2012
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UCSC in the News
Earth scientist and dean of physical and biological sciences Paul Koch was quoted in a New York Times article about evolutionary changes in mammals during an ancient period of global warming.
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Transportation Advisory
This advisory is provided to remind members of the UCSC community of the possibility of traffic disruptions on or near campus on Thursday, March 1.
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Two UCSC marine scientists awarded Pew Fellowships in Marine Conservation
Two scientists affiliated with UCSC’s Institute of Marine Sciences have been awarded 2012 Pew Fellowships in Marine Conservation.
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Scholarship Benefit Dinner highlights innovation, looks toward the future
A crowd of 400 turned out for the ninth annual UC Santa Cruz Scholarship Benefit Dinner that took place Saturday night at the Fairmont in downtown San Jose with the theme of ‘Taking on the Future.’
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March 1 Day of Action
Chancellor Blumenthal and CP/EVC Galloway ask students, faculty, and staff to monitor developments on March 1, a Day of Action in support of public education.
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Ted Goldstein, Apple executive turned grad student, profiled in HHMI Bulletin
The February issue of the HHMI Bulletin features a profile of Ted Goldstein, a UCSC alumnus and former Apple executive who is now pursuing a Ph.D. in biomolecular engineering.
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Ray Collett, founding director of UCSC Arboretum, dies at age 79
Ray Collett, the founding director of the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, died on Wednesday, February 22.
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UCSC in the News
Research by Earth scientist Noah Finnegan was mentioned in a New York Times article about geologists studying a Bolivian volcano’s unusual activity.
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New Theater Arts drama a ‘grand experiment’ in arts and technology
The Thinning Veil—an unusual new play at UCSC featuring some of Greek tragedy’s most prominent characters—literally takes place in two different worlds.
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2012 Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity Call for Nominations
These awards will honor and showcase people and programs that have made outstanding contributions to furthering diversity, inclusion, and excellence at UC Santa Cruz.
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New brain connections form in clusters during learning
A new study reveals details of how brain circuits are rewired during the formation of new motor memories.