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Policy on substance abuse

H1N1 Flu Shots Friday 1/8/10 at Student Union

Shakespeare Santa Cruz announces 2010 season lineup

The 2010 Shakespeare Santa Cruz season will feature a slate of three plays that explore the theme of "love" in all of its ramifications--from first blush, to wrenching jealousy, to familial dysfunction of the highest order.

Clarification of paystation operating hours

H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Shots available for walk-ins at Student Union

Changes to hourly parking on January 4th

UCSC philosophy students win regionals in national Ethics Bowl competition

A team of UCSC philosophy students won first place this past weekend at the California Regional Ethics Bowl Tournament held in Chico, qualifying them to compete in the National Ethics competition on March 4 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

H1N1 Flu and Seasonal Flu Shots Thursday 12/10/09 at Student Union

2009 Campus Holiday Gathering

Winter Campus Curtailment 2009-2010

Update on UCSC Diversity Efforts

Formal Review/Employee Comment - Outside Professional Activities Policy for Senior Management Group Members

Sophomore Gemma Givens will attend U.N. climate change conference in Copenhagen

Sophomore Gemma Givens will attend the United Nations international conference on climate change in December.

Students embrace UCSC's Program in Community and Agroecology

Thanksgiving comes only once a year, but a group of UCSC students gathers to share a meal at least three times a week as part of a unique program.

Psych undergrad organizes Sunshine Villa art show to benefit food bank

Psychology major Talia Gonzalez organized an art sale at Sunshine Villa that raised $550 for Second Harvest Food Bank.

Student Affairs update on end of Kerr Hall occupation

Update on Kerr Hall Occupation and Demonstration Activity

Student protest impacts campus transportation

Approximately 300 students gathered at noon on Wednesday, November 18, at Quarry Plaza to protest the student fee proposal currently before the UC Board of Regents.

Campus Bike Survey

Internship Opportunity - Campus Life Ambassador Program

Second Harvest Food Bank & UCSC Holiday Food Drive

XpressIt! moving December 11

Regents committee endorses fee hike in effort to close gap in state funding

Faced with a state funding gap of $1.2 billion next year, a UC Regents' committee voted today (Nov. 18) to increase student fees and adopt a financial plan that asks the state to fully fund the university's needs.

Staff, faculty budget forums offer chance to ask questions

Campus officials gave a presentation and answered questions last week at two town hall forums on the budget, one for staff and one for academic employees.

Exceptions to Campus Closure 2009-2010

Faye Crosby awarded UC Merced's Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance

Faye J. Crosby is the recipient of this year's Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance.

UCSC applauded by state task force for commitment to employee wellness

UCSC's worksite wellness program recently received a California Fit Business Award for promoting employee health and a healthier workplace.

Campus Elections - Mandatory Orientation for Student Fee Referendum and Opinion Polls

Ridesharing opportunity for Thanksgiving

UCSC Library meets goal to receive $700,000 challenge grant from Kresge Foundation

UCSC has met the requirements to receive a $700,000 challenge grant from the Kresge Foundation toward the modernization and expansion of McHenry Library.

Summer 2010 Orientation Dates: Mark Your Calendars

History professor to establish new program in Ancient Studies at UCSC

History professor Charles Hedrick will use his recent UC Presidential Chair appointment to establish and develop a new program in Ancient Studies on the UCSC campus.

Reduction in Library Journals Subscriptions

In memoriam: Lena Loucks

2009 UC Ethical Values and Conduct & Conflict of Interest Compliance Briefings

Historic district plaque symbolizes 'stories yet untold'

With the unveiling of a permanent bronze plaque from the National Register of Historic Places, the Cowell Lime Works Historic district became not only the gateway to UC Santa Cruz, but also "to stories yet untold."

Work-Life balance series offered to staff and faculty

Archaeology course unlocks "silent history" of the slave trade in West Africa

Anthropologist J. Cameron Monroe led UCSC's first undergraduate archaeological expedition to Benin this past summer.

