December 2013 News Archive

Chancellor's statement on ASA boycott of Israel

Jane McHenry, wife of founding chancellor, dies at age of 101

Jane McHenry, who partnered with her husband to nurture UCSC through its infancy, has passed away at the age of

Social science faculty win nearly $7.4 million in research grants

Social Science faculty at UC Santa Cruz were awarded nearly $7.4 million in research grants so far during the current academic year, Dean Sheldon Kamieniecki announced.

UCSC announces lineup for Winter 2014 Living Writers Series

Award-winning author and alumna Reyna Grande will kick off the winter 2014 Living Writers reading series at UCSC, one of a number of notable UCSC graduates who

Formal Review: Proposed Revisions to the UC Policy on Sexual Harassment

30th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Convocation will feature Freeman Hrabowski, III

Hrabowski will draw from his memories as a Civil Rights-era youth marcher during the 30th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

In Memoriam - Barbara Bedford

It is with profound sadness that I share news of the death of Barbara Bedford, a longtime friend and colleague of many on campus.

Your feedback on candidates for VC University Relations

CP/EVC Alison Galloway encourages staff and faculty to provide feedback on two finalists for the vice chancellor of University Relations.

The spirit of generosity: holiday giving is a longstanding tradition on campus

This is the season for staff members, faculty, and students to show their support for the Second Harvest Food Bank and other organizations that help families and children

UCSC alums contribute comment, analysis after Nelson Mandela's death

The recollections and analysis of UC Santa Cruz alumni figured prominently after the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela earlier this

Thank you

Chancellor Blumenthal thanks staff for an extraordinary year.

Life lessons and a fast break for success

For UCSC student James Townsend, basketball not only provided lessons in hard work, perseverance, and self control—it was also his ticket off the

Deep-sea corals record dramatic long-term shift in Pacific Ocean ecosystem

Long-lived deep-sea corals preserve evidence of a major shift in the open Pacific Ocean ecosystem since around

A year to remember: dancing sea lion, 100,000th degree awarded, ED Talks debut

Ronan proved that sea lions have the beat, the campus launched an unprecedented $300-million campaign, awarded its 100,000th degree, and researchers opened up a new front in the

Envision UCSC Open Forums for Staff

As part of our strategic planning effort for 2020, Envision UCSC, we are hosting several open forums for all stakeholders who would like to participate in person.

Game designer Brenda Romero among top ten game developers of 2013

Program director for the M.S. in games and playable media is featured on a list of the "Top 10 Game Developers of

Computer engineer Roberto Manduchi honored with 'test of time' award

Roberto Manduchi won a Helmholtz Test-of-Time Award from the International Conference on Computer

UCSC’s Ethics Bowl team qualifies for national competition

UCSC’s Ethics Bowl team placed third at the Regional Ethics Bowl Tournament hosted by National Hispanic University on Saturday, qualifying the campus to compete at the National Intercollegiate

UCSC Smoke & Tobacco-Free Policy Implementation – January 1, 2014

After thorough review and input by students, academics, and staff, we are pleased to announce UCSC’s approved Smoke and Tobacco Free policy, which can be found at http://policy.ucsc.edu/policies/health-and-safety/ehs0016.html as well as on our UCSC Smoke & Tobacco-Free website tobaccofree.ucsc.edu.

Astrophysicists launch ambitious assessment of galaxy formation simulations

UCSC leads international collaboration to compare computer simulations of galaxy formation and

Chemist Ilan Benjamin elected Fellow of American Physical Society

Ilan Benjamin, professor and chair of chemistry, has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical

Hawaiian monk seal toy raises funds to save endangered species

A UCSC marine biologist offers cuddly "Real Seal" toys, one for each of the 1,100 Hawaiian monk seals left in the

Acclaimed director Peter Sellars channels the power of art at Maitra Lecture

Peter Sellars, one of America’s leading directors, spoke of art's transformative and community-building power at sold-out, 13th annual Maitra Lecture on

UCSC computer scientists turn software verification into gameplay

The puzzle game 'Xylem' is a crowd-sourced solution for improving the security of software

Watsonville's new mayor is a UC Santa Cruz alum, a first for the city

The selection of Karina Cervantez (Kresge, '03, psychology) as Watsonville's mayor two weeks ago means UC Santa Cruz graduates hold the top municipal seats in Santa Cruz County's

Slippery fault unleashed destructive Tohoku-Oki earthquake and tsunami

The first measurement of friction during an earthquake yielded a surprisingly low value for the devastating 2011 Tohoku

News from Counseling and Psychological Services

CAPS is pleased to share with you the December issue of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) newsletter, with some great info and wellness tips for you.

Campus visit by candidate for Vice Chancellor of University Relations

The search committee for the vice chancellor of University Relations has invited a finalist to visit the campus on Monday, Dec. 9. This is your opportunity to participate in the interview process, and I hope you will attend.

OPERS facility improvements

The Office of Physical Education, Recreation & Sports (OPERS) has several facility improvement projects planned for December that will have some impact of services and access.

Crime Bulletin — UPDATE (451 PC- Arson; Additional Cases: #13-1035, #13-1054)

he UC Santa Cruz Police Department and Fire Department have responded to two additional arson cases this past week on the campus.

Student robotics competition on December 5 features 'Ender's Game' theme

The public is invited to watch droids built by student teams compete in the "Slugs vs. Bugs"

A note to the UC faculty and staff from President Janet Napolitano

As the holiday season approaches, Janet Napolitano would like to take a moment to say thanks for all of your hard work this year.

Updates on Diversity Efforts on Campus

Read about efforts to promote a healthy campus climate through the work of the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Annual UCSC & Second Harvest Food Bank Holiday Food Drive

Your contribution of just one dollar to Second Harvest can turn into four healthy meals for a child or family in need. We hope that you will join us with a contribution that supports our children, our neighbors, and our community.