2013
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Chancellor’s statement on ASA boycott of Israel
Statement from Chancellor George Blumenthal in response to the American Studies Association’s recent decision to impose an academic boycott on Israel: “At UC Santa Cruz, our scholars develop and share ideas with academic colleagues from around the world. As UC President Napolitano has stated, a boycott could impede the free and open exchange of these ideas. As such,…
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Jane McHenry, wife of founding chancellor, dies at age of 101
Jane McHenry, who partnered with her husband to nurture UCSC through its infancy, has passed away at the age of 101.
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30th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Convocation will feature Freeman Hrabowski, III
Hrabowski will draw from his memories as a Civil Rights-era youth marcher during the 30th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Convocation.
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In Memoriam – Barbara Bedford
It is with profound sadness that I share news of the death of Barbara Bedford, a longtime friend and colleague of many on campus.
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Your feedback on candidates for VC University Relations
CP/EVC Alison Galloway encourages staff and faculty to provide feedback on two finalists for the vice chancellor of University Relations.
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The spirit of generosity: holiday giving is a longstanding tradition on campus
This is the season for staff members, faculty, and students to show their support for the Second Harvest Food Bank and other organizations that help families and children in need.
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UCSC alums contribute comment, analysis after Nelson Mandela’s death
The recollections and analysis of UC Santa Cruz alumni figured prominently after the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela earlier this month.
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Life lessons and a fast break for success
For UCSC student James Townsend, basketball not only provided lessons in hard work, perseverance, and self control—it was also his ticket off the streets.
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Deep-sea corals record dramatic long-term shift in Pacific Ocean ecosystem
Long-lived deep-sea corals preserve evidence of a major shift in the open Pacific Ocean ecosystem since around 1850.
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A year to remember: dancing sea lion, 100,000th degree awarded, ED Talks debut
Ronan proved that sea lions have the beat, the campus launched an unprecedented $300-million campaign, awarded its 100,000th degree, and researchers opened up a new front in the high-tech cancer wars this year.