Message from Vice Chancellor Doyle about cyber security

UCSC Senate opposes student-fee increases, application of salary-reduction program to all

In Memoriam: Ching-yi Dougherty

Campus Participation in E-Verify

Try Zimride and win a $50 gas card

Founders Day Dinner honors outstanding contributions to society

The gala Founders Day Dinner was a sell-out as nearly 400 guests celebrated the theme of "Fulfilling the Promise" of UCSC's founders more than four decades ago.

Project YouCan: UC Santa Cruz joins other UC campuses by pledging to double fundraising goal for student financial support

University of California President Mark Yudof has announced that the system's ten campuses have embarked on a four-year effort to raise $1 billion for student financial support programs.

H1N1 Flu Shots for Students

Open enrollment begins Thursday, October 29

Loik leads international collaboration on precipitation research

Michael Loik of environmental studies is the lead scientist on an international study of precipitation that's part of Biosphere 2.

Friends group to unveil National Register of Historic Places plaque

A permanent National Register of Historic Places plaque will be placed near the Cook House to recognize the campus's historic lime-producing district.

Alum Sol Lipman popularizes 12-second "video tweets"

Alum Sol Lipman launched the popular 12mail app for iPhone, making it easier than ever to share short video clips on Facebook and Twitter.

UC Santa Cruz to offer new Ph.D program in Film and Digital Media

UCSC announces a new graduate program leading to a Ph.D. in Film and Digital Media.

Job fair helps students consider graduate school

Vandalism at Humanities building

EVC/Campus Provost Kliger writes about vandalism in and around the Humanities 2 Building.

Popular Science taps UCSC anthropologist Nathaniel Dominy for "Brilliant 10" issue

<i>Popular Science</i> names Nathaniel J. Dominy one of this year's "Brilliant 10" young scientists and researchers.

Cancellation of Flu Shot Clinic

UC Santa Cruz announces Shakespeare Santa Cruz will continue in 2010 with 29th season

UC Santa Cruz announced today that Shakespeare Santa Cruz (SSC)-the university's nationally renowned theater company in residence at the campus-will continue in 2010 to present its annual season.

Important Flu Information

Resources for Working with Students in Distress

Regents Chairman Gould, President Yudof urge participation in UC's Commission on the Future

Alumni notes

Theater Arts professor Mark Franko to moderate panel on choreographing human rights issues at Lincoln Center

UCSC Theater Arts professor Mark Franko will moderate a roundtable discussion titled "Rights to Move: Choreographing the Human Rights Struggle," at Lincoln Center on October 10

UCSC social scientists honored for teaching and research

Three social scientists were honored recently for teaching and research.

Important Flu Information

An interview with engineering dean Arthur Ramirez

Art Ramirez describes the qualities that make the Baskin School of Engineering uniquely positioned to contribute to the technologies of the 21st century.

UCSC arts and science faculty collaborate for exhibition at Sesnon Gallery

"Full Disclosure"--an exhibition opening on October 7 at UCSC's Sesnon Gallery-is built upon the idea of "failure" as a path to learning.

National Science Foundation One-Day Workshop

'The ground started moving all around me'

When the Loma Prieta Earthquake struck on October 17, 1989, the UCSC campus sustained some damage--but nothing like that of the San Francisco Bay Area and elsewhere in Santa Cruz County.

Donors rally to support UC Santa Cruz, pushing annual fundraising to $30.5 million

Donors rallied to support UCSC last year, helping boost private fundraising to $30.5 million.

Career Center Fall Events - Job Fairs for Students

UC Santa Cruz receives $615,000 grant to digitize Grateful Dead Archive

UC Santa Cruz has received a major grant to help digitize the Grateful Dead Archive at the University Library.

UCSC Arboretum: Developing a sustainable operation

In a letter to the UCSC community, Alison Galloway, vice provost and dean of academic affairs, says addressing the Arboretum's financial challenges is a painful but necessary step that must be taken if the garden is to remain open and accessible to the pu

3rd annual UCSC 'Founders Day' gala dinner at Cocoanut Grove to honor five exceptional individuals

UCSC will host its third annual Founders Day gala dinner at the Cocoanut Grove on Friday, October 23.

Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics on Campus for Staff and Faculty

Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics on Campus for Students

Founders Day Dinner October 23

Administrative changes in the Division of Graduate Studies

New email service for UCSC students--SlugMail

Information Technology Services has begun offering a new email service for students called SlugMail, powered by Google.

