January 2012 News Archive

UCSC partners with Hartnell in education program with sustainable energy focus

A partnership between UCSC and Hartnell College strengthens the regional education pipeline for Hispanics and low-income

Two leadership recruitments underway

Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Alison Galloway announces two key recruitments.

John Barnes appointed as AVC for Physical Planning & Construction/Campus Architect

John Barnes appointed as AVC for Physical Planning and Construction/Campus Architect

UCSC history professor contributes latest op-ed on Honduras to NY Times

One of the top academic experts on Honduras in the United States, Dana Frank has spent the past decade researching the area. Her latest op-ed was published in

In evolution of body size, 24 million generations from mouse to elephant

The first study to measure how fast large-scale evolution can occur in mammals found that it takes 24 million generations for a mouse-sized animal to evolve to the

UCSC in the News

Astronomer Daniel Fabrycky was quoted in stories about new planet discoveries from the Kepler mission in the Christian Science Monitor, Space.com, MSNBC.com, Fox News, CBS News, Sci-News, Spaceflight Now, PhysOrg, and Skymania News.

2012-2014 Staff Advisor to the Regents

The University is pleased to announce the application period for selection of the 2012-2014 Staff Advisor to the UC Board of Regents.

2012 Title IX Advisory Council membership

Community Crime Bulletin

Residential burglary in Porter and Kresge.

Catherine Cooper wins 2012 Social Policy Book Award

A book published last year by psychology professor Catherine Cooper has been selected for the 2012 Social Policy Book Award by the Society for Research in Adolescence.

Chancellor, EVC receive slug jerseys

Legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle presents 6th Keeley Lecture

Legendary oceanographer, explorer, and author Sylvia Earle will present the sixth Fred Keeley Lecture on Environmental Policy Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the UC Santa

NASA's Kepler mission announces 11 planetary systems hosting 26 planets

A UCSC astronomer is involved in the Kepler mission's discovery of 11 new planetary systems hosting 26 confirmed

New website makes searching all UC jobs easy

The University of California is launching a new systemwide job search website that will make it easier to search and apply for jobs.

Safety tips--mountain lions

With the recent mountain lion sightings, please read these safety tips and report any possible sightings.

Youth advocate and former foster child Deutron Kebebew to receive 2012 Tony Hill Award

Deutron Kebebew (Kresge, ’03, electrical engineering), former foster child and tireless advocate for teens and children, is this year’s winner of the fourth annual Tony Hill Memorial Award.

Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update

UCSC’s hate/bias incident reporting system has expanded from being for students only to include faculty, academic employees and staff.

UCSC grad creates Rock Band-like video game for the blind

UC Santa Cruz graduate Rupa Dhillon hopes to change the face of gaming with Rock Vibe—a Rock Band-style electronic musical video game for people who are both blind

Our University — budget, online education, staff advisor and HR news for faculty and staff

Read the latest issue of Our University.

Another mountain lion sighted in undeveloped area of campus

CruzAlert - A mountain lion was seen by a student running north of the Fire Station at noon

In Memoriam – Karen Turinia

With much sadness, I share news of the death of a member of our community, Karen Turinia. With her sister and her daughter by her side, Karen peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, January 19.

UCSC to host ‘What is a Reader?’ day of events, Jan. 26

On Jan. 26, UC Santa Cruz will host a full day of "What Is A Reader?" events, with workshops plus a free public lecture by novelist, essayist, and

UCSC in the News

Earth sciences graduate student Ken Mankoff was featured in a Wired News story about scientists adapting the Kinect videogame device to record 3-dimensional scans of glaciers and other geologic features.

UCSC's Paul Lubeck provides analysis on insurgency in Nigeria's north

Bombings Friday (January 20) struck the northern Nigerian city of Kano where UCSC sociology professor Paul Lubeck conducted research last summer and where many UCSC students have worked

9th annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner to support UCSC students

UC Santa Cruz will host its ninth annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner--one of UCSC's premier fundraising events--on Feb. 25 in San Jose. The proceeds provide significant undergraduate scholarships and

UC proposes revisions to staff policy 34 and staff appreciation plan

The University of California is proposing revisions to Personnel Policies for Staff Members 34 (Incentive Awards).

Spring Taking UCSC Home

Admissions is inviting students to return to their former schools and communities as ambassadors to share their UCSC experiences and connect with newly admitted students.

