February 2010
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Sandra Chung elected vice president of Linguistic Society of America
UCSC professor of linguistics Sandra Chung has been elected as vice president and president-elect of the Linguistic Society of America (LSA).
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UCSC in the News
Chancellor George Blumenthal was quoted in a Los Angeles Times article on the commission examining the future of the University of California
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UCSC Night at SAP Open sported stars, supported tennis
UCSC Night at the SAP Open Tennis Tournament on February 10 drew 275 alumni and friends to the HP Pavilion.
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Astrophysicist Jonathan Fortney awarded Sloan Research Fellowship
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has awarded a Sloan Research Fellowship to Jonathan Fortney, assistant professor of astronomy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz.
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Change in Leadership for Silicon Valley Initiatives
It is with great appreciation that I announce the retirement of Vice Provost for Silicon Valley Initiatives Martin Chemers, effective March 1, 2010. Marty has served the campus for 15 years, as professor of psychology and in a number of administrative roles; first as dean of social sciences, later as Acting Campus Provost and Executive…
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Anna Deavere Smith: Reignited imagination key to closing racial divide
To address the problems that arise over ongoing racial divides–gang violence, poverty, inequality–we need to look back to the lessons of Martin Luther King Jr. and reignite our collective imagination about what it’s like to be the “other person.”
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Proposed Revisions & Consolidation of Staff Leave Policies
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to providing quality benefits, UC is undertaking a review of Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) to provide options that will assist employees in addressing their work-life needs. The proposed policy revises seven current policies related to leaves PPSM 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 and consolidates…
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Explore China through ‘Legends of China’ trip
Come Explore China. UCSC is cosponsoring a “Legends of China” experience this July. The deadline for signing up for the 7-plus day trip – for UCSC students, faculty, and staff – has been extended to May 1. Please see informational flyer.
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In memoriam: Benjamin Quaye
The provost and college administrative officer at UCSC’s Oakes College write about the passing of Oakes student Benjamin Quaye.
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CP/EVC: Members of the Search Committee
David Evan Jones, professor of music (dej@ucsc.edu) Paul Koch, professor of Earth and planetary sciences (pkoch@pmc.ucsc.edu) Kirk Lew, assistant vice chancellor for financial affairs (kllew@ucsc.edu) Charles McDowell, professor of computer science (charlie@cs.ucsc.edu) Donna Murphy, vice chancellor for University Relations (donnam@ucsc.edu) Matthew Palm, undergraduate member of the Student Union Assembly (mattdpalm@gmail.com) Georges Van Den Abbeele, dean…
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UCSC in the News
Biologist James Estes was quoted in an Associated Press article about conflicts between sea otters and fishermen in Southern California that ran in the New York Times