In Memoriam: Austin Plummer

Impact of the Flu Season on Instruction

UC Santa Cruz welcomes 11 Pister Scholarship students to campus as 2009-10 school year begins

Eleven dedicated community college transfer students will attend UC Santa Cruz this fall as recipients of Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Awards.

Recent retirements, May - August 2009

Faculty and staff retirements from May through August 2009

Fundraising campaign for apprenticeship housing succeeds

The Grow a Farmer campaign to raise funds for permanent apprenticeship housing at the UCSC Farm was a success.

Student Affairs welcome message to students

Move-in weekend: Students excited, parents bittersweet

Students were excited and nervous while parents said bittersweet goodbyes during this year's "move-in" weekend.

Student Health Center Closure on September 17, 2009

Chancellor Blumenthal addresses UC Board of Regents

UC Santa Cruz prepares to open for 45th new class

The University of California, Santa Cruz will welcome its 45th class of new students this week, ushering in the 2009-10 academic year. An estimated 4,150 new undergraduate students are expected, most of whom will move into university housing during the fo

Preview Days 2009 -- Saturdays, October 10 & 17

Award-winning novelist coming to UCSC on October 7

The UCSC Center for Labor Studies and the Living Writers Series will join together to present a reading by award-winning novelist Monique Truong, Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. in the Humanities Lecture Hall

Fall Move-in Activities for Students

UCSC lecturer wins award for innovation in teaching Spanish

Spanish Language lecturer María Victoria González Paganihas has been awarded the IV Cristóbal de Villalón Award for "Innovation in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language."

Blumenthal takes part in group envisioning UC's future

UCSC Chancellor George Blumenthal is co-chair of the Size and Shape of UC committee, one of the working groups established under the UC Commission on the Future.

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.

September 4 update from Campus Provost/EVC Kliger

Announcing a Campus Conflict Resolution training series

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Campus offering workshops to help manage tough financial times

Our University -- UC's future

One year later, campus-community relations 'fundamentally changed' by landmark agreement

Every time Santa Cruz City Councilman Ryan Coonerty fields a call from another college town mired in conflict with its local campus, he is reminded of how far Santa Cruz has come in its relations with UC Santa Cruz.

Campus leaders explain furlough/salary reduction plan to staff

Campus leaders on Thursday held a forum at the Media Theater for staff members to hear information and ask questions about the furlough/salary reduction plan.

Budget cuts will make for a different UCSC

UC Santa Cruz, faculty, students, and staff worry about the impact the state's financial meltdown is having on the campus, and will have on the social and economic health of the state.

Professor Margaret Delaney named interim vice chancellor, Planning and Budget

Margaret L. (Peggy) Delaney has agreed to serve as interim vice chancellor for Planning and Budget, subject to Regental approval for the interim appointment. She succeeds Meredith Michaels, who has been named vice chancellor, Planning and Budget at Univer

Shakespeare Santa Cruz summer festival opens July 24

Shakespeare Santa Cruz (SSC) will explore the always relevant and highly entertaining themes of power, politics, and trust in its 28th season, beginning on Friday, July 24.

Broadcast of the July 23 budget forum for staff

The budget forum for staff has now been archived.

Summer dining options on campus

UCSC has a number of summer dining options.

UCSC scores high in competition for UC multi-campus research funding

Four research programs headquartered at UC Santa Cruz have received awards in the 2009 UC Multi-Campus Research Programs and Initiatives Competition (MRPI).

In Memoriam: Ellen Morrison

Chancellor Blumenthal describes budget impacts at Regents meeting

Speaking at today's meeting of the UC Board of Regents, Chancellor George Blumenthal described the impact that two years of budget cuts are having on the UCSC campus.

President Yudof announces furlough proposal

In a letter and video to all UC faculty and academic and staff employees, President UC President Mark Yudof outlines the proposals for budget reduction strategies - including salary reductions or furloughs - that will be presented to the Board of Regents

New historic finds help paint picture of lime workers' lives

While renovating one of the historic workers' cabins on campus, UCSC archeologists and volunteers found artifacts that offer new clues to the lives of the lime workers who lived here long ago.

