News Briefs

In Memoriam -- Josh Alper

It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Josh Alper, our dear friend and colleague.

Chancellor Blumenthal visits Seaside High School as part of 'Achieve UC' program

UC Santa Cruz Chancellor George Blumenthal visited Seaside High School on October 30 to inspire and motivate 200 students to apply and attend college.

In Memoriam--Lou Fackler

Louis Facker, a longtime UCSC employee, died on October 11 at his Scotts Valley home. He was 87.

Prominent legal scholar to speak on legal reform in Japan

Professor Setsuo Miyazawa, Japan’s most prominent socio-legal scholar, will speak on legal reforms in Japan, Friday, October 25, at UC Santa Cruz.

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.

Rainbow Theater celebrates 20 years with numerous shows

UCSC's Rainbow Theater, celebrating its 20th anniversary, has a busy fall quarter planned

Celebration of the life of John Marcum set for November 2 at Merrill College

A celebration of the life of John Marcum, former Merrill provost and professor emeritus of politics, is set for Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Merrill College Cultural Center, beginning at 2 p.m.

Cover crop workshop covers how to protect and improve your soil

Gardeners, don’t put away your spade and fork just yet. Fall is the time to plant cover crops, and master gardener Orin Martin will show you how at an upcoming workshop at UC Santa Cruz’s Alan Chadwick Garden.

Constitution Day on September 17

Federal law requires that all schools receiving federal funds provide information on the United States Constitution every year on Constitution Day, September 17, the anniversary of the signing of our country's founding document.

In Memoriam - Jean Willson

Jean Willson, beloved wife of former Stevenson Provost Glenn Willson (1967-1974), died of pneumonia on August 9 in Kingston Hospital in London.

Organic plant sale at UC Santa Cruz kicks off fall gardening season

The UCSC Farm & Garden’s Fall Plant Sale will offer a rich and timely selection of organically raised vegetable seedlings, perennials, and California natives.

2013-14 Campus Food & Garden Guide now available

The 2013-14 Campus Food & Garden Guide, produced annually by the UCSC Food Systems Working Group and the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems, is now available.

In Memoriam: Doug Weismann

Doug Weismann, an Information Technology Services staff member, passed away over the weekend. He joined ITS in March of this year after many years as an employee of the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey and at Cisco Systems.

Ocean sciences grad student Meghan Powers featured in UC research profile

Graduate student Meghan Powers dives into her work to study bioluminescent marine life.

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 bevy of award-winning poets will read their work.

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.

Memorial events commemorate the life of Professor Aaronette White

Two events commemorating the life of UC Santa Cruz psychology professor Aaronette White are planned for Friday, May 31, and June 1, 2013 on the UCSC campus.

Farm & Garden Market Cart opens at UCSC entrance Tuesday, June 4

The chance to “buy fresh, buy local” and support new organic farmers and gardeners starts again Tuesday, June 4, when organically grown berries, vegetables, and flowers go on sale at the UCSC Farm & Garden’s Market Cart.

Free monthly guided tours of the UCSC Farm begin Sunday, June 2

Free, guided tours of one of Santa Cruz’s most beautiful locations—the 30-acre organic farm at UC Santa Cruz begin Sunday, June 2 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Global Nuclear Awareness Coalition to hold first public meeting

The Global Nuclear Awareness Coalition (GNAC) will hold its first public meeting Thursday, May 23 at UC Santa Cruz.

Forum addresses academic free speech and issues of anti-Semitism

An educational forum on academic free speech is scheduled for Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at the Colleges Nine and Ten Multipurpose Room on the UC Santa Cruz campus. It is free and open to the public.

PG&E rewards UCSC for “green” energy savings at BioMedical building

Pacific Gas & Electric teamed up with UC Santa Cruz to help design energy-efficient labs in the new BioMedical Building.

UCSC to be honored for eco-friendly improvements at Earth and Marine Sciences building

The California Higher Education Sustainability Conference will honor the campus next month with a 2013 Best Practice Award for improving energy efficiency at the Earth and Marine Sciences building on campus.

Sign-ups open for Community Supported Agriculture program

Membership signups are now open for the UCSC Farm’s 2013 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program from the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems.

In Memoriam – Fredric Lieberman

It is with sadness and respect that we announce the loss of our colleague, friend, and mentor Fredric Lieberman, professor of music, who passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013

CASFS Apprenticeship program hosts premiere of 'Symphony of the Soil'

“Symphony of the Soil,” a feature film that depicts the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource, will have its Santa Cruz premiere on Saturday, May 11th, 2013, at the Nickelodeon Theater.

26th annual Bike Week begins May 3

UCSC's Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) has joined with Ecology Action to host the 26th Annual Santa Cruz County Bike Week, May 3 - 11, 2013. The Bike Week program aims to provide a safe, supportive and festive environment for local commuters to try traveling by bike.

Alumna Dana Priest updates security report in light of Boston bombings

Washington Post reporter Dana Priest (Merrill, '81, politics) has updated a television report on the national security industrial complex in light of the Boston Marathon bombings.

In memoriam: Francis Clauser, former UCSC administrator

Francis Clauser, who served as a vice chancellor at UCSC in the 1960s, died on March 3, 2013, at age 99.

Joseph Bunnett Research Organic Chemistry Lecture on Friday, May 3

Ken Houk of UCLA will give the Bunnett Research Organic Chemistry Lecture at UCSC on Friday, May 3

UCSC Farm & Garden’s annual spring plant sale set for weekend of May 4, 5

Satisfy your green thumb at the UCSC Farm and Garden’s spring plant sale, featuring the region’s largest collection of organically grown herb and flower starts, vegetables, and perennials Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5.

