Environmental Studies

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.

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.

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.

Reminder: Sidhartha Maitra Memorial Lecture on Sunday, Oct. 18

Tickets are available for the Ninth Annual Sidhartha Maitra Memorial Lecture, featuring journalist Edward Luce, on Oct. 18.

Journalist Edward Luce to discuss India and global warming on October 18 at UCSC

Journalist Edward Luce will discuss India and climate change during the Ninth Annual Sidhartha Maitra Memorial Lecture on October 18.

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.

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 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.

New Campus Food Guide available

The fourth edition of the Campus Food Guide offers the campus community a wealth of information on food-related issues.

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.

Rajan to study management of environmental risks in India

With a new NSF grant, S. Ravi Rajan will explore the intersection of science and politics in India.

30 Grads in 30 Days: Irene Vasquez

B.A., environmental studies and economics

UCSC Farm & Garden's Annual Spring Plant Sale features "victory garden" crops

The Farm & Garden's annual Spring Plant Sale features food crops for home gardens.

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

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.

UCSC Climate Action Plan open for public comments

College Eight revamps its core course to create an "outstanding freshman experience"

College Eight is revamping its core course to provide an "outstanding freshman experience."

Reunion Weekend features a panel discussion about the environment

UCSC's Reunion Weekend 2009 will feature a panel discussion about the environment.

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.

Water industry taps UCSC to prepare for 'silver tsunami' of retirements

UCSC students will be poised to benefit from a wave of retirements in the water industry.