University Relations moves to 2155 Delaware Ave.

University Relations staff members who had long worked in the Carriage House near the base of campus have moved to 2155 Delaware Ave.

An open letter to UC alumni and friends

In an open letter to alumni and other friends of the university, three members of the Board of Regents and UC President Mark Yudof ask for help in spreading the word that UC excellence must be preserved and nurtured.

Update on budget planning actions

Twenty-seven youngsters graduate from Girls in Engineering summer program

Twenty-seven local youngsters recently graduated from the Girls in Engineering summer program, which encourages girls to imagine a future in a traditionally male-dominated field.

2009-10 Parking and Program Renewals Underway

Faculty and staff give generously during Chancellor's Fund Match Campaign

Office Name Change - Financial Aid and Scholarship Office

Financial Aid Office name change

UCSC anthropologist Adrienne Zihlman honored for pioneering research on human evolution

Adrienne Zihlman is honored for pioneering research on human evolution.

History professor Dana Frank contributes op-ed to San Francisco Chronicle about crisis in Honduras

Professor of history Dana Frank has contributed an op-ed piece titled "Obama's Honduran Test" to today's San Francisco Chronicle about Sunday's coup in Honduras.

Chancellor Blumenthal shares budget video message from UC President Yudof

In a video for the UC community, President Yudof asks for continued feedback on furlough/salary reduction options.

UCSC among top five universities in study abroad awards

Last year, UC Santa Cruz became one of the top five universities in the country in awarding students for the Gilman Scholarship, which offers grants to undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad.

New major in physics education approved

UCSC has approved a new major in physics education to prepare students for California teaching credentials and teaching careers in science and mathematics at the high school level.

Alumna chef Deborah Madison's new book reveals secrets of solo eating

In her latest book, alumna chef Deborah Madison turns her attention to the secret delights of solo diners.

Renowned Indian musician and former UCSC Distinguished Adjunct Professor Ali Akbar Khan dies at 87

Legendary Indian musician and former UC Santa Cruz Distinguished Adjunct Professor Ali Akbar Khan died on June 18 at his home in San Anselmo, CA. He was 87.

Chancellor Blumenthal, Campus Provost Kliger provide update on UC, campus budget

UCSC Chancellor Blumenthal, Campus Provost Kliger provide update on UC, campus budget.

Summer Library hours reduced

Summer Library hours have been reduced to generate savings.

UCSC celebrates achievement with teaching, mentoring, and student awards

Recognizing the outstanding achievements of our students and instructors is one of the ways UCSC demonstrates its commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The 2009 Excellence in Teaching, Undergraduate Academic Achievement and Mentoring Awards c

A summary of summery things to do at UCSC

With its long, sunny days, the summer season is a good time of year to explore UCSC and its off-campus facilities.

ITS now has online technology newsletter

A new online newsletter from ITS includes information technology updates, service and support announcements, and news.

UC President Yudof outlines furlough, salary reduction options under consideration

In a message to the University of California community, UC President Mark Yudof outlines furlough and other salary-reduction options under consideration to help close a systemwide funding shortfall of nearly $800 million.

UCSC receives 'intent to register' statements from more than 3,500 students

More than 3,500 prospective freshmen have made formal commitments to attend UC Santa Cruz this fall, based on systemwide data released June 16 by the University of California.

California Whistleblower Protection Act - Annual Notice

Accomplishment, jubilation, leis at commencement ceremonies

An atmosphere of jubilation and accomplishment hung over this weekend's commencement ceremonies, which kicked off Friday with the Graduate Division and continued through Sunday.

New Online Fair Hiring Training Option for Staff Hires

UCSC Gmail for students coming soon

UCSC is partnering with Google to offer undergraduate and graduate students Gmail for their campus email service.

UC President Yudof names post-employment benefits task force

To help the University develop a comprehensive, long-term approach to post-employment benefits, UC President Yudof has established a task force to study and recommend funding, policy and benefits design alternatives.

