September 2010
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On-Campus Photography Contest
The Chancellor’s Office is holding a photography contest to choose a photograph of the UC Santa Cruz campus, taken by a member of the UCSC community, to use as the front cover of its season’s greeting card.
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UCSC names new Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Philanthropy
Jeffrey J. Shilling, former chief development officer for Stanford University’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation, has been named associate vice chancellor for strategic philanthropy at UC Santa Cruz.
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Donors dramatically increase giving to undergraduate student support
Private donors to UC Santa Cruz increased their giving to undergraduate student support by 39 percent last fiscal year, bolstering scholarships and other financial aid at a time when many students and families are struggling.
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Web Town Hall on UC Benefits
This is a reminder that UC leaders will host a first-ever systemwide online town-hall meeting to talk with faculty, staff, and retirees about post-employment benefits, health care costs, UC’s budget, and other university issues.
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Slug hogs parking space at UC Santa Cruz
Gearing up for the beginning of classes, an actual banana slug decided to stake out a choice spot on campus.
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Women at Work Retreat committee kick off meeting
The first 2011 Women @ Work Planning Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 6 from 12-1pm at the Bay Tree Conference, Room C.
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Staying connected: UCSC launches iPhone app
Busy, multi-tasking students can now keep up with life at UC Santa Cruz, thanks to a new free iPhone app with regularly updated campus news, videos, photos, events and even an emergency feed.
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New students, families greeted with disco, car washes, open arms
In some parts of America, college move-in week is a generic affair. But this is UC Santa Cruz, where there is no place for generic behavior or doing anything in a boring, run-of-the-mill way.
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Chancellor Blumenthal receives top UC honor for Academic Senate service
This summer, Chancellor George Blumenthal received the top UC honor for service to the Academic Senate at both the systemwide and campus levels.
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Proud Slug parents defy Empty Nest Syndrome stereotypes
According to popular wisdom, Empty Nest Syndrome sufferers become unhinged when their kids move out. But the truth is more complex.
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Rod Ogawa wins lifetime achievement award for education research
Rodney Ogawa, professor of education at UC Santa Cruz, has been named winner of one of the most prestigious awards in the field of education research.
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Emergency Info
This special campus RSS feed includes the latest information about emergencies that could affect UCSC people.