http://news.ucsc.edu/rss/press_releases_page.html?utm_medium=rsshttp://news.ucsc.edu/rss/press_releases_page.html?utm_medium=rssSun, 20 May 2012 19:06:33 -0700Santa CruzTwelve 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. http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/irwin-exhibition.html?utm_medium=rssFri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/irwin-exhibition.html?utm_medium=rssMotivated 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. http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/bat-research-grant.html?utm_medium=rssFri, 18 May 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/bat-research-grant.html?utm_medium=rssThe 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' http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/david-talbot.html?utm_medium=rssThu, 17 May 2012 12:30:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/david-talbot.html?utm_medium=rssUC 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. http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/economic-forum.html?utm_medium=rssTue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/economic-forum.html?utm_medium=rssUCSC researchers use satellite tags to monitor the migrations of elephant seals, revealing their movements and diving behavior at sea in unprecedented detail.http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/elephant-seals.html?utm_medium=rssTue, 15 May 2012 14:00:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/elephant-seals.html?utm_medium=rssAdding 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 fellowship for scholars working on dissertations that involve religious themes.http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/bakker-newcombe.html?utm_medium=rssTue, 15 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/bakker-newcombe.html?utm_medium=rssRichard 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.http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/college-provosts.html?utm_medium=rssTue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/college-provosts.html?utm_medium=rssThe Silicon Valley Business Journal honored robotics expert Jacob Rosen with a 2012 Health Care Heroes award.http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/health-care-hero.html?utm_medium=rssTue, 15 May 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/health-care-hero.html?utm_medium=rssDead 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 Brittingham. http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/brittingham-dead-central.html?utm_medium=rssMon, 14 May 2012 16:55:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/brittingham-dead-central.html?utm_medium=rssLectures on May 18, May 25, and June 1 will explain the scientific and historical significance of the transit of Venus.http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/transit-of-venus.html?utm_medium=rssSat, 12 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/transit-of-venus.html?utm_medium=rssThe 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 Saturday, May 26 from noon to 3 p.m. at the UCSC Farm.http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/seed-library.html?utm_medium=rssFri, 11 May 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/seed-library.html?utm_medium=rssThe 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 Cruz. The band Balance and the Traveling Sounds headlines. http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/multicultural-festival.html?utm_medium=rssFri, 11 May 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/multicultural-festival.html?utm_medium=rssJose 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 9th annual César Chávez Convocation at UCSC. http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/chavez-convocation.html?utm_medium=rssThu, 10 May 2012 14:35:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/chavez-convocation.html?utm_medium=rssExit 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 in Santa Cruz. http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/watsonville-film.html?utm_medium=rssTue, 08 May 2012 17:00:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/watsonville-film.html?utm_medium=rssUC Santa Cruz humanities lecturer Gary Young has been named 2012 Artist of the Year by the Santa Cruz County Arts Commissionhttp://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/gary-young.html?utm_medium=rssMon, 07 May 2012 14:10:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/gary-young.html?utm_medium=rssGraduate student research will be on display at the University Center on Friday, May 11, during the annual Graduate Research Symposium.http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/grad-research-symposium.html?utm_medium=rssMon, 07 May 2012 08:10:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/grad-research-symposium.html?utm_medium=rssTwo 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 advising India's ministry of finance. http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/systemic-risk.html?utm_medium=rssFri, 04 May 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/systemic-risk.html?utm_medium=rssUCSC has established a large-scale data repository and user portal for the National Cancer Institute's cancer genome research programs.http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/cancer-genomics.html?utm_medium=rssTue, 01 May 2012 08:55:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/05/cancer-genomics.html?utm_medium=rssUCSC's Alumni Reunion Weekend was filled with inspiring, surprising, and hilarious moments. And it didn't hurt that the weather was perfect for all three days.http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/04/ucsc-alumni-reunion-weekend-record-crowd.html?utm_medium=rssMon, 30 Apr 2012 17:00:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/04/ucsc-alumni-reunion-weekend-record-crowd.html?utm_medium=rssTwo families, linked by sorrow and promise, met for the first time as the Gabe Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship was presented to Yethzéll Díaz. A panel discussion on Careers with a Conscience followed the ceremony.http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/04/careers-conscience.html?utm_medium=rssMon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0700http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/04/careers-conscience.html?utm_medium=rss