent UC Presidential Chair appointment to establish and develop a new program in Ancient Studies on the UCSC campus.

Reduction in Library Journals Subscriptions

2009 UC Ethical Values and Conduct & Conflict of Interest Compliance Briefings

Historic district plaque symbolizes 'stories yet untold'

With the unveiling of a permanent bronze plaque from the National Register of Historic Places, the Cowell Lime Works Historic district became not only the gateway to UC Santa Cruz, but also "to stories yet untold."

Work-Life balance series offered to staff and faculty

Message from Vice Chancellor Doyle about cyber security

UCSC Senate opposes student-fee increases, application of salary-reduction program to all

In Memoriam: Ching-yi Dougherty

Campus Participation in E-Verify

Try Zimride and win a $50 gas card

Project YouCan: UC Santa Cruz joins other UC campuses by pledging to double fundraising goal for student financial support

University of California President Mark Yudof has announced that the system's ten campuses have embarked on a four-year effort to raise $1 billion for student financial support programs.

Open enrollment begins Thursday, October 29

Loik leads international collaboration on precipitation research

Michael Loik of environmental studies is the lead scientist on an international study of precipitation that's part of Biosphere 2.

Friends group to unveil National Register of Historic Places plaque

A permanent National Register of Historic Places plaque will be placed near the Cook House to recognize the campus's historic lime-producing district.

Vandalism at Humanities building

EVC/Campus Provost Kliger writes about vandalism in and around the Humanities 2 Building.

Popular Science taps UCSC anthropologist Nathaniel Dominy for "Brilliant 10" issue

<i>Popular Science</i> names Nathaniel J. Dominy one of this year's "Brilliant 10" young scientists and researchers.

Cancellation of Flu Shot Clinic

UC Santa Cruz announces Shakespeare Santa Cruz will continue in 2010 with 29th season

UC Santa Cruz announced today that Shakespeare Santa Cruz (SSC)-the university's nationally renowned theater company in residence at the campus-will continue in 2010 to present its annual season.

Regents Chairman Gould, President Yudof urge participation in UC's Commission on the Future

Theater Arts professor Mark Franko to moderate panel on choreographing human rights issues at Lincoln Center

UCSC Theater Arts professor Mark Franko will moderate a roundtable discussion titled "Rights to Move: Choreographing the Human Rights Struggle," at Lincoln Center on October 10

UCSC social scientists honored for teaching and research

Three social scientists were honored recently for teaching and research.

An interview with engineering dean Arthur Ramirez

Art Ramirez describes the qualities that make the Baskin School of Engineering uniquely positioned to contribute to the technologies of the 21st century.

UCSC arts and science faculty collaborate for exhibition at Sesnon Gallery

"Full Disclosure"--an exhibition opening on October 7 at UCSC's Sesnon Gallery-is built upon the idea of "failure" as a path to learning.

National Science Foundation One-Day Workshop

'The ground started moving all around me'

When the Loma Prieta Earthquake struck on October 17, 1989, the UCSC campus sustained some damage--but nothing like that of the San Francisco Bay Area and elsewhere in Santa Cruz County.

Career Center Fall Events - Job Fairs for Students

UC Santa Cruz receives $615,000 grant to digitize Grateful Dead Archive

UC Santa Cruz has received a major grant to help digitize the Grateful Dead Archive at the University Library.

UCSC Arboretum: Developing a sustainable operation

In a letter to the UCSC community, Alison Galloway, vice provost and dean of academic affairs, says addressing the Arboretum's financial challenges is a painful but necessary step that must be taken if the garden is to remain open and accessible to the pu

3rd annual UCSC 'Founders Day' gala dinner at Cocoanut Grove to honor five exceptional individuals

UCSC will host its third annual Founders Day gala dinner at the Cocoanut Grove on Friday, October 23.

Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics on Campus for Staff and Faculty

Founders Day Dinner October 23

Administrative changes in the Division of Graduate Studies

Recent retirements, May - August 2009

Faculty and staff retirements from May through August 2009

Move-in weekend: Students excited, parents bittersweet

Students were excited and nervous while parents said bittersweet goodbyes during this year's "move-in" weekend.

