August 2009 News Archive

Fall quarter events at UC Santa Cruz

Announcing a Campus Conflict Resolution training series

UCSC in the News

The <i><b>Wall Street Journal</b></i>, <i><b>The Economist</b></i> magazine, and other news outlets covered a talk by economist Carl Walsh at the annual conference of the Federal Reserve.

Founders Day Dinner on October 23 - Save the Date

Information provided about expanded campus curtailment days

Parents are nervous, proud, sad, elated all at once at summer orientation

Part balm for nervous souls, part information service, part the first step in letting go, the annual freshman orientation drew 3,000 proud and anxious parents to campus this summer.

In Memoriam: Correy Fedor

Art professor to stage performance art wedding at 2009 Venice Biennale

UCSC art professor and multimedia artist Elizabeth Stephens will "marry the ocean" with fellow artist-bride Annie Sprinkle in a performance art wedding at the 53rd Venice Biennale on August 28.

Impact of Budget Cuts and Furloughs

UCSC in the News

Ram Akella, professor of technology and information management, was quoted in a <b><i>New York Times</i></b> article about continuing education for people in science and engineering.

IMS director Gary Griggs and alumna Julie Packard named 2009 California Coastal Heroes

<i>Sunset</i> magazine and the California Coastal Commission have named Gary Griggs and Julie Packard among their 2009 California Coastal Heroes.

UCSC on the Road

A listing of events going on across the country for alumni, parents, and friends of the campus.

Composer donates score of acclaimed Dead-inspired symphony to UCSC Library's Grateful Dead Archive

This summer, renowned conductor Marin Alsop brought orchestral music inspired by the Grateful Dead to the 2009 Cabrillo Music Festival as a tribute to the band's archive being housed at UCSC.

Weekly campus update from Campus Provost/EVC Kliger

ITS provides information on the HP toner/ink cartridges return program

Every time you recycle your HP printer toner/ink cartridge in the HP cardboard recycle box, you are contributing to the "HP PurchasEdge" program that can help the campus save money and get greener.

Newsweek's annual colleges issue prominently features UCSC

UC Santa Cruz is one of 25 campuses profiled in the cover story of <i>Newsweek</i> magazine's fall 2009 special issue on colleges. The cover story features UCSC as a campus for "Overachievers Who Need to Stop and Look Around."

UCSC in Sierra magazine's top 10 list of nation's greenest colleges

UC Santa Cruz has placed seventh in Sierra magazine's third annual "honor roll" of the top 10 greenest colleges in the nation.

Judges cite Haney's testimony in landmark prison overcrowding ruling

A recent landmark ruling by a three-judge panel cited analysis by psychology professor Craig Haney.

In Memoriam: La'Camii Ross

Lockheed Fire fully contained

The Lockheed Fire has been fully contained as of August 20.

Computer scientist Michael Mateas named to MacArthur Foundation Chair

Computer scientist Michael Mateas, named to the MacArthur Foundation Chair at UCSC, aims to radically expand the expressive power of computer games.

Fermi results featured on cover of Science

UCSC physicists and astronomers are coauthors of three major papers reporting scientific results from Fermi in the August 14 issue of <i>Science</i>.

Budget update from Campus Provost/EVC Kliger

Pool renovation going swimmingly

The 50-meter pool at the East Field, closed in late April for renovation and repairs, appears to be on track to reopen in mid September.

Administrative leave granted for Lockheed Fire

UCSC managers and supervisors are authorized to approve paid administrative leave for individuals in their areas who were displaced or otherwise personally impacted by the Lockheed Fire per the criteria listed in this message.

Variability of type 1a supernovae has implications for dark energy studies

A new study reveals sources of variability in type 1a supernovae that could affect the precision of cosmic distance measurements.

UC, state make bond deal to help projects move forward

UC Santa Cruz and seven other UC campuses will receive funding to pay for voter-approved construction projects under a new $199.9 million bond deal between UC and state Treasurer Bill Lockyer.

Summer programs focus on renewable energy research and education

The Bio-Info-Nano Research and Development Institute is sponsoring four programs in renewable energy through the summer of 2009.

Update on the budget and our planning process

This week I am pleased to share some good news as well as update you on our budget process. First the good news: UC has arranged for state bond funding for previously approved projects at eight campuses, including UCSC. For us, it provides funds to eq

UCSC in the News

The 2009 Shakespeare Santa Cruz season received rave reviews in the <i><b>San Francisco Chronicle</b></i> and the <i><b>San Jose Mercury News.</b></i>

Bio-Info-Nano Research and Development Institute holds workshops on local electric microgrids

Experts discussed the critical issues in using renewable energy sources to generate reliable, stable electric power at the first in a series of BIN-RDI workshops.

Astrophysicist establishes John Bahcall Award for top Mexican physics student

One of the top physics students in Mexico is spending this summer studying astrophysics at UCSC as the first winner of the John Bahcall Award.

Campus leaders hold forum for academic personnel on budget, furloughs/pay cuts

Campus leaders held a forum for academic personnel on the budget and on furloughs/pay cuts on July 31.

Artificial retina project wins R&D 100 Award

<i>R&D</i> magazine has awarded an <i>R&D</i> 100 Award to the Artificial Retina Project, recognizing it as one of the most innovative ideas of the year.