August 2009
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Budget update from Campus Provost/EVC Kliger
In previous letters as well as at the recent campus budget forums, I’ve tried to speak frankly about the challenges we face in the wake of ongoing state budget cuts. We know that students will have access to fewer courses and reduced academic support. For most employees, paychecks will be smaller. And, regrettably, additional layoffs…
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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.
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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.
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UCSC in the News
The 2009 Shakespeare Santa Cruz season received rave reviews in the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury News.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Artificial retina project wins R&D 100 Award
R&D magazine has awarded an R&D 100 Award to the Artificial Retina Project, recognizing it as one of the most innovative ideas of the year.