March 2009
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Leadership for Silicon Valley initiatives
In November of 2007, I had the pleasure of appointing Professor Joseph Miller to the position of Vice Provost for Silicon Valley Initiatives. Now, after more than 40 years of service to UC Santa Cruz as professor, astronomer, director of UCO/Lick Observatories, and most recently as vice provost, Professor Miller made the decision to retire…
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Understanding Workplace Violence – Briefings on April 14, 2009
On Tuesday, April 14, 2009, Staff Human Resources will sponsor two briefings on “Understanding Workplace Violence” for UCSC employees. The briefings will be conducted by the law firm of Littler Mendelson and will be held at the University Inn, Sierra Room, at 9:00 a.m. and again at 1:00 p.m. Employees are encouraged to enroll in…
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College Eight revamps its core course to create an “outstanding freshman experience”
College Eight is revamping its core course to provide an “outstanding freshman experience.”
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Spring quarter recreation registration begins April 7
UCSC Recreation registration begins April 7th @ 9:00 am online at www.ucscrecreation.com The Recreation Department offers a wide variety of classes, including surfing, skiing, holistic health, kayaking, river rafting, rock climbing, dance, music, meditation, wine tasting, day trips, camping, leadership, wilderness first aid, and more. View the UCSC Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide online or…
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UCSC in the News
U.S. News & World Report and Forbes reported on chemist Jin Zhang’s research on hollow gold nanospheres for cancer treatment.
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Cancer Genomics Browser gives cancer researchers a powerful new tool
The UCSC Cancer Genomics Browser provides a new way to visualize and analyze data from studies aimed at improving cancer treatment by unraveling the complex genetic roots of the disease.
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Senior management group policies – formal review
The University invites your comments on the formal review of the following five policies which were approved by The Regents on February 5, 2009: 1) Senior Management Group Hiring Bonus 2) University-Provided Housing 3) Senior Management Group Automobile Allowance 4) Senior Management Group Moving Reimbursement 5) Senior Management Group Relocation Allowance These policies were developed…
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UCSC professor offers ‘street smart’ guide to making documentary films
Looking for a practical, step-by-step guide to creating a documentary film? You might look no further than a new compact handbook co-authored by UC Santa Cruz associate professor of film and digital media Gustavo Vazquez.
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Obama’s regulatory plan doesn’t go far enough, says author of new book Morals and Markets
In his new book, economist Dan Friedman identifies the systemic problems that underlie the economic crisis.
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Reunion Weekend features a panel discussion about the environment
UCSC’s Reunion Weekend 2009 will feature a panel discussion about the environment.
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Dedicated marine mammal volunteers save oiled otter
When a young sea otter was found on the beach covered with tar balls and slick oil, volunteers with the Marine Mammal Physiology Project sprang into action.
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The eagle has landed
This golden eagle was captured on film last week making a meal of an unlucky ground squirrel.