Student Health Center Closure on September 17, 2009

Chancellor Blumenthal addresses UC Board of Regents

UC Santa Cruz prepares to open for 45th new class

The University of California, Santa Cruz will welcome its 45th class of new students this week, ushering in the 2009-10 academic year. An estimated 4,150 new undergraduate students are expected, most of whom will move into university housing during the fo

Preview Days 2009 -- Saturdays, October 10 & 17

Award-winning novelist coming to UCSC on October 7

The UCSC Center for Labor Studies and the Living Writers Series will join together to present a reading by award-winning novelist Monique Truong, Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. in the Humanities Lecture Hall

Fall Move-in Activities for Students

UCSC lecturer wins award for innovation in teaching Spanish

Spanish Language lecturer María Victoria González Paganihas has been awarded the IV Cristóbal de Villalón Award for "Innovation in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language."

Blumenthal takes part in group envisioning UC's future

UCSC Chancellor George Blumenthal is co-chair of the Size and Shape of UC committee, one of the working groups established under the UC Commission on the Future.

September 4 update from Campus Provost/EVC Kliger

Announcing a Campus Conflict Resolution training series

Founders Day Dinner on October 23 - Save the Date

Information provided about expanded campus curtailment days

Newsweek's annual colleges issue prominently features UCSC

UC Santa Cruz is one of 25 campuses profiled in the cover story of <i>Newsweek</i> magazine's fall 2009 special issue on colleges. The cover story features UCSC as a campus for "Overachievers Who Need to Stop and Look Around."

UCSC in Sierra magazine's top 10 list of nation's greenest colleges

UC Santa Cruz has placed seventh in Sierra magazine's third annual "honor roll" of the top 10 greenest colleges in the nation.

Administrative leave granted for Lockheed Fire

UCSC managers and supervisors are authorized to approve paid administrative leave for individuals in their areas who were displaced or otherwise personally impacted by the Lockheed Fire per the criteria listed in this message.

UC, state make bond deal to help projects move forward

UC Santa Cruz and seven other UC campuses will receive funding to pay for voter-approved construction projects under a new $199.9 million bond deal between UC and state Treasurer Bill Lockyer.

Campus offering workshops to help manage tough financial times

Our University -- UC's future

One year later, campus-community relations 'fundamentally changed' by landmark agreement

Every time Santa Cruz City Councilman Ryan Coonerty fields a call from another college town mired in conflict with its local campus, he is reminded of how far Santa Cruz has come in its relations with UC Santa Cruz.

Budget cuts will make for a different UCSC

UC Santa Cruz, faculty, students, and staff worry about the impact the state's financial meltdown is having on the campus, and will have on the social and economic health of the state.

Professor Margaret Delaney named interim vice chancellor, Planning and Budget

Margaret L. (Peggy) Delaney has agreed to serve as interim vice chancellor for Planning and Budget, subject to Regental approval for the interim appointment. She succeeds Meredith Michaels, who has been named vice chancellor, Planning and Budget at Univer

Shakespeare Santa Cruz summer festival opens July 24

Shakespeare Santa Cruz (SSC) will explore the always relevant and highly entertaining themes of power, politics, and trust in its 28th season, beginning on Friday, July 24.

Summer dining options on campus

UCSC has a number of summer dining options.

UCSC scores high in competition for UC multi-campus research funding

Four research programs headquartered at UC Santa Cruz have received awards in the 2009 UC Multi-Campus Research Programs and Initiatives Competition (MRPI).

In Memoriam: Ellen Morrison

Chancellor Blumenthal describes budget impacts at Regents meeting

Speaking at today's meeting of the UC Board of Regents, Chancellor George Blumenthal described the impact that two years of budget cuts are having on the UCSC campus.

President Yudof announces furlough proposal

In a letter and video to all UC faculty and academic and staff employees, President UC President Mark Yudof outlines the proposals for budget reduction strategies - including salary reductions or furloughs - that will be presented to the Board of Regents

New historic finds help paint picture of lime workers' lives

While renovating one of the historic workers' cabins on campus, UCSC archeologists and volunteers found artifacts that offer new clues to the lives of the lime workers who lived here long ago.

University Relations moves to 2155 Delaware Ave.

University Relations staff members who had long worked in the Carriage House near the base of campus have moved to 2155 Delaware Ave.

