2015
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UC Santa Cruz hosts international summer program on exoplanetary atmospheres
The 2016 Kavli Summer Program in Astrophysics will focus on ‘Exoplanetary Atmospheres.’
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Art professor to screen film shortlisted for Oscar nomination
Last Day of Freedom, an award-winning animated short by UC Santa Cruz associate professor of art Dee Hibbert-Jones, will be screened on campus, December 3 at Kresge Town Hall.
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Alumna’s ‘New York Times’ article details womens’ recruitment, escape from ISIS
UC Santa Cruz alumna Azadeh Moaveni (Oakes, politics, ’98) wrote the dramatic and detailed Sunday ‘New York Times’ article that describes how three young Syrian women become enlisted – two by arranged marriage – into ISIS and later escaped to Turkey.
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In Memoriam: Marge Frantz (1922-2015)
An inspiring and beloved teacher, skilled activist and generous friend, Marge Frantz died in Santa Cruz on October 16 at the age of 93.
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Deadline today at 5 p.m. for open enrollment health plan changes
Today, Tuesday, Nov. 24, is the last day of Open Enrollment.
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In support of social justice, committee seeks nominations for Tony Hill award
The award will be presented at the 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation in February. Nominations will be accepted until January 22.
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Vice Provost for Student Success
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jaye Padgett, professor of linguistics, as interim vice provost for the Division of Student Success, effective immediately.
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Earth scientist Paul Koch elected 2015 AAAS Fellow
Koch, dean of physical and biological sciences, was honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Building the UC Santa Cruz alumni community
With 100,000 alumni around the world, UC Santa Cruz is the hub of a powerful network that can connect recent graduates with established alumni.
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Leadership change in the Arts Division
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Ladusaw, professor of linguistics, as interim dean of the Arts Division. The appointment is effective January 9, 2016 through December 31, 2016.
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Holiday Open House and 50th Anniversary Celebration
Chancellor George Blumenthal and his wife, Professor Kelly Weisberg, invite faculty, staff and friends to join together in a special holiday gathering on Tuesday, December 15, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Porter College Dining Hall.
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Campus civility in the midst of turmoil
Let us make the conscious choice to seek common ground, to forge understanding, and to cultivate compassion.