2008
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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.
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UCSC in the News
Bill Domhoff was quoted in a New York Times column about the super-rich that appeared in the paper’s “Week in Review” section.
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Policy on use of university resources and facilities for political activities
As election season is in full swing, this may be a good time to take a moment to review relevant University policies regarding appropriate use of University facilities and resources. As a public institution and 501(c)(3) entity, the University is prohibited from becoming directly or indirectly involved in campaigns of political candidates for public office.…
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New CPS after hours crisis service
We are pleased to announce a new program in Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) for the UCSC campus community – the CPS After Hours Crisis Service. The CPS After Hours Crisis Services is available to: 1) On and off campus UCSC students who are in crisis or in urgent situations; 2) UCSC staff and faculty…
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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.
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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.
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Chancellor Blumenthal sends fall greetings
As we begin a new and promising academic year, I want to warmly welcome all UCSC students, faculty, and staff members. You are part of an exceptional teaching and research university. Over the past week, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with new students, their parents, new faculty, and graduate students. I am very impressed…
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Alumnus Brent Constantz aims to reverse global warming with “green cement”
Alumnus Brent Constantz has a new venture–green cement–and like his highly successful invention of a paste for healing broken bones, it was inspired by his thesis research on coral reefs.
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Election 2008
UCSC experts go beyond “red state/blue state” rhetoric to shine a spotlight on critical issues that need airing during the presidential campaign.
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Potential traffic delays on and off campus during early October
Due to a water-main construction project, traffic is expected to be slow on Heller Drive on the west side of campus on Wednesday, October 1, and Thursday, October 2. On these days, traffic in that area is expected to be reduced to a single lane. Additional construction activities during the next three weeks may require…
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Defusing the nuclear threat will be topic of 2008 Maitra Lecture on Saturday, October 18
Martin Hellman, an eminent engineer whose latest project focuses on reducing the risk of nuclear war, will give the eighth annual Sidhartha Maitra Memorial Lecture on Saturday, October 18.
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Media Advisory: Statement from Chancellor Blumenthal in response to adoption of AB 2296
A statement from UC Santa Cruz Chancellor George Blumenthal in response to the adoption of AB 2296: “I am very pleased that the Researcher Protection Act has been signed into law by the Governor. I am grateful for the efforts of Assemblymember Gene Mullin; our local legislators, Assemblymember John Laird and Senator Joe Simitian; and…