Update on budget planning actions

2009-10 Parking and Program Renewals Underway

Faculty and staff give generously during Chancellor's Fund Match Campaign

Office Name Change - Financial Aid and Scholarship Office

Financial Aid Office name change

UCSC anthropologist Adrienne Zihlman honored for pioneering research on human evolution

Adrienne Zihlman is honored for pioneering research on human evolution.

History professor Dana Frank contributes op-ed to San Francisco Chronicle about crisis in Honduras

Professor of history Dana Frank has contributed an op-ed piece titled "Obama's Honduran Test" to today's San Francisco Chronicle about Sunday's coup in Honduras.

Chancellor Blumenthal shares budget video message from UC President Yudof

In a video for the UC community, President Yudof asks for continued feedback on furlough/salary reduction options.

UCSC among top five universities in study abroad awards

Last year, UC Santa Cruz became one of the top five universities in the country in awarding students for the Gilman Scholarship, which offers grants to undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad.

Renowned Indian musician and former UCSC Distinguished Adjunct Professor Ali Akbar Khan dies at 87

Legendary Indian musician and former UC Santa Cruz Distinguished Adjunct Professor Ali Akbar Khan died on June 18 at his home in San Anselmo, CA. He was 87.

Chancellor Blumenthal, Campus Provost Kliger provide update on UC, campus budget

UCSC Chancellor Blumenthal, Campus Provost Kliger provide update on UC, campus budget.

Summer Library hours reduced

Summer Library hours have been reduced to generate savings.

UCSC celebrates achievement with teaching, mentoring, and student awards

Recognizing the outstanding achievements of our students and instructors is one of the ways UCSC demonstrates its commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The 2009 Excellence in Teaching, Undergraduate Academic Achievement and Mentoring Awards c

A summary of summery things to do at UCSC

With its long, sunny days, the summer season is a good time of year to explore UCSC and its off-campus facilities.

ITS now has online technology newsletter

A new online newsletter from ITS includes information technology updates, service and support announcements, and news.

UC President Yudof outlines furlough, salary reduction options under consideration

In a message to the University of California community, UC President Mark Yudof outlines furlough and other salary-reduction options under consideration to help close a systemwide funding shortfall of nearly $800 million.

UCSC receives 'intent to register' statements from more than 3,500 students

More than 3,500 prospective freshmen have made formal commitments to attend UC Santa Cruz this fall, based on systemwide data released June 16 by the University of California.

California Whistleblower Protection Act - Annual Notice

UC President Yudof names post-employment benefits task force

To help the University develop a comprehensive, long-term approach to post-employment benefits, UC President Yudof has established a task force to study and recommend funding, policy and benefits design alternatives.

Top physicists gather at UCSC to honor Tom Banks and Willy Fischler

Top physicists will gather at UCSC on June 15 and 16 for a symposium in honor of Thomas Banks, professor of physics at UCSC, and Willy Fischler, professor of physics at the University of Texas, Austin.

Chancellor honors achievements in diversity

Chancellor George Blumenthal honored and acknowledged the diversity achievements of three academic employees, two staff employees, and one campus unit at the 2009 Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity.

Feedback about first activation of CruzAlert system

On Thursday, May 21, the campus initiated its first activation of the CruzAlert system in response to a potential campus emergency. The campus emergency manager reports on the feedback he's received on that activation.

'Iconic' cooperage being reinforced to preserve history

The cooperage, one of the historic buildings in the Cowell Lime Works Historic District, is undergoing temporary reinforcement to keep it standing as time takes its toll on the structure.

Reduction in Library Journals Subscriptions

Pay reductions to be implemented for UC senior managers

We invite your nominations for UCSC Alumni Association awards

Veterans host first ever student-led campus Memorial Day observance

Veterans and the Services for Transfer and Re-entry Students program last week presented the first ever student-led Memorial Day celebration on campus.

Chancellor Blumenthal and Campus Provost describe new budget challenges

CruzAlert: Campus entrance closed Thursday morning as a precaution; reopened after several hours

Budget cuts presenting 'challenge for everyone,' say campus leaders

The day after ballot measures meant to balance the state's finances failed soundly at the polls, UCSC leaders acknowledged the campus's budget picture was even bleaker than before.

Fifth annual Graduate Research Symposium presents impressive student work

Third grader's question about soccer fields leads to UCSC science lab

Third-grader Claire Dworsky is investigating her own questions about water quality in Adina Paytan's laboratory at UCSC.