Top physicists gather at UCSC to honor Tom Banks and Willy Fischler

Top physicists will gather at UCSC on June 15 and 16 for a symposium in honor of Thomas Banks, professor of physics at UCSC, and Willy Fischler, professor of physics at the University of Texas, Austin.

Chancellor honors achievements in diversity

Chancellor George Blumenthal honored and acknowledged the diversity achievements of three academic employees, two staff employees, and one campus unit at the 2009 Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity.

'Pledge' commits College Eight grads to environmental, social responsibility

Health sciences grad awarded Sutter scholarship for medical school

Graduating senior Brittany Guest will receive a $10,000 scholarship to help pay for medical school fees and tuition.

Graduate student documentaries featured during reception and screenings on June 12-13

Graduate students in Social Documentation present the Third Annual Master's Thesis Exhibition June 12-13.

Feedback about first activation of CruzAlert system

On Thursday, May 21, the campus initiated its first activation of the CruzAlert system in response to a potential campus emergency. The campus emergency manager reports on the feedback he's received on that activation.

TAPS wins state, federal grants for replacement vehicles

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission awarded UCSC $66,000 for the purchase of two replacement 12-passenger vanpool vehicles.

UC online college prep courses will be accessible via K-12 high-speed network

Millions of California students and teachers will gain free access to UC quality online college prep courses and online lessons through a new partnership between UC College Prep and the K-12 High Speed Network.

Economy's woes create repercussions for students, parents

With the global economy reeling and the state budget in crisis, applications to UCSC's Financial Aid office have been edging upward.

'Iconic' cooperage being reinforced to preserve history

The cooperage, one of the historic buildings in the Cowell Lime Works Historic District, is undergoing temporary reinforcement to keep it standing as time takes its toll on the structure.

Undergrad chosen for prestigious research internship in Japan

UCSC undergraduate Dominic Papia has been selected for a prestigious summer internship at one of Japan's premier research centers.

Reduction in Library Journals Subscriptions

Pay reductions to be implemented for UC senior managers

UCSC grad student to present digital arts project on forced marriage at Santa Cruz museum

Nada Miljkovic knows a lot about forced marriages. In fact, she's a child of one. That experience has led to a thesis project titled "Balkan Song," a video installation, performance piece, and social networking site that will be featured at the Santa Cruz

Students experience the power of the written word

This spring, students in Sarah Rabkin's <i>Environmental Action Through Writing</i> class tried their hand at producing works powerful enough to change hearts and minds.

We invite your nominations for UCSC Alumni Association awards

Retirees group awards student scholarships

The UCSC Silver Slugs presented six students with scholarships at their May event at the Arboretum.

Veterans host first ever student-led campus Memorial Day observance

Veterans and the Services for Transfer and Re-entry Students program last week presented the first ever student-led Memorial Day celebration on campus.

Chancellor Blumenthal and Campus Provost describe new budget challenges

Men's tennis team wins 7th national title

For the seventh time in school history, UCSC's men's tennis team has captured an NCAA national championship.

It's all in the family when children of alumni choose UCSC

Last spring, when their daughter was deciding where to go to college, UCSC graduates Moira and Dency Nelson tried to play it cool and hide their Banana Slug pride. They wanted their daughter, Charlie, to make her own decision.

Porter College class features alumni professionals working in TV and film

For 13 years, alum Loren Steck has taught "Working in TV and Film."

CruzAlert: Campus entrance closed Thursday morning as a precaution; reopened after several hours

Budget cuts presenting 'challenge for everyone,' say campus leaders

The day after ballot measures meant to balance the state's finances failed soundly at the polls, UCSC leaders acknowledged the campus's budget picture was even bleaker than before.

UCSC music grad student named winner in 57th Annual BMI Student Composer Awards

UCSC graduate student in music Noah Gideon Meites is one of nine young classical composers who have been named winners in the 57th Annual BMI Student Composer Awards.

Kuumbwa Jazz Center launches new half price series for students

Beginning on June 11, the internationally recognized Kuumbwa Jazz Center in downtown Santa Cruz will begin a new monthly half-price series for students.

