March 2009 News Archive

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."

Leadership for Silicon Valley initiatives

Understanding Workplace Violence - Briefings on April 14, 2009

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.

UCSC in the News

<b>U.S. News & World Report</b> and <b>Forbes</b> reported on chemist Jin Zhang's research on hollow gold nanospheres for cancer treatment.

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.

Spring quarter recreation registration begins April 7

Senior management group policies - formal review

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.

Reunion Weekend features a panel discussion about the environment

UCSC's Reunion Weekend 2009 will feature a panel discussion about the environment.

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.

The eagle has landed

This golden eagle was captured on film last week making a meal of an unlucky ground squirrel.

Assistant fire chief wins service award

Rick Rodewald, UCSC assistant fire chief/campus fire marshal, was awarded the Charles H. Gray Award.

Hollow gold nanospheres show promise for biomedical and other applications

A new metal nanostructure has already shown promise in cancer therapy studies and could be used for chemical and biological sensors and other applications as well.

UCSC in the News

The <b>New York Times</b> interviewed economist Rob Fairlie about business ownership rates during the past three recessions.

Transfer students to benefit from physics and astronomy scholarships

UCSC has received a five-year, $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to support talented but financially needy students pursuing bachelor's degrees in physics or astrophysics.

UCSC alumna author looks out for kids who can't read

Susan Blackaby has always kept her eye out for the kid who can't read. An educational writer for the past 25 years, the UC Santa Cruz alumna has written more than 120 books for children to inspire them to learn how to read.

Richards, Cabrera, Rickford win Alumni Association top honors

The common thread running through the Alumni Association's top award winners for 2008-09 is their exceptional ability to inspire.

UCSC in the News

The <i>San Francisco Chronicle</i> and <i>San Jose Mercury News</i> were among the media that ran stories on UCSC's new partnership to develop a research and education community at NASA Ames.

Universities, NASA unveil plans to build new campus at Ames

UCSC and Foothill-De Anza Community College District today announced a new partnership with NASA Ames Research Center to establish a sustainable community for education and research at the NASA Research Park.

Lamb is a lioness when it comes to soccer

Women's soccer player Annick Lamb has received a 2009 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.

Remarks by George Blumenthal, University Associates - NASA Ames Partnership

Marc Mangel elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Marc Mangel, distinguished professor of mathematical biology at UC Santa Cruz, has been elected a corresponding fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scotland's national academy of science and letters.

Exhibition by Elliot Anderson at Gallery 16 in San Francisco through March 27

<i>Equivalents</i>, a new body of work by assistant professor of art and electronic media Elliot Anderson, will be on display at Gallery 16 in San Francisco through March 27.

2009 Chancellor's achievement awards for diversity

Chancellor's achievement awards for diversity

Dust deposited in oceans may carry elements toxic to marine algae

New findings show that some sources of dust deposited in the oceans carry toxic elements that can kill marine phytoplankton.

UCSC in the News

<i><b>Mother Jones</b></i> magazine profiled agroecology's Tim Galarneau in a story about the transformation of college cafeterias.

New general education requirements emphasize bold interdisciplinary themes, global engagement

A new forward-looking approach to education will prepare undergraduates for life in the complex, information-rich environment of the 21st century.

Revised Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) update

FMLA update

A budget message from Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor David Kliger

Earlier today, I spoke with the Academic Senate about our budget challenges and our planning for the 2009-10 year. As you know, the state recently adopted a budget that reduces UC system-wide funding by $115 million. Based on that, we project that the ca

New book dedicated to work of international literary scholar/founding UCSC faculty member

<i>A Touch More Rare: Harry Berger, Jr. and the Art of Interpretation</i> (Fordham University Press, 2009) celebrates more than four decades of groundbreaking work by UC Santa Cruz emeritus professor of literature and art history Harry Berger, Jr.

Campus repeats Recyclemania

UC Santa Cruz has entered the annual recycling contest Recyclemania for the second time, and organizers are hoping they can improve the campus's ranking compared with last year.

Alum Michael Scherer covers the White House for Time magazine

UCSC grad Michael Scherer is covering the White House for <i>Time</i> magazine.

Dining Services' chowder-cooking team bowls over judges

Dining Services' Redwood Sluggers team took third place for their Manhattan clam chowder at the recent 28th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.