September 2016
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Welcome to campus: safety tips
If you or someone you care about needs support around overuse of alcohol and/or drugs or would like to learn more about obtaining a naloxone kit, utilize the resources provided to students through SHOP in the Cowell Student Health Center.
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Ironman scientist races to the front of the pack
Pelayo Menendez Fernandez, a visiting Long Marine Laboratory researcher from Spain, put in a great showing at the Ironman triathlon in Santa Cruz
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Rules governing political campaign-related activities
The decisions made on Tuesday, Nov. 8, will be of great importance to all Americans.
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Re-opening of Bike Path on Wednesday
The Great Meadow Bike Path will be open for public use again this Wednesday afternoon, September 21st.
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OPERS Fest traffic impacts on 9/20/16
OPERS Fest will be held on the OPERS East Field on Tuesday, September 20th from 3pm-6pm.
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Welcome to the new school year
Classes haven’t even begun, and already this year is off to a great start: UC Santa Cruz was just named one of the greenest schools in the country, we received high rankings for academic quality in an international assessment, and last week we introduced the campus to Rachel Carson College (formerly College Eight).
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Patricia Zavella wins anthropology association distinguished career award
Patricia Zavella, UC Santa Cruz professor of Latin American and Latino studies, has been named winner of the 2016 Distinguished Career Award from the Association of Latina and Latino Anthropologists, a section of the American Anthropological Association.
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Meditation sessions open to campus community
The sessions are free and open to faculty, staff, and students. No prior meditation experience is needed. The exercises are nondenominational and secular.
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Campus strengthens bridges to high school students via summer session offerings
Local high school students took courses, helped with research, worked campus jobs, and even lived on campus this past summer.
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College Eight becomes Rachel Carson College
The naming gift from the Helen and Will Webster Foundation recognizes Carson for her courage and pivotal role in awakening the public to environmental issues.
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Philanthropy in pursuit of a healthier planet
Alec and Claudia Webster, who help steward the philanthropy of the Helen and Will Webster Foundation, look at how they can accomplish the most good with their gifts.
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Erika Check Hayden to be next director of Science Communication Program
It is my great pleasure to announce that Erika Check Hayden has accepted our offer to become the next director of the Science Communication Program at UC Santa Cruz. Erika was selected from a highly competitive search. She brings great skills and talent to this role, with 15 years of experience in science journalism across…