2011
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Fermi telescope adds surprising new pulsars to growing collection
Scientists using NASA’s Fermi telescope have discovered nine new gamma-ray pulsars and a surprisingly powerful millisecond pulsar.
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UCSC Arboretum holds Dried Flower and Succulent Wreath Sale Nov. 12 and 13
Wonderful holiday decorations and gifts will be available from the UCSC Arboretum at the Dried Flower and Succulent Wreath Sale on November 12 and 13.
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Chancellor Blumenthal discusses student diversity and provides budget update at Staff Forum
Chancellor George Blumenthal shared good news about undergraduate student demographics and merit-based raises for non-represented staff members at a campus forum on Tuesday.
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Affirming UCSC’s Principles of Community
Chancellor Blumenthal encourages all students, faculty, and staff to become familiar with the UCSC Principles of Community.
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UCSC in the News
The Chronicle of Higher Education focused on the Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture and the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS) in a report on the growing field, noting it was the first of its kind in the nation.
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Open Enrollment 2012
The annual Open Enrollment period begins today (Monday, October 31) and ends at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22.
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UCSC cholera biofilm team wins Deloitte QB3 Award for Innovation
A team of UC Santa Cruz researchers working to find new drugs to fight cholera has won a $10,000 Award for Innovation
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UCTV Seminars now online and accepting submissions from researchers
University of California Television (UCTV) has launched a web portal that offers UC researchers a simple and cost-effective place to find and share peer-to-peer scholarly presentations in any academic discipline via video and visual media.
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Excess nutrients threaten Elkhorn Slough ecosystem
A new study documents the effects of high nutrient levels in Elkhorn Slough, especially where water control structures limit tidal exchange.
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Leadership Academy Application Deadline November 1, 2011
The Academy provides a unique opportunity for cross-campus networking and for dialogue with the Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor, and other campus leaders.
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Summer 2012 Orientation Dates
Please mark your calendars for the Summer 2012 Orientation dates for incoming frosh and transfer students.
