2008
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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.
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Message to faculty and staff about ‘4-20’
April 20th (4-20) has become known nationwide as the date when people gather to communally smoke marijuana in an expression of support for the reform of marijuana laws. In recent years, thousands of people have gathered on the UCSC campus to participate in this event. The University does not condone, support or otherwise sanction this…
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UCSC launches expanded Battery Recycling Program on Earth Day
The campus Department of Environmental Health and Safety and Physical Plant Recycling will officially launch an expanded UCSC Battery Recycling Program on Tuesday, April 22–Earth Day. “The goal of the Battery Recycling Program is to make it easy and convenient for you to recycle campus-generated batteries,” said April Casper, hazardous waste manager for Environmental Health…
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Message to students about ‘4-20’
UCSC is committed to providing a safe, healthy environment in which our students, staff and faculty can thrive. To that end, I write to you regarding a non-University sanctioned event that has become concerning for our community. Often referred to as “Four-Twenty” or “4/20,” this event revolves around the use of marijuana and other illegal…
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Education leaders decry potential state budget slash
Chancellor Blumenthal joined the presidents of Cabrillo College and California State University, Monterey Bay, and the Superintendent of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education in news conference at Cabrillo College April 14, calling for continued stat
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Cowell Dining Hall to close temporarily for seismic upgrades, enhanced options
The Cowell Dining Hall will be out of service and under construction from May 3, 2008, through March 2009 to improve dining options and to make required seismic upgrades.
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Remarks by Chancellor George Blumenthal Education Press Conference Cabrillo College – April 14, 2008
Chancellor George Blumenthal joined the presidents of Cabrillo College and California State University, Monterey Bay, and the Superintendent of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education in news conference at Cabrillo College April 14, calling for continu
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Arts Dean Finalists, Campus Visits
On behalf of the Arts Dean Search Committee, I am very happy to announce that the following individuals will be visiting our campus as finalists for the Arts Dean position. * Laurie Beth Clark, visiting April 21-22 Professor and Vice Provost, University of Wisconsin, Madison * David Yager, visiting April 23-24 Professor and Executive Director,…
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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.
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Spring Spotlight offers a slice of Slug life
Admitted students and their parents are exploring the campus as part of Spring Spotlight, an event for admitted students that provides an overview of the academic, residential, and student-life experience at UCSC.
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TAPS Bike Shuttle Expands to Second Location
The UCSC Bike Shuttle program is expanding. New service from the University Inn will begin today. UCSC affiliates can use the new service by riding their bikes to the pick-up location at 611 Ocean Street. Bike Shuttle service is reserved for passengers that load a bike onto the trailer; those without bikes may not ride.…
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Research on optical data transmission earns best paper award
A research project that grew out of an international exchange program at UCSC’s Baskin School of Engineering won the Best Paper Award at a recent conference.