May 2016
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Astronomer Sandra Faber to receive honorary degree from Amherst College
Faber will receive an honorary degree from Amherst College during its commencement exercises on May 22.
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Beyond Compliance: Next Steps
Late Tuesday afternoon, members of the campus community came together for a productive discussion on what it would take for us to go beyond compliance—changing our campus culture to eliminate sexual harassment and sexual violence. We were heartened to hear from faculty, staff, undergraduates, and graduate students alike, that all are willing to work collectively…
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Campus comes together to make first Giving Day a runaway success
UC Santa Cruz received more than 3,000 gifts that will provide $340,000 in support for 65 deserving projects all across campus on its first-ever Giving Day on May 11.
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Search for CP/EVC extended
As chair of the search committee charged with recruiting a campus provost/executive vice chancellor to succeed Alison Galloway, I have decided to extend the search beyond spring quarter to expand the pool of applicants.
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Survey regarding interest in and use of electric vehicles
Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is conducting a survey to assess the need for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure on campus.
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Kicking up confidence while having a ball
The UC Santa Cruz women’s soccer team goes beyond expectations with high GPAs and outreach to the community with kids’ soccer clinics.
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Alumna Carmen Perez returns to campus as Chavez Convocation keynote speaker
UC Santa Cruz alumna Carmen Perez returns to campus as keynote speaker for the 13th annual Cesar Chavez Convocation scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 7–9 p.m. at the College Nine/Ten multipurpose room.
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Strawberry and Justice Festival features music, speaker panels, free strawberries
This year’s annual Strawberry and Justice Festival festival takes place Thursday, May 19 from 4–6:30 p.m. at the Hay Barn at UC Santa Cruz and features live music, free food, and guest speakers.
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Alumnus Ken Corday Funds Arts Division Endowment in Television and Film Writing
Ken Corday (Porter 1977) and the Corday Foundation have made a substantial financial contribution to the UC Santa Cruz Arts Division to establish the Kenneth R. Corday Family Presidential Chair Endowment in Writing for Television & Film.
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Voter registration and primary Election Day reminder
Monday, May 23 is the deadline to register to vote in the June 7 primary election.
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Leadership in Dean of Students Office
On an interim basis, we are adopting a model of shared leadership of the division in the Campus Life division, and the Dean of Students Office.
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UCSC Night at the Museum to spotlight African American art and history
The UC Santa Cruz Institute for Humanities Research will present ‘UCSC Night at the Museum: The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection’, a free public event at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, on Wednesday, May 18.