2007
-
Arboretum concert series concludes with ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro
The concert series at the UCSC Arboretum concludes on October 18 with one of the world’s top ukulele musicians, Jake Shimabukuro. He plays jazz, blues, funk, folk, flamenco, and rock, expanding the usual bounds of the instrument.
-
Four social scientists honored for teaching and research at UC Santa Cruz
Four social scientists at UC Santa Cruz were honored for teaching and research today (Thursday, October 11) during the annual fall convocation hosted by the dean of the Division of Social Sciences.
-
UARC team wins big at NASA Ames chili cook-off
The team from the UCSC University Affiliated Research Center took second place as the people’s choice in the NASA Ames chili cook-off this year.
-
Controlled burns planned at Wilder Ranch
State parks personnel have notified the campus Fire Department that the state’s annual series of “controlled” fires has begun and may continue for several weeks. You may see some smoke on campus as a result of these planned fires. At the request of UCSC, the state office has provided a phone number for people seeking…
-
Global affairs expert to deliver UCSC’s 2007 Maitra Lecture at Montalvo on Nov. 2
UC Santa Cruz and Montalvo Arts Center will present the seventh annual Sidhartha Maitra Endowed Lecture–featuring global affairs expert and award-winning author Shashi Tharoor–on Friday, November 2, at 7 p.m, in the Carriage House Theater at Montalvo. The chairman of Dubai-based Afras Ventures and former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Tharoor will present an insider’s…
-
Discovery of retinal cell type ends four-decade search
Researchers have discovered a type of retinal cell that may help monkeys, apes, and humans see motion.
-
Date and Location Change for Third Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Candidate Presentation
The campus presentation by the third and final Vice Chancellor, Information Technology (VCIT) finalist has been rescheduled. Details regarding the presentation, “Vision and Goals for ITS”, are as follows: Margaret Cline, Information Technology Consultant Monday, October 15, 2007 1:15-2:15 p.m. Physical Sciences Building 240 Each candidate’s CV, a description of the VCIT position, and podcasts…
-
Campus honors Congressman Sam Farr for support of sustainable agriculture
UC Santa Cruz stands alone as a pioneer of sustainable agriculture, and the campus took a moment Friday afternoon to honor Congressman Sam Farr for his visionary support of its agroecology programs.
-
UCSC awarded $5 million grant for genome research
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) announced a $5 million grant to UCSC as part of a four-year project to build a “parts list” of biologically functional elements in the human genome.
-
Pradip Mascharak to discuss photodynamic therapy in fall Synergy Lecture
“Treating Skin Cancer with Light? Not a Fallacy Anymore!” is the title of the Fall 2007 Synergy Lecture by Pradip Mascharak, professor of chemistry and biochemistry.
-
Counseling and Psychological services available
We want to take this opportunity to tell you about the services available to the UCSC community through Counseling & Psychological Services (CPS). As faculty and staff who work closely with students, you may have occasion to make referrals to our services. In addition, there may be times when you have concerns about a student…
-
Lincoln Taiz named Fellow of the American Society of Plant Biologists
Lincoln Taiz, professor emeritus of molecular, cell, and developmental biology, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB).