February 2016
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UC Santa Cruz researchers evaluate groundwater supply and management
Court adjudication of California’s groundwater basins is more often focused on resolving conflicts among water users and less on sustainable groundwater management, according to a UC Santa Cruz study commissioned by the State Water Resources Control Board.
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Astronomers plan science projects for powerful new space telescope
UCSC astronomers are involved in planning for WFIRST, a powerful new space telescope now under development by NASA.
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In Memoriam: Robert S. Edgar (1930-2016)
Robert Edgar, professor emeritus of biology at UC Santa Cruz, died peacefully in his Santa Cruz home on Monday, February 1. He was 85. Edgar made significant contributions in two areas of molecular biology–the genetics and self-assembly of viruses and the genetics of a tiny worm, the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, which Edgar helped establish as…
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‘Ecosystems of California’ documents one of Earth’s most biodiverse places
“Ecosystems of California” is a new comprehensive reference of California’s ecological abundance, featuring contributions from 149 experts including 19 with ties to UC Santa Cruz.
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Black Lives Matter cofounder wows capacity crowd at MLK Convocation
Alicia Garza had the rapt attention of the crowd as she reflected on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and her “love letter” to African Americans.
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Jewish studies conference to examine Venice Ghetto and the future of memory
The Center for Jewish Studies at UC Santa Cruz will present a one-day conference, The Venice Ghetto at 500 and the Future of Memory,” on campus February 23, at the Humanities 1 Building.
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CASFS researcher Mark Lipson wins sustainability champion award
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has given its “Sustainability Champion” award to UC Santa Cruz alumnus Mark Lipson, currently a researcher with UCSC’s Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems.
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Organic gardening workshop series features reduced rate for students
“Garden Cruz: Organic Matters,” a workshop series in March on the art and craft of organic, French-intensive food and flower gardening, offers reduced rates to UCSC students involved in campus garden projects.
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Community Crime Bulletin – Santa Cruz Police Department seeking assistance
The Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking the community’s help in identifying the suspect wanted in a child luring case.
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ACE Program marks 30 years of academic support for STEM students
Academic Excellence Program’s 30th Anniversary celebration and reunion will be held during Alumni Weekend 2016.
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Welcome visitors to campus this spring
Spring Spotlight provides an opportunity for admitted students and their families to visit the campus and learn more about how UC Santa Cruz might be a good fit.
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Educator, student advocate to receive Tony Hill Memorial Award
Michael Watkins, Santa Cruz County superintendent of schools and a tireless advocate for students, is this year’s winner of the eighth annual Tony Hill Memorial Award.