February 2013 News Archive

Slug Stand-Up lets students express themselves through comedy

The four members of UCSC's Slug Stand-Up comedy squad bare their souls while trying to keep stage-fright in check, but they say everything is worth it just to

The Rosa Parks African American Theme House: Discovering similarities, embracing differences

Students from diverse backgrounds learn about struggles of race, gender, and class while becoming a family to each

Google Version of UCSC Academic and Administrative Calendar

The Office of the Registrar is pleased to announce a UCSC Academic and Administrative Calendar offered though the UCSC Google Calendar application.

Update on campus sexual assault

In a message to the campus community, EVC Allison Galloway said the alleged victim of a campus sexual assault has informed UCSC police that she staged the attack and fabricated the report to responding officers.

UCSC police conclude reported campus sexual assault did not occur

UCSC police have concluded that a sexual assault that was alleged to have occurred on campus 11 days ago did not take

UCSC alumna Kathy Sullivan named acting administrator for NOAA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has appointed UCSC alumna Kathryn Sullivan to serve as acting administrator for

Alumna killed in line of duty; info on memorial, support for families

Detective Elizabeth Butler (Kresge, '96, community studies), who was killed in the line of duty Tuesday, February 26, put her skills working with people into action on the

Tragedy in our community

The Santa Cruz Police Department suffered the tragic loss of two veteran officers yesterday, one of whom was a graduate of UC Santa Cruz.

UCSC student dies after sustaining serious injuries

I am extremely sorry to have to share the news with you that the campus has learned that a UCSC student, who was discovered below the pedestrian bridge near the Student Health Center this morning, died at Valley Medical Center.

Statement from UC Santa Cruz chancellor

George Blumenthal shared the following statement on Tuesday night after learning of the death of two City of Santa Cruz police officers earlier in the day.

Crime alert: Shooting near North Branciforte Avenue and Water Street

UCSC community reports record-breaking holiday season of giving

The UC Santa Cruz community stepped up once again to support those in need, with record-breaking donations to the Second Harvest Food Bank, the United Way of Santa

Coastal Commission funds projects at UCSC Arboretum and Seymour Center

The California Coastal Commission has awarded grants to fund two coastal restoration and education projects at

UCSC arts alumnus wins Academy Award

UC Santa Cruz alumnus Rick Carter won an Oscar Sunday for production design on Steven Speilberg’s acclaimed film, Lincoln. This marks the second academy award for the former

Bringing it back home: Scholarship Benefit Dinner celebrates 10 years of giving

Held on campus for the first time in five years, the Scholarship Benefit Dinner featured a rousing, Banana Slug-centric address by Kevin Beggs, president of Lionsgate Television Group,

2013 Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity Call for Nominations

You are invited to submit nominations for the 2013 Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity.

2012-13 Excellence in Teaching Awards Nominations

Is there an instructor who you think deserves special recognition? If so, nominate that person for an Excellence in Teaching Award.

National College Health Assessment Web Survey

In an effort to improve health-related programs, services and support for UCSC students, Student Health Outreach & Promotion (SHOP) and the Student Health Center will administer the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) web survey.

UCSC presents interactive, multi-venue production of Ibsen's epic masterpiece

Henrik Ibsen’s play "Peer Gynt" has been staged at theaters across the world since its premiere in 1876—as well as at an insane asylum in Iceland, in the

Stellar motions in outer halo shed new light on Milky Way evolution

For the first time, astronomers have measured the sideways motions of stars in the outer halo of the Milky Way, yielding clues to our galaxy's remote

Community Message from SUA Chair

Message to students regarding recent violence.

Meet the UC Staff Advisors to the Regents

UCSC staff are invited to the SAB-sponsored “Staff Brown Bag” meeting with the UC Staff Advisors to the Regents on February 26, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Redwood Lounge at the Redwood Building located in Quarry Plaza near the Student Union.

Our University - February 2013

Read the latest news for UC faculty and staff in Our University.

Online education and our Coursera partnership

The announcement that UC Santa Cruz will begin to make selected courses available through Coursera's online platform marks another step forward in the campus's use of technology to expand the reach and impact of its faculty, said Chancellor Blumenthal and EVC Galloway.

UC Santa Cruz added to Coursera's university lineup

UC Santa Cruz will become one of 62 university campuses from around the world to offer free online courses to the public through the popular Coursera

Alison Galloway wins forensic anthropology career achievement award

Alison Galloway, professor of anthropology and campus provost/executive vice chancellor at UC Santa Cruz, is winner of the highest honor offered by the Physical Anthropology Section of the

Leviathan celebrates a gargantuan feat

UC Santa Cruz students have kept Leviathan Jewish Journal alive for almost four decades. One of the U.S.'s longest-running Jewish-themed campus publications, Leviathan celebrates its 40th anniversary in

Violence in our community

The safety of our students, staff, and faculty is our top priority. That's why we inform the campus community about violent incidents -- to empower everyone to take reasonable precautions and to aid investigations.

Community update: Message from Police Chief Oweis

In an update posted by UCSC's police chief, Nader Oweis provides additional information about the investigation and actions that are being undertaken to enhance support and safety for

Award-winning UC Santa Cruz Model UN team to compete in San Francisco

The award-winning UC Santa Cruz Model UN team will compete against other regional college teams February 28-March 3, 2013, at the UC Berkeley Model UN Conference in San

UCSC Linguistics professors receive $300,000 NSF grant

UCSC humanities professors Sandra Chung and Matthew Wagers have been awarded a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to investigate language comprehension in the Mariana

Letter from President Yudof about employee salary increases

Over the last few months, many of you have been in touch with me regarding the possibility of systemwide salary increases for UC staff.