30 Grads in 30 Days: Eric Gonzalez

B.A., business management economics

30 Grads in 30 Days: Sequilla Lee

B.A., sociology

Fifth annual Graduate Research Symposium presents impressive student work

30 Grads in 30 Days: Janelle Yong

B.S., electrical engineering

Third grader's question about soccer fields leads to UCSC science lab

Third-grader Claire Dworsky is investigating her own questions about water quality in Adina Paytan's laboratory at UCSC.

Free food, good vibes on Bike to Work/School Day

The Women's Center, along with two other places on campus, was one of Bike to Work/School Day's free breakfast sites.

30 Grads in 30 Days: Marina Sarran

Ph.D., sociology

Staff members socialize under the sun at Staff Appreciation Picnic

Entertainment including live music and informational tables greeted staff members as they streamed onto the East Field for the annual Staff Appreciation Picnic, put on by the Staff Advisory Board.

Hands-on research inspires freshman biology students

In the Phage Genomics Lab, a select group of freshmen dive straight into research, while also taking the usual introductory biology lectures.

Predictable fun at Prediction Walk/Run

The campus community got in the spirit for last week's OPERS Prediction Walk/Run, a relay in which each person on a team of four tried to predict his or her time to run or walk half a mile.

Campus gets first LEED 'green building' certification

UC Santa Cruz has taken another step in increasing its sustainability by obtaining its first LEED certification--the internationally recognized "green" standard for buildings.

Update from UCOP EVP Lapp about possible furloughs/salary reductions

Newsletter from staff advisors to the Regents available online

The inaugural issue of the quarterly newsletter from the staff advisors to the Regents is now available.

In memoriam: Foundation trustees Betsy Woolpert, Paul Irwin, and Bud Kretschmer

With sadness, the UC Santa Cruz Foundation announces the passing of three former Foundation trustees in April.

UCSC well represented at Santa Cruz Film Festival, May 7-15

A robust selection of films by UCSC students and alumni will be showcased at the 2009 Santa Cruz Film Festival, running May 7-15 in downtown Santa Cruz.

Former student remembers author and UCSC lecturer James Houston

Steve Woodhams (Porter College 1974-77) offers a remembrance of author and former UCSC lecturer James D. Houston, who died on April 16 at his home in Santa Cruz.

Arthur P. Ramirez named dean of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering

Arthur Penn Ramirez, a leader in materials science and cutting-edge applied and basic research, has been named dean of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering at UCSC.

Appointment of new dean of the Baskin School of Engineering

UCSC among EPA's 'green power' winners; faculty member questions basis for ranking

UC Santa Cruz and Santa Clara University have together purchased more than 68 million kilowatts of green power, earning accolades from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.??

Career fair peaceful, productive

Days after UCSC received a $100,000 grant in support of its veterans' programs, the annual career fair proceeded peacefully and without demonstration.

Alumni return to campus for weekend of reunions, other events

Hundreds of alumni enjoyed events across campus during Reunion Weekend 2009.

30 Grads in 30 Days: Christopher Gauk-Roger

B.A., Film and Digital Media

RFK Jr. discusses 'our environmental destiny' before packed house on Friday; event kicks off Reunion Weekend

In a fact-filled, fast-paced lecture in front of a near-capacity crowd Friday night at Santa Cruz's Cocoanut Grove, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke passionately about the political and economic forces that have made our country dependent on oil and coal.

UC Santa Cruz celebrates Reunion Weekend; alumni gifts reach $745,000

UC Santa Cruz alumni have contributed more than $745,000 to the school's annual Reunion Weekend fundraising drive, far exceeding the campus's goal.

Chez Panisse and others rally to support UCSC's Grow a Farmer Campaign

Chez Panisse and others are hosting benefits during the month of May to support the Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture

30 Grads in 30 Days: Sara Stickler

B.A., Anthropology

UCSC Jewish Studies Distinguished Lecture and Alumni Conference this weekend--April 24, 26

30 Grads in 30 Days: Daniel Zarchy

B.A., global economics

UC Santa Cruz veterans' programs get $100,000 funding boost

UCSC's veterans' programs are among the best in the country, say funders.

