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June 2013 News Archive

June 28, 2013
Founders Celebration to honor architect Frank Gehry
Frank Gehry, widely considered one of the most important and influential architects of our time, will receive the Foundation Medal during the seventh annual Founders Celebration in
June 28, 2013
In Memoriam — Ulisses Fonseca
It is with deep sadness that we write to let you know that College Eight senior Ulisses Fonseca died on Monday, June 24 in a car accident near Santa Cruz.
June 28, 2013
UCSC Police Department Organizational Changes
This message is to announce program changes that will take effect in the UC Santa Cruz Police Department later this summer.
June 28, 2013
Our University - June 2013
Read the latest news for UC faculty and staff in Our University.
June 27, 2013
UC Santa Cruz to offer new Spanish Studies B.A. degree
Beginning this fall, students at UC Santa Cruz can now declare a major in Spanish Studies, leading to a new bachelor of arts
June 27, 2013
Study reveals key step in protein synthesis
Scientists show how the protein-building ribosome translates genetic code into proteins without making
June 27, 2013
Court's same sex marriage ruling called a sea change for gays, lesbians
The U.S. Supreme Court rulings on same sex marriage "suggest a sea change in our culture for gays and lesbians," said a UC Santa Cruz social psychologist who
June 26, 2013
Scientists sequence genome of 700,000-year-old horse
An international team of scientists has sequenced the genome of an ancient horse that lived 700,000 years
June 26, 2013
Blow the Whistle on Government Fraud, Waste and Abuse - UCOP
The University of California is committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct in the fulfillment of its education, research, public service and patient care mission.
June 25, 2013
New 3-acre Hay Barn and 2-acre lower quarry fields added to UCSC Farm
A public tour is set for Saturday, June 29, of new fields added to the UCSC Farm. The tour, from 10 a.m. to noon, will include a visit
June 25, 2013
Astronomers detect three planets in habitable zone of nearby star
A new study reveals a record-breaking three super-Earths orbiting in the "habitable zone" of a nearby
June 24, 2013
UC Santa Cruz ranks tops in research influence, 11th overall among universities under 50
UC Santa Cruz ranks at the very top – 99.9th percentile – in research influence, and 11th overall among the 100 top universities in the world less than 50
June 24, 2013
Ocean sciences grad student Meghan Powers featured in UC research profile
Graduate student Meghan Powers dives into her work to study bioluminescent marine
June 24, 2013
California Whistleblower Protection Act- Annual Notice
Provisions of the California Whistleblower Protection Act (Government Code Sections 8545.2 and 8548.3) require the University to post notices regarding the Act and, on an annual basis, to provide a copy of the notice to all employees who have UC authorized access to email.
June 24, 2013
Summer 2013 Orientation Dates
Starting July 24, over 4,000 new UC Santa Cruz students and over 2,000 family members will be on our campus for Summer Orientation.
June 21, 2013
Economist's new book reveals underpinnings of economic disasters
In a newly revised book, UC Santa Cruz economist Daniel Friedman argues that aligning morals and markets so they work together is the premier challenge of our world
June 21, 2013
High school student's work in UCSC lab earns Intel Science Fair prize
Eesha Khare, a student at Lynbrook High School in San Jose, won a $50,000 science fair prize for work carried out in Yat Li's chemistry
June 21, 2013
UCSC scientist attends White House ceremony honoring open science
David Haussler attended a White House event highlighting Open Science "Champions of
June 21, 2013
Appointment of interim University Librarian
Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Alison Galloway announces the appointment of M. Elizabeth Cowell as interim University Librarian.
June 21, 2013
2013 Thumbs Up Awards
The Staff Advisory Board is very pleased to sponsor the 2013 UCSC Thumbs Up Awards.
