May 2012 News Archive
- June 1, 2012
Proposed Revisions to the UCSC Background Check Policy
The University invites your comments on proposed revisions to UCSC Background Check Policy.
- June 1, 2012
Formal Review: Proposal to Renew Policy on Supplement to Military Pay
The University invites your comments on the proposed two-year renewal of the Policy on Supplement to Military Pay, which is scheduled to end on June 30, 2012.
- May 31, 2012
UC Santa Cruz ranked 7th worldwide among younger universities
UC Santa Cruz is ranked seventh in the world among the 100 best universities less than 50 years old and first in research citations, according to an analysis
- May 31, 2012
UCSC History Professor contributes cover story to The Nation magazine
The June 11 issue of The Nation magazine features a cover story by UC Santa Cruz history professor Dana
- May 31, 2012
Reminder to Vote June 5, 2012
This is to remind you that California will hold a primary election on Tuesday, June 5. Voting is a citizen’s fundamental right, and I urge you to use this opportunity to let your voice be heard.
- May 31, 2012
Milky Way destined for head-on collision with Andromeda galaxy
Our galactic neighbor the Andromeda galaxy is on a collision course with our own Milky Way galaxy, according to new
- May 30, 2012
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.
- May 30, 2012
UCSC Farm & Garden market cart opens Tuesday, June 5
- May 30, 2012
Light-induced delivery of nitric oxide eradicates drug-resistant bacteria
UCSC researchers have developed a novel approach for eradicating drug-resistant bacteria from wounds and skin infections, using light to trigger the controlled release of nitric
- May 30, 2012
Academic Recruitment System Goes Online June 1
The Academic Personnel Office is pleased to announce the launch of UCSC Academic Recruit, an online application system designed to improve support for the recruitment of world-class academics to UC Santa Cruz.
- May 30, 2012
In Memoriam - Trevor Krieg
We are writing to share with you the very sad news that Trevor Krieg, recent graduate (fall, 2011) died this past weekend in an accident at Lake Shasta, CA.
- May 30, 2012
Employee budget forum on Monday, June 4
Faculty and staff are invited to attend a one-hour budget forum on Monday, June 4, in the Alumni Room at University Center.
- May 29, 2012
Shakespeare Santa Cruz announces new collaboration with local theater
In an effort to expand its programming and partnerships in the community, Shakespeare Santa Cruz will collaborate with Jewel Theater Company in spring 2013 to co-produce two one-act
- May 29, 2012
UCSC vice provost appointed to UC's LGBT Task Force
UC President Mark Yudof has appointed Herbie Lee, UCSC vice provost for academic affairs, to serve on a new systemwide committee that will examine "climate and inclusion" issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, and staff in the 10-campus system.
- May 29, 2012
Proposed Renewal of the Employee-Initiated Reduction in Time Program
The University invites staff employee's comments regarding the proposed renewal of the Employee-Initiated Reduction in Time (ERIT) Program through June 30, 2014.
- May 29, 2012
UCSC in the News
Biologists Patrick Robinson and Daniel Costa were quoted in a New York Times story about their research on elephant seals, which also ran in the International Herald Tribune.
- May 25, 2012
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
- May 25, 2012
Music of the Spheres draws summer visitors to Lick Observatory
Lick Observatory offers evening programs for music lovers and astronomy buffs featuring concerts, lectures, and opportunities to view the night sky through the observatory's history-making telescopes atop Mt.
- May 25, 2012
Support for our veteran students
UC Santa Cruz has developed a comprehensive network of services to support veteran students.
- May 25, 2012
eCommons Online Course Evaluations for Spring Quarter
Students, we encourage you to evaluate your courses using this system.
- May 24, 2012
Music Department’s Spring Opera ‘Little Women’ opens May 31
Each spring, the UCSC Music Department offers up a major opera production--the only fully staged, live opera presentation in Santa Cruz County. This year it presents composer Mark
- May 24, 2012
UCSC earns new national and statewide honors for sustainability practices
UC Santa Cruz, long renowned for its sustainable energy practices, has earned two prestigious new laudations: a top spot on a national “Green Honor Roll,” and special recognition
- May 24, 2012
Fledging season for owls means clumsy chicks on the ground
Experts says it's normal to see owl chicks on the ground, and they should be left
- May 23, 2012
Humanities lecturer named one of ‘Best 300 Professors’ by Princeton Review
German Studies lecturer Walter Campbell has been named one of The Best 300 Professors by the Princeton
- May 23, 2012
Service animals on campus
Please be aware that service animals (dogs) are welcome and important members of the campus community and you may encounter service dogs with their owners at multiple campus locations.