30 Grads in 30 Days: Maggie Sheldon

B.A., Film and digital media, critical studies concentration in feminist studies

30 Grads in 30 Days: Shelly Chan

Ph.D., History

Write an "Ode to Santa Cruz"--winning poem to be read onstage by Garrison Keillor during May 13 show at Santa Cruz Civic

Submit your best "Ode to Santa Cruz" for a chance to win tickets to attend <i>An Evening with Garrison Keillor</i> at the Santa Cruz Civic. The host of <i>A Prairie Home Companion</i> will read the winning poem onstage at the show.

30 Grads in 30 Days: Scott Rohlf

B.S., Earth sciences

Staff Appreciation Picnic Tuesday, May 12th

Staff picnic

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.

Resurfacing work on lower Bay Street

Richard Harris: One cool reporter

1980 Crown College graduate was drawn to journalism while taking a science writing course from John Wilkes.

Vanessa Cervantes: Becoming a leader

College service earned her an Alumni Association scholarship.

Ezequiel Olvera: Sweet success

Lifetime Alumni Association member sees benefit of large network.

Campus safety, security update and scheduled CruzAlert tests

Reminder about transportation changes on Monday

Rep. Sam Farr lauds Peace Corps volunteers at UCSC reception

Former Peace Corps volunteers, current members, and their families joined Rep. Sam Farr and UCSC Chancellor George Blumenthal for a spirited reception and film screening last Monday at the University Center Alumni Room.

UCSC grad students to present exhibition of digital art with social impact at Museum of Art and History

Ten graduate students from UCSC's Digital Arts and New Media (DANM) program will present a two-part exhibition at the Museum of Art and History in downtown Santa Cruz, running April 17 to June 24.

Bill Domhoff's new book documents the rise of progressive politics in Santa Cruz

A new book reveals the roots of progressive politics in Santa Cruz.

Student Brittany Guest is a special kind of coach

Brittany Guest, a fifth-year health sciences student, directs the Special Olympics program for the Santa Cruz area.

Career Center ready to help Slugs of any age

Alumni--whether unemployed or just seeking a career change--might not know that the campus Career Center is a resource that's available to them.

UC Santa Cruz's fall 2009 'admit rate' reflects increasing competitiveness for freshman spaces

The percentage of freshman applicants who have been admitted to UC Santa Cruz for this coming fall declined by more than 10 percent in just one year, reflecting the increasingly competitive nature of undergraduate admission to the campus.

Message to students regarding "4-20"

Statement from UCSC dean concerning proposed budget cuts

UCSC Athletic Department's 6th Annual Slug Golf Scramble

6th Annual Slug Golf Scramble

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tops UCSC Alumni Reunion Weekend festivities April 24-26

Environmental leader Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kicks off UCSC's Reunion Weekend 2009 festivities on April 24.

Leadership for Silicon Valley initiatives

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.

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.

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.

Lamb is a lioness when it comes to soccer

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

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

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.

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.

Earth Summit celebrates progress, cultivates ideas

Thursday's eighth annual Earth Summit advanced a dialogue among students, faculty, staff, administration, and the Santa Cruz community regarding the campus's commitment to sustainability.

Eat at Hula's Grill on Mondays, support men's volleyball

Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room will donate 10 percent of its sales on Monday nights in March to the men's volleyball team.

Honor society chapter established at UCSC

UC Santa Cruz was formally granted its charter Monday as the 366th university chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society.

Staff and Academic reduction in time (START) program modification

New requirement ensures students acquire discipline-based writing experience

A new high-level writing requirement will prepare undergraduates for the demands of the 21st-century workforce.

Four arrested for threats and violence against UC researchers

The FBI announced on February 20 that law-enforcement officers have arrested four people who are suspected of terrorizing University of California researchers.

State budget update from campus provost

Budget update from Dave Kliger

Literary Studies book series co-founded at UCSC to benefit from $1.16 million Mellon Foundation grant

A UC Press book series in literary studies--founded by UC Santa Cruz literature professor Richard Terdiman in collaboration with his colleague Susan Gillman and faculty from UC Berkeley and Irvine-will share a $1.16 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon

Assistance for visitors coming to UC Santa Cruz this spring

Budget, pension plan are center stage at winter Staff Forum

The budget and the university pension plan were at the top of Chancellor's Blumenthal's remarks--and foremost on staff members' minds--at the noontime winter Staff Forum Tuesday.

