August 2008 News Archive
- August 28, 2008
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.
- August 26, 2008
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.
- August 25, 2008
Science Notes '08 now available online
The Science Communication Program has published its annual magazine, Science Notes, online.
- August 25, 2008
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.
- August 25, 2008
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
- August 25, 2008
In Memoriam--Dining Services cook Ted Trollman
- August 25, 2008
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
- August 25, 2008
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.
- August 22, 2008
Fall 2008 Welcome Week web site
- August 22, 2008
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.
- August 21, 2008
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.
- August 21, 2008
UCSC in the News
The <em>Wall Street Journal</em> ran a story on Shakespeare Santa Cruz, reviewing three plays and noting "loud cheers" for Marco Barricelli, the festival's new artistic director.
- August 20, 2008
Anthropologist explores plausibility of bulbs and tubers in diet of early human ancestors
Anthropologist Nathaniel J. Dominy painstakingly measured the mechanical properties of nearly 100 plant species across sub-Saharan Africa as part of his investigation of the diet of early human ancestors.
- August 19, 2008
Large Hadron Collider set to unveil a new world of particle physics
The field of particle physics is poised to enter unknown territory with the startup of a massive new accelerator--the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)--in Europe this summer.
- August 18, 2008
UCSC Extension to close Santa Cruz office, cut programs
After trying to overcome $30 million in debt amassed over the past several years, officials announced last week that UCSC Extension programs in Santa Cruz will be discontinued.
- August 18, 2008
UCO staff member death
- August 14, 2008
New CruzAlert Emergency Notification System - Action Required
- August 13, 2008
Fall gardening workshop offered Sunday, August 24
Join gardening expert Trish Hildinger for a lecture and demonstration workshop on "Planting the Thanksgiving Feast" at the UC Santa Cruz Farm on Sunday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- August 12, 2008
UCSC water polo teams to compete in NCAA Division III for one more year
UC Santa Cruz is pleased to announce that both the men's and women's water polo teams will compete in NCAA Division III during the 2008-2009 academic year.At the conclusion of the 2008-2009 season, both teams will return to their positions as club sports
- August 9, 2008
UCSC reaches landmark agreement with City and County of Santa Cruz
A historic agreement has been forged that will end litigation related to the UCSC Long Range Development Plan and enable the campus to implement its academic plan, proceed with construction of the important Biomedical Sciences building, and further meet t
- August 8, 2008
UCSC grad student receives Princess Grace award
UCSC graduate student Kimberly Bautista has been awarded a 2008 Princess Grace Honorarium. She is one of 44 recipients across the country who were recognized for distinction in the fields of theater, dance and film.
- August 8, 2008
UCSC scientists make breakthroughs in biomedical research
Attacks at the homes of UCSC research scientists have brought renewed attention to biomedical research at UCSC. UCSC scientists have made important contributions in many areas of health-related research, and many are leaders in their fields.
- August 8, 2008
UCSC in the News
UCSC in the News is a weekly column summarizing prominent media placements UCSC faculty, staff, and students have received.
- August 8, 2008
Wellness Center to close August 18-24 during first phase of roof replacement
The roof of the Wellness Center will be replaced causing a week of closure and additional weeks of disruption as the project is completed.
- August 8, 2008
Eat at Hula's Grill on Mondays, support Shakespeare Santa Cruz
Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room will donate 10 percent of its sales on Monday nights in August to Shakespeare Santa Cruz.
- August 7, 2008
Study shows clumps and streams of dark matter in inner regions of the Milky Way
Using one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world to simulate the halo of dark matter that envelopes our galaxy, researchers found dense clumps and streams of the mysterious stuff lurking in the inner regions of the halo, in the same neighborhood
- August 7, 2008
Staff and Academic Reduction in Time (START) Program Update
As announced earlier, the University has implemented a two-year Staff and Academic Reduction in Time (START) Program effective July 1, 2008. All regular status (non-probationary career) staff employees and all academic personnel (except those in faculty
- August 6, 2008
Iraqi students explore science, technology, and American lifestyle at UCSC this summer
Seventeen students are participating in the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program at UCSC this summer during a six-week course sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in Washington, D.C. UCSC is one of only six universities in the natio
- August 5, 2008
Supplement to Military Pay Policy
- August 5, 2008
Community shows overwhelming support for UCSC research scientists
More than 200 community and campus members gathered at the UC Santa Cruz entrance Monday afternoon to show their support for scientific research at the university and denounce two recent firebombings targeting UCSC researchers.
- August 4, 2008
Senate Chair's statement on recent events
As you are all doubtless aware, this past weekend there was a dramatic escalation in anti-research violence against UCSC faculty and their families, homes, and neighborhoods.
- August 2, 2008
Chancellor condemns attacks on faculty residences
Early this morning, two UC Santa Cruz faculty members and their families were targeted in what appear to be criminal acts of anti-science violence.
- August 2, 2008
Information on UCSC arson case
- August 1, 2008
Chancellor condemns anti-research harassment