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Stepping up the fight against childhood diseases

The newly endowed Colligan Presidential Chair in Pediatric Genomics will help UC Santa Cruz advance its efforts to fight pediatric diseases.

A year of risks and rewards at UC Santa Cruz

From a dramatic Quarry renovation groundbreaking to an extraordinary recognition for groundbreaking research, 2016 at UC Santa Cruz was full to bursting with accomplishments and accolades

In Memoriam: Dennis McElrath

Dennis McElrath, a sociology professor, was the Stevenson College provost (1985-1991) and a founding member of the college.

Staff moving to Scotts Valley Center

The move to the Scotts Valley Center is on schedule and will occur in phases beginning this month and going through March.

Undergraduate applications mark new record

More than 52,000 students—a new record—applied to be new first-year students for the fall 2017 quarter, a 6.9 percent increase from the previous year.

Genomics Institute Wins St. Baldrick's Foundation 'Battle of the Bald' Tournament

The campus head-shaving event raised more than $28,000 for childhood cancer research.

Scheduled Labor Strike at UC campuses on January 10, 2017

The University has been informed that there will be a clerical union labor strike on all of its campuses and medical centers on January 10, 2017.

The big business of climate change

To seriously tackle climate change, greenhouse gas emissions need to be reduced by at least 80 percent by 2050, according to "From Risk to Return: Investing in a Clean Energy," a new report whose lead author is Tim Duane, a UC Santa Cruz professor of environmental studies.

Researcher wins $1 million grant to study English-language proficiency practices

Peggy Estrada, an associate research scientist in Latin American and Latino studies at UC Santa Cruz, has been awarded a three-year $999,999 grant to study how to best help school-age English learners achieve English language proficiency and academic excellence.

New program helps humanities grad students consider work in the public sphere

From a Holocaust study center in Norway and a small environmental center in northern Alaska, to the Japanese American Museum in San Jose and the Santa Cruz County jail, humanities Ph.D. students expanded their horizons this year thanks to a new program started by the UC Santa Cruz Institute for Humanities Research (IHR).

UC Santa Cruz Community Sailing Club takes best in show for third straight year

Student Health Center reduced hours on December 14, 2016

The Student Health Services staff will be in a required training on the morning of Wednesday December 14th, and therefore the Student Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and Student Health Outreach Promotion (SHOP) will be closed for patient/client care until 1:30 that day.

Campus inventors recognized for recent patents

The Office of Research is working to bolster patent activities and services for technology transfer, part of an effort to help faculty, students and staff commercialize inventions and discoveries.

UC Santa Cruz team chosen to compete in Amazon's Alexa Prize Challenge

UCSC computer scientists have won a sponsorship from Amazon to develop a "socialbot" that can converse with humans.

In Memoriam - Renee Ropp

Renee’s colleagues described her as an outstanding professional with warmth and a kind heart. The unit will miss her presence on their team.

Active Learning Classroom project in the Science & Engineering Library begins

With the start of the Active Learning Classroom (ALC) construction project in the Science & Engineering (S&E) Library, project planners want to thank library patrons and Science Hill occupants in advance for their flexibility and patience during construction.

Alumna Kate Schatz pens second NY Times bestseller with ‘Rad Women Worldwide’

Rad Women Worldwide, the follow-up to UC Santa Cruz alumna Kate Schatz’s New York Times bestselling book Rad American Women A-Z, is a showcase of extraordinary women from 31 countries around the world.

Housing more students on campus

Through a combination of renovation and new construction, our goal is to generate approximately 3,000 beds, allowing us to restore lounges, reduce overcrowding, and meet the on-campus housing demand among students.

Students make gains in math placement, thanks to online adaptive learning

A pilot program in online adaptive learning at UC Santa Cruz has led to higher placement in math courses for newly admitted freshman students.`

Campus to renew Kresge College

Since February, a diverse committee of staff, faculty, and students has worked with a team led by Studio Gang Architects to explore prospects for a renewal of Kresge College’s complex and aging physical space.

Growing mosquito populations linked to urbanization and DDT's slow decay

Rising temperatures due to climate change were found to have less influence on mosquito populations than land use changes and the decay of residual DDT in the environment.

Some bats develop resistance to devastating fungal disease

White-nose syndrome has decimated the little brown bat, but researchers found populations that appear to have developed resistance to the disease.

