October 2008 News Archive

UCSC in the News

Eileen Zurbriggen of psychology was quoted in a story about sexy Halloween costumes for young girls that was distributed by <b>Newhouse News Service</b>.

Anthropologist Melissa Caldwell to address Nov. 8-9 international conference on global food security

Food policy expert Melissa Caldwell will discuss the global food crisis during an international conference sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Campus, community report on successes in reducing carbon footprint

UC Santa Cruz has made remarkable progress in reducing its carbon footprint, Chancellor Blumenthal said in his one-year Climate Action Compact report.

Campus Provost writes about 'opportunities and challenges'

In the first in a series of messages, Campus Provost Kliger writes about "opportunities and challenges."

Flu shot clinics on campus

The Student Health Center is once again offering flu shots for campus staff and faculty.

Graduate and Professional School Fair gives students glimpse of post-grad life

Representatives from graduate and professional school programs throughout the United States were on campus Monday to answer questions and provide information regarding graduate admissions, individual programs, and their school.

Alumnus John Rickford explains how linguists are working to solve the black/white achievement gap in American schools

More than 100 people filled the Stevenson Fireside Lounge on October 22 to hear Stanford linguistics professor and UCSC alum John Rickford discuss his research on the persistent achievement gap between black and white students in reading and the language

San Francisco mayor urges UCSC students to vote

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom made an appearance on campus Tuesday, drawing a crowd of approximately 300 students and others to the College 10 Multipurpose Room at lunchtime.

Black men tell tales of transformation in new book Ain't I a Feminist?

Black men tell tales of transformation in the new book <i>Ain't I a Feminist?</i> by Aaronette White, associate professor of psychology.

Founders Day dinner honors innovation, ideals, determination

The second annual UC Santa Cruz Founders Day gala dinner drew more than 350 people to the Cocoanut Grove Friday night to celebrate the founding ideals of the university and the outstanding accomplishments of three individuals with ties to UCSC.

Next president must scrutinize counterterrorism initiatives, says alumna Dana Priest

Alumna Dana Priest discussed national security issues before a capacity crowd in the Namaste Lounge on Friday.

Senior Management Group Salary and Appointment Policy

UCSC partners with United Way for annual campaign

Community Relations Coordinator Liz Evanovich wants to raise $75,000 from UCSC staff and faculty during the United Way's annual corporate campaign.

UCSC in the News

The <i>Irish Times</i> quoted linguistics professor Jim McCloskey for an article about attitudes towards the Irish language in Ireland.

2008-09 Salary Information and Open Enrollment Announcement

Alumnus looks to expand support for innovative program

Victoria Wilder Eisenberg lived in more than 20 foster homes while she was growing up. Despite that formidable obstacle, last year Eisenberg reached a goal that only about 28 percent of Americans have attained: getting a bachelor's degree.

Serendipitous observations reveal rare event in life of distant quasar

Thanks to the sharp eyes of a UCSC undergraduate, astronomers have obtained a surprise view of a never-before-observed event in the birth of a galaxy.

Biologist Daniel Costa appointed to Ida Benson Lynn Endowed Chair in Ocean Health

Daniel Costa is a leading authority on marine mammals, seabirds, and the impacts of humans on marine environments. His appointment to the Ida Benson Lynn Endowed Chair in Ocean Health recognizes Costa's important contributions in these areas and provides

July 2008 Revision- UC nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy regarding academic and staff employment

UCSC in the News

Professor emerita of economics Peggy Musgrave penned a letter to the editor of the <i><b>New York Times,</b></i> calling on the federal government to address the problem of rising unemployment.

Campus Closure 2008-09

Policy on Reemployment of UC Retired Employees

Biologist John Thompson honored for contributions to ecology

John Thompson, Distinguished Professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, will receive the 2009 Per Brinck Oikos Award for contributions to the science of ecology.

Detours during Bay Street resurfacing through Oct. 31

Astrophysicist Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz wins prestigious Packard Fellowship

Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, an assistant professor of astronomy and astrophysics, is the ninth young scientist at UCSC to receive a prestigious Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering.