June 20, 2013
UCSC ham radio club takes part in annual Field Day exercise June 22-23
Faculty and students from the Baskin School of Engineering will take part in the national Emergency Communications Field
June 19, 2013
Anthropologists argue field must play a vital role in climate change studies
Anthropologists can and must play a vital role in climate change studies, a UC Santa Cruz professor and a former UCSC doctoral student argue in an influential scholarly
June 19, 2013
Students present start-up plans at Silicon Valley showcase event
Start-up business plans developed by students were featured at an Entrepreneurship Showcase event at the UCSC Silicon Valley
June 19, 2013
UCRP Contribution Rate Increase
We write to remind you that, as previously announced, contribution rates to the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP) for both the university and employees will increase next month.
June 18, 2013
Interim appointment of vice chancellor of research
Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Alison Galloway announces the appointment of Scott Brandt as interim vice chancellor of research, pending approval by UC President Mark Yudof.
June 17, 2013
Shakespeare Santa Cruz opens July 23 with 'Taming of the Shrew'
Shakespeare Santa Cruz will open with the popular comedy, 'The Taming of the Shrew,' and continue through Sept. 1 with 'Henry V' and 'Tom Jones.' For the first
June 17, 2013
Their time in the sun: joy and inspiration at 2013 commencement
The weather was warm and breezy and the speakers were inspiring at UC Santa Cruz’s 2013 commencement celebrations, which attracted throngs of well-wishers and myriad speakers.
June 17, 2013
Submarine springs reveal how coral reefs respond to ocean acidification
Ocean acidification due to rising carbon dioxide levels will reduce the density of coral skeletons, making coral reefs more vulnerable to disruption and
June 17, 2013
Major grant funds UCSC researchers using big data to predict cancer outcomes
UCSC bioinformatics experts received a $3.5 million NIH grant to develop tools to analyze cancer genomics
June 14, 2013
Gene patent decision called step forward for open research
Genetics researchers at UC Santa Cruz said the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous ruling that human genes cannot be patented will help keep advanced genetic research from being controlled
June 14, 2013
New exhibit now on display at UCSC’s Grateful Dead Archive
“Songs of Our Own: The Art of the Grateful Dead Phenomenon” is the second annual exhibition of The Grateful Dead Archive, now open to the public at UCSC’s
June 13, 2013
Free poetry reading and music at UCSC's Alan Chadwick Garden June 23
The historic Alan Chadwick Garden at UC Santa Cruz will ring out with poetry and music on Sunday, June 23, from 12 noon until 2 p.m., when a
June 13, 2013
Health sciences grad Aaron Surrey earns Sutter medical school scholarship
Health sciences grad Aaron Surrey will receive the 7th annual Primary Care Physician
June 13, 2013
Human genome: Public research for public good
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz assembled the first working draft of the human genome sequence in 2000, just days before a private health care company completed its first
June 13, 2013
2013 Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity
Every year, the campus honors people and programs that contribute to diversity at UC Santa Cruz.
June 12, 2013
Wrapping up a great year and looking ahead
Chancellor Blumenthal shares thoughts about the year that's ending--and looks ahead to the fall.
June 12, 2013
Steck Award winner shares stories of survival
Kristoffer Hellén traveled to Europe and Russia, to find out why two small and vulnerable ethnic groups resist assimilation, hold onto their cultures, and survive. Now he
June 12, 2013
Anthropology professor Anna Tsing wins $5 million Danish research award
UC Santa Cruz anthropology professor Anna Tsing is one of six international scholars to win a $5 million Niels Bohr Professorship from the Danish National Research
June 11, 2013
Summer conferences at UCSC: science, enrichment, music, and changing lives
This summer's line-up of summer conferences appeals to all tastes, age groups and disciplines, but expect to see an unusual influx of youthful faces this year.
June 11, 2013
UCSC ranked in top 10 for 'City Year-AmeriCorps' participation
UC Santa Cruz students have a strong desire to give back. Supporting that fact is a new ranking that includes the campus among the top 10 feeder schools for City Year’s 2013-2014 corps.
