January 2013 News Archive
- February 1, 2013
Students help local teens navigate the college admission process
The undergrad-led program UCAN aims to help high school students negotiate the sometimes tricky path to higher
- January 31, 2013
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.
- January 31, 2013
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.
- January 31, 2013
KSBW spotlights UCSC's stellar astronomy program
KSBW TV news featured a story about the achievements and recognition of UCSC's astronomy
- January 30, 2013
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
- January 30, 2013
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.
- January 29, 2013
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.
- January 28, 2013
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
- January 28, 2013
Retirement Counseling Changes Effective February 1, 2013
UCSC is transferring responsibility for retirement counseling to the UC Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC).
- January 28, 2013
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
- January 25, 2013
2013-14 UC Santa Cruz Hellman Fellows Program
Call for applications for the UC Santa Cruz Hellman Fellows Program.
- January 24, 2013
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.
- January 24, 2013
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.
- January 24, 2013
Our University - January 2012
Read the latest news for faculty and staff in the January issue of Our University
- January 23, 2013
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.”
- January 23, 2013
Scholarship Benefit Dinner February 23
Kevin Beggs, president of the television group that produces "Mad Men" and "Weeds," will speak at UCSC's 10th annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner, one of campus's premiere fundraising
- January 23, 2013
Free screening of 'Doctors of the Dark Side' set for Jan. 30 at UCSC
A free screening of "Doctors of the Dark Side," the award-winning documentary that examines the critical role of psychologists and physicians in the torture of detainees in U.S.
- January 23, 2013
UCSC agroecology expert to speak on genetically engineered crops Feb. 12
UC Santa Cruz environmental studies professor Deborah K. Letourneau will speak on “Genetically Engineered Crops and the Environment: Risky Business?” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, at the
- January 23, 2013
Astronomer Mark Krumholz awarded AAS Warner Prize
Astronomer Mark Krumholz has been chosen to receive the 2013 Helen B. Warner Prize for
- January 18, 2013
Chancellor Blumenthal comments on President Yudof's announcement
UCSC Chancellor George Blumenthal issued the following statement today following an announcement by UC President Mark Yudof that he would end his tenure in August.
- January 18, 2013
UCSC sees sharp increase in undergraduate applications for fall
More than 46,000 prospective undergraduates – the most ever – have applied for admission to UC Santa Cruz for the fall 2013 quarter.
- January 17, 2013
Screening of 'Harvest of Loneliness, the Bracero Program' set for January 23
The documentary film "Harvest of Loneliness, the Bracero Program" will be shown Wednesday, January 23 at 7 p.m. at the Kresge Town Hall on the UC Santa Cruz
- January 17, 2013
Novel technique reveals dynamics of telomere DNA structure
New findings reveal structural properties of chromosome-capping telomeres, a potential target for anti-cancer
- January 16, 2013
Legal strategies differ when labor rights and immigration policy conflict
In a new book, UC Santa Cruz professor Shannon Gleeson examines the paradox of federal labor rights enforcement and immigration policy and how the conflicts are dealt with
- January 16, 2013
UCSC to host 3rd annual Peggy Downes Baskin Ethics Lecture, Jan. 31
The UC Santa Cruz Philosophy Department will host the third annual Peggy Downes Baskin Ethics Lecture on Thursday, Jan. 31. Jan Boxill to speak on “Using Sports as
- January 16, 2013
U.S. team poised to begin drilling into subglacial lake in Antarctica
UCSC scientists are part of a team in Antarctica to investigate one of the last unexplored aquatic environments on
- January 16, 2013
Educational advocate Robert Moses will be featured speaker at annual King Convocation
Robert P. Moses, a leading Civil Rights activist and a strong voice for educational reform, will deliver the keynote address at the 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr.
- January 16, 2013
Faculty, staff, students asked to complete Community Survey
In a message to the campus community, Chancellor Blumenthal asks faculty, staff, and students to participate in the UCSC Community
- January 15, 2013
Three-day workshop covers fruit tree care from planting to harvest
A 3-day workshop will give you the tools you need to successfully cultivate fruit trees on a backyard or small-orchard
- January 15, 2013
Popping the question is his job
In a survey of young people, researchers at UC Santa Cruz report that both women and men tend to hold traditional views when it comes to marriage
- January 15, 2013
29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation
Please join your colleagues and our community for this inspiring event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- January 11, 2013
Arts faculty collaborate for ‘Guitar Fantasy’
UCSC music lecturers Mesut Özgen and William Coulter will present “Guitar Fantasy”--a special program of Spanish, Latin American, Celtic, Turkish, and Russian music—on Friday, January 25, at the
- January 11, 2013
6th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday, January 20
Enjoy chocolate of all types at the 6th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday, January 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cocoanut Grove on the
- January 10, 2013
Where we stand on budget issues
Chancellor Blumenthal provides an update on the campus's budget situation.
- January 10, 2013
Monk seal book wins AAAS/Subaru prize for young adult science book
A book about Hawaiian monk seals by marine biologist Terrie Williams has received a prize for excellence in science
- January 10, 2013
Make a Resolution to Volunteer in 2013
Make it your New Year’s resolution to volunteer or intern this quarter.
- January 10, 2013
OPERS Winter Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide online now
UCSC OPERS is pleased to announce our Winter digital edition is now online.
- January 10, 2013
Proposed UC Policy on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
The University invites your comments on the proposed systemwide Policy on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect.
- January 9, 2013
Music professor Linda Burman-Hall to receive Gail Rich Award
UC Santa Cruz professor of music Linda Burman-Hall will be one of six community members honored at the 17th annual Gail Rich Awards, Wednesday, January 23 at the
- January 9, 2013
Low extinction rates made California a refuge for diverse plant species
The remarkable diversity of California's plant life is largely the result of low extinction rates over the past 45 million years, scientists
- January 8, 2013
Update on Election Season from the Office of External Affairs
Update on Election Season from the Office of External Affairs.
- January 7, 2013
Educator, civil rights activist Bob Moses headlines MLK Jr. Convocation
Save Wednesday, February 6, at 7 p.m. for the 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation. Featured speaker will be Bob Moses, a Harvard-trained educator and leader
- January 7, 2013
10th Scholarship Benefit Dinner set for Saturday, February 23 at UCSC
UC Santa Cruz will host it's tenth annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner on February 23rd with guest speakers and noted alums Kevin Beggs, President, Lionsgate Television Group, and Edison
- January 7, 2013
Lacey Raak appointed UCSC’s Director of Sustainability
Lacey Raak has been appointed UCSC’s Director of
- January 7, 2013
Apply to be the next Student Regent
If you are interested in a University leadership position that will provide you with a rewarding and challenging experience, I encourage you to apply for the prestigious position of UC Student Regent.
- January 4, 2013
Appointment of Pat Goff as New Director for Environmental Health & Safety
Pat Goff has been appointed to the position of Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S).
- January 4, 2013
Update of Candidate Finalists’ On-Campus Visits for Assistant Vice Chancellor, Staff Human Resources
There will be three finalist candidates for the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Staff Human Resources (SHR) who will be visiting campus in the coming weeks.
- January 4, 2013
Slug into action with CruzFit 2013
UCSC Wellness kicks off its CruzFit Team Challenge on January
- January 2, 2013
Memorial for Don Rothman planned for Saturday, January 26
A memorial for Don Rothman, a leading voice for writers and writing during a distinguished 39-year career at UC Santa Cruz, will take place on January
