2011  News Briefs

Michael McCawley appointed director of admissions at UC Santa Cruz

Lick Observatory open to public December 26 through January 1

Lick Observatory will be closed to the public December 24 and 25, but visiting hours will be extended for the rest of the holiday period.

Still time to make a year-end gift to UC Santa Cruz

UC staff advisors visit UCSC for meetings

Penny Herbert and Kevin Smith, UC staff advisors to the Board of Regents, spent two days at UC Santa Cruz this week for meetings with Chancellor Blumenthal and campus and university-wide groups.

Call for nominations for the 2012 Tony Hill Memorial Award

The campus is inviting nominations for the 2012 Tony Hill Memorial Award.

Bone marrow donor registration drive set for Friday, January 20

As part of its community service efforts this quarter, Crown College, College Nine, and College Ten are hosting a bone marrow registry program on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Chocolate Festival volunteers needed

Volunteers needed for the annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 1 - 4 p.m.

Our University: new family care benefit, signing the patent amendment, and more news for UC faculty and staff

Campus experiencing significant email outage

Traffic advisory issued for Wednesday, November 9

In a message to the campus community, TAPS and the UCSC Police provide an advisory, alerting members of the UCSC community to the possibility of traffic disruptions on or near campus on Wednesday, November 9.

Panelists to discuss renewable energy from the ocean in annual Norris Lecture Nov. 10

Panelists will explore the current prospects of deriving renewable energy from the ocean in the annual Ken Norris Memorial Lecture at the Seymour Center on Thursday, November 10.

UCTV Seminars now online and accepting submissions from researchers

University of California Television (UCTV) has launched a web portal that offers UC researchers a simple and cost-effective place to find and share peer-to-peer scholarly presentations in any academic discipline via video and visual media.

"Terror Fresca" Halloween celebration at University Town Center

'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.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Use strong passwords

National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Google Apps is Coming Nov. 2011

In Memoriam — Camila Lee

We are writing to share with you the very sad news that College Eight sophomore Camila Lee has passed away.

Alumnus Thad Nodine to read from debut novel ‘Touch and Go’

UCSC alumnus Thad Nodine will present a reading of his debut novel, Touch and Go—a multicultural American road trip, through the eyes of a young blind man—on Wednesday, October 19, at 5 p.m. at Kresge College.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month: six things you can do

'Party small' campaign gets under way

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.

Fall recreation, intramural sports guide now available online

“Radical Reels” high adventure film night comes to UCSC

"Science Notes 2011" now available online

Sneaky salmon-snatching sea lions, African island tree frogs, and octopus-shaped sand dollars--these stories and more appear in Science Notes 2011, the annual magazine published by UCSC's Science Communication Program.

Welcoming new students for fall 2011

UC Santa Cruz students are scheduled to begin moving into university housing on Wednesday, September 14, in anticipation of the 2011-12 school year. The first day of instruction in the fall quarter is Thursday, September 22. The fall-quarter "move-in" for students living on campus is scheduled to continue through Sunday, September 21.

Remembering 9/11: UCSC trustee has turned 'tragedy into good'

Constitution Day on September 17

Constitution Day is September 17, the anniversary of the signing of our country's founding document. UC Santa Cruz invites you to discover some of the interesting and informative materials about the Constitution that are available on-line through a University of California web site.

Lick Observatory will be closed to public from September 12 through October 5

Lick Observatory will be closed to the public from Monday, September 12, through Wednesday, October 5, for building maintenance.

In Memoriam: Mark Schaeffer

Seymour Center recruits volunteers for school programs and exhibit guides

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is recruiting volunteers to work with the center's school programs and serve as exhibit guides.

Thank you from Chancellor Blumenthal

I want to send a brief note to thank you for the many messages of support I've received this week. My wife Kelly and I appreciate the notes and phone calls.

Chancellor Blumenthal's surgery

Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Alison Galloway informs the campus that Chancellor Blumenthal underwent successful surgery on Monday.