- 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
- May 23, 2012
Public comment period on UC protest report
UC Office of the President has posted the draft report regarding campus protests, and requested comments be submitted no later than June 8.
- May 23, 2012
Our University - May 2012
President takes UC message on the road, UC Health's $3 billion community impact, family member eligibility verification and other news for you.
- 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
- May 22, 2012
Senior leadership searches
Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Alison Galloway announces upcoming visits by the finalists for two senior leadership posts.
- May 22, 2012
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.
- May 22, 2012
Vote Now in Campus Elections
Graduate students are encouraged to vote now in the 2012 campus elections.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- May 18, 2012
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.
- May 18, 2012
Student Budget Forum with CP/EVC Galloway
The Student Union Assembly (SUA) invites all undergraduate and graduate students to participate in a budget forum with campus leadership.
- 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
- May 17, 2012
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
- May 17, 2012
Increased truck traffic along Bay Street
Starting this week and continuing through the end of July, increased truck traffic will travel to the reservoir via Mission Street, Bay Street, Iowa Drive, and Cardiff Place weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- May 17, 2012
CruzAlert -- Please avoid OPERS area
UCSC police have cordoned off an area around the upper East Field parking lot while they investigate a suspicious object that was observed in the parking lot.
- May 17, 2012
Hagar Drive reopened
Hagar Drive is now open between the East Remote Parking lot and Quarry Plaza area.
- 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
- May 15, 2012
Elephant seal tracking reveals hidden lives of deep-diving animals
UCSC researchers use satellite tags to monitor the migrations of elephant seals, revealing their movements and diving behavior at sea in unprecedented
- May 15, 2012
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
- 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
- May 15, 2012
New provosts named for College Eight, Merrill
Richard Hughey, vice provost and dean of undergradute education, has announced the appointments of two new college provosts: Ronnie Lipschutz, at College Eight; and Elizabeth Abrams, at Merrill.
- May 15, 2012
Medical robotics expert Jacob Rosen named Health Care Hero
The Silicon Valley Business Journal honored robotics expert Jacob Rosen with a 2012 Health Care Heroes
- May 15, 2012
Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update
Read who the recipients of the 2012 Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity are here.
- May 15, 2012
UCSC in the News
Biomolecular engineers Mark Akeson and David Deamer are featured in a "news focus" story in Science magazine about the development of nanopore sequencing technology.
- May 14, 2012
The man behind the gift to ‘Dead Central’
Dead Central, the long-awaited 1,400-square-foot exhibit space for the Grateful Dead Archive at UC Santa Cruz, is now complete—thanks to Santa Barbara investor and philanthropist Scott
- May 14, 2012
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
- May 12, 2012
Astronomy lectures spotlight rare astronomical event on June 5
Lectures on May 18, May 25, and June 1 will explain the scientific and historical significance of the transit of
- May 11, 2012
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
- May 11, 2012
Seed library holds its second seed exchange, Saturday, May 26
The UC Santa Cruz Demeter Seed Library invites community members from all over Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay Area to its second exchange of 2012, happening on
- May 10, 2012
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
- May 10, 2012
A day in the sun for UCSC staff members
- May 10, 2012
Announcing 2012 Campus Elections
2012 Campus Elections are scheduled for next week.
- May 8, 2012
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
- May 8, 2012
UCSC in the News
The Cancer Genomics Hub established by biomolecular engineer David Haussler and his team as a tool for advancing cancer research received widespread coverage, including stories from Science, Nature, San Jose Mercury News, Silicon Valley Business Journal and other media outlets.
- May 7, 2012
Santa Cruz Arts Commission names Humanities lecturer Artist of the Year
UC Santa Cruz humanities lecturer Gary Young has been named 2012 Artist of the Year by the Santa Cruz County Arts
- May 7, 2012
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
- May 4, 2012
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.
- May 4, 2012
Indian finance experts visit UCSC for advice on reforming India's economic system
Two experts investigating ways to reform India's financial system visited UCSC for a workshop on economic systemic risks as they provide technical support to a commission that is
- May 3, 2012
Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Slug Golf Scramble
Early bird discount for the Slug Golf Scramble is $215, extended to May
- May 2, 2012
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,
- May 2, 2012
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.
- May 1, 2012
UC Santa Cruz builds national data center for cancer genome research
UCSC has established a large-scale data repository and user portal for the National Cancer Institute's cancer genome research
- May 1, 2012
UCSC advances fight against cancer
Chancellor Blumenthal celebrates the announcement of UCSC's partnership with the National Cancer Institute to establish the Cancer Genomics Hub.
- May 1, 2012
UCSC in the News
The Santa Cruz Sentinel reported on the awarding of the inaugural Gabriel Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship and the Careers with a Conscience panel discussion that followed.