November 2008 News Archive

Confessions of a non-foodie at Thanksgiving

As talk turns to free-range turkey and heritage vegetables harvested by unionized labor, anthropologist Melissa Caldwell says Thanksgiving is about more than the food.

UCSC feminist studies professor featured in fall issue of Ms. magazine

UCSC feminist studies professor Bettina Aptheker is featured in the fall 2008 issue of <i>Ms.</i> magazine.

Summer 2009 orientation dates: Mark your calendars

Each year the campus officially welcomes new students and their families and guests during Summer Orientation.

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is upon us, and fall has fallen on campus. Beautiful scenery abounds, sometimes in the most seemingly mundane places.

Open Enrollment ends November 25 at midnight

Exceptions to campus closure during the holiday season

The UCSC campus will close during the holiday season in an effort to conserve energy at a time when university business is generally slow.

UCSC in the News

Social psychologist Tom Pettigrew was quoted in a <i><b>New York Times</i></b> story about racial tolerance.

Dining Services receives $5,000 grant for sustainability

UC Santa Cruz Dining won a $5,000 grant for its comprehensive approach to food service sustainability during the 2008 Greenbuild Expo.

Support for students affected by the wildfires burning in southern California

CPS Support for students affected by the wildfires burning in southern California

Astronomy professor Douglas Lin receives Outstanding Faculty Award

The Division of Physical and Biological Sciences has given its 2007-08 Outstanding Faculty Award to Douglas Lin, professor of astronomy and astrophysics.

Budget update from campus provost

Chancellor Blumenthal on Wednesday addressed the potential impact of state budget cuts to UC campuses in remarks to the Board of Regents at its regularly scheduled meeting in San Francisco. He was among three campus Chancellors (UCLA Chancellor Block and

Chancellor Blumenthal addresses regents on budget implications

Chancellor Blumenthal tells UC Regents he is deeply concerned about the budget situation we face. The anticipated cuts, exacerbated by increasing mandatory costs mean that both the quality of our institution as well as basic access and affordability to t

Chancellor comments at Regents meeting on proposed state funding cuts to UC

Chancellor Blumenthal and two other UC chancellors briefed the UC Board of Regents at its meeting in San Francisco today on the implications of reduced funding for their campuses.

Campus wins accolades from green blog

UC Santa Cruz has been recognized in the Green College Spotlight section of green blog EarthFirst.

Fire Department kicks off holiday toy drive

The UCSC Fire Department is holding its annual holiday toy drive.

UCSC in the News

A <b><i>New York Times</b></i> article about efforts to understand the human genome included comments from biomolecular engineer David Haussler.

Biologists John and Vicki Pearse receive Lifetime Achievement Award

The Western Society of Naturalists has awarded its 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award to UCSC biologists John and Vicki Pearse.

UCSC earns top ranking for scientific impact of astronomy research

UCSC is the top-ranking university in the country for the quality of its research in astronomy and astrophysics, according to a new analysis of papers published in scientific journals and how often those papers are cited by other scientists.

King Convocation planned for February; nominations open for Tony Hill Award

The 25th annual UCSC Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation will be held in February at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Nominations for the Tony Hill Award can be submitted through December 12.

Mysterious microbe may play important role in ocean ecology

An unusual microorganism discovered in the open ocean may force scientists to rethink their understanding of how carbon and nitrogen cycle through ocean ecosystems.

Campus braces for more cuts

Mid-year budget cuts, recently announced by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, will force UC Santa Cruz to make even more reductions in operations than it already had planned after lawmakers slashed spending for UC in the initial state budget.

In Memoriam: Maria (Blanca) Frausto

Annual Computer Security Reminder

Reminder to increase your awareness of cyber security issues.

Newest Friends group wants you to be able to see, touch, smell history

UC Santa Cruz's newest Friends group, Friends of the Cowell Lime Works Historic District, aims to protect historical evidence and significant structures on campus dating from the 19th century.

Humanities dean receives award in Brussels

Georges Van Den Abbeele, dean of humanities, has been awarded the 2008 Blaise Pascal Medal for Social Sciences by the European Academy of Sciences. He received his award on Friday, November 7, in Brussels.

New Humanities building wins award

Hacker Associates AIA, the architectural firm UCSC collaborated with to create the Humanities buildings, was selected for a Merit Award by the Portland AIA for the campus's Humanities building complex.

Princeton awards Madison Medal to astronomer Claire Max

Princeton University will present the James Madison Medal, one of its top honors for alumni, to Claire Max, a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz who has developed techniques to enable astronomers to more clearly observe the universe.

UC President Yudof provides update on retirement plan

President Yudof writes about the UC Retirement Plan.

Campus provost provides 2008-09 budget update

UCSC participates in sustainability conference

UCSC in the News

Environmental toxicologist Russ Flegal was quoted in a <i>Christian Science Monitor</i> article about mercury pollution.

November 14 symposium marks a productive first year for UCSC's Chemical Screening Center

In its first year of operation, the UCSC Chemical Screening Center has enabled researchers to identify a variety of potentially useful compounds, including promising leads for the development of new drugs to treat infections, cancer, and neglected disease

Joy and hope greet Obama victory

The campus community greeted news of President-elect Barack Obama's victory with joy and enthusiasm on Wednesday morning.

In Memoriam: Donald Coyne, adjunct professor emeritus of physics

Donald G. Coyne, retired adjunct professor of physics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, passed away on October 1, 2008, in Santa Cruz, after a decade-long fight against cancer.

Earth scientist Gregory Rau is finalist for ConocoPhillips Energy Prize

Gregory Rau, a senior researcher at UCSC's Institute of Marine Sciences, was chosen as a finalist for the ConocoPhillips Energy Prize for his energy and carbon management proposal.

Global honor society charters 366th chapter at UCSC

In February, UC Santa Cruz will become host to the 366th charter of Golden Key International Honour Society.

Expert on origins of life to give free public lecture November 13 at UCSC

Biochemist David Deamer will discuss the origins of life in a free public lecture on Thursday, November 13, at UCSC.

Aspiring teachers to learn novel approach to science instruction

Aspiring teachers will learn cutting-edge techniques for teaching science to young children in a collaboration led by UC Santa Cruz.