2009
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UCSC in the News
The 2009 Shakespeare Santa Cruz season received rave reviews in the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury News.
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Update on the budget and our planning process
This week I am pleased to share some good news as well as update you on our budget process. First the good news: UC has arranged for state bond funding for previously approved projects at eight campuses, including UCSC. For us, it provides funds to eq
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Summer programs focus on renewable energy research and education
The Bio-Info-Nano Research and Development Institute is sponsoring four programs in renewable energy through the summer of 2009.
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Bio-Info-Nano Research and Development Institute holds workshops on local electric microgrids
Experts discussed the critical issues in using renewable energy sources to generate reliable, stable electric power at the first in a series of BIN-RDI workshops.
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Astrophysicist establishes John Bahcall Award for top Mexican physics student
One of the top physics students in Mexico is spending this summer studying astrophysics at UCSC as the first winner of the John Bahcall Award.
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Campus leaders hold forum for academic personnel on budget, furloughs/pay cuts
Campus leaders held a forum for academic personnel on the budget and on furloughs/pay cuts on July 31.
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Artificial retina project wins R&D 100 Award
R&D magazine has awarded an R&D 100 Award to the Artificial Retina Project, recognizing it as one of the most innovative ideas of the year.
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UCSC in the News
The New York Times interviewed sociology professor Paul Lubeck about the recent outbreak of violence in Nigeria.
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Tragic incident
I am saddened to report that earlier today a UC Santa Cruz University Relations staff member apparently took his own life.
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Campus offering workshops to help manage tough financial times
Beginning in August 2009, the Training & Development department will sponsor, in conjunction with our Employee Assistance Program, a series of workshops to support employees in managing their personal and work life during these difficult financial times. The 1 – 2 hour classes are free; however, advanced enrollment is required. To enroll, visit the following…
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Marshall Field ‘controlled burn’ planned for August 5
Crews from CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection), UC Santa Cruz, and California State Parks are planning a controlled burn on 31 acres at Marshall Field on August 5.
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Our University — UC’s future
Our University, the Office of the President newsletter for faculty and staff, is available at: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/ouruniversity/07_09/welcome.html Highlights from this issue include: — Responding to budget cuts. Read about the Commission on the Future of UC, impact of budget cuts on campuses. — Furlough plan. Answers to frequently asked questions. — Student success. Graduation rates on…