May 2004
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Fourth in a series of LRDP public workshops planned for June 9
UC Santa Cruz will hold a fourth public workshop in June as part of a multiyear effort to update its Long Range Development Plan (LRDP), a revision that is expected to guide the campus’s physical development through the year 2020. The public workshop on Wednesday, June 9, will take place from 6 to 9 p.m.…
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Undergrad’s research finds striking similarity between Vietnam War and Iraq conflict
The Vietnam War was never mentioned at all during history major Martin Smith’s high school days in Kingsport, Tennessee–a town roughly the size of Santa Cruz. But by doing research at UCSC on that conflict during the midst of recent intense media coverage of the war in Iraq, he has discovered remarkable similarities between the…
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Scientists will discuss marine animals and human noise in a free lecture at Seymour Center
The effects of human noise on marine animals is the subject of a special presentation by three marine mammal experts on Thursday, June 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Seymour Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Admission is free. Seating is limited and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The speakers will be…
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Class of 2004’s commencement exercises begin Friday, June 11
Commencement exercises at UC Santa Cruz will be held this year on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 11-13. A total of 1,922 students are candidates for bachelor of arts, music, or science degrees. Also this spring, 232 students are eligible to receive master of arts or science degrees (of these students, 114 will complete UCSC’s…
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NASA Ames research director G. Scott Hubbard to speak at UCSC
NASA Ames Research Center Director G. Scott Hubbard, who was the first NASA Mars program director and served as the sole NASA representative on the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, will speak at UC Santa Cruz on June 3. Hubbard will speak on “Space Exploration: The Moon and Mars–A Vision of the Future,” for the spring…
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Governor’s Office on Volunteerism honors 51 UCSC students
The hard work of 51 UC Santa Cruz students who spent their spring break building a house, digging trenches, and repairing roofs in Mexico hasn’t gone unnoticed. GOSERV, Governor Schwarzenegger’s Office on Service and Volunteerism, has highlighted the students on its web site with a “Spotlight,” honoring the state’s “everyday heroes who give selflessly so…
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Enrollment procedures changing for continuing students
Continuing students will enroll in fall 2004 classes using the new UCSC Academic Information System (AIS). To enroll, you will need your new Student ID and password. Come to a Student Town Hall to find out what you need to do to get your new Student ID and password and how you will enroll in…
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Governor’s ‘May revision’ restores some funding to UC, adds Cal Grant money to cover fee increases
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the May Revision to his original state budget proposal for 2004-05 today (May 13), protecting the University of California from additional state budget cuts and restoring $20 million in previously cut funding to the university. Acting Chancellor Chemers issued a brief statement on May 11 informing the campus community about the…
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Grateful Dead foundations help preserve UC Santa Cruz archive of renowned composer Lou Harrison
Two foundations established by members of the Grateful Dead have contributed funds to help preserve the archive of the late composer Lou Harrison at UC Santa Cruz. The Rex Foundation, founded by the Grateful Dead and friends in 1984, and the Unbroken Chain Foundation, established in 1997 by Phil and Jill Lesh, have each donated…