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June 2011 News Archive

July 5, 2011
Hire Education video contest winner chosen
Film and digital media major Adam Mieuli, who just graduated in June, won our contest with his creative video that featured both style and substance.
July 5, 2011
Tuition, fee increases sought to meet budget shortfall
With cost-cutting and revenue-generating measures in place to fill the bulk of a billion-dollar budget gap resulting from steep cuts in state funding, the University of California staff
June 30, 2011
UC Santa Cruz sees strong demand from prospective freshmen
Approximately 4,100 prospective freshmen have expressed their intent to enroll in UC Santa Cruz this fall, based on University of California systemwide data released June 30. More
June 30, 2011
State budget news
Chancellor Blumenthal writes to the campus about the state budget signed today by Gov. Jerry Brown.
June 29, 2011
UCSC researchers contribute to detailed ovarian cancer analysis
A team of UCSC researchers contributed to an analysis of genomic changes in ovarian cancer that has provided the most comprehensive and integrated view of cancer genes to
June 28, 2011
UCSC professor investigates social impact of technology
How can we as citizens use technology to contribute to the public good? That’s a key question fueling the research of UC Santa Cruz associate professor of film
June 28, 2011
UCSC in the News
Results from the 10-year Tagging of Pacific Predators study by professor of ecology and evolutionary biology Daniel Costa and colleagues attracted worldwide news coverage after their article appeared in the journal Nature.
June 28, 2011
Recent retirements, September 2009 - March 2011
A listing of staff and faculty members who retired during the period of September 2009 through March
June 24, 2011
Condors land at UC Lick Observatory
Five California condors made a historic fly-by and stopover at the UC Lick Observatory atop Mt. Hamilton earlier this
June 23, 2011
Researchers win $2 million grant to study spread of bat-killing fungus
Two UC Santa Cruz researchers, Winifred F. Frick and A. Marm Kilpatrick, have won a $2 million National Science Foundation grant to study the spread of a fungus
June 23, 2011
California Whistleblower Protection Act - Annual Notice
Provisions of the California Whistleblower Protection Act require the University to post notices regarding the Act and, on an annual basis, to provide a copy of the notice to all employees who have UC authorized access to email.
June 22, 2011
Tracking of top marine predators reveals Pacific Ocean hot spots
Two big regions of the North Pacific Ocean are magnets for marine life according to results from the Tagging of Pacific Predators
June 21, 2011
UCSC in the News
Biospace and GenomeWeb Daily News ran stories about biomolecular engineer David Haussler receiving the Weldon Prize from Oxford University.
June 21, 2011
Our University – Fond farewell to retiring faculty and staff and more news
Read the latest issue of Our University.
June 20, 2011
Mandolin masters David Grisman and Mike Marshall lead 8th annual symposium at UCSC
Founded by legendary mandolinists David Grisman & Mike Marshall, the annual Mandolin Symposium at UC Santa Cruz is now heading into its eighth year, beginning on June
June 20, 2011
Campus set to retire Cruzmail, Oracle calendar
In a two-phase switchover, the UC Santa Cruz campus will retire its homegrown e-mail system and Oracle calendar system and replace them with new, updated versions supplied by
June 17, 2011
Film & TV industry alums reconnect with campus
“The UC Santa Cruz student may not get the first job compared to his or her Ivy League competitor...but I assure you they will get the BEST job
June 17, 2011
Science Communication Program director to speak at National Press Club
Robert Irion, director of the UCSC Science Communication Program, will speak at the National Press Club on June
June 17, 2011
The long and winding road to graduation: Histcon grad takes 40 years to earn Ph.D.
History of Consciousness Program grad Peter Miller just finished up his Ph.D. at UC Santa Cruz. It took him 40 years. "I'm probably the person who has the record
June 17, 2011
Eclectic group of graduate students celebrates achievement at East Field
An eclectic group of UCSC graduate students – including nearly 400 master’s degree candidates, and 231 doctoral candidates -- were awarded advanced degrees last week in a ceremony that honored determination and hard work. Among the group were 100 students scheduled to complete the UCSC education master’s program by late summer.
June 17, 2011
Campus IT leader wins service award
Mary Doyle, vice chancellor for information technology, has been named the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) 2011 Distinguished Service Award Recipient.
June 16, 2011
Traffic Delays along Heller Drive
Construction crews are expected to begin major roadway repair work Monday, June 20th on Heller Drive between Meyer Drive (the access road to Performing Arts) and the Core West Parking Structure access road.
June 16, 2011
Free poetry reading and music at UCSC's Alan Chadwick Garden June 25
On Saturday, June 25, from noon until 2 p.m., a bevy of award-winning poets will read from their work at “A Garden of Poetry and Music,” with music by guitarist Bruce Abrams and piper Jay Salter. The event is free and open to the public
June 14, 2011
Bioinformatics expert David Haussler awarded Oxford's Weldon Memorial Prize
David Haussler, professor of biomolecular engineering, has been chosen to receive the 2011 Weldon Memorial Prize given by the University of
June 13, 2011
Professor documents the immigrant experience in Santa Cruz County
In her new book, "I'm Neither Here nor There, Mexicans' Quotidian Struggles with Migration and Poverty," Professor Patricia Zavella describes how poor and working class Mexican Americans and
June 13, 2011
UCSC in the News
Astrophysicist Stan Woosley was quoted in stories about a new class of supernovae in the Los Angeles Times, Science News, and New Scientist.
June 13, 2011
EPA administrator speaks of commitment to environmental justice
In her College 10 commencement address June 12, Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, spoke of her commitment to environmental justice and lauded College
June 13, 2011
June 10, 2011
As the slug rises: Once subversive, UCSC's beloved mascot turns 25
This year marks the 25th anniversary of UC Santa Cruz's famous banana slug mascot, a once-subversive symbol on campus. This month, a former chancellor and various alumni looked
June 10, 2011
UCSC aims for zero waste in student move-out
UCSC, for the past few years, has been holding “Zero-Waste Move Out” events across the campus, making it much easier for students to deposit household goods, electronics, toiletries,
June 9, 2011
Video chat with Chancellor Blumenthal
Chancellor Blumenthal reflects on spring commencement, campus achievements and challenges over the 2010-2011 academic year, and the 25th anniversary of the banana slug becoming the official mascot of
June 9, 2011
In Memoriam: George Malloch
George Malloch Jr., who served as a trustee of the UC Santa Cruz Foundation from 1990 to 2002, died on May 21 in Germany. A resident of Brookdale
June 7, 2011
President Obama meets astronomer Jerry Nelson and other Kavli Prize winners
President Barack Obama met in the Oval Office with UCSC astronomer Jerry Nelson and other recipients of the 2010 Kavli
June 7, 2011
Grupo Folklórico Los Mejicas honored at 39th annual performance
Grupo Folklórico Los Mejicas was presented with two awards of recognition during the troupe's 39th annual spring concert including Watsonville Mayor Daniel Dodge proclaiming June 3 "Grupo Folklórico
June 7, 2011
UCSC in the News
Sociology department chair Craig Reinarman's research was cited in War on Drugs: The Report of the Global Commission on Drug Policy. The report called the war on drugs a failure and received worldwide attention when it was released last week.
June 7, 2011
Chancellor receives honorary degree from alma mater
Chancellor Blumenthal was awarded an honorary doctoral degree from his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM).
June 6, 2011
Parking during year-end activities
Traffic on campus will be much heavier than normal on Friday due to commencement activities.
June 6, 2011
Student parking during year-end activities
This week many parking lots on campus will be posted with signs welcoming visitors to commencements and other year-end celebrations.
June 3, 2011
Outstanding work in the spotlight: Student Achievement Week recognizes accomplishment
Student Achievement Week closed with the highly anticipated 2011 Undergraduate Academic Achievement, Excellence in Teaching, and Mentoring Awards ceremony and reception. This year's winner of the prestigious Steck
June 3, 2011
Five UCSC instructors honored for their teaching excellence
Five instructors at UC Santa Cruz received the campus's Excellence in Teaching Award during the annual year-end ceremony on Friday honoring undergraduate student achievement. Students nominate faculty and the Academic Senate Committee on Teaching selects awardees, based on input from deans, department chairs, and materials submitted by nominees.
June 3, 2011
Outstanding TAs for 2010-11 named
The Graduate Division has announced the names of the graduate students who have been selected as recipients of the 2010-11 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award.
June 3, 2011
Temporary closure of McHenry Library
McHenry Library will be closed June 10 through June 19, while we move collections, staff, and operations back into the wing of the library that has been undergoing a major renovation.
June 2, 2011
Biochemist David Deamer explores how life began in new book, 'First Life'
David Deamer's new book presents an engaging and accessible overview of research into life's
June 2, 2011
Farm & Garden market cart opens Tuesday, June 7
“Opening day” is around the corner, with spring produce and flowers going on sale at the UCSC Farm & Garden’s market cart beginning Tuesday, June 7.
June 2, 2011
A summary of summery things to do at UCSC
The long, lazy days of summer are a great time to explore UC Santa Cruz and its off-campus facilities. Whether you want to soak up some culture with
June 2, 2011
Redwood conservation and rock and roll: Conferences keep campus busy in summer
Summer is conference season at UCSC where thousands of newcomers will cross scenic bridges, explore the woods, and take classes. UCSC expects 70 residential conference groups, and
June 2, 2011
10x10: 10 grads in 10 days
UCSC's Class of 2011 includes these outstanding 10 new graduates, whose profiles--including photos and videos--will roll out here over the two weeks before
June 1, 2011
2011 Campus Elections Results
Please visit: https://elections.sa.ucsc.edu/ for the complete results of the campus referenda elections, as well as the results for the 2011 - 2012 Student Union Assembly officers and representatives.
June 1, 2011
Recipients of the 2011 Chancellor’s Achievement Award for Diversity
These awards honor faculty, staff, students, and programs that have made outstanding contributions to diversity and inclusion at UCSC.
June 1, 2011
Spring 2011 Transportation Survey
Please participate in a ten-minute on-line Transportation Survey to help campus planners monitor the effectiveness of existing programs and services.