Flushing of campus water mains begins Wednesday, Dec. 14

Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 14 and continuing through Thursday, Dec. 22, Physical Plant crews will conduct a campus water-main-flushing program.

Phi Beta Kappa celebrates 30 years on campus

The UC Santa Cruz chapter of the academic honor society Phi Beta Kappa will celebrate its 30th anniversary from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday at the Merrill Provost House.

Tragedy in Oakland touches UC Santa Cruz

It is with a heavy heart that we share news that the tragic warehouse fire in Oakland has claimed the lives of at least two members of the UC Santa Cruz family.

UC Santa Cruz biologist Harry Noller wins $3 million Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences

From antibiotics to the origins of life, Noller's findings on the protein factories of all cells have broad implications.

Community Crime Bulletin—Update: Arrest made in false imprisonment and kidnapping case

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with the false imprisonment and kidnapping that was reported yesterday.

UC policy on undocumented members of our community

Issued yesterday by the UC Office of the President, this statement clearly articulates UC’s commitment to the privacy and civil rights of everyone in our community.

Community Crime Bulletin—False imprisonment and kidnapping

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking the community's assistance in identifying the suspect and vehicle associated with a false imprisonment and kidnapping investigation.

Campus receives $440,000 grant to study sustainable practices for urban agriculture

Environmental studies professor Stacy Philpott will lead a research team to explore biodiversity, sustainability, and ecosystem services in urban agricultural landscapes.

Games researcher Katherine Isbister honored by Association for Computing Machinery

Professor of computational media Katherine Isbister has been recognized by the ACM as a distinguished scientist.

UC Catalyst award furthers paleogenomics research

By analyzing DNA from ancient humans, pathogens and other genomes, the UC Santa Cruz Human Paleogenomics Lab looks to understand how the twin forces of culture and biology have shaped human genomic diversity, demography, and health.

Exceptions to campus closure 2016-2017

This year the campus will be closed from Friday, December 23, 2016 through Monday, January 2, 2017, re-opening on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

Students shed new light on slavery by mixing archaeological data with historical records

Using a blend of data, history, and archaeology, UC Santa Cruz undergraduates have explored what life as a slave was like on plantations in the American South. They shared their research findings in an interactive poster session this week.

Playing it forward

More than 30 years ago, Miriam Ellis helped out Marieke Rothschild when she was feeling lost at UC Santa Cruz. Now, Rothschild has made an endowment gift to Ellis's popular theater program.

UC Santa Cruz recognized as top performer in sustainability

The 2016 Sustainable Campus Index ranked UC Santa Cruz No. 10 on the list of Doctoral/Research Institutions.

Title IX office adds investigators, plans campaign to raise awareness of domestic and dating violence

When Tracey Tsugawa arrived at UC Santa Cruz in August 2014 she was more than simply the new campus Title IX Officer. She was the entire Title IX office. Today, Tsugawa and a staff of four handle a growing number of reports of sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Two admissions office veterans top 71 years

Michael McCawley and David Kamimoto in the UC Santa Cruz admissions office have helped students and families for 71 years.

Campus holiday food drive now underway

The UC Santa Cruz holiday food drive works with Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County to provide healthy meals to our friends and neighbors in need.

Computer scientist Marilyn Walker honored by Association for Computational Linguistics

Walker, a professor of computer science, has been named a fellow of the ACL.

Feminist studies professor Karen Barad receives multiple honors in Europe

Karen Barad--professor of feminist studies, philosophy, and history of consciousness at UC Santa Cruz--also happens to have a Ph.D. in theoretical particle physics and quantum field theory...

Electrical engineer Holger Schmidt elected IEEE Fellow

Schmidt, the Kapany Professor of Optoelectronics, has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Marine scientist Adina Paytan named 2016 ASLO Fellow

Paytan will be honored as a fellow of the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO).

You're invited! Staff town hall with the staff advisors to the regents

You're invited to a town hall with the staff advisors to the UC Board of Regents.

UC responds to possible changes in federal immigration policies

President Napolitano has convened a working group to develop the best and most effective responses by UC to possible changes to federal immigration policies under the incoming administration.

Structure of human astrovirus could lead to antiviral therapies, vaccines

Research led by structural biologist Rebecca DuBois is laying the foundation for new antiviral therapies and vaccines for human astroviruses.

Campus community gathers to reaffirm values

Roughly 200 people stood in Quarry Plaza to listen to campus leaders talk about the thoughts and feelings expressed by many students in the last week.

