Community Studies
- December 04, 2008
Nurturing Change: Nidya Ramirez works to empower those most in need
Alumna Nidya Ramirez feels a responsibility to help people in difficult circumstances --including immigrants, the poor and working class, refugees, children, and abused women.
- October 07, 2008
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.
- August 08, 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.
- May 23, 2008
Chancellor conveys awards for achievements in diversity
Four individuals and two campus units were honored for their efforts in supporting and increasing diversity at UC Santa Cruz. Chancellor George Blumenthal conveyed the awards during a luncheon May 21 at University House.
- April 28, 2008
Renee Tajima-Peña's film wins documentary prize at film festival, premieres May 4
Renee Tajima-Peña's film <i>Calavera Highway</i>, named the best television documentary by the San Francisco International Film Festival, will premiere during the festival on Sunday, May 4, at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas.
- April 25, 2008
Films by four UC Santa Cruz students featured during Reel Work Film Festival
Films about the immigrant experience and last fall's writers' strike are among the works by four UC Santa Cruz students that will be screened during the seventh annual Reel Work May Day Labor Film Festival, which takes place April 25-May 11.
- April 14, 2008
Tune in for the latest from the Social Documentation Program
Briana O'Higgins is a public radio junkie.
- April 14, 2008
UCSC students team up with public radio producer Nikki Silva
For eight lucky students last quarter, award winning independent radio producer Nikki Silva offered the ideal blend of inspiration, instruction, and encouragement.
- January 16, 2008
Undergraduate offers empowerment classes for girls at three Santa Cruz middle schools
In a unique town-gown collaboration, a UCSC undergraduate has teamed up with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education to offer empowerment classes to girls at three local middle schools.
- January 13, 2008
Graduate student's film featured at Sundance Film Festival
Documentary filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura can't wait to see his film screened at the Sundance Film Festival. He just wishes he could get his hands on enough tickets for all his friends and family.
