february 2018 Newsletter Climate change bears down A new study finds that polar bears need to eat more than anyone had thought before—and as climate change alters their environment, a growing number of bears are unable to catch enough food. also featured Hack attack CruzHacks 2018, a student-driven 36-hour code-a-thon, attracted hundreds of coders from across the nation seeking to hack a brand-new app in a day and a half. "Off the wall" thinking and learning McHenry Library’s giant new "VizWall" mixes virtual reality with interactive digital media. » More Stories Alumni Updates Alumni: Travel to Japan with us In a first-of-its-kind UC Santa Cruz travel experience, alumni are invited on a Japanese adventure, led by Professor Alan Christy, co-director of the Gail Project. Travelers will delve deeply into the history of Okinawa. John Laird: A trailblazing public servant The state Secretary for Natural Resources has watched his political capital rise over the years, but never lost sight of his UC Santa Cruz roots. Alumni Weekend is around the corner! Check out the full lineup of inspiring events and start planning your trip to your home away from home. Alumni Weekend 2018, April 27–29 Events Featured Event Sidhartha Maitra Memorial Lecture Friday, February 23 Colleges 9/10 Multipurpose Room » More Exciting Events ALUMNI REGIONAL EVENTS San Francisco – Wednesday, February 21 San Francisco Slug Soiree at Miller's Rest Silicon Valley – Tuesday, February 27 Kraw Lecture: The Untamed Brain at UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Campus » More Regional Events Be a part of a high-energy, 24-hour giving drive for your favorite student, faculty, and staff programs at UC Santa Cruz! See the inspiring list of projects that are driving people’s passion. Keep Up! Slug Sports Listen to KZSC Stay Connected Give Us Feedback We welcome your comments and ideas for future issues.                                                             Follow Us

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