Chemistry professor Pradip Mascharak receives Outstanding Faculty Award

Mascharak received the 2016 Outstanding Faculty Award from the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences.

Holiday Open House

Chancellor George Blumenthal and his wife, Professor Kelly Weisberg, invite faculty, staff, and friends to join together for a special holiday gathering on Thursday, December 15, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Porter Dining Hall.

Caring for our animal friends

The student-run Pre-Veterinary Club is designed to support and energize those who want a career working with animals.

Parking and transportation at Scotts Valley Center

As the move to the Scotts Valley Center approaches, we wanted to share important updates about transportation and parking.

Restorative justice and civil rights leader Fania Davis to give Baskin Ethics Lecture

Fania Davis, co-founder and executive director of Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth, will deliver the 2016 Peggy Downes Baskin Ethics Lecture on Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Music Center Recital Hall.

UPDATE | Community Crime Bulletin—Aggravated Assault, Hate Crime

Investigators believe that at least one of the suspects yelled homophobic slurs because of the actual or perceived sexual orientation of the victim.

New analysis adds support for a subsurface ocean on Pluto

A liquid ocean deep beneath Pluto's frozen surface is the best explanation for features revealed by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft.

Campus community invited to gather

This special gathering will include reflections from campus leaders, and campus community members are invited to offer their own refections through an interactive art project.

Dean of Students Office holds Harvest Dinner on campus Thanksgiving Day

The Dean of Students Office in collaboration with UC Santa Cruz Dining, the International Education Office, and the American Indian Resource Center, is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Harvest Dinner.

Ride-sharing available through Zimride matching service

UC Santa Cruz subscribes to Zimride, a campus-specific ride-matching service. Zimride helps you offer or request rides for your daily trips to and from campus or one-time road trips (such as getting to local airports, or getting home for Thanksgiving).

Astronomer Sandra Faber awarded California Academy of Sciences Fellows Medal

The California Academy of Sciences has awarded its highest honor, the Fellows Medal, to Sandra Faber, professor emerita of astronomy and astrophysics, and elected professors Karen Holl and Erika Zavaleta as new Academy Fellows.

Students to pitch viable ideas for positive environmental change

The first Startup Weekend Santa Cruz for Sustainable Solutions & Social Impact, Nov. 18–20, is just one of more than 200 events happening in November as part of Global Startup Weekend.

Formal review, employee comment re: Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy

The University of California is proposing revisions to the systemwide Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy Regarding Academic and Staff Employment. The revision is intended to reflect recent amendments related to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ pay transparency rule.

Marijuana prohibited on UC property, despite passage of Prop. 64

Recreational marijuana is now legal in California, but it's still prohibited at the University of California and at UC Santa Cruz.

Community Crime Bulletin—Aggravated Assault, Possible Hate Crime (16-1191)

A female student reported that while she was walking on the foot path northwest from the Quarry Plaza, she was followed by three unknown male subjects who began calling out to her in an offensive manner.

Community Crime Bulletin—Two arrested in felony vandalism at OPERS

At 8:25 p.m. on November 10, UC Santa Cruz Police Department arrested Kyle Daroza, 22, of Campbell, and Alan Lema, 22, a student affiliated with Kresge College, on a suspicion of felony vandalism after they were seen by witnesses using a sledge hammer attempting to smash the parking machines near the Office of Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports (OPERS).

New initiative launches with $1 million Koret Undergraduate Research Scholarships

Applications for the $1,500 undergraduate research scholarships are now open until Nov. 30. Fifty scholarships will be awarded to students in any discipline.

Elementary school students visit voting rights exhibition at UCSC on Election Day

Seventy-five 4th and 5th grade two-way immersion (Spanish-language) students from Delaveaga Elementary School came to UC Santa Cruz on Election Day to explore two art exhibits currently on display.

Post-election, campus offering spaces, resources for students

UC Santa Cruz has several spaces available for students to gather to discuss the election results.

StoryCruz: New beginnings

With freshman Slugs roaming the campus, StoryCruz set out this fall to see how they're faring.

Moving forward

Like many of you, we watched the presidential election results in astonishment. Many of us are struggling this morning to reconcile the outcome of the vote with the values we hold close.

How big does a lottery jackpot have to be to boost college attendance?

To better understand the connection between parental resources and college attendance you might start by looking at lottery winners.

Politics student named 'Women in Green Forum Youth Trailblazer'

Maxine Jimenez (Kresge ’19, politics and community studies) is the 2016 recipient of the Women in Green Forum Youth Trailblazer Award.

