September 2009
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Lick Observatory celebrates 50th anniversary of Shane Telescope
For 50 years, the 3-meter Shane Telescope has helped keep Lick Observatory at the forefront of modern astronomy.
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Tracy Larrabee appointed Associate Vice Provost for Silicon Valley Initiatives
I am delighted to announce that Tracy Larrabee, professor of computer engineering, has accepted the position of Associate Vice Provost for Silicon Valley Initiatives on a 50 percent basis. Among other duties, Professor Larrabee will be the academic point of contact for UCSC’s Silicon Valley Initiatives and will oversee the University Affiliated Research Center and…
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New poll by UCSC professor reveals declining support for the death penalty
In California, support for the death penalty has eroded significantly since 1989, according to a new public-opinion poll by psychology professor Craig Haney.