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In the program’s early years, Professor Ken Norris would load up a big blue bus with outdoor gear, a teaching assistant, and about 20 eager UCSC students.

Natural History Field Quarter celebrates 50 years of immersive natural history education

UC Santa Cruz alumni, faculty, staff, current students, and community members will gather June 3–5 to honor the legacy of Professor Ken Norris and natural history education at UCSC, including the 50th anniversary of the Natural History Field Quarter that Norris founded.

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Campus community urged to mask indoors

Campus community urged to mask indoors

UC Santa Cruz strongly recommends that students, faculty, and staff wear masks indoors, especially in high-density spaces.

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Exhibition highlights works by 2022's Irwin Scholars

Exhibition highlights works by 2022's Irwin Scholars

The work of 12 undergraduate artists selected as this year’s Irwin Scholars will be featured at the Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery through June.

Baskin names inaugural associate dean of DEI

Baskin names inaugural associate dean of DEI

Marcella Gomez has been appointed as the Baskin School of Engineering’s inaugural associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Forest restoration requires planning, investment

Forest restoration requires planning, investment

Environmental Studies Professor Karen Holl is concerned that enthusiasm for tree-planting may leave restoration best-practices by the wayside.

As climate shifts, species may need help to relocate

As climate shifts, species may need help to relocate

A new study recommends actionable strategies for conservationists and land managers tasked with managing biodiversity in a changing climate.

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