2011
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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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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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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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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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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.
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Alumni profile/Marianne Walpert: Lighting the way
Alumna Marianne Walpert founded nonprofit TanzSolar, which brings simple, easy-to-use solar light kits to villagers in Northern Tanzania.
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Alumni profile/Brian Watwood and Christine Taylor: A lever to independence
A tragic accident led alumnus Brian Watwood to develop the Wijit, a lever-operated driving and braking device for wheelchairs. Fellow alum Christine Taylor later joined the venture.
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Uncommon People/David Pham: Devoted to primary care
Health sciences grad David Pham is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Central California Alliance for Health Primary Care Physician Award.
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Uncommon People/Maria Streshinsky: Banana-Slug-in-chief
Award-winning magazine Miller-McCune, which focuses on groundbreaking research and innovative solutions to untenable problems, is now under the leadership of alumna Maria Streshinsky.
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UCSC sponsors SACNAS national conference in San Jose, October 27-30
UCSC is supporting the efforts of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science.