Predictable fun at Prediction Walk/Run

The campus community got in the spirit for last week's OPERS Prediction Walk/Run, a relay in which each person on a team of four tried to predict his or her time to run or walk half a mile.

Campus gets first LEED 'green building' certification

UC Santa Cruz has taken another step in increasing its sustainability by obtaining its first LEED certification--the internationally recognized "green" standard for buildings.

Update from UCOP EVP Lapp about possible furloughs/salary reductions

In memoriam: Foundation trustees Betsy Woolpert, Paul Irwin, and Bud Kretschmer

With sadness, the UC Santa Cruz Foundation announces the passing of three former Foundation trustees in April.

Former student remembers author and UCSC lecturer James Houston

Steve Woodhams (Porter College 1974-77) offers a remembrance of author and former UCSC lecturer James D. Houston, who died on April 16 at his home in Santa Cruz.

Arthur P. Ramirez named dean of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering

Arthur Penn Ramirez, a leader in materials science and cutting-edge applied and basic research, has been named dean of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering at UCSC.

Appointment of new dean of the Baskin School of Engineering

UCSC among EPA's 'green power' winners; faculty member questions basis for ranking

UC Santa Cruz and Santa Clara University have together purchased more than 68 million kilowatts of green power, earning accolades from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.??

Career fair peaceful, productive

Days after UCSC received a $100,000 grant in support of its veterans' programs, the annual career fair proceeded peacefully and without demonstration.

Write an "Ode to Santa Cruz"--winning poem to be read onstage by Garrison Keillor during May 13 show at Santa Cruz Civic

Submit your best "Ode to Santa Cruz" for a chance to win tickets to attend <i>An Evening with Garrison Keillor</i> at the Santa Cruz Civic. The host of <i>A Prairie Home Companion</i> will read the winning poem onstage at the show.

Racism expert Thomas F. Pettigrew receives top UC honor for emeriti faculty

For some, retirement means slowing down and shifting gears. Not so for Thomas F. Pettigrew.

Resurfacing work on lower Bay Street

Campus safety, security update and scheduled CruzAlert tests

Reminder about transportation changes on Monday

Student Brittany Guest is a special kind of coach

Brittany Guest, a fifth-year health sciences student, directs the Special Olympics program for the Santa Cruz area.

Career Center ready to help Slugs of any age

Alumni--whether unemployed or just seeking a career change--might not know that the campus Career Center is a resource that's available to them.

UC Santa Cruz's fall 2009 'admit rate' reflects increasing competitiveness for freshman spaces

The percentage of freshman applicants who have been admitted to UC Santa Cruz for this coming fall declined by more than 10 percent in just one year, reflecting the increasingly competitive nature of undergraduate admission to the campus.

Statement from UCSC dean concerning proposed budget cuts

UCSC Athletic Department's 6th Annual Slug Golf Scramble

6th Annual Slug Golf Scramble

Leadership for Silicon Valley initiatives

UCSC professor offers 'street smart' guide to making documentary films

Looking for a practical, step-by-step guide to creating a documentary film? You might look no further than a new compact handbook co-authored by UC Santa Cruz associate professor of film and digital media Gustavo Vazquez.

Senior management group policies - formal review

Obama's regulatory plan doesn't go far enough, says author of new book Morals and Markets

In his new book, economist Dan Friedman identifies the systemic problems that underlie the economic crisis.

Dedicated marine mammal volunteers save oiled otter

When a young sea otter was found on the beach covered with tar balls and slick oil, volunteers with the Marine Mammal Physiology Project sprang into action.

The eagle has landed

This golden eagle was captured on film last week making a meal of an unlucky ground squirrel.

Richards, Cabrera, Rickford win Alumni Association top honors

The common thread running through the Alumni Association's top award winners for 2008-09 is their exceptional ability to inspire.

UCSC in the News

The <i>San Francisco Chronicle</i> and <i>San Jose Mercury News</i> were among the media that ran stories on UCSC's new partnership to develop a research and education community at NASA Ames.

Lamb is a lioness when it comes to soccer

Women's soccer player Annick Lamb has received a 2009 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.

Exhibition by Elliot Anderson at Gallery 16 in San Francisco through March 27

<i>Equivalents</i>, a new body of work by assistant professor of art and electronic media Elliot Anderson, will be on display at Gallery 16 in San Francisco through March 27.

2009 Chancellor's achievement awards for diversity

Chancellor's achievement awards for diversity

New general education requirements emphasize bold interdisciplinary themes, global engagement

A new forward-looking approach to education will prepare undergraduates for life in the complex, information-rich environment of the 21st century.

New book dedicated to work of international literary scholar/founding UCSC faculty member

<i>A Touch More Rare: Harry Berger, Jr. and the Art of Interpretation</i> (Fordham University Press, 2009) celebrates more than four decades of groundbreaking work by UC Santa Cruz emeritus professor of literature and art history Harry Berger, Jr.

Campus repeats Recyclemania

UC Santa Cruz has entered the annual recycling contest Recyclemania for the second time, and organizers are hoping they can improve the campus's ranking compared with last year.

Earth Summit celebrates progress, cultivates ideas

Thursday's eighth annual Earth Summit advanced a dialogue among students, faculty, staff, administration, and the Santa Cruz community regarding the campus's commitment to sustainability.

Staff and Academic reduction in time (START) program modification

New requirement ensures students acquire discipline-based writing experience

A new high-level writing requirement will prepare undergraduates for the demands of the 21st-century workforce.

Four arrested for threats and violence against UC researchers

The FBI announced on February 20 that law-enforcement officers have arrested four people who are suspected of terrorizing University of California researchers.

State budget update from campus provost

Budget update from Dave Kliger

Literary Studies book series co-founded at UCSC to benefit from $1.16 million Mellon Foundation grant

A UC Press book series in literary studies--founded by UC Santa Cruz literature professor Richard Terdiman in collaboration with his colleague Susan Gillman and faculty from UC Berkeley and Irvine-will share a $1.16 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon

Assistance for visitors coming to UC Santa Cruz this spring

Budget, pension plan are center stage at winter Staff Forum

The budget and the university pension plan were at the top of Chancellor's Blumenthal's remarks--and foremost on staff members' minds--at the noontime winter Staff Forum Tuesday.

In Memoriam: longtime UCSC faculty member Noel King

Sold out Scholarship Benefit Dinner raises more than $165,000

In the midst of a historic economic downturn, more than 310 people turned out to raise funds for scholarships and honor UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Emeritus Karl Pister and his wife Rita Olsen Pister at the sixth annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner Saturday ni

I am elephant seals (and so can you!)

Want to know the truthiness about northern elephant seals? Become a Facebook friend of Stelephant Colbert.

UC reaches tentative contract agreement with service employees' union

Food is the "front line of healing," says author

Anthropologist Nancy Chen has a simple message for Americans who are obsessed with fad diets: Skip the gimmicks and listen to your grandmother.

Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act

Based on annual earnings, employees may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) from the federal government.

UCSC alumnus wins 2009 Sundance directing award for first feature film

First-time director and UC Santa Cruz alumnus Cary Joji Fukunaga received the award for "Best Director, U.S. Drama," at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival for his film Sin Nombre.

For second consecutive year, undergraduate applications to UC Santa Cruz exceed 30,000

For the second year in a row, more than 30,000 prospective undergraduates have applied to the University of California, Santa Cruz for admission in the upcoming fall quarter.

UCSC professor provides academic expertise for unusual San Francisco art exhibition

When the directors of San Francisco's Museo ItaloAmericano decided to create an exhibit about Italian Jewish life in the age of the Ghetto (16th-19th centuries), the first thing they did was a Google search on the topic. What they found was UC Santa Cruz

Three faculty honored with emeriti professorships

Three members of UCSC's faculty have been honored with emeriti professorships for the current academic year.

Career fair peaceful; diverse opinions represented

While students expressed a diversity of opinions on the presence of military recruiters at a campus job fair on Tuesday--the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Programs ran a table at the fair--there were no clashes, and the event went peacefully.

Winter quarter message from Chancellor Blumenthal

Third Leadership Academy begins with presentations from chancellor, campus provost

Chancellor Blumenthal kicked off the third UC Santa Cruz Leadership Academy class Tuesday with a talk on leadership and the university.

UCSC film professor commissioned to create art for 'video walls' at LAX

UC Santa Cruz professor of film and digital media Chip Lord is one of 20 artists who have been commissioned to create video art works for an innovative installation at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).