September 2012
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Return of the students: new frosh, parents, families converge on campus
The sleepy days of summer are over at UC Santa Cruz. Welcome Week brought thousands of parents and new students onto campus in an annual tradition that ran from Wednesday through Saturday.
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UCSC PD to host national ‘Take Back Initiative’
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department will sponsor the upcoming U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency “Take Back Initiative” Saturday, September 29, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Arts alum to present sneak preview of feature film at UCSC
UC Santa Cruz arts alumnus Jacob Estes (’94 Media Studies) will present a special advance screening of his latest film “The Details” on Thursday, October 4, at UCSC’s Media Theater.
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Unusual symbiosis discovered in marine microorganisms
Tiny single-celled algae and nitrogen-fixing bacteria exchange carbon and nitrogen in a mutually beneficial relationship that helps fertilize the oceans.
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UCSC’s visionaries achieve astronomical success
UCSC is one of the world’s leading centers for research in astronomy, astrophysics, and planetary science.
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Fall recreation, intramural sports guide now available online
The UCSC Recreation & OPERS Fall Recreation, Intramural and Sports Digital Guide is now available online.
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Art professor to showcase photos from New Orleans and Cuba
UC Santa Cruz art professor and photographer Lewis Watts will share photos from both New Orleans and Cuba in New Orleans Suite, an exhibition opening October 3 at the Porter College Sesnon Gallery.
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Graduating Banana Slugs give back
Organizers for the Class of 2013 are carrying on an uncommon tradition of philanthropy by asking all graduating seniors to make a gift of $20.13 to the Senior Legacy Fund.
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Community Crime Bulletin
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department has become aware of the misappropriation of University keys.
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UC Santa Cruz prepares to welcome new students for fall 2012
UC Santa Cruz students are scheduled to begin moving into university housing on Wednesday, September 19, in anticipation of the 2012-13 school year. The first day of instruction in the fall quarter is Thursday, September 27.
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Preview Day 2012 — Saturday, October 20
Preview Day is a specially-designed opportunity for prospective students (frosh and transfers) and their families. It is an important recruitment activity which connects prospective students with UCSC faculty, staff, and students.