May 2011
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Irene Hansen Osterbrock named Patron of the AAS
The American Astronomical Society has named Irene Osterbrock a Patron of the Society to recognize her lifetime contributions.
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Peter Limbrick to deliver Arts Division Dean’s Research Lecture
Last fall, associate professor of film and digital media Peter Limbrick received the UCSC Arts Division’s Excellence in Research Award for his new book “Making Settler Cinemas.” In honor of this newly established award by arts dean David Yager, Limbrick will present a free public lecture on Monday, May 23
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Humanities Dean Candidate Presentation
On behalf of Sheldon Kamieniecki, Chair of the Humanities Dean Search Committee, I invite the campus community to attend a presentation by William Ladusaw, candidate for the Dean of Humanities.
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Two-wheel commuters take to the road on Bike to Work Day
Participants in Thursday’s Bike To Work celebration ranged from teenagers to AARP members. They took part in an annual event that promotes healthy living, diminishes stress, and cuts down on auto emissions.
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Africa’s sea turtles need passports for protection
Satellite tracking of olive ridley sea turtles has revealed that existing protected areas may be inadequate.
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SCIPP researchers apply particle physics expertise to cancer therapy
UCSC physicists are working with medical researchers to develop a new imaging technology to guide proton therapy for cancer treatment.
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Galileo data reveal magma “ocean” under Io’s surface
Data from NASA’s Galileo spacecraft reveals a subsurface “ocean” of magma beneath the surface of Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io.
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UCSC to host tennis championships
UC Santa Cruz Athletics Department has been selected as one of the sites for the 2011 NCAA Men’s Tennis Division III Championships.
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Recognizing commitment: picnic highlights staff achievements
A large and appreciative crowd of staff members ate marinated chicken, vied for raffle prizes, and danced to a cheeky song by Cee Lo Green during the annual UCSC Staff Appreciation Barbecue on the East Field.
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Learn about UCSC’s Water Protection Policy
The campus has formally adopted UCSC’s Water Protection Policy. The policy details the campus commitment to protecting water quality through the campus community’s adherence to environmental regulations. The policy provides guidance for reporting water quality concerns and links to the campus Storm Water Management Plan and other regulatory programs protecting water quality. For more information about…
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Clarity and vision: scholars impress judges at Graduate Research Symposium
The 7th annual Graduate Research Symposium on Friday, May 6, gave graduate students a chance to show off their projects and highlight their far-ranging achievements.
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UCSC in the News
An episode about elephant seals on KQED’s QUEST TV program featured biologists Daniel Costa and Burney Le Boeuf.