October 2011
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UCSC in the News
Biologist Marm Kilpatrick’s research on West Nile virus was covered by the U.S. News & World Report, UPI, Health Day, Science Daily, RedOrbit, Infection Control Today, Doctors Lounge, Santa Cruz Sentinel, and News-Medical.net.
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Baskin School of Engineering promotes increased participation of women in computing
During the past two years, the number of women majoring in computer science at UC Santa Cruz has increased by 40 percent.
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Use strong passwords
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month This is the perfect time to change passwords that don’t meet UCSC’s Password Standards. Passwords are an important part of computer security at UCSC. They often serve as the first line of defense in preventing unauthorized access to campus computers and data. Because of this, it is important…
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Online Web Chat with Human Resources VP Dwaine Duckett
This is just a quick reminder that you are invited to join Dwaine Duckett, UC’s vice president for Human Resources, today from 1 – 2 p.m. in an online web chat about the health care rates for 2012, UCRP contributions, revised staff layoff policy and UC’s new family-friendly programs.
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2011 UCSC Foundation Forum: on the front lines of the cancer war
The UCSC Foundation Forum, “At the Dawn of Personalized Medicine,” presented a rare, front-lines look at the future of personalized cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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Banana Slugs aren’t just in Santa Cruz
UCSC’s regional program offers a way to meet up with new and old UCSC friends and reconnect with the campus—near where you live.
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Another successful Reunion Weekend
More than a thousand people flocked to the Cowell College Courtyard to celebrate the 2011 Alumni Reunion Weekend, held in April. The weekend’s festivities included food, beverages, college and department exhibits, and a lineup of spectacular student entertainment.
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Save the date: Alumni Reunion Weekend 2012
Mark your calendars for next year’s Alumni Reunion Weekend, which is scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 27, 28, and 29, 2012.
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SAB Chancellor staff open forum
An invitation to all staff to join the Chancellor for an open staff forum.
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Halloween Weekend, October 29-31
Information for students regarding the Halloween weekend.
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Researchers work with high school teachers on new state writing standards
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz, in collaboration with local educational agencies, have won a $250,000 grant to help high school English teachers in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District prepare for new state standards in reading and writing.
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UCSC honors Marti Noxon at Hollywood Film/TV alumni event
Award-winning writer and producer Marti Noxon (Mad Men, Grey’s Anatomy, Glee) was presented with the first UCSC Film & Digital Media Prestigious Alumni Award at a ceremony held last week at the Soho House in West Hollywood.