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August 2012 News Archive

August 31, 2012
Road to '65: Selecting a site for the new campus
UCSC is turning 50 in 2015! How time flies. We're starting the celebration by presenting stories of what was happening on campus 50 years ago. First up: In
August 30, 2012
Celebrating astronomical success at UC Santa Cruz
UCSC is a top institution in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics; Founders Celebration to highlight that distinction and others
August 30, 2012
UCSC PD to host training exercise
Personnel from the Monterey Bay Search Dogs will be on campus for a training exercise on Saturday, September 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
August 29, 2012
History Dept. to host international conference on Chinese culture
A group of internationally renowned scholars will convene to explore and rethink aspects of modern Chinese culture, religion, and society from various Eurasian and global perspectives on September
August 29, 2012
Study suggests large methane reservoirs beneath Antarctic ice sheet
The Antarctic Ice Sheet could be an overlooked but important source of methane, a potent greenhouse
August 29, 2012
UCSC research funding tops $140 million for 2011-12
UCSC researchers attracted $140.3 million in external grants and contracts to the campus in the 2011-12 fiscal
August 29, 2012
Impact of state pension reform proposal on UC employees
This proposed legislation does not apply to University of California employees, who are under a separate university pension plan.
August 28, 2012
Humanities professors awarded UC Presidential Chair
Feminist Studies professor Bettina Aptheker and Literature professor Karen Yamashita have been appointed to a UC Presidential Chair in Feminist Critical Race and Ethnic Studies on the UCSC
August 28, 2012
UC Santa Cruz ranked 12th for Outside readers
UC Santa Cruz has made Outside Magazine’s list of 25 colleges known for their adventurous students and outdoor enthusiasts.
August 28, 2012
Move-In Schedule for Fall 2012
New and returning students will move into University Housing from September
August 28, 2012
UCSC in the News
The Los Angeles Times published an op-ed piece by history professor Dana Frank titled “Human rights in Honduras: State Department looks the other way.”
August 27, 2012
Peabody Award recognizes video work of SciCom alumna Solana Pyne
A video series by GlobalPost featuring productions by Science Communication Program graduate Solana Pyne received a Peabody Award for distinguished achievement in electronic
August 27, 2012
Farm-to-Fork benefit dinner tickets available
Fundraiser set for September 9 to raise scholarships in the CASFS Apprenticeship in Ecological
August 24, 2012
Schlanger Fellowship supports research on Arctic climate change
Ocean sciences graduate student Karla Knudson has been awarded a 2012-2013 Schlanger Ocean Drilling
August 24, 2012
UCSC PD to host training exercise
Personnel from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office will be on campus for a training exercise on Saturday, August 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
August 24, 2012
Insurance Deadline 9/1/12
To opt out of the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) for fall quarter 2012 and the remainder of the academic year 2012-2013, students must complete the on-line insurance waiver.
August 23, 2012
Lick Observatory 'BBQ with the Stars' features renowned UC astronomers
Lick Observatory's "BBQ with the Stars" on Saturday, September 15, will feature a barbeque dinner, live music, and astronomy
August 22, 2012
Crossing the boundaries of media-focused computer science, digital humanities and arts
Interaction between media-focused computer science, the digital humanities and digital arts have the potential to drive major progress in interactive media creation and
August 21, 2012
UC Santa Cruz in top 3% of Princeton Review's 2013 'Green Honor Roll'
UC Santa Cruz is one of 21 colleges receiving the Princeton Review's highest score (99) in its fifth annual "Green
August 21, 2012
USDA grant aids organic farming training program at UC Santa Cruz
Training for beginning organic farmers on the Central Coast will get a significant boost from a three-year U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to the Center for Agroecology and
August 21, 2012
Recovery slows for California's sea otters, 2012 survey shows
The southern sea otter population continues its pattern of tepid recovery, according to the latest population
August 21, 2012
UCSC in the News
Computer scientist Darrell Long was quoted in a MSNBC story about researchers who encoded a digital book in strands of synthetic DNA.
August 20, 2012
UCSC receives $1 million gift to support Center for Ocean Health expansion
A major gift from alumni Christine and Robert Holo will help fund the Center for Ocean Health's new education
August 17, 2012
UCSC names Sarah Latham to oversee Business and Administrative Services
The UC Regents have approved the appointment of Sarah Latham as Vice Chancellor of Business and Administrative Services (BAS), at the University of California, Santa
August 17, 2012
Leadership change in Business and Administrative Services
Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Alison Galloway announces the appointment of Sarah Latham as vice chancellor of Business and Administrative Services.
August 16, 2012
'Science Notes 2012' now available online
Science Notes 2012, published by UCSC's Science Communication Program, is now
August 14, 2012
In Memoriam – Aaronette M. White
Professor Aaronette M. White, a gifted professor of social psychology who loved teaching and was beloved by her students, has died unexpectedly at age 51.
August 14, 2012
UCSC alum’s third CD offers haunting ‘optimistic melancholy’
Rolling Stone magazine has described Emily Jane White’s songs as “melancholy as a rainbow glimpsed through the bars of a prison
August 14, 2012
UCSC in the News
Psychology professor Bruce Bridgeman's sudden acquisition of 3-D vision after watching the movie Hugo was featured in an article by the BBC. Previously, Bridgeman had no depth perception.
August 14, 2012
Bay Tree opens larger Express Store
A new, expanded Express Store at the Bay Tree Bookstore is now open for business.
August 13, 2012
Update: Staff member recovering after assault on campus
The member of UCSC's custodial staff injured in an unprovoked attack on campus Friday is recovering well from her injuries.
August 13, 2012
Photos reflect light like 3D objects with novel printing technology
A novel printing method yields photos that respond to different angles of light the same way a three-dimensional object
August 13, 2012
Fire Department hosting training exercises
On August 14, 15 and 18, the UCSC Fire Department will be hosting training exercises to better equip surrounding fire departments to respond to mid and high rise fire incidents.
August 10, 2012
Assault with a deadly weapon on campus
UC Santa Cruz police report that a female staff member was hit with a metal pipe at 11:46 a.m today in the loading dock area of the College
August 8, 2012
Paul Koch named dean of physical and biological sciences
UCSC has appointed Paul Koch to serve as dean of the Division of Physical and Biological
August 8, 2012
Paul Koch named dean of Physical and Biological Sciences
Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Alison Galloway announces the appointment of Paul Koch as dean of the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences.
August 7, 2012
UCSC in the News
Astronomers Daniel Fabrycky and Douglas Lin were quoted in coverage of the discovery of a planetary system similar to our solar system, including stories from Time, Christian Science Monitor, CBS News, Huffington Post, Mashable, MSNBC, Space.com, Discover, Science Daily, io9, and UPI.
August 7, 2012
UCSC alum helps guide Mars rover Curiosity to successful landing
Alumnus Steve Collins was featured in news coverage of the dramatic landing of NASA's robotic explorer Curiosity on the surface of
August 6, 2012
Professor emeritus M. Brewster Smith dies at 93
M. Brewster Smith, professor emeritus of psychology at UC Santa Cruz, whose research and testimony contributed to the landmark 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision that banned school segregation,
August 3, 2012
In-depth organic gardening course offered at UCSC Farm & Garden
A comprehensive organic gardening course is being offered this summer and fall by the Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden at the historic Alan Chadwick Garden and
August 3, 2012
Engineer Jacob Rosen featured in research profile
Computer engineer Jacob Rosen describes his work in the multidisciplinary field of medical robotics in a new UC Research
August 2, 2012
Save the date: Founders Dinner and Foundation Forum on October 12
UC Santa Cruz will host its sixth annual Founders Day gala dinner at Santa Cruz's Cocoanut Grove on Friday, October 12, beginning at 6:30
August 2, 2012
2012-2013 Diversity & Inclusion Certificate Program
Registration for the Diversity & Inclusion Certificate Program begins August 13, 2012