2013
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Biography of UC President-Nominee Janet Napolitano
A New York City native, Janet Napolitano grew up in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Albuquerque, N.M., where her father was dean of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. She earned a B.A. degree (summa cum laude in Political Science) in 1979 from Santa Clara University.
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Regents’ special committee nominates Janet Napolitano for next UC president
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has been nominated for appointment as the 20th president of the University of California, Regent Sherry Lansing announced today (July 12).
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Homeland Security Chief Janet Napolitano nominated to be next UC president
Chancellor Blumenthal shares the news that Homeland Security Chief Janet Napolitano has been nominated to be the next UC president.
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UCSC researchers develop 3D display with no ghosting for viewers without glasses
3D+2D TV allows viewers with stereo glasses to see 3D images, while viewers without the glasses see a normal 2D image.
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Geothermal power facility induces earthquakes, study finds
Seismologists found a strong correlation between seismic activity and operations for production of geothermal power.
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Lick Observatory’s ‘Saturday Stars’ program offers prime viewing opportunities
A new program at Lick Observatory offers prime viewing opportunities for amateur astronomy groups.
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Stanford, UCSC study predicts oil demand to peak around 2035
Fears of depleting the Earth’s supply of oil are unwarranted, according to new research, which describes instead a coming peak and decline in demand for oil.
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Latin American and Latino Studies professor wins career enhancement fellowship
Sylvanna Falcón, assistant professor of Latin American and Latino Studies at UC Santa Cruz, has been awarded a yearlong Career Enhancement Fellowship for junior faculty administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.
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In Memoriam – Jennifer Ai Kuyama
We regret to tell you that Jennifer Ai Kuyama, a senior at the university and a member of Porter College, died June 25, 2013, following an illness. Jennifer majored in History of Art and Visual Culture and lived off campus.
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Seafloor research expedition features live online video feed
Hydrogeologist Andrew Fisher is leading an expedition to explore fluid flow and microbial habitats deep within the ocean crust.
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Anthropology’s Triloki Pandey wins excellence in teaching award
UC Santa Cruz anthropology professor Triloki Pandey has been named winner of the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award given by the American Anthropological Association and Oxford University Press.
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In Memoriam — Annais Rittenberg
We regret to tell you that Annais Rittenberg, a senior at the university and a member of Porter College, died Wednesday morning near Yosemite National Park, when a large oak tree fell suddenly to the ground.