Annual UCSC plant sale kicks off fall gardening season

The UCSC Farm & Garden’s Fall Plant Sale offers a rich and timely selection of organically raised vegetable seedlings, perennials, and California natives Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10.

In Memoriam: Raymond Narverud, Dana Grier

Crown College is saddened to learn of the recent deaths of two Crown undergraduate students this summer.

Mount Hamilton not recommended for viewing Perseid meteor shower

There are plenty of good places from which to observe the Perseid meteor shower this weekend, but atop Mount Hamilton is not one of them.

UC Santa Cruz honored for 'green' lighting retrofit at Science & Engineering Library

The UC Santa Cruz campus has just earned yet another “green” building award for sustainable practices. The latest honor, the Best Practice Lighting Award, recognizes the extraordinary amount of electricity the university will save each year because of its recent retrofit of the Science & Engineering Library.

Campus CAO part of panel at Comic-Con

Alex Belisario, college administrative officer for Crown and Merrill Colleges, was a featured presenter at the popular Comic-Con Conference in late July.

Appointment of Chief of Police

UCSC is pleased to announce the appointment of Nader Oweis to the position of UC Santa Cruz Chief of Police.

New organic gardening course offered at UCSC Farm and Garden

A new, comprehensive organic gardening course is being offered at UC Santa Cruz this summer, starting September 7 and running for nine weeks on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings.

Renewable energy workshop brings together industry, government, and academia

A workshop on renewable energy features panel discussions and presentations from leading research projects.

Appointment of Interim Director - Environmental, Health & Safety

Brent Cooley has been appointed the Interim Director for Environmental, Health and Safety unit.

In Memoriam—Stephen Hull

In Memoriam—Carlos Noreña

In Memoriam—Houghton family members

In a message to the Arts Division, Dean David Yager expresses sympathy for former Dean Ed Houghton and members of his family, some of whom died in an airplane accident last week.

Seymour Center is supported by New Leaf Market program

Shoppers at New Leaf Markets have selected the Seymour Marine Discovery Center as one of five local organizations that can be supported by a special "bring your own bag" rebate program.

Hire Education video contest winner chosen

Film and digital media major Adam Mieuli, who just graduated in June, won our contest with his creative video that featured both style and substance.

Recent retirements, September 2009 - March 2011

A listing of staff and faculty members who retired during the period of September 2009 through March 2011.

Science Communication Program director to speak at National Press Club

Robert Irion, director of the UCSC Science Communication Program, will speak at the National Press Club on June 21.

Free poetry reading and music at UCSC's Alan Chadwick Garden June 25

On Saturday, June 25, from noon until 2 p.m., a bevy of award-winning poets will read from their work at “A Garden of Poetry and Music,” with music by guitarist Bruce Abrams and piper Jay Salter. The event is free and open to the public

In Memoriam: George Malloch

George Malloch Jr., who served as a trustee of the UC Santa Cruz Foundation from 1990 to 2002, died on May 21 in Germany. A resident of Brookdale in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Mr. Malloch was president of the foundation from 1997-1999.

Farm & Garden market cart opens Tuesday, June 7

“Opening day” is around the corner, with spring produce and flowers going on sale at the UCSC Farm & Garden’s market cart beginning Tuesday, June 7.

Grupo Folklórico Los Mejicas performs on June 3-4

On June 3 and 4, students in Grupo Folklórico Los Mejicas mark the organization’s 39th anniversary with a spring dance performance on UC Santa Cruz’s Theater Arts Main Stage.

Irwin 2011 exhibition marks 25th year of arts scholarships

The Sesnon Gallery’s annual Irwin Scholarship Award exhibition showcases some of UCSC’s most promising young artists working in painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, installation, video and digital media.

In Memoriam - Reynaldo Ramirez

It is with great sadness that I report that Reynaldo "Rey" Ramirez, Jr. passed away on May 21, 2011.

In Memoriam - Greta Slobin

It is with sadness that I write to inform you of the death of our colleague, Professor Greta Slobin.

Benjamin Britten's Comic Opera 'Albert Herring' at UCSC--June 2-5

Learn about UCSC's Water Protection Policy

Offensive graffiti on campus

Chancellor Blumenthal tells the campus that offensive graffiti was discovered in a men's restroom at Cowell College.

