January 2010
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Emergency Response to Haiti Disaster
In response to the tragic consequences of the recent earthquake in Haiti, questions have arisen regarding how to handle leave requests from employees who may be involved in emergency response efforts. Staff Policy PPSM 46 E. and Academic Personnel Policy 758 allow employees to be granted administrative leave with pay, under certain circumstances, for a…
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H1N1 Flu: Helping you stay informed … and healthy
Campus H1N1 Flu information page helps you stay informed … and healthy.
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23rd Annual Women at Work 2010 Retreat Postponed
After careful consideration and consultation with our sponsors, Staff Human Resources and Chancellor’s office; it is with deep regret we must postpone this year’s retreat until next year 2011. We have made this decision as we recognize and acknowledge the budgetary issues that face every unit on campus. What are our plans for the future?…
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UC Santa Cruz lecturer named first Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz County
UC Santa Cruz humanities lecturer Gary Young has been named the first-ever Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz County.
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Diversity Efforts on Campus – Diversity Advisory Committee
We are writing to update you on our most recent efforts on diversity and inclusion at UCSC. The Chancellor has created a Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) with broad campus representation and has asked us to co-chair this group. The DAC provides a forum for campus constituents to discuss and promote diversity-related issues. Committee members will…
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Humanities professor wins 2009 prize for scholarly outreach
Professor of classics and comparative literature Mary-Kay Gamel has been awarded the 2009 Prize for Scholarly Outreach from the American Philological Association (APA)–the national classics association
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UCSC in the News
American studies emerita professor Judy Yung co-authored a piece for the Los Angeles Times about the 100th anniverary of Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco
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Researchers trace effects of genetic defect in myotonic muscular dystrophy
Research on the genetic defect that causes myotonic muscular dystrophy has revealed that the mutation disrupts an array of metabolic pathways in muscle cells.
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Legislators, UCSC educators discuss financial crisis facing state, public higher education
Three California legislators joined Chancellor Blumenthal and other senior administrators and academic leaders January 22 at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center to discuss the fiscal emergency facing the state budget and public higher education.
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Robert Irion, director of Science Communication Program, wins journalism award
Robert Irion has been awarded the 2010 David N. Schramm award from the American Astronomical Society.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: UC provost to visit UCSC to discuss state and UC budget issues, UC initiatives
UC’s provost will visit UCSC on January 26 to discuss state and UC budget issues and UC initiatives. A scheduled opportunity for student reporters to meet with Lawrence H. Pitts, interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs of the ten
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On the Road
Calling all banana slugs! UCSC is on the road to your community, and you’re invited to join in. All we need to let you know when we’re coming is your email address, and the region where you live. All regional events are free. RELATED INFORMATION UCSC’s flu hotline: The Cowell Health Center is providing information…