October 2013
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Our University – October 2013
Read the latest news for UC faculty and staff in Our University. Click on the link below to read the October issue, which includes:
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UCSC coastal experts testify at Assembly committee hearing
The hearing, held at Seymour Marine Discovery Center, provided information for state policy decisions.
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Humanities Division’s Rothman Award honors freshman writing students
UCSC student Alma Morales and her writing instructor Steven Carter were awarded first place for Morales’s essay, “Nina de Mexico, Student of America–Daughter of Nowhere” in the 2012-13 Don Rothman Writing Awards.
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Launch of New “Smart” Bike Lockers
In response to requests from cyclists for secure bike parking, Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is pleased to announce that 24 new “smart” bike lockers are now available.
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Drug Enforcement Agency Unwanted Prescription Drug Collection
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) will give the public its seventh opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
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UCSC student to direct Larry Kramer’s groundbreaking play
UCSC student Adam Odsess-Rubin will direct a Theater Arts Department production of Larry Kramer’s award-winning, unflinching 1985 drama The Normal Heart, November 1-10, in the Theater Arts Experimental Theater.
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Research Review Day talks: From big data to brain development
Attendees heard talks from industry leaders and UCSC faculty at the Baskin School of Engineering’s Research Review Day.
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Honoring excellence and generosity at UCSC Founders Dinner
Don and Diane Cooley, Jock Reynolds, Howard Haber and Abraham Seiden received special honors at Friday’s celebration, held at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz.
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In Memoriam–Lou Fackler
Louis Facker, a longtime UCSC employee, died on October 11 at his Scotts Valley home. He was 87.
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Boldness and vision: Frank Gehry talks about creative risks and ‘serious play’ at UCSC Foundation Forum
During Friday’s Foundation Forum, one of the featured events of UCSC’s Founders Celebration, the legendary architect spoke candidly about his career.
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UC Santa Cruz launches $300-million fundraising campaign
The University of California, Santa Cruz, today announced the launch of its first comprehensive fundraising campaign, an ambitious effort to raise $300 million to support students, research activities, other academic programs, and campus facilities.