2009  News Briefs

Submissions now being accepted for first annual Broadside Contest

UC Commission on the Future to hold public forums

The UC Commission on the Future is seeking creative ideas from the UC community and the public for sustaining the university's contributions to California.

Upcoming disaster response training class

Cosmology lectures by Joel Primack and Nancy Abrams now on YouTube

Joel Primack, professor of physics, and his wife Nancy Abrams gave a series of four public lectures at Yale University in October, and videos of those talks are now available on YouTube.

Nobuhiko Kobayashi named co-director of Advanced Studies Laboratory

Nobuhiko Kobayashi, associate professor of electrical engineering, has been appointed co-director of the Advanced Studies Laboratory, a collaborative research facility jointly administered by UCSC and the NASA Ames Research Center.

Lecture series on healthier food systems continues Nov. 17 and Dec. 1

A lecture series titled "Speaking of Food: Thoughts on Healthier Food Systems," presented by the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems and Kresge College, starts November 12.

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

Job fair helps students consider graduate school

Electronic pay stations replacing parking meters

TAPS is replacing campus parking meters with electronic pay stations, such as the one just installed at the East Field House.

High-wind warning for Santa Cruz area

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Santa Cruz area due to heavy rain and winds of 25 to 40 mph, with gusts to 60 mph, expected to begin Monday night.

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.

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

Yudof talks about fiscal crisis, possible fee increases

Videos of President Mark Yudof's remarks to the UC Regents on September 16, 2009.

Pool is now open

The 50-meter pool at the East Field, which has been closed since May 1 for renovation, is now open.

Genome Sequencing Center offers state-of-the-art sequencing services

The UCSC Genome Sequencing Center is now available to accept samples from investigators at other academic institutions as well as regional biotechnology companies.

Lockheed Fire fully contained

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

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.

Seymour Center open seven days a week in August

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center will be open seven days a week during August 2009 to better serve the visiting public.

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.

Eat at Hula's Grill, support Shakespeare Santa Cruz

During the month of August, Hula's Island Grill will donate 10 percent of all sales on Monday nights to Shakespeare Santa Cruz.

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.

Aida Hurtado delivers keynote address to new citizens

Aida Hurtado encourages new citizens to view "citizenship as a form of empowerment."

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.

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

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.

Retirees group awards student scholarships

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Gary Young poetry reading and book signing

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.??

New book explores relations between universities and industry

<i>Developing University-Industry Relations</i> addresses the transfer of new discoveries and innovation from the research conducted at universities to the commercial sector.

UCSC Climate Action Plan open for public comments

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.

In Ms. magazine, Zavella challenges Congress to reform immigration law

Patricia Zavella highlights the "feminization" of immigration in an article in Ms. magazine.

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.

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.

Prop. 8 transformed the film Milk, writes film scholar B. Ruby Rich

The passage of Proposition 8 transformed the film <i>Milk</i> into a political touchstone, says film scholar B. Ruby Rich.

"What Now?" video-UCSC professors assess impact of presidential election

In anticipation of the inauguration of America's 44th president, we invite you to watch a podcast of a recent event in San Francisco featuring two UCSC political experts.

EPC celebrates a decade of academic preparation and college access

UCSC's Educational Partnership Center celebrated 10 years of academic preparation and making college a reality for underprivileged students.