Environmental Studies
- December 14, 2008
New California Academy of Sciences worth a visit--or two, or three
The newly reopened California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park is receiving rave reviews and giving many UCSC professors their own cause for celebration.
- December 01, 2008
Undergraduate Danielle Soto elected to Pomona City Council
Graduating senior Danielle Soto is preparing to take a seat on the Pomona City Council.
- 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.
- September 29, 2008
Mr. President . . .
The 44th president will have tremendous challenges before him. UCSC experts offer their advice on topics ranging from education to climate change.
- June 18, 2008
Free poetry reading at Chadwick Garden on June 28
Enjoy the beauty of early summer in the historic Alan Chadwick Garden on Saturday, June 28, when a bevy of accomplished poets will read their work at "A Garden of Poetry and Music."
- June 13, 2008
Midwest factory tour brings learning to life for students of environmental policy
Educators who encourage their students to get out of the classroom don't typically direct them to steel mills, glass factories, and soda-pop bottling plants.
- May 28, 2008
Sale of fresh organic produce begins June 3
Berry lovers will celebrate the opening on Tuesday, June 3, of the UCSC Farm's Market Cart at the base of campus.
- May 20, 2008
Geographer Jeff Bury studies human impacts of climate change in central Andes
For residents of Peru's remote villages high in the Andes mountains, climate change is right outside the back door.
- May 06, 2008
UC Santa Cruz to lead pioneering study of pumas in the Santa Cruz Mountains
A pioneering study of pumas in the Santa Cruz Mountains will generate unprecedented insights into the behavior of one of the region's top predators.
- April 18, 2008
Three environmental studies graduate students win Fulbright Awards
Environmental studies graduate students Timothy Krupnik, Michelle Olsgard, and Anna Zivian have received 2008-2009 Fulbright Awards that will help fund their overseas research.
- April 10, 2008
Ecological landscaping workshop April 17
Join three graduates of UCSC's Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture on April 17 for a free public workshop on ecological landscaping.
- March 26, 2008
Blood and Oil: New environmental studies class proves popular with students
In only two years, the new class <i>Blood and Oil: Energy, the Middle East, and War</i> has become legendary on campus.
- March 14, 2008
Become a docent at the UCSC Farm & Garden
Do you enjoy gardening, learning about food and farming issues, and sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge with others? If the answer is "yes!," then consider becoming a tour guide at two of Santa Cruz's most beautiful locations.
- March 12, 2008
Sign up for fresh, organic produce from the UCSC Farm
The UCSC Farm is enrolling members in this year's Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. By purchasing a "share" of the season's harvest, members receive a box of fresh-picked, organic fruits and vegetables every week for 22 weeks.
- February 10, 2008
UCSC's new Center for Integrated Water Research will help cities and regions secure safe and reliable water
A new interdisciplinary research center at the University of California, Santa Cruz, is bringing an innovative, regional approach to the challenge of meeting the demand for safe and reliable water.
- January 06, 2008
Undergraduate makes the most of opportunities at UCSC
Overcoming obstacles and pursuing her dreams are two of the life skills Katie Roper says she acquired at UCSC, where several professors encouraged her to take a hands-on approach to her education.
