August 2008
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Overview of Biomedical Research at UC Santa Cruz
UCSC scientists have made important contributions in many areas of health-related research, and many are leaders in their fields.
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New space telescope reveals entire gamma-ray sky
NASA’s newest observatory, the Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST), has begun its mission of exploring the universe in high-energy gamma rays using instruments developed by UCSC physicists.
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Science Notes ’08 now available online
The Science Communication Program has published its annual magazine, Science Notes, online.
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Student journalist reports from Democratic Convention
Lisa Donchak, a reporter from UCSC’s City on a Hill Press, is blogging from the Democratic National Convention this week for the student newspaper.
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After nearly 45 years, new redwood sign graces main campus entrance
Out with the old and in with the new. After nearly 45 years of service, the iconic redwood sign at UCSC’s main entrance has been replaced with a new iconic redwood sign. Campus crews hoisted the original off its concrete pedestal Monday morning and i
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In Memoriam–Dining Services cook Ted Trollman
It is with great sadness to inform you that a UC Santa Cruz Dining Services staff member, Ted Trollman, has passed away. Ted was most recently a cook at the Crown/Merrill dining hall but his presence was truly campus wide. Ted had worked on campus for Dining Services for over 34 years starting in 1974…
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Take StayWell Health Assessment, earn $75 gift certificate
StayWell wellness program invites University of California faculty, staff, retirees, and family members to join more than 22,000 UC affiliates who have completed their personal StayWell Health Assessment. All eligible individuals who complete a Health Ass
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Linguistics grad program at UCSC celebrates outstanding 22 years
This fall, UCSC’s Ph.D. program in Linguistics enters its 22nd year of education, research and scholarship. In celebration of that milestone, the campus will host the “UC Santa Cruz Linguistics Alumni Conference” on September 12-13.
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Fall 2008 Welcome Week web site
The web site for the Fall 2008 Welcome Week is now accessible. All of the information in the pages is confirmed and should be considered final. One important item that is not listed on the web site is a Movie Night scheduled for 9/22 at 8:00pm (8:00 – 10:45pm). Please do not schedule anything during…
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Wellness Center first floor open this week
The roof of the Wellness Center is being replaced and there will continue to be some noise and disruption for the next few weeks.
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UCSC in the News
The Wall Street Journal ran a story on Shakespeare Santa Cruz, reviewing three plays and noting “loud cheers” for Marco Barricelli, the festival’s new artistic director.
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Signs of the times
As construction progresses at Ranch View Terrace, crews are putting the finishing touches on the road and sidewalk leading to the development and lots of signs.