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September 2014 News Archive

October 1, 2014
UCSC Ebola genome browser now online to aid researchers' response to crisis
The UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute late Tuesday (September 30) released a new Ebola genome browser to assist global efforts to develop a vaccine and antiserum to help
September 30, 2014
Welcome to a new year and 'Tuesday Newsday'
By Chancellor George Blumenthal — Welcome to Tuesday Newsday! This new weekly email will showcase top news about the campus and the media coverage we're receiving, messages from campus leaders, and "news you can use" for faculty, staff, and students. You'll find it in your inbox every Tuesday.
September 30, 2014
On-campus photography contest
The Chancellor’s Office and University Relations are sponsoring a contest to choose a photograph of UC Santa Cruz for use on Chancellor Blumenthal’s winter holiday card.
September 29, 2014
Move-In 2014, a photographic journey
Move-in is always a time of mixed emotions: anticipation, joy, excitement, and even nervousness for students. A series of photographs captures some of the
September 29, 2014
Simulations reveal unusual death for ancient stars
Study led by UC Santa Cruz postdoc indicates some supernovae would leave no remnant black hole
September 29, 2014
Flu Shot Clinics on Campus - Students
Seasonal Flu shots for students will once again be offered to students at the Student Health Center located across from the University Center and Colleges 9 & 10 on McLaughlin Drive.
September 29, 2014
Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics on Campus - Staff and Faculty
Seasonal Flu shots will once again be offered to staff and faculty at the Student Health Center located across from the University Center and Colleges 9 & 10 on McLaughlin Drive.
September 28, 2014
Human genome was shaped by an evolutionary arms race with itself
A study of primate genomes reveals an ongoing battle to control "jumping genes," driving the evolution of greater genomic
September 26, 2014
Fall Living Writers Series to feature Tobias Wolff, Karen Joy Fowler
Award-winning authors Tobias Wolff, Karen Joy Fowler, and Andrew Lam are just a few of the notable guests coming to UC Santa Cruz for the Fall 2014 Living
September 26, 2014
"Seeding Innovation" event highlights green technology projects
Collaborations between UC Santa Cruz undergrads and community mentors are featured in October 3 event at marine sanctuary
September 26, 2014
OPERS parking lot closed Tuesday
The parking lot adjacent to the Office of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports (OPERS), Lot 103, will be closed to parking from 9 p.m. Monday, September 29th until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 30th to accommodate this year's Fall Festival activities.
September 25, 2014
Professor Sue Carter appointed associate dean of graduate studies
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Carter, professor of physics, as associate dean of graduate studies, effective October 1, 2014.
September 25, 2014
Cover crop workshop set for Saturday, Oct. 4 at Alan Chadwick Garden
On Saturday, October 4 from 9:30 a.m, to 12:30 p.m., learn how to grow your own compost with soil-building cover crops at a lecture and demonstration workshop.
September 25, 2014
Campus and Wells Fargo officials break ground for Coastal Biology building
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Coastal Biology building was held at the UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science
September 24, 2014
UC Santa Cruz welcomes diverse, academically advanced class for fall 2014
UC Santa Cruz students begin moving into university housing Wednesday, September 24, in anticipation of fall quarter for the 2014-15 academic year. "Move-in" for students living on campus
September 24, 2014
In Memoriam: Noah Rhoads
We regret to tell you that Noah Rhoads, a senior at the University and a member of Kresge College, died Friday, Sept. 19.
September 23, 2014
UC Santa Cruz among top five institutions seeing growth in NIH funding
UC Santa Cruz is in the top five of institutions that have seen significant increases in funding from the National Institutes of Health over the past decade.
September 23, 2014
UC Santa Cruz establishes Symantec Presidential Chair in Storage and Security
Computer scientist Ethan Miller has been appointed to a new endowed chair funded by a gift from Symantec and UC Presidential matching
September 23, 2014
Housing needed for students
The highly competitive local rental market means that some UC Santa Cruz students are still working to finalize their housing plans with less than two weeks before the start of the academic year.
September 22, 2014
Linguists receive $260,000 grant to study endangered Irish language
“Although we all have tongues, we are surprisingly bad at knowing precisely what they're doing or conveying that to others,” says UC Santa Cruz professor of linguistics Jaye
September 22, 2014
Mixing it up on Science Hill
An innovative graduate program on Science Hill is breaking down barriers between the biomedical sciences, encouraging interdisciplinary research, and enabling students from different departments and divisions to work
September 22, 2014
In Memoriam: Matthew Sands
Matthew Linzee Sands, professor emeritus of physics who was instrumental in establishing Kresge College, died September 13 in Santa Cruz, five weeks shy of his 95th birthday.
September 22, 2014
California's sea otter numbers holding steady
California's sea otter population is slowly swimming toward recovery, according to the latest field
September 22, 2014
Student Health Center Closure on September 23, 2014
In order to better serve our students, our staff will be in an all-day training on Tuesday, September 23rd, and therefore the Student Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS),and Student Health Outreach Promotion (SHOP) will be closed all day for patient/client care.
September 22, 2014
Important Notice - Annual campus Move In
Residential Move In has impacts on campus parking and traffic and we ask for your patience and flexibility. It is important to note the following restrictions and alternative parking options:
September 19, 2014
UCSC places with open mindedness
The well-known open mindedness of UC Santa Cruz is noted in two recent lists of top colleges.
September 19, 2014
Library taps specialist to explore role of technology in Humanities research
The University Library and Humanities Division have jointly awarded a two-year Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) Postdoctoral Fellowship supporting digital humanities scholarship to Rachel Deblinger.
September 18, 2014
Study shows how epigenetic memory is passed across generations
Researchers traced markers of gene repression and showed that both sperm and eggs transmit a memory of gene repression to
September 18, 2014
Renowned astronomer Harland Epps to be honored at ‘Harfest’ conference Sept. 23-24
Leading astronomers from around the world will gather to honor UC Santa Cruz astronomer Harland W. Epps, who retired in
September 18, 2014
Deer Alert - Rutting Season
This time of year drivers and cyclists need to be extra vigilant about deer darting into roadways. It is deer rutting season, when the bucks are in hot pursuit of mates.
September 16, 2014
Native vegetation makes a comeback on Santa Cruz Island
Study led by UC Santa Cruz undergrads shows native shrubs reclaiming the island on their own after removal of introduced grazers.
September 15, 2014
In Memoriam: Richard Hurtz
It is with great sadness that I announce that Rick Hurtz, principal aerospace engineer at the UC Santa Cruz University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) at NASA Ames, passed away on Friday, September 12th.
September 15, 2014
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.
September 12, 2014
UC Santa Cruz film professor’s original animation to debut on PBS.org
John Jota Leaños's unconventional short film uses humor, hip hop, and comic book style animation to tell a fascinating story of revolt in the U.S.-Mexico
September 12, 2014
Parking at Merrill Lot 119
Renovation-related grading and paving work is taking place in portions of Merrill Lot 119 from now until Move In (September 26th).
September 11, 2014
Teaching computers the nuances of human conversation
Computer scientist Marilyn Walker wants to make spoken dialogue systems more responsive to the
September 11, 2014
Julie Packard: Philanthropy and pragmatism
Alumna (Crown '74, biology; M.A. '78) talks about investing in passion, working to make change, and expanding world views through the Monterey Bay
September 11, 2014
UCSC Art Department is Pleased to Welcome our New Faculty member Enrique Leal
Leal has sought to introduce alternative interpretations regarding the practice of printmaking by reviewing its material, historical and conceptual
September 10, 2014
SAB Fall Chancellor and Staff Advisors to Regents Forum
All UCSC staff are invited to the SAB-sponsored Fall Staff Forum with Chancellor Blumenthal and the Staff Advisors to the Regents on Monday, 22nd September from 11:30am to 1:00pm at Kresge Town Hall.
September 8, 2014
Study traces ecological collapse over 6,000 years of Egyptian history
Ancient Egyptian artworks helped scientists reconstruct how animal communities changed as climate became drier and human populations
September 5, 2014
Professor's book on Sudan legal system wins political science book award
Mark Massoud's "Law’s Fragile State: Colonial, Authoritarian, and Humanitarian Legacies in Sudan" wins honorable mention.
September 3, 2014
Appointment of Title IX Officer
Associate Chancellor Ashish Sahni announces the appointment of Tracey Tsugawa as the new campus Title IX Officer.
September 3, 2014
Road Construction Work Update
Physical Plant staff report that the on-campus roadwork projects are entering their final stages of work.
September 3, 2014
Closure of Upper East Field
Beginning September 2, 2014, the Upper East Field has been closed and is expected to remain closed until at least June 1, 2015.