Crafting a way to help those less fortunate

After witnessing a tragic incident, UCSC student Radhika Mitra founded a nonprofit that aims to give artisans in developing countries the tools they need to be financially

Student research project attracts European partners and NSF funding

Research on Mediterranean seagrass leads to international collaboration and a grant to extend students'

"Science on Tap" aims to engage public in science

A new "science cafe" is starting up in Santa Cruz, designed to connect the Santa Cruz community to the latest research happening at

Safe Disposal of Needles, Syringes and Medications

In an effort to protect our community and the environment, the UCSC Student Health Center Pharmacy provides for safe disposal of needles, syringes and medications.

Community Crime Alert: Police release sketch of suspect

Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call the UC Santa Cruz Police Department at

CruzAlert - Assault near Upper Quarry

A student was assaulted near the Upper Quarry Amphitheatre. See www.uccsc.edu for more information.

Community Crime Alert

Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call the UC Santa Cruz Police Department at

Historic legacy of lead pollution persists despite regulatory efforts

Efforts to reduce lead pollution have paid off in many ways, yet the problem persists and will probably continue to affect the health of people and animals well

Leadership change in University Relations

After more than seven years of service to the campus, Donna Murphy has announced her intention to step down this fall as vice chancellor of University Relations.

UCSC symposium to address issues of nutrition, health, and food policy

A symposium on nutrition, health, and, food policy is scheduled for Friday, March 8 from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in 261 Social Sciences I on the UC Santa Cruz

Community Crime Bulletin

On February 13, 2013, at 7:30PM, the City of Santa Cruz Police Department reported that two masked men committed an armed robbery at the Food Bin located at 1130 Mission Street, Santa Cruz.

UCSC astrophysicist Charlie Conroy wins Sloan Research Fellowship

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has awarded a Sloan Research Fellowship to Charlie Conroy, assistant professor of astronomy and

Fashion meets Digital Art at MAH Third Friday-Feb. 15

Students and alumni artists from UCSC’s Digital Arts and New Media (DANM) grad program will join forces with the local Santa Cruz fashion scene on Friday, February 15,

Rare explosion may have created galaxy's youngest black hole

New data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory suggest a highly distorted supernova remnant may contain the most recent black hole formed in the Milky Way

Greetings from your Dean of Students

Message to students from Alma Sifuentes.

Winner of groundbreaking historic Gay Rights case to speak at UCSC

UCSC will present a lecture by Karen Thompson titled “Love is a Dangerous Promise” on Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m., at the Second Stage Theater in the

Community Crime Alert: Police ask for help, issue safety tips

Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call the City of Santa Cruz Police Department Investigations Unit at (831) 420-5820 or the UC Santa Cruz Police

Appointment of Jo Packham as Assistant Vice Chancellor, Staff Human Resources

Jo Packham has been appointed Assistant Vice Chancellor for Staff Human Resources.

Overcoming the odds: Student learned English by playing video games

The son of migrant workers, Juan Morales's path to UC Santa Cruz was anything but

Proposed Staff Policy 84-Accommodations for Nursing Mothers

This proposed policy is part of the University of California’s commitment to support family care-giving responsibilities.

$2.5 million NIH grant supports research on retinal disease

A major grant from the National Eye Institute supports physicist Sasha Sher's research on how the retina heals itself after laser

Welcome visitors to campus this spring

With spring approaching, we’ll again see a number of visitors to the campus in March and April, many of whom will be our newly admitted frosh and transfer students, along with their families.

2013-2015 Staff Advisor to the Regents

The University is pleased to announce the application period for selection of the 2013-2015 Staff Advisor to the UC Board of Regents.

Israeli filmmaker to screen acclaimed documentary about famed architect

UCSC’s Film and Digital Media Department will present a free public screening of award-winning Israeli documentarian Duki Dror’s acclaimed film "Mendelsohn's Incessant Visions" on Feb. 25, followed by

Red Cross Staff and Faculty Blood Drive February 19, 2013

The Staff Advisory Board is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive for staff and faculty on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the Stevenson Event Center.

Changes to Main Entrance Kiosk functions and staffing

Beginning Monday, March 4, 2013, the function of the Main Entrance Kiosk will change on weekday afternoons.

Making people laugh: Slug Stand-Up lets students express themselves through comedy

The members of UCSC’s Slug Stand-Up squad get down to the serious business of stand-up comedy.

Workshop offers basics of blueberry selection, planting, care Feb. 16

Liz Milazzo, field production manager at the UC Santa Cruz Farm, will lead “Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden" Saturday, February 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Karen Yamashita to read and lead talk about Asian American & Ethnic Studies

Award-winning author and UCSC literature professor Karen Yamashita will give a reading of excerpts from her work, followed by an informal conversation with guest professors Alondra Nelson (Columbia

UCSC places in top 20 on Peace Corps’ volunteer list

UC Santa Cruz is tied for fifth place among California universities and in the top 20 nationally for the most Peace Corps volunteers in 2013, according to the

Free docent training at the UCSC Farm & Garden begins March 12

A five-session docent training program begins Tuesday, March 12 at two of Santa Cruz’s most beautiful locations: the historic Alan Chadwick farm and UCSC Farm on the UC

Astronomer Sandra Faber honored in White House ceremony

President Barack Obama presented astronomer Sandra Faber with the National Medal of Science in a White House ceremony on