Scholarship Benefit Dinner to be held on February 25

Please join us for UCSC’s ninth annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner. The dinner will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. Proceeds from the event go toward scholarships that provide opportunity and empower our students to take on the future.

UCSC Cowell Student Health Center LEED Gold Certification Celebration

New dean of UC Santa Cruz Extension

It's a pleasure to share news of the appointment of Lynda Rogers as the dean of UC Santa Cruz Extension in Silicon Valley.

CruzAlert - Two mountain lions sighted near campus

CruzAlert - Two mountain lions reported stalking hiker near southern edge of

Conference focuses attention on Labor Across the Food System

A free public conference at UC Santa Cruz February 3 and 4 will address the question of "Labor Across the Food System." Scholars, researchers, and activists from California

UCSC in the News

Biologist Patrick Robinson and others in Dan Costa's elephant seal research group were featured in a segment on "The Mysterious Seal Life" on NBC Bay Area News.

Iraqi-born Israeli bringing Jewish Mid-East music to UCSC

Yair Dalal--who creates music that bridges both Arab and Israeli cultures--is coming to campus for both an academic lecture and a public concert, presented by Jewish Studies in

Student Regent Recruitment

Apply to serve on the UC Board of Regents.

Joel Primack and Nancy Abrams honored by Chopra Foundation

Physicist Joel Primack and his wife Nancy Abrams have been chosen to receive the 2012 Spirit of Rustum Roy Award from the Chopra

UCSC receives more than 40,000 undergraduate applications for fall 2012

More than 40,000 prospective undergraduates – the most ever – have applied for admission to UC Santa Cruz for the fall 2012 quarter. California residents submitted 90 percent

5th Annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival

Thirty purveyors of delectable chocolate treats will offer their wares for tasting on Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 1 to 4 p.m. as the UC Santa Cruz Women's

2012-13 UC Santa Cruz Hellman Fellows Program

Time for faculty to submit applications for the UC Santa Cruz Hellman Fellows Program.

'Open-source' robotic surgery platform going to top medical research labs

Robotics experts at UCSC and UW have built seven advanced robotic surgery systems for use by major medical research

In Memoriam - Jack Schaar

After a recent diagnosis of cancer, Professor Emeritus Jack Schaar died on December 25.

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. with acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni

Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech, will speak at UC Santa Cruz's 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation

Poets and grandmothers in outer space: A Q&A with Nikki Giovanni

The acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni Giovanni had a free-ranging conversation with UCSC News & Events about her memories of Martin Luther King, Jr., her 20-year friendship with Rosa Parks, the importance of bearing witness, America's great economic divide, and her wild dream of sending poets and grandmothers into outer space.

Plant scientist Jean Langenheim honored by Graduate Women in Science

The Graduate Women in Science organization Sigma Delta Epsilon has awarded its highest honor to botanist Jean

Challenges and opportunities for the New Year

In his New Year message to the campus, Chancellor Blumenthal celebrates recent good news and urges students, faculty, and staff to advocate on behalf of the university.

28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation

Please join us at the the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation on Thursday, February 2, at 7:00 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz.

Wandering stars offer clues to history of our galaxy

Some stars have orbits that take them to interesting places, and they have interesting stories to tell about how they were

Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive

Students, staff, faculty and members of the public are invited to register as potential bone marrow donors.

Winter Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide now available

The UCSC Recreation Department's Winter Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide is now available.

Temporary reduction in payroll taxes

UC is implementing the temporary reduction in payroll taxes that President Obama signed into law in late December.

UCSC receives $247,000 gift to support Sikh and Punjabi Studies program

UC Santa Cruz has received $247,000 to establish an endowed fund in support of the Humanities Division’s Sikh and Punjabi Studies

Sittercity Family Care

As announced during Open Enrollment, the University of California is offering membership in Sittercity to eligible employees.

UCSC in the News

Sociology professor Paul Lubeck was interviewed on the PBS Newshour about the Christmas Day bombings in Nigeria and the underlying economic conditions that are spawning Boko Haram, an incipient insurgency there.

Red Cross Staff & Faculty Blood Drive this month

The Staff Advisory Board is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive for Staff and Faculty on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Stevenson Event Center.

Nominations for UCSC's Outstanding Staff Award

Do you know a UCSC staff member who goes "above and beyond" to provide distinguished service to students or colleagues?