2015
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TAPS Parking Fare Proposal
Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback on the TAPS Parking Fare Proposal.
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Student entrepreneurs pitch business ideas at annual Silicon Valley event
The Center for Entrepreneurship held its third annual Business Design Showcase on Saturday, May 30, at the UCSC Silicon Valley Center.
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Community Crime Bulletin: Peeping in Bathroom, College 10
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in obtaining suspect information connected to a peeping incident at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, May 30 in the fourth floor restroom of College 10, House 5.
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Sleuthing a killer shrub
Students like Jennifer Thompson—who researched why Scotch Broom is toxic to Douglas fir—take advantage of a unique opportunity at UC Santa Cruz: the ability to do research as an undergraduate.
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Scientists discover a protein that silences the biological clock
A protein associated with cancer cells is a powerful suppressor of the clock that drives the daily rhythms of cells throughout the body.
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Community Crime Bulletin: UPDATE — Kresge College Investigation
An arrest has been made in connection with the assault and hate crime investigation at Kresge College.
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In memoriam: Laura Garciacano Sobrino, alumna became the ‘Mariachi Queen’
Laura Garciacano Sobrino (Porter, ’81, individual music major), who became one of the best-known female mariachi musicians in the United States and Mexico, died May 21 in Whittier, Ca., at age 60.
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Campus deploying cellular water meters to aid in conservation
The project is another example of the campus commitment to sustainability and to saving water in the midst of a historic drought.
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Undergrads experience the rewards of research
Students such as Sanjin Mehic showcase one of UC Santa Cruz’s most valuable opportunities—the chance to do original research as an undergraduate.
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In Memoriam: Robert Durling
Robert M. Durling, professor emeritus of Italian and English Literature at UC Santa Cruz, died May 21st.
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‘True Original’ alumni return for UC Santa Cruz 2015 commencement ceremonies
Several distinguished alumni – all True Originals – will return to campus as UC Santa Cruz holds commencement ceremonies during this 50th anniversary year for 10 colleges, graduate division, and Baskin School of Engineering, Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 14.
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UC Santa Cruz receives gift to establish University Librarian Presidential Chair
UC Santa Cruz has received a $500,000 gift from The Helen and Will Webster Foundation, plus matching funds from the UC Regents, to establish a $1 million Richard L. Press University Librarian Presidential Chair.