2011
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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 10,000 visitors, from June 19 to August 27.
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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 a play, learn about exotic plants, or get up close and personal with marine mammals, UCSC offers the opportunity.
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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 beginnings.
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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.
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UCSC artists featured in ‘First Friday’ Santa Cruz community art tour
“First Friday”–Santa Cruz’s popular monthly art and gallery tour–now features more than two dozen venues around the downtown area. On June 3, three of those venues will showcase the work of UCSC student artists.
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Felicia Rice featured at Stanford’s Cantor Arts Center
Alumna Felicia Rice (Cowell ’78)—now manager for UCSC’s Digital Arts and New Media M.F.A. program (DANM)—will be featured in The Art of the Book in California: Five Contemporary Presses, an exhibition at Stanford’s Cantor Arts Center.
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Budget cuts and next steps
EVC Galloway updates the campus on budget cuts and announces five initiatives that will position the campus for the future.
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A successful Dispo Day on campus
Held on Earth Day, nearly 25 large bins were distributed across the campus to over 15 units. The total shred amount for Dispo Day came to 1,150 pounds.
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UCSC in the News
Planetary scientist Erik Asphaug was quoted in a Playboy magazine story about the potential to mine asteroids for valuable resources.
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June 3 Forum on Demonstration Response
On Friday June 3, starting at 5:30 pm, a forum will be held at the Porter College Fireside Lounge (http://maps.ucsc.edu/wvportercollege3a.html) to give the Demonstration Advisory Group (DAG) an opportunity to hear from students about their experiences during demonstrations on the UCSC campus.
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Earth scientist James Gill receives Humboldt Research Award
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation has elected Earth scientist James Gill to receive a Humboldt Research Award.
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President of Lionsgate Television to give keynote address at UCSC Film Symposium
UCSC alumnus Kevin Beggs, the president of Lionsgate Television Group, will deliver the keynote address for a two-day film symposium—Bridging the Gap—at UC Santa Cruz, June 3-4.