2009
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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.
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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.
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Reunion Weekend features a panel discussion about the environment
UCSC’s Reunion Weekend 2009 will feature a panel discussion about the environment.
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Assistant fire chief wins service award
Rick Rodewald, UCSC assistant fire chief/campus fire marshal, was awarded the Charles H. Gray Award.
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The eagle has landed
This golden eagle was captured on film last week making a meal of an unlucky ground squirrel.
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Hollow gold nanospheres show promise for biomedical and other applications
A new metal nanostructure has already shown promise in cancer therapy studies and could be used for chemical and biological sensors and other applications as well.
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UCSC in the News
The New York Times interviewed economist Rob Fairlie about business ownership rates during the past three recessions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UCSC in the News
The San Francisco Chronicle and San Jose Mercury News were among the media that ran stories on UCSC’s new partnership to develop a research and education community at NASA Ames.
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Remarks by George Blumenthal, University Associates – NASA Ames Partnership
Remarks by George Blumenthal Chancellor, UC Santa Cruz University Associates – NASA Ames Partnership NASA Ames Research Center March 13, 2009 Thank you, Carl [Carl Guardino, President and CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group] On behalf of the University of California, Santa Cruz, and our many partners, thank you for joining us this afternoon as we…