2009
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$3.5 million NIH grant supports AIDS vaccine research
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has awarded a $3.5 million grant for AIDS vaccine research at UCSC.
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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.
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Pool is now open
The 50-meter pool at the East Field, which has been closed since May 1 for renovation, is now open.
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Educational Partnership Center has moved
The Educational Partnership Center (EPC) has moved to a new location on the Westside of Santa Cruz.
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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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UCSC in the News
The Los Angeles Times covered the results of a new statewide public-opinion poll, conducted by psychology professor Craig Haney, about attitudes toward the death penalty.
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September 4 update from Campus Provost/EVC Kliger
Now that we have received guidance from the UC Office of the President on pay reductions and furloughs, we are intensively developing implementation plans for our campus. Several complex issues, some of which may require further guidance from the Office of the President, remain to be worked out. Our goal is to have as many…
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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.
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Fall quarter events at UC Santa Cruz
A number of public events are planned by UC Santa Cruz this fall. They include the popular annual Harvest Festival, taking place September 26 at the UCSC Farm. Highlights include live music, an apple tasting, cooking demonstrations, and craft activities for the kids. Earlier in the month, gardeners flock to the Fall Plant Sale, which…
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UCSC in the News
The Wall Street Journal, The Economist magazine, and other news outlets covered a talk by economist Carl Walsh at the annual conference of the Federal Reserve.
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Announcing a Campus Conflict Resolution training series
Beginning September 2009, a new conflict resolution training series will be available to all UCSC staff and academic employees. The series, cosponsored by Campus Conflict Resolution Services and the Training & Development Department, highlights tools and strategies for the prevention, management and informal resolution of conflict at all levels. The workshops will be presented by…