October 2013
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UCSC astronomers featured in new book about planet hunters
Several UCSC astronomers feature prominently in a new book about the search for habitable planets beyond our solar system.
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New economic research center explores policy solutions, improvements to financial markets
The first event of the Center for Analytical Finance (CAFIN), a new research center at UC Santa Cruz, will feature a lecture by Professor Ila Patnaik, an expert on India’s economy, Monday, October 28 at 3:30 p.m. in the Economics Conference Room (E2, room 499) on the UCSC campus.
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This week’s festivities
Chancellor Blumenthal reminds the campus of several high-profile events this week that herald the arrival of Founders Celebration 2013.
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USDA grant boosts opportunities for sustainable agriculture education
A three-year, $730,000 grant will help UCSC expand courses and team with Cabrillo and Hartnell colleges to bring more students into four-year degree programs focused on sustainable agriculture.
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Envision UCSC: Strategic Planning for 2020
Chancellor Blumenthal and CP/EVC Alison Galloway announce the kickoff of a campuswide planning effort, Envision UCSC: Strategic Planning for 2020.
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Community Crime Bulletin UPDATE
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department wishes to thank the community for their assistance in the safe recovery of Winston the weasel.
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2014 Multicultural Festival
The Multicultural Festival planning committee has begun organizing the 35th Annual Multicultural Festival.
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Rainbow Theater celebrates 20 years with numerous shows
UCSC’s Rainbow Theater, celebrating its 20th anniversary, has a busy fall quarter planned
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UCSC to present symposium on Arab film and visual culture
Artists and scholars from Lebanon, Morocco, Egypt, Syria, Canada, Europe, and the U.S. will converge at the UCSC campus on October 25-26 for “Unfixed Itineraries,” a two-day symposium on film and visual culture from Arab worlds.
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Social Sciences division honors teaching, staff, and scholarship
Marianna Santana received the Outstanding Staff Award for 2012-2013 and Gregory Gilbert the Golden Apple teaching award Wednesday as the UC Santa Cruz Division of Social Sciences held its annual fall staff and faculty breakfast.