2012
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Celebrated author Jonathan Franzen to deliver Cowell College commencement speech
Jonathan Franzen’s appearance will be one of the highlights as UCSC’s 10 colleges, Baskin School of Engineering, and graduate division hold commencement ceremonies June 15-17.
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UCSC in the News
Chemistry professor Pradip Mascharak was featured in coverage of his lab’s development of a photoactive compound for fighting infections, including stories from the Santa Cruz Sentinel, San Jose Mercury News, Contra Costa Times, Monterey County Herald, Drug Discovery & Development, Medical News Today, Bioscience Technology, MedPage Today, Infection Control Today, Science Daily, and PhysOrg.
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Engineering students present corporate-sponsored design projects
Low-cost LED light bulbs, a glass microphone, and an illuminated garment for bicycle riders were among the prototypes presented by engineering students.
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Reign of the giant insects ended with the evolution of birds
Giant insects once ruled the prehistoric skies, but the evolution of birds ended their reign.
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SF Giants thank Sammy the lucky Slug
It is not every day that a 2010 World Series Champion baseball team recognizes Sammy the Slug on live TV.
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From snails to mandolins: something for everyone during UCSC summer conferences
The UCSC summer conferences have a longstanding reputation for eclecticism and professionalism. Now a campus institution, the conferences bring an average of 10,000 people to campus each summer, serving 65 different conference clients.
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A summary of summery things to do at UCSC
When the summer fog rolls in, UC Santa Cruz and its off-campus facilities roll out a long list of things to do and see. From Shakespeare to sea stars to exotic plants and astronomy, there is always something interesting and fun to experience at UCSC.
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Astronomer Sandra Faber receives prestigious Bruce Gold Medal
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific has awarded the 2012 Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal to UCSC astronomer Sandra Faber.
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Proposed Revisions to the UCSC Background Check Policy
The University invites your comments on proposed revisions to UCSC Background Check Policy.
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Formal Review: Proposal to Renew Policy on Supplement to Military Pay
The University invites your comments on the proposed two-year renewal of the Policy on Supplement to Military Pay, which is scheduled to end on June 30, 2012.
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UC Santa Cruz ranked 7th worldwide among younger universities
UC Santa Cruz is ranked seventh in the world among the 100 best universities less than 50 years old and first in research citations, according to an analysis by Times Higher Education (THE).
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UCSC History Professor contributes cover story to The Nation magazine
The June 11 issue of The Nation magazine features a cover story by UC Santa Cruz history professor Dana Frank.