January 2013
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Life after homelessness: Stephen Nelson to be honored at Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation
Formerly homeless, Nelson will be honored at the February 6 ceremony with the UCSC Tony Hill Award for his work ethic, communication skills, and strong sense of empathy.
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Afternoon conversation with MLK Convocation speaker
Please join us for an afternoon conversation and student panel with Dr. Robert “Bob” P. Moses, founder of the Algebra Project, and the featured speaker at UC Santa Cruz’s 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation.
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KSBW spotlights UCSC’s stellar astronomy program
KSBW TV news featured a story about the achievements and recognition of UCSC’s astronomy program.
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Sociology alumnus named number two executive at International Crisis Group
Joost Hiltermann, who received his Ph.D. in sociology from UC Santa Cruz in 1988, has been named chief operating officer of the International Crisis Group based in Brussels.
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Black History Month includes many events at UCSC
UCSC’s African American Resource and Cultural Center is promoting a full schedule of activities planned for February, celebrated as Black History Month.
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Formal Review: Proposed Environmental Health and Safety Policies
The University is committed to providing a healthy and safe working environment for all members of the campus community.
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Gail Hershatter to deliver 47th annual UCSC Faculty Research Lecture
UC Santa Cruz professor of history Gail Hershatter will deliver the 47th annual UCSC Faculty Research Lecture on Tuesday, February 12, at 7 p.m. at the Music Recital Hall in the UCSC Performing Arts Complex.
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Retirement Counseling Changes Effective February 1, 2013
UCSC is transferring responsibility for retirement counseling to the UC Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC).
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Scientists collect first intact samples from an Antarctic subglacial lake
A research team including UCSC scientists successfully drilled through the Antarctic ice and sampled a subglacial lake.
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UCSC alums to perform at 12th annual SF Sketchfest comedy festival
Two UC Santa Cruz alumni– Maya Rudolph (’95, Art) and Jesse Thorn (’03, American Studies)–will be featured performers at the 12th annual SF Sketchfest comedy festival, opening Jan. 24, and running through Feb. 10, at various venues throughout San Francisco.
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Charitable Benefits of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
On January 1, 2013, both the Senate and House passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA). The bill includes a number of provisions that will be favorable for philanthropy and charitable giving.
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Exhibition by internationally known environmental artists at Sesnon Gallery
In the mid 1990s, environmental artists Newton and Helen Harrison were asked by the Dalai Lama to create a work of art titled “Tibet is the Higher Ground.” That piece is just one sample of their work that will be on display at UCSC’s Sesnon Gallery, beginning February 6.