June 10, 2013
Ten social science majors win undergraduate honor awards
Social Sciences Dean Sheldon Kamieniecki presented 10 students with social sciences majors with awards for their senior theses as part of his 2012-2013 undergraduate awards competition. Three of the students also won chancellor's awards.
June 10, 2013
Parking during year-end activities
As the campus prepares for the many commencement and year-end celebrations this weekend, I wanted to alert you to the impact this will have on traffic and parking.
June 10, 2013
Student parking during year-end activities
As the campus prepares for the many commencement and year-end celebrations this weekend, I wanted to alert you to the impact this will have on traffic and parking.
June 10, 2013
Spring update on 2012-13 curriculum changes
It has been an eventful year in academic planning, and I write to update the campus on changes to the graduate and undergraduate curriculum as well as plans for promoting major learning outcomes.
June 7, 2013
Training exercise June 18-20
A training exercise sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Police Department will be held the week of June 18-20, 2013, at the Porter Dormitory area.
June 6, 2013
Shakespeare, gardens, and ocean mysteries: summer attractions at UCSC
The scenic campus remains vibrant and inviting in summer break, with a large number of attractions, sites, and programs for visitors.
June 6, 2013
Large-scale biodiversity is vital to maintain ecosystem health
New analysis by ecologists at UC Santa Cruz demonstrates that high levels of biological diversity are necessary to maintain ecosystem health in larger landscapes over long periods of time.
June 6, 2013
2013-14 Salary Plan
We are pleased to inform you that the University will be implementing systemwide salary increases for the 2013-14 fiscal year, effective July 1, 2013.
June 5, 2013
Major study assesses sea level changes due to ice sheet losses
Improved satellite measurements and computer simulations of ice sheets are creating a more accurate picture of the current and future rise in global sea
June 5, 2013
Genomics pioneers look to future, form global alliance for data sharing
UCSC bioinformatics expert David Haussler is on organizing committee for global alliance to enable secure sharing of genomic and clinical
June 4, 2013
7th annual screening of Soc Doc graduate films at Del Mar Theatre
UCSC presents the 7th annual exhibition of thesis films from the Film and Digital Media Department’s masters program in Social Documentation, June 12, at the Del Mar
June 4, 2013
Celebrating excellence: Student Achievement Week 2013
This year's Student Achievement Week recognizes high achievement across the disciplines. The campus will host exhibits, ceremonies, performances, and other events through Friday, June
June 4, 2013
New College Nine mural is a collaboration with OxfamUSA
A colorful, new mural graces the entrance to College Nine, alongside another that students painted last year bearing a message of peace.
June 4, 2013
The faith to follow her heart
Former veterinarian Elizabeth Devitt, graduating from UCSC's Science Communication program, trades a scalpel for a pen in a lifelong dream of becoming a
June 4, 2013
'I recognize I can make a difference'
Student Carson Watts's experience in a Ghanaian slum confirmed his career path of sustainable
June 4, 2013
Finding the correlations
Nineteen-year-old senior Emerson Glassey wrote a software program that rapidly analyzes compounds produced by bacteria, which could help in the development of new
June 4, 2013
Request Campus Input About Proposed UC Santa Cruz Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy
We write to request campus input on the proposed UC Santa Cruz Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy.
June 3, 2013
UCSC commencements, June 14-16, feature myriad speakers
A member of Congress, an eminent historian, several alumni, professors, and the daughter of the Oakes College founding provost are among the speakers who will address UCSC graduates
June 3, 2013
UCSC graduate honored for “green” leadership skills
Focus the Nation, a non-profit organization, has recognized UCSC graduate Dominic Coccia as one of the nation’s top rising young leaders in sustainable energy.
June 3, 2013
Engineering students present senior design projects
Corporate Sponsored Senior Project Program gives students an opportunity to work on real-world engineering
June 3, 2013
Music of the Spheres draws summer visitors to Lick Observatory
Lick Observatory's summer concert series features music, lectures, and star-gazing on Mt.