Haney praises court decision on prison overcrowding

Psychology professor Craig Haney was one of the main expert witnesses who testified in the case before the three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

UCSC alumna Marti Noxon wins Writers Guild TV Award for 'Mad Men'

UCSC alumna Marti Noxon has won a Writers Guild of America award for best dramatic television series of 2008. Noxon received her award as part of the writing team for the hit TV show "Mad Men."

TOPP program gets 'seal' of approval from comedian Stephen Colbert

UCSC elephant seal researchers caught the attention of Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert, making the February 5 episode of his show, the Colbert Report.

Green entrepreneur, urban advocate, author to speak at Student Forum on campus

In Memoriam: longtime UCSC faculty member Noel King

Sold out Scholarship Benefit Dinner raises more than $165,000

In the midst of a historic economic downturn, more than 310 people turned out to raise funds for scholarships and honor UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Emeritus Karl Pister and his wife Rita Olsen Pister at the sixth annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner Saturday ni

I am elephant seals (and so can you!)

Want to know the truthiness about northern elephant seals? Become a Facebook friend of Stelephant Colbert.

UC reaches tentative contract agreement with service employees' union

UCSC's housing practices lauded with cover story

UC Santa Cruz is featured on the cover of the January/February issue of <i>Talking Stick</i>; the cover article is on housing assignment best practices.

Food is the "front line of healing," says author

Anthropologist Nancy Chen has a simple message for Americans who are obsessed with fad diets: Skip the gimmicks and listen to your grandmother.

Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act

Based on annual earnings, employees may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) from the federal government.

UCSC alumnus wins 2009 Sundance directing award for first feature film

First-time director and UC Santa Cruz alumnus Cary Joji Fukunaga received the award for "Best Director, U.S. Drama," at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival for his film Sin Nombre.

For second consecutive year, undergraduate applications to UC Santa Cruz exceed 30,000

For the second year in a row, more than 30,000 prospective undergraduates have applied to the University of California, Santa Cruz for admission in the upcoming fall quarter.

Expression of Ideas

UCSC climbs to No. 2 on Peace Corps top colleges ranks

The University of California, Santa Cruz rose to second place on the annual list of Peace Corps Top Colleges (for the medium-size school category), its highest ranking since the Peace Corps began releasing its list in 2003.

Award-winning actress/UCSC alumna to perform "I Am That I Am: Woman, Black"-Jan. 28

Award-winning actress and UCSC alumna Adilah Barnes will perform her one woman show-I Am That I Am: Woman, Black-on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. in the College 9 & 10 Multipurpose Room. Admission is free and open to the public.

UCSC professor provides academic expertise for unusual San Francisco art exhibition

When the directors of San Francisco's Museo ItaloAmericano decided to create an exhibit about Italian Jewish life in the age of the Ghetto (16th-19th centuries), the first thing they did was a Google search on the topic. What they found was UC Santa Cruz

Three faculty honored with emeriti professorships

Three members of UCSC's faculty have been honored with emeriti professorships for the current academic year.

Job opportunities for students

In this tight job market, the Career Center is working hard to connect students with hiring employers and career development opportunities.

Career fair peaceful; diverse opinions represented

While students expressed a diversity of opinions on the presence of military recruiters at a campus job fair on Tuesday--the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Programs ran a table at the fair--there were no clashes, and the event went peacefully.

Winter quarter message from Chancellor Blumenthal

Call for applications: 2009-2011 Staff Advisor to The Regents

Third Leadership Academy begins with presentations from chancellor, campus provost

Chancellor Blumenthal kicked off the third UC Santa Cruz Leadership Academy class Tuesday with a talk on leadership and the university.

UCSC film professor commissioned to create art for 'video walls' at LAX

UC Santa Cruz professor of film and digital media Chip Lord is one of 20 artists who have been commissioned to create video art works for an innovative installation at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Jared Rosen: Making politics funny

With a voice that drips with wit and friendly sarcasm, it's apparent from the start that humor is, perhaps, Jared Rosen's most obvious calling--but politics is his passion.