August 2008 News Archive

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.

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.

Science Notes '08 now available online

The Science Communication Program has published its annual magazine, Science Notes, online.

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.

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

In Memoriam--Dining Services cook Ted Trollman

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

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.

Fall 2008 Welcome Week web site

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UCO staff member death

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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.

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

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

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.

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.

UCSC in the News

UCSC in the News is a weekly column summarizing prominent media placements UCSC faculty, staff, and students have received.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Supplement to Military Pay Policy

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.

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.

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.

Information on UCSC arson case

Chancellor condemns anti-research harassment