August 2016
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Community Crime Bulletin: Vehicle burglaries – The Village residential area
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating eight vehicle burglaries that occurred at The Village residential area near the Lower Quarry.
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Book by UC Santa Cruz alumnus tops President Obama’s Summer Reading List
A memoir of surfing by UC Santa Cruz graduate William Finnegan, (Cowell, ’74, English literature) is at the top of President Obama’s 2016 Summer Reading List.
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Three UC Santa Cruz Ph.D. candidates awarded AAUW fellowships
Three UC Santa Cruz Ph.D. candidates have been awarded 2016-2017 fellowships from the American Association of University Women (AAUW).
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Seven alumni invited to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Seven UC Santa Cruz alumni are among the 683 artists and executives who have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year.
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Transportation services for 2016-17 academic year
Following several notices in the local media and campus communications throughout the spring of 2016, I am pleased to announce transportation services for the upcoming 2016-17 academic year.
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UC Santa Cruz names Susan Solt new dean of Arts Division
UC Santa Cruz has appointed Susan Solt as dean of the Arts Division, effective August 15.
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In Memoriam: Doreena Raines-Reade
Doreena Raines-Reade, who worked in the CHES Facilities unit as the Operations Coordinator for nine years, died July 22. She was 72.
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Appointment of Arts Dean
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Solt as dean of the Arts Division. She begins her appointment in just one week—on August 15.
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Chemist Phil Crews earns mentorship award for work with undergrad researchers
A $20,000 grant from the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation supports undergraduate research in chemistry.
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Disturbing email sent to members of campus community
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department and Information Technology Services have received several reports about a disturbing email sent to some campus community members Thursday night.
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Analysis of metastatic prostate cancers suggests treatment options
A new study of prostate cancer provides computational approaches to identify individualized targets for therapy.
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National conference marks 10 years of growth in sustainable agriculture education
With growing numbers of students and educators interested in sustainable agriculture, food justice, and experiential education, the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association (SAEA) conference held July 29–31 at UC Santa Cruz highlighted hands-on educational efforts that bridge scientific and social issues.