Recognition for Oakes founder J. Herman Blake, a campus COVID hero, telling the stories of girls of color, Gullah Geechee cuisine, and more
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AUGUST 2021

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Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Founding Provost of Oakes College J. Herman Blake is being recognized for his distinguished career spent advancing access and equity in education.

J. Herman Blake—beloved professor emeritus and Oakes founding provost—received a Distinguished Career Award from the American Sociology Association recognizing Blake’s lifetime achievements in advancing the field of sociology through the positive impact of his work.

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Michael Luttrell, this year’s Outstanding Staff Award winner, maintained his focus, good humor, and resiliency. Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta.
Roxanna Villalobos is pursuing a doctoral degree in sociology with a designated emphasis in Latin American and Latino studies.

This year’s Outstanding Staff Award winner, Michael Luttrell, who was temporarily redeployed from conference services to managing COVID-19 testing, showed versatility, grace, and good humor under pressure.

Doctoral candidate Roxanna Villalobos’s award-winning research documents the experiences of Latina girls growing up in rural California.

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Jeven Zarate-McCoy (Porter '21, art and design: games and playable media)

UC Santa Cruz alumni understand the importance of making a difference in the world.

Jeven Zarate-McCoy (Porter '21, art and design: games and playable media), who served in lead roles and officer positions with the Game Design and Arts Collaboration student group, hopes one day to open his own game studio.

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Many upcoming events are being delivered virtually; check calendar.ucsc.edu for latest updates

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The Legacy is in the Soil: An evening with CheFarmer Matthew Raiford

Raiford will discuss his new cookbook, a collection of 100 heirloom recipes showcasing the Gullah Geechee Cuisine.

August 25, 7:30 p.m.

Cowell Ranch Hay Barn, outdoors

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