2011
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Elliot Aronson nominated for book, emeriti awards
Elliot Aronson, emeritus professor of psychology at UC Santa Cruz, has been nominated for the 2010 Northern California Book Award in Creative Nonfiction and the Constantine Panunzio Distinguished Emeriti Award of the University of California.
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Donors succeed in push to launch Gabe Zimmerman scholarship
Recent key donations have pushed the Gabriel Zimmerman memorial scholarship over the $50,000 level needed to launch an endowment scholarship fund in his name. Zimmerman, a UCSC grad, was a congressional aide to U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
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UCSC in the News
The Associated Press quoted Daniel Hirsch, a lecturer in nuclear policy, in an article about a state Senate hearing on the seismic safety of nuclear power plants.
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2011 Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity
As a reminder you are invited to submit nominations for the 2011 Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity.
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OPERS Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide online now
UCSC Office of Physical Education and Sports (OPERS) would like to announce that the Spring catalog is now online.
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UCSC community wins Gold Award for United Way giving
A group of UCSC staff and faculty is being recognized for its generosity toward the United Way of Santa Cruz County this year, increasing its contributions to residents in need.
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Weather update for Santa Cruz area
The Santa Cruz area is experiencing heavy storm conditions, including a flash flood warning for the San Lorenzo River.
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Rethinking Capitalism conference examines illusion of safety nets
The second annual Rethinking Capitalism conference, April 7-9 at UC Santa Cruz, will investigate the social systems that help prop up and preserve capitalism in the aftermath of the crisis of 2008. Free and open to the public.
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New book by Nancy Abrams and Joel Primack finds meaning in the cosmos
A new book by Nancy Abrams and Joel Primack explores the cultural and social implications of the modern scientific understanding of the universe.
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Our University – budget, UCRP and HR news for UC faculty and staff
Read the latest issue of Our University
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UCSC in the News
Geophysicist Steven Ward’s research on tsunamis was the subject of stories in New York magazine and the Huffington Post.
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Arts Dean to launch new ‘Creativity and Innovation’ lecture series
The UCSC Arts Division will debut a new series of free public lectures titled “Creativity and Innovation.” Dean David Yager has selected nine speakers—all noted for their unique ability to bridge innovation and creativity within their professional career paths.