Strawberry & Justice Festival Takes Place at CASFS Farm on May 5

This year the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS), UCSC’s Food Systems Working Group, and University Café are hosting a free, campus-oriented event on the theme of strawberries and social justice. The event will take place at the CASFS farm on Thursday, May 5 from 4 pm to 7 pm.

International Playhouse brings multicultural comedy to campus

More "green" recognition for health center

Chancellor co-hosts California Forward event

UC Santa Cruz Chancellor George Blumenthal will co-host a California Forward public forum on Thursday, April 28, in downtown Santa Cruz.

Resources related to the crisis in Japan

UC Santa Cruz has prepared this page in an effort to keep members of the campus community informed about the crisis in Japan. This site also includes information on just a few of the relief organizations that can benefit from your support.

Mock trial team honored for "fair play" and character at nationals

The UC Santa Cruz mock trial team competed with spirit in a prestigious national competition held from April 15-17 in Des Moines, Iowa. While they did not walk away with a top prize, this group of underdogs wowed the judges with its character and conduct.

UCSC Farm & Garden’s Annual Spring Plant Sale slated for April 30 and May 1

The UCSC Farm & Garden’s Spring Plant Sale takes place Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, in the Barn Theater parking lot at the base of the UC Santa Cruz campus, near the intersection of Bay and High streets in Santa Cruz. The sale will be open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Saturday, members of the Friends of the Farm & Garden enjoy priority early entry starting at 9 a.m.

"Ramen & Beer" showcases student film works

UCSC's Film and Digital Media Department will celebrate its second annual showcase in the Santa Cruz Film Festival on Thursday, May 5, from 5-7 p.m, at the Del Mar Theatre in downtown Santa Cruz.

Message to faculty and staff regarding '4-20'

A message to faculty and staff describes the special transportation measures that will be in place on Wednesday, April 20.

Message about unsanctioned '4/20' event

In a message to UCSC students, Student Affairs vice chancellor Felicia McGinty describes the challenges that '4-20' creates for the campus—and provides detail about operational changes in effect that afternoon.

Labor activist to speak on the rise of right-wing populism April 21

Bill Fletcher Jr., a longtime labor activist, will present a free, public lecture, "Right-Wing Populism and the Crisis of Organized Labor," 4 p.m. Thursday, April 21 in Humanities I, Room 210, at UC Santa Cruz.

Nuclear policy expert to discuss implications of Fukushima nuclear plant disaster April 19

Daniel Hirsch, a UC Santa Cruz lecturer on nuclear policy, will give a free, public lecture Tuesday, April 19 on the aftermath of the current nuclear plant disaster in Japan.

UCSC hosts Jewish Maccabiah Day games

Jewish students from from a number of college campuses came to UC Santa Cruz last Sunday (April 10) to compete in the first Maccabiah Day in Northern California.

Cuban video project screens rural documentaries April 15 at UCSC

Short video documentaries produced by Cuban campesinos will be shown Friday, April 15 when Cuban filmmaker Carlos Rodriguez visits UC Santa Cruz as part of a tour of U.S. universities. The event is free and open to the public and runs from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Cervantes Room at the Bay Tree Book Store building.

Cosmology and particle physics are focus of public talk on Monday, April 25

Princeton University physicist Curtis Callan will give a free public lecture on cosmology and particle physics on Monday, April 25.

Harry Berger focuses on the beauty and chaos of still life in Lecture

Campus fun with Carnival Cruz and Prediction Walk/Run

On Friday, May 13, UCSC Wellness brings a mini-vacation to all staff, faculty, and students with the Carnival Cruz and the Prediction Walk/Run.

Celebration of Sophía G. García-Robles’ Life

A community celebration of the life of a beloved Financial Aid and Scholarship Office staff member, Sophía Guadalupe García-Robles, will be held the afternoon of Saturday, May 14, 2011 at an off-campus location.

Library exhibit honors faculty and the books that influenced them

During the month of April, an exhibit in the Science and Engineering Library will recognize UCSC faculty who have attained tenure or received promotion and showcase the books that have influenced them.

Spring Plant Sale on April 16 marks California Native Plant Week

The UCSC Arboretum will hold its annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 16.

OPERS Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide online now

UCSC Office of Physical Education and Sports (OPERS) would like to announce that the Spring catalog is now online.

Information from County Public Health related to Japan crisis

Santa Cruz County Public Health has distributed the following information related to Japan's nuclear emergency

Reaching out to Japan

In a message to the campus community, Chancellor Blumenthal writes about the disaster unfolding in Japan — and encourages UCSC people to help as they are able.

Memorial for Bill Shipley, March 19

Seymour Center presents lecture on scientific diving in Antarctica

Master divers Steve Clabuesch and Cecilia Shin will discuss diving beneath the ice in Antarctica in a public lecture on Sunday, March 20.

Women at Work retreat postponed

The Women at Work chairs have determined that this years planned retreat will be postponed

Lick Observatory reduces Visitor Center hours

The Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton is reducing its Visitor Center hours due to budgetary constraints.

Summer child care camp on campus

Early Education Services is launching a new summer camp on campus with child care for children ages 14 months through entering fourth grade. The summer camp will be available with two, five-week sessions, from June 20–July 22 and July 25–August 26.

Chancellor's office sets budget meetings for faculty and staff

As announced earlier messages UCSC is facing its fourth consecutive year of budget cuts. This presents an unprecedented challenge as we seek to develop new ways of functioning in an era of diminished resources. We are committed to continuing the involvement of the campus community as this affects all of us. The Chancellor’s Office is hosting two town-hall meetings next week:

UCSC alumni have opportunity to serve on the UC Board of Regents

UC Santa Cruz alumni have the rare opportunity to help shape the future of the University of California by becoming a voting member of the UC Board of Regents.

In Memoriam- Adrian Burgueno

College Eight has learned of the recent death of Adrian Burgueno, who passed away on February 11, 2011 as a result of a bicycle accident on campus.

Humanities Division launches annual East Coast Alumni Speaker Series

Artist and gallery owner, Jill Hoy (Cowell '77) will give the inaugural lecture in the East Coast Distinguished Alumni Guest Speaker series, presented by the UCSC Humanities Division.

In Memoriam—Chris Lockwood

Christopher Lockwood, an engineer with University of California Observatories for the past 10 years, died of a heart attack on February 4 in Santa Cruz. He was 49 years old.

Seymour Center presents lecture on Pacific coast sea otters

Sea otter biologist Benjamin Weitzman will provide an in-depth look at sea otters along the Pacific coast in a public lecture at the Seymour Center on Sunday, February 20.

In Memoriam—William Shipley

William Shipley, one of the first faculty hired at UC Santa Cruz, died January 20. He came to UCSC in 1966 to found the linguistics program, which he led as chair until 1980.

In Memoriam—Rahsheka Keith

UCSC's Rainbow Theater is hosting a special event on Wednesday, February 2, for Rahsheka Keith, a former College Ten student who died in a snowboarding accident this past weekend.

UCSC Foundation trustee to offer business success tips

UCSC Foundation trustee Steve Blank, a serial entrepreneur, will give a talk at the Commonwealth Club on Feb. 8 entitled "Successful Strategies for Products that Win."

Reception for Chip Lord’s ‘Public Spaces’ exhibit at Sesnon Gallery on Feb. 2

UCSC hosts alumni and friends night at SAP Open Tennis Tournament

Fernando Verdasco and Gael Monfils will play during UCSC Alumni and Friends Night at the SAP Open Tennis Tournament on February 9.

Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive

Students, staff, faculty and members of the public are invited to register as potential bone marrow donors.

In Memoriam: Martha E. Morello-Frosch

Martha E. Morello-Frosch, Born September 13, 1928 in San Jose de la Esquina, Argentina died on December 29, 2010 at her home in Santa Cruz

Winter Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide now available

The UCSC Recreation Department's Winter Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide is now available.