2011
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Study finds early growth trajectories have long-term effects on fitness
Researchers describe how food supply and environmental conditions affect the growth rates of organisms, which in turn influence future survival and reproduction.
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Crime bulletin: graffiti
Vandalism to property (3 incidents) – In all three incidents, unknown suspect(s) wrote derogatory words and offensive language in public urinal stalls. The graffiti was not directed toward any specific individual or organization.
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“Terror Fresca” Halloween celebration at University Town Center
Once again, UCSC’s Terra Fresca Restaurant will be converted into “Terror Fresca” for a special Halloween celebration at the University Center on October 31. The entire UCSC community is welcome to attend the event, which will include table service and no long buffet lines (check out the menu selections) along with costume contests, prizes, discount…
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Philanthropy Focus: Three Shakespeare Santa Cruz benefactors aim to make sure the show will go on
Audrey Stanley and Karen Sinsheimer helped launch Shakespeare Santa Cruz, and Carolyn Hyatt helped guide its course in the early years. With a boost from UCSC Chancellor George Blumenthal, this formidable trio has stepped in to give the theater company a hefty financial lift with a $100,000 matching gifts program. Stanley, SSC’s founding artistic director;…
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‘Party small’ campaign continuing this fall
UC Santa Cruz is once again this fall implementing its “Party Small—Gnome” campaign, which aims to decrease risk from alcohol use and promote safe drinking practices on and off campus.
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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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2011 Founders Celebration Dinner: recognizing extraordinary achievement
A Nobel-prize-winning cancer researcher, a biotech industry veteran, and a central figure in the founding of UC Santa Cruz, were among the honorees at the Founders Celebration gala dinner, which drew 350 people to the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz on Friday.
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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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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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SAB Chancellor staff open forum
An invitation to all staff to join the Chancellor for an open staff forum.
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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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Halloween Weekend, October 29-31
Information for students regarding the Halloween weekend.