Redesigned APO website

Thursday afternoon, April 11, 2013, the Academic Personnel Office’s (APO) redesigned website will be live.

New website for Academic Personnel Office

The Academic Personnel Office (APO) launched its redesigned website on Thursday, April 11, 2013.

Chronicle editor to moderate senate discussion on online education April 26

The Academic Senate will host the third in a series of forums on online education later this month. The spring forum, “Online Education & UCSC: What's next?” will focus on the big questions surrounding online education.

Gopher control workshop set for Saturday, April 6 at UCSC Farm

Learn how to get gopher problems under control at a workshop Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UC Santa Cruz Farm.

Domhoff's power structure research featured in urban affairs session

A plenary session is devoted to the groundbreaking research into urban power structures by UC Santa Cruz Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Research Professor of Sociology G. William Domhoff when the Urban Affairs Association holds its 43rd annual conference this week in San Francisco.

Registration begins April 9 for spring recreation and intramural activities

Spring quarter registration begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 9 for for UCSC Recreation & Intramural Sports classes and activities.

New summer camp opens on campus for youngsters entering 1st– 5th grades

The UC Santa Cruz Office of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports announces the new Sammy Slug Summer Camp, a recreational summer program for boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grades.

Energy storage symposium addresses important issues for renewable energy

UCSC Center for Sustainable Energy and Power Systems partners with Joint Venture Silicon Valley in April 11 symposium.

UCSC workshop March 30 reveals the fine points of composting

Learn what it takes to make quality compost happen at the "Compost for the Home Garden and Orchard" workshop Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alan Chadwick Garden on the UC Santa Cruz campus.

Physicist Sue Carter to lead APS energy research group

Physicist Sue Carter has been named chair elect of the American Physical Society's group on Energy Research and Applications.

Alumni Reunion Weekend on April 26-28

Come back and reconnect with fellow alumni during a fun and engaging weekend filled with many reunions, celebrations, and alumni parties. You can register and see a full schedule of events online. Linger, laugh, lose yourself—go to your happy place :)

Restaurant worker advocate visits Santa Cruz for reading, book signing

Saru Jayaraman, author of Behind the Kitchen Door, will speak and sign copies of her book Thursday, March 21, 7-9 p.m. at the Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave., Santa Cruz in an event co-sponsored by the UCSC Center for Labor Studies, Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, and Friends of the UCSC Farm and Garden.

UNESCO releases lecturer's book online as free download

UCSC night at the Santa Cruz Warriors draws enthusiastic crowd

Over 200 members of the UCSC community came out to support the Santa Cruz warriors this past Friday.

Bill Friedland's emeriti lecture focuses on California wine industry

UC Santa Cruz Professor Emeritus of Community Studies Bill Friedland will deliver a free public lecture "Trampling Out Advantage: the Political Economy of California Wine and Grapes" Monday, March 4th at 7 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall on the UCSC campus.

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 Cruz County and the Student Volunteer Center’s Giving Tree program.

"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 UCSC.

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 campus. The public is invited and admission is free.

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. at the UCSC Farm.

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 Santa Cruz campus.

Black History Month includes many events at UCSC

UCSC's African American Resource and Cultural Center is promoting a full schedule of activities planned for February, celebrated as Black History Month.

Free screening of 'Doctors of the Dark Side' set for Jan. 30 at UCSC

A free screening of "Doctors of the Dark Side," the award-winning documentary that examines the critical role of psychologists and physicians in the torture of detainees in U.S. controlled military prisons, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 30 at the Merrill Cultural Center, on the UC Santa Cruz campus.

UCSC agroecology expert to speak on genetically engineered crops Feb. 12

UC Santa Cruz environmental studies professor Deborah K. Letourneau will speak on “Genetically Engineered Crops and the Environment: Risky Business?” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, at the Red Restaurant and Bar in downtown Santa Cruz. It is free and open to the public.

Chancellor Blumenthal comments on President Yudof's announcement

UCSC Chancellor George Blumenthal issued the following statement today following an announcement by UC President Mark Yudof that he would end his tenure in August.

Screening of 'Harvest of Loneliness, the Bracero Program' set for January 23

The documentary film "Harvest of Loneliness, the Bracero Program" will be shown Wednesday, January 23 at 7 p.m. at the Kresge Town Hall on the UC Santa Cruz campus. It is free and open to the public.

Three-day workshop covers fruit tree care from planting to harvest

A 3-day workshop will give you the tools you need to successfully cultivate fruit trees on a backyard or small-orchard scale.

6th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday, January 20

Enjoy chocolate of all types at the 6th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday, January 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cocoanut Grove on the Beach Boardwalk.

Educator, civil rights activist Bob Moses headlines MLK Jr. Convocation

Save Wednesday, February 6, at 7 p.m. for the 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation. Featured speaker will be Bob Moses, a Harvard-trained educator and leader in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement who later founded the nationwide U.S. Algebra project.

10th Scholarship Benefit Dinner set for Saturday, February 23 at UCSC

UC Santa Cruz will host it's tenth annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner on February 23rd with guest speakers and noted alums Kevin Beggs, President, Lionsgate Television Group, and Edison Jensen, a local attorney dedicated to social justice. UCSC's Scholarship Benefit Dinner raises private gifts each year to support scholarships. Learn more.

Lacey Raak appointed UCSC’s Director of Sustainability

Lacey Raak has been appointed UCSC’s Director of Sustainability.

Slug into action with CruzFit 2013

UCSC Wellness kicks off its CruzFit Team Challenge on January 14.