2014
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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.
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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.
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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 borderlands
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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).
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Teaching computers the nuances of human conversation
Computer scientist Marilyn Walker wants to make spoken dialogue systems more responsive to the user.
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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 Aquarium.
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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 attributes.
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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 grew
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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.
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Road Construction Work Update
Physical Plant staff report that the on-campus roadwork projects are entering their final stages of work.
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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.
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Appointment of Title IX Officer
Associate Chancellor Ashish Sahni announces the appointment of Tracey Tsugawa as the new campus Title IX Officer.