March 2011
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UCSC in the News
Geophysicist Steven Ward’s research on tsunamis was the subject of stories in New York magazine and the Huffington Post.
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Arts Dean to launch new ‘Creativity and Innovation’ lecture series
The UCSC Arts Division will debut a new series of free public lectures titled “Creativity and Innovation.” Dean David Yager has selected nine speakers—all noted for their unique ability to bridge innovation and creativity within their professional career paths.
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Information from County Public Health related to Japan crisis
Santa Cruz County Public Health has distributed the following information related to Japan’s nuclear emergency
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Symposium celebrates influential career of biologist Burney Le Boeuf
Colleagues and former students of biologist Burney Le Boeuf gathered to celebrate his career.
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The future of UC Santa Cruz: UC Regents discuss budget cuts, impacts
The University of California Regents devoted one day of their bimonthly meetings this week to discuss the impact of proposed half-billion-dollar cuts to the UC system, including an estimated $31 million cut to UC Santa Cruz.
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Information from County Public Health related to Japan crisis
The Office of Santa Cruz County Public Health has distributed the following Public Health Update related to Japan’s nuclear emergency.
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Call for Applications and Nominations – Humanities Dean, VPDUE, and VPAA
UCSC has started campus-only recruitments for the positions of Dean of the Humanities Division, Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education, and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs/Co-Chief Diversity Officer for Faculty.
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Offensive graffiti on campus
Chancellor Blumenthal writes to the UCSC community, informing students, staff, and faculty of the discovery on campus of offensive graffiti.
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Tsunami puts boating program on hiatus: community reaches out to help
Last week’s tsunami wrecked nine boats belonging to the UCSC Boating Program, putting a damper on a 40-year-old Santa Cruz tradition.
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The music never stopped: KZSC rock DJ returns to the airwaves 35 years later
UCSC grad Paul Gilbert wanted to feel the magic he experienced as a KZSC rock disc jockey in the ’70s. This year, he got his wish.
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Call for Applications for the Position of Dean for UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley
The campus has begun a nationwide recruitment for the position of Dean for UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley.
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Reaching out to Japan
In a message to the campus community, Chancellor Blumenthal writes about the disaster unfolding in Japan — and encourages UCSC people to help as they are able.