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Ancient retroviruses spurred evolution of gene regulatory networks in primates
Ancient retroviruses helped a gene called p53 become an important “master gene regulator” in primates, according to a new study.
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Pogonip training burn, November 13
The City will be conducting their training burn in Pogonip starting at 11:00 today. It was postponed last week due to weather.
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Environmental protection can’t be bought, says author of new book Shopping Our Way to Safety
Like a marketer’s dream come true, Americans have responded to environmental hazards by shopping, as if buying bottled water and organic vegetables will protect them and their loved ones. But sociologist Andrew Szasz says “buying green” offers little real
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Emeritus academics reflect on 41 years of McHenry Library
The past and the present merged at McHenry Library last Tuesday when three emeritus professors and a founding librarian joined together to reflect on the 41-year history of the UCSC library. Sitting together behind a long table on the spacious third floor bridge between the book stacks and Special Collections–with the sounds of construction emanating…
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Benefits Open Enrollment Fair Nov. 15
A campus Benefits Open Enrollment Fair will be held on Thursday, November 15, from noon to 3 p.m. in the lobby of the Jack Baskin Engineering Building.
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Openings in recreation classes
The Recreation Department has openings in a Shodo Japanese calligraphy course and a Tango Workshop.
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UCSC in the News
UCSC in the News is a weekly column summarizing prominent media placements UCSC faculty, staff, and students have received.
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A message from Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Felicia McGinty
The academic year is well underway and my hope is that you are fully engaged in this vibrant learning community. As your new vice chancellor of Student Affairs, I write to remind you of your rights and responsibilities as members of our UC Santa Cruz community. Over the course of the Fall Quarter, there have…
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Videomakers and performers Harry Dodge & Stanya Kahn at Media Theater Nov. 20
Videomakers and performers Harry (Harriet) Dodge and Stanya Kahn will present their show “All Together Now” at the Media Theater on November 20, from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Blumenthal says highest priority is increasing faculty salaries
Chancellor George Blumenthal told the UCSC Academic Senate that a four-year plan is on track to bring faculty salaries to the levels of comparable institutions.
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Arboretum will hold Dried Flower and Succulent Wreath Sale November 17 and 18
Hand-made wreaths and holiday decorations will be available from the UCSC Arboretum at the annual Dried Flower and Succulent Wreath Sale on Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18.
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UC Women’s Forum on Staff Career Advancement
Join us and share your thoughts on the advancement of women staff at UC. What does it take to succeed at UC? What are some best practices already in place? What more is needed? Associate President Linda Williams, Presidential Staff Fellow Amy Levine and Assistant Vice Provost, Equity and Diversity Sheila O’Rourke from UC Office…