December 2009 News Archive

Global warming likely to be amplified by slow changes to Earth systems

The sensitivity of Earth's temperature to increases in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may be greater than has been expected on the basis of climate models.

Planning for 2010-11 budget

UCSC in the News

Astronomers Steve Vogt and Greg Laughlin were quoted in extensive media coverage of their discovery of new planets around nearby Sun-like stars ...

Three UCSC professors elected 2009 AAAS Fellows

Three professors at the University of California, Santa Cruz, have been awarded the distinction of AAAS Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Supernova explosions stay in shape

Supernova remnants--the debris from exploded stars--retain information about how their progenitor stars exploded.

Policy on substance abuse

Pre-eruption earthquakes offer clues to volcano forecasters

Pre-eruption earthquakes give scientists an opportunity to study the tumult beneath a volcano and may help them improve the accuracy of eruption forecasts.

Soap opera in the marsh: Coots foil nest invaders, reject impostors

Coots have evolved a remarkable set of cognitive abilities to thwart other coots that lay eggs in their neighbors' nests.

H1N1 Flu Shots Friday 1/8/10 at Student Union

UCSC filmmaker Tajima-Peña receives prestigious United States Artists fellowship

Filmmaker Renée Tajima-Peña has been named a USA Fellow for 2009 by United States Artists.

Icy moons of Saturn and Jupiter may have conditions needed for life

Evidence from recent NASA missions suggests that conditions necessary for life may exist on the icy satellites of Saturn and Jupiter, according to planetary scientist Francis Nimmo.

New planet discoveries suggest low-mass planets are common around nearby stars

An international team of planet hunters has discovered as many as six low-mass planets around two nearby Sun-like stars.

UCSC in the News

Julie Guthman of community studies was tapped by the <b>New York Times</b> to contribute to the paper's online "Room for Debate" feature.

Submissions now being accepted for first annual Broadside Contest

Shakespeare Santa Cruz announces 2010 season lineup

The 2010 Shakespeare Santa Cruz season will feature a slate of three plays that explore the theme of "love" in all of its ramifications--from first blush, to wrenching jealousy, to familial dysfunction of the highest order.

Clarification of paystation operating hours

H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Shots available for walk-ins at Student Union

New 'green guide' provides direction on what to do with stuff

Environmental Health and Safety has produced a "green guide" to help you manage unwanted items.

Changes to hourly parking on January 4th

Cholera bacteria show adaptability to changing environments

Understanding the behavior of cholera bacteria between epidemics and how the pathogen moves between different environments could help prevent outbreaks.

UCSC philosophy students win regionals in national Ethics Bowl competition

A team of UCSC philosophy students won first place this past weekend at the California Regional Ethics Bowl Tournament held in Chico, qualifying them to compete in the National Ethics competition on March 4 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

H1N1 Flu and Seasonal Flu Shots Thursday 12/10/09 at Student Union

UCSC in the News

Psychology professor Craig Haney played an instrumental role in a <b>Washington Post</b> editorial calling for the abolition of long-term solitary confinement.

2009 Campus Holiday Gathering

New look, enhanced services for eScholarship

eScholarship is new and improved. The University of California's open access digital publishing platform now has a fresh look and a new array of publishing services.

Winter Storm Expected Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for a series of storms expected to impact the area beginning on Sunday.

Winter Campus Curtailment 2009-2010

Craft sale to benefit Women at Work Retreat Dec. 4 and 11

Women at Work will hold a holiday craft sale December 4 and 11, with 10 percent of sales going to the Women at Work Retreat Scholarship Fund.

UC Commission on the Future to hold public forums

The UC Commission on the Future is seeking creative ideas from the UC community and the public for sustaining the university's contributions to California.

Philanthropic milestones

Highlights of major gifts UC Santa Cruz received in 2008-09

Chancellor's message: Inspiring generosity

Private giving helps fulfill the dreams of UCSC students and advance our groundbreaking research and public-service pursuits.

Priorities in Sacramento leave students drowning in debt

Matthew Palm, commissioner of academic affairs for the UCSC Student Union Assembly, contributed this op-ed in response to the Regents' vote to hike student fees.

Update on UCSC Diversity Efforts