July 2011 News Archive

Physicists report progress in understanding high-temperature superconductors

A new theory may explain the unusual properties of high-temperature superconductors, a longstanding unsolved problem for theoretical

Appointment of Chief of Police

UCSC is pleased to announce the appointment of Nader Oweis to the position of UC Santa Cruz Chief of Police.

QUEST TV profiles biologist Dan Costa

UCSC biologist Dan Costa is featured in a new episode of KQED's QUEST TV

Alumna named opinion journalist of the year

Lois Kazakoff ('76, Cowell, linguistics), deputy editorial page editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, has been named opinion journalist of the year by the National Conference of Editorial

New organic gardening course offered at UCSC Farm and Garden

A new, comprehensive organic gardening course is being offered at UC Santa Cruz this summer, starting September 7 and running for nine weeks on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings.

Evolutionary|Revolutionary is coming October 15

The University of California, Santa Cruz will present EVOLUTIONARY|REVOLUTIONARY, a remarkable evening of art, science and life, on Saturday, October 15, at the Flint Center in Cupertino.

Microscopes borrow tricks from astronomy to see deep into living tissues

UCSC researchers are developing new microscope technologies to enable biologists to see deep within living

UCSC Summer Orientation draws 7,300 participants

This year, 3,300 incoming first-year students, 890 transfer students, and a total of 7,300 people, signed up for UCSC’s lively schedule of Summer Orientation events, which took place

Renewable energy workshop brings together industry, government, and academia

A workshop on renewable energy features panel discussions and presentations from leading research projects.

UCSC in the News

Astronomer Puragra Guhathakurta was featured in a Science magazine feature story on galaxy evolution.

Registration begins for 2011-12 Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program

This eight-course Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program is open to all staff employees and an opportunity for professional development on diversity and inclusion issues.

UC Retirement Plan Contribution Increases

In September 2010, the UC Board of Regents approved contribution increases as part of a larger effort to put UC’s retirement benefits on a financially sustainable footing.

UCSC moves forward with ecological horticulture apprenticeship program

The pioneering Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture program at the UC Santa Cruz Farm and Garden will continue to offer hands-on training in small-scale organic agriculture despite a significant

Appointment of Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education

Campus Provost/EVC Galloway announces the appointment of Richard Hughey, professor of computer engineering and biomolecular engineering, as the vice provost and dean of undergraduate education.

About the latest tuition increase

Chancellor Blumenthal writes to faculty and staff to underscore the context in which UC Regents voted last week to increase tuition.

Latest state budget cut prompts another tuition increase

Chancellor Blumenthal writes to UCSC students about the tuition increase approved last week by UC Regents.

Appointment of Interim Director - Environmental, Health & Safety

Brent Cooley has been appointed the Interim Director for Environmental, Health and Safety unit.

Tim Galarneau receives 2011 UC Sustainability Champion Award

Tim Galarneau – described in a 2009 Mother Jones magazine profile as “the Alice Waters of a burgeoning movement of campus foodies”, is getting systemwide recognition.

Latest state budget cut prompts another UC tuition hike

Chancellor George Blumenthal had the long-term health of the university in mind when he addressed UC Regents about a proposed 9.6 percent tuition

Our University – Working Smarter, dealing with workplace stress and other news

Read the latest issue of Our University.

UCSC delegation brings green tips to Taiwan

A green delegation, including two UCSC undergraduates and UCSC sustainability director Aurora Winslade, traveled 6,449 miles to Taiwan, where they led a two-day workshop on June 29 and

TIME magazine quoted psychology professor Craig Haney in an article on the effect of imprisonment and reintegration to society of Casey Anthony, a Florida woman found not guilty in the death of her 2-year-old daughter.

Jin Zhang named Fellow of American Chemical Society

The American Chemical Society (ACS) has named Jin Zhang, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at UC Santa Cruz, to the 2011 class of ACS

State budget shortfall forces second fee increase for fall 2011

The UC Board of Regents approved a plan to close a $1 billion budget shortfall through a combination of higher student tuition, cost-cutting measures, and operational efficiencies.

Shakespeare Santa Cruz kicks off 30th anniversary summer festival July 19

Shakespeare Santa Cruz (SSC) opens its 30th anniversary season on July 19 at the Mainstage Theater, with Shakespeare’s most popular farce-The Comedy of

Key campus appointments

Executive Vice Chancellor and Campus Provost Alison Galloway announces two key campus leadership appointments.

Loss of large predators has caused widespread disruption of ecosystems

The decline of large predators and other "apex consumers" at the top of the food chain has disrupted ecosystems all over the planet, according to a review of

Profile of astronomer Sandra Faber wins Emmy award

A profile of astronomer Sandra Faber on public television station KTEH was honored with a Northern California Area Emmy Award.

UCSC in the News

Wildlife biologist Glenn Stewart was quoted in coverage of the shooting of two peregrine falcons in Oakland, including stories in the San Francisco Chronicle and San Jose Mercury News.

In Memoriam—Stephen Hull

New endowment supports students at UCSC Arboretum

A gift of $127,000 from the estate of World War II Navy veteran Dudley Green has established a new endowment in support of the UC Santa Cruz

In Memoriam—Carlos Noreña

In Memoriam—Houghton family members

In a message to the Arts Division, Dean David Yager expresses sympathy for former Dean Ed Houghton and members of his family, some of whom died in an airplane accident last week.

Costume designers bring life to Shakespeare characters, from Falstaff to the 'Tavern Tarts'

How would Falstaff dress himself? What would the "Tavern Tarts" wear? Shakespeare Santa Cruz's costume designers shared a few secrets about an art form that changes the way

Seymour Center is supported by New Leaf Market program

Shoppers at New Leaf Markets have selected the Seymour Marine Discovery Center as one of five local organizations that can be supported by a special "bring your own bag" rebate program.

UCSC alum Gillian Welch does it again

Forty-five seconds into the new Gillian Welch CD, you realize this is the real deal. It’s a low-key affair—in the absolute best possible way—with exquisite musicianship, haunting harmonies,

Evolutionary / Revolutionary: an evening of art, music, science

The University of California, Santa Cruz will present Evolutionary/Revolutionary, a remarkable evening of art, science and life, on Saturday, October 15, at the Flint Center in

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UCSC in the News

A Nature article on a genetic analysis of ovarian cancer was widely covered internationally, including stories in the Washington Post, Associated Press, Newsday, and the Santa Cruz Sentinel. Professors David Haussler and Josh Stuart contributed to the analysis and were co-authors of the paper.