2012
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UCSC scientist reports stormy start to JFAST expedition
Typhoon-strength winds and 30-foot waves greeted the JFAST expedition off the coast of Japan on April 4.
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Anne Callahan wins 2012 Alumni Association Outstanding Staff Award
Anne Callahan, academic human resources manager for the Humanities Division, is this year’s recipient of the UCSC Alumni Association Outstanding Staff Award, honoring employees who go above and beyond.
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Proposed Revisions to Staff Policy 70-Complaint Resolution
The University of California has proposed revisions to Staff Policy 70, “Complaint Resolution” in order to clarify the process for resolving complaints made by employees.
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OPERS spring recreation registration begins April 10
UCSC Recreation announces publication of its spring OPERS Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide. Recreation and intramural registration begins Tuesday, April 10 at 9 a.m. The digital edition of the guide can be found at http://ucrecspring12.flipmymag.com/. Printed guides will be distributed throughout campus on Monday. More detailed information about recreation registration can be found at the…
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In Memoriam: Charles Selberg
Charles Selberg, who died last month, is remembered by two UCSC alumni, Angela Dracott and Mark Headley. Dracott and Headley were two of the many students on campus who learned fencing (and many other things) from the revered master.
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DANM students and alums project digital light on museum’s ‘Glow’ festival
More than 2,500 people showed up for the Museum of Art & History’s “GLOW” festival held in downtown Santa Cruz. Drew Detweiler, a 2010 graduate of UCSC’s DANM program, organized the digital arts portion of the program.
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Hawaii Regional Event
Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location: The Mandalay Restaurant 1055 Alakea Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Tel: (808) 525-8585 themandalayhawaii.com Free Parking with Validation: Bishop Square parking (across the street from the Mandalay Restaurant)
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BSLUGS (Boston Santa Cruz Local University Graduates)
Dear BSLUGS (Boston Santa Cruz Local University Graduates), On Friday evening, April 27, we’re going to attend a performance of Yesterday Happened: Remembering H.M. (90 minutes, no intermission) at the Central Square Theatre in Cambridge, Mass. About the play: At the age of 27, Henry Molaison became frozen in time. After experimental brain surgery, H.M.…
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New UCSC ParkCard
Beginning next Monday, April 9th, UCSC ParkCards will be available for purchase at the TAPS Sales Office.
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Distracted Driver’s Enforcement
The National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is taking place in April.
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Kepler Explorer app puts distant planets at your fingertips
Kepler Explorer, an innovative app for iPads and iPhones, provides interactive displays of planetary systems discovered by the Kepler Mission.