April 2015
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Egyptologist awarded NEH Digital Humanities Start-Up Grant
Assistant professor of history Elaine Sullivan has received a Digital Start-Up Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to develop a three-dimensional model and virtual tour that will demonstrate how an ancient Egyptian site evolved over more than 3,000 years.
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Bacteria inhibit bat-killing fungus, could combat white-nose syndrome
UC Santa Cruz researchers are testing bacteria as a potential treatment to control white-nose syndrome, which is devastating bat populations.
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Possible physicians strike April 9-13
The Union of American Physicians and Dentists, which represents doctors and dentists at the student health centers across the University of California, has announced its intention to hold a strike from 7 a.m. April 9 through 7 a.m. April 13.
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Who says the quarry can’t rock again?
By Alison Galloway, Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor – The Quarry Amphitheater is one of the gems of this campus. Sadly, it has been closed since 2006. Now, thanks to generous donations from alumni and a truly monumental financial contribution from students, we stand on the verge of being able to reopen the Quarry…
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Final review of the UC policy on copyright and fair use
The campus has the opportunity to review and comment on the final draft of the proposed revised UC Policy on Copyright and Fair Use (currently called the 1986 Policy on the Reproduction of Copyrighted Materials for Teaching and Research).
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Family ties
When family members have the experience of attending UC Santa Cruz in common, they’ve walked the same paths—contributing to a sense of pride, connection, and shared values.
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Campus review: Proposed UC Santa Cruz non-research animal policy and procedures
As required by the standard campus policy review process and in preparation for the implementation of the Coastal Long Range Development Plan (CLRDP), Business and Administrative Services is proposing updated/new versions of the following policy/procedures.
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In Memoriam: Megan Dill
It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that we have experienced a loss in our community.
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Feminist Islamic scholar to speak of global movements for women, equality, and justice
Amina Wadud will speak of “Muslim Women: Equality and Justice Movements Globally” Thursday, April 16 as part of the Center for Emerging Worlds’ Global Islam series.
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In Memoriam: Jenna Rose Fiorello
We regret to tell you that Jenna Rose Fiorello, a first year at the University and a member of Kresge College, died Wednesday April 1st. Jenna Rose was studying environmental studies.
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UC Santa Cruz conference to honor visionary feminist philosopher Gloria Anzaldúa
The UC Presidential Chair in Feminist Critical Race & Ethnic Studies will present a conference on the work of feminist philosopher and writer Gloria Anzaldua, April 10-11, at the Humanities Complex on the UC Santa Cruz campus.
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SAB Spring Chancellor Forum – Thursday, April 9, 2015
All UC Santa Cruz staff are invited to the Staff Advisory Board-sponsored Spring Staff Forum with Chancellor Blumenthal, Thursday, April 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Stevenson Event Center.