Secretary of State adds her support to student voter-registration drive

California's chief elections officer Secretary of State Debra Bowen visited campus Tuesday to add her support for a student voter-registration drive.

Study finds high mortality of endangered loggerhead sea turtles in Baja California

A new study underscores the enormous impact of bycatch (marine life accidentally killed by fishing operations) on sea turtles.

Chancellor discusses goals, budget at staff forum

Chancellor Blumenthal outlined six goals for the coming academic year and discussed the budget and recent campus events during an hour-long staff forum Tuesday.

UCSC in the News

Astronomer Gregory Laughlin is featured in a <i>Discover</i> magazine article about the search for Earth-like planets.

Physicists Sriram Shastry and Peter Young honored by American Physical Society

The American Physical Society has awarded two of its annual prizes to physics professors at UC Santa Cruz.

In Memoriam: Bruce Lane

Register to vote by October 20

Monday, October 20 is the deadline to complete a voter registration card and return it to the Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department.

Frans Lanting's Origins to be performed at inauguration of Large Hadron Collider

Origins, a new multimedia production by UCSC Foundation Trustee Frans Lanting, will be performed October 21 at the inauguration of the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, Switzerland.

How children learn to 'think like scientists' is focus of prof's work at Children's Discovery Museum

Psychology professor Maureen Callanan is partnering with Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose to explore the ways kids learn to "think like scientists."

International education brings EAP students together

UCOP releases 2009 health insurance rates

2009 health insurance rates have been released by the UC Office of the President.

The Dead live on at UCSC

This past April, the Grateful Dead announced that it would donate its vast and colorful archives to a campus that opened the same year the collection was started.

The $700,000 challenge

UC Santa Cruz has been awarded a $700,000 challenge grant from the Kresge Foundation toward the construction and modernization of McHenry Library. In order to receive the funds, however, the library must raise $3.5 million by October 1, 2009.

A library for the 21st century: McHenry turns a page

As a generation born into the information age hits the books--or the Internet--campus libraries are adapting to the needs of a new, hyperconnected student.

UCOP web site provides information about market's impact on benefits and savings programs

Chancellor's staff forum, Tuesday, October 14

Four social scientists honored for teaching and research

Four social scientists were honored for teaching and research today (Tuesday, October 7) during the annual fall convocation hosted by the dean of the Division of Social Sciences.

Focus on Faculty: Mary Silver, Professor of Ocean Sciences

Oceanographer Mary Silver has had a lifelong love affair with the sea--and with teaching.

Alumni on the Move: Chris Lauf (Porter '06, biology; jazz minor)

Flaming rocket balloons and potted cacti are among the props Chris Lauf uses to teach science while pedaling across Australia.

43 Things you might not know about UC Santa Cruz

In honor of the campus's 43rd year, here are 43 things we bet you didn't know about UC Santa Cruz. We think many of them will surprise and delight you--and maybe even inspire you to send us a few of your own.

Student, mother, dreamer: Scholarship opens doors for Rachel Cordero

Rachel Cordero, a mother of two and a community college transfer student, was one of 34 undergraduates selected for a $3,000 Alumni Association Scholarship Fund award last year.

Founders Day dinner on October 24

In Memoriam: Mike Green

UCSC in the News

Bill Domhoff was quoted in a <i>New York Times</i> column about the super-rich that appeared in the paper's "Week in Review" section.

Policy on use of university resources and facilities for political activities

Campus welcomes new Regents Scholars, Pister Fellows

Vice Provost and Dean William Ladusaw welcomed this year's new Regents Scholars and Karl S. Pister Fellows at a luncheon reception held at the Cowell College Provost House on September 28.

In Memoriam: Retired staff member Brent Ellis

Brent Ellis, who worked in the Business Service Center of the Colleges and University Housing Services from 1994 until 2004, died September 23; he was 48.

New CPS after hours crisis service

Chancellor Blumenthal sends fall greetings