Women's soccer headed to NCAA championship

The Banana Slugs will play Pomona-Pitzer on Saturday at Burns Stadium in Claremont.

Students gather to watch results of historic election

Students are able to vote on campus, and several viewing parties have been organized so that they can be together as the votes are tallied.

Black Panther exhibition opens Nov. 10 at McHenry Library

An exhibition titled "Pictures and Progress: the Black Panther 1966-2016" will open November 10 on the 3rd and 4th floors of UC Santa Cruz’s McHenry Library.

In Memoriam: Alexandria Arceneaux

Alexandria Arceneaux was a junior majoring in Theater Arts and a vibrant member of the Rachel Carson College and Oakes College community.

Student dies after hit-and-run collision

Our hearts go out to Aly's family, friends, and classmates. A native of Lawndale in Southern California, Aly was a theater arts major with a minor in education. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Unfounded reports of shots fired on campus

Practicing the ancient art of kendo

A sports club gives students the opportunity to train in the Japanese martial art that focuses on improving oneself and one’s technique, on teamwork, and contributing to society.

Campus police department sponsoring rape aggression defense program

The Rape Aggression Defense system is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women-identified individuals.

Election Day is November 8

I encourage you to vote and exercise your right to be heard in this election. In addition to the presidential election, state and local races will have important impacts.

UC Santa Cruz’s Robin Hunicke shares the spotlight at TEDWomen

Robin Hunicke, director of art and design in the Games and Playable Media program at UC Santa Cruz, showcased her innovative work at a gathering of TEDWomen Experience.

Quarry story: A new chapter begins

Fans of the Quarry Amphitheater, long closed for safety reasons, gathered on Thursday to celebrate groundbreaking for upcoming renovations. The venue is set to reopen next fall.

UC Santa Cruz now offering graduate degrees in computational media

Department of Computational Media is accepting applications now for the M.S. and Ph.D. programs to begin in fall 2017.

All hands on tech

A group of students with the Everett Program at UC Santa Cruz recently spent the weekend collaborating with Motivating Individual Leadership for Public Advancement, a nonprofit in Salinas dedicated to youth empowerment.

Fall budget forum scheduled for Nov. 10

I invite all students, faculty, and staff to join me Thursday, Nov. 10, from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Kresge Town Hall where I will host an open forum on the UC Santa Cruz budget.

Hispanic-Serving Institutions grant offers opportunities for Latino students to transfer to UCSC

Cultivamos Excelencia is meant to motivate and retain Hispanic/Latino and other high-need students at San Jose City College to complete their bachelor’s degrees at UC Santa Cruz.

Hazardous conditions on area beaches for the next couple days

The National Weather Service is warning of a high surf advisory in effect from 6 a.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday. Use caution when at the beach.

Car sharing as a sustainable transportation option

UCSC Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) contracts with Zipcar to offer car sharing services to our campus as a sustainable transportation option for our affiliates.

Campus to kick-off Quarry Amphitheater restoration

One of the key priorities in the Campaign for UC Santa Cruz, the amphitheater will be restored and reopened for fall 2017.

Curriculum Management Project team seeks campus feedback

The Curriculum Management Project aims to streamline and improve the systems used to manage campus curriculum and create course catalogs.

Call for campus projects for Giving Day 2017

Giving Day is a 24-hour online fundraising event to increase support for campus programs, projects, and groups. Project teams reach out to their network of supporters and friends to raise money and compete for prize dollars.

‘Look Back in Time: Russell Crotty and Lick Observatory’ exhibition opens in San Jose

'Look Back in Time: Russell Crotty and Lick Observatory,' the first traveling exhibition of the UC Santa Cruz Institute of the Arts and Sciences, opens November 13 at the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art.

UC Santa Cruz advances in U.S. News and World Report's global rankings

The campus has continued to increase its ranking, now tied at No. 27, even as the number of universities reviewed has expanded

Open Enrollment 2017

The annual Open Enrollment (OE) period begins today (Thursday, Oct. 27), and ends at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22.

Winter Campus Curtailment 2016-2017

Our 2016-2017 Winter Campus Curtailment is scheduled for Friday, December 23, 2016 through Monday, January 2, 2017.

Five questions with UC Santa Cruz humanities dean Tyler Stovall

Tyler Stovall became dean of the UC Santa Cruz Humanities Division in 2015. