April 2009
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UCSC in the News
A New York Times article about the fallen status of careers in finance quoted computer scientist Don Chamberlin on the subject of careers in science.
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Racism expert Thomas F. Pettigrew receives top UC honor for emeriti faculty
For some, retirement means slowing down and shifting gears. Not so for Thomas F. Pettigrew.
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Resurfacing work on lower Bay Street
The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department has scheduled resurfacing work this week on Bay Street from West Cliff north to the railroad tracks near California Street. Today Granite Construction will prepare the road bed for resurfacing, with the majority of the work scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, 4/21 and 4/22. Commuters should anticipate…
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Class Notes
Cowell College ’69Blair COOPER has developed a web site in memory of George Skakel, one of two Cowell students killed in Vietnam; the statue in the Cowell courtyard is dedicated to them. City on a Hill Press published numerous letters from George vividly describing the war and a soldier’s life in Vietnam. To read these…
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Your turn
A sampling of reader reaction to recent issues of the UC Santa Cruz Review. E-mail us at review@ucsc.edu.
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Serving sustainability
UCSC Dining Services has taken many steps over the past five years to increase sustainability.
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Change on a fork
Dining Services is cooking up ways to accomplish its twin goals: serving good-tasting, locally sourced, sustainably grown organic food-and aiming for zero waste.
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Plugging in: Making changes in the way we use energy
Interdisciplinary courses help students understand the science and the societal impact of energy issues.
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Delivering the future: Innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability
Silicon Valley has long been a global center of innovation. Now, with help from UCSC, it’s becoming the epicenter of the green revolution.
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Inventing a greener future
What if you could fill up your tank with a garden hose? Power your iPod with your shirt? These sustainable energy innovations and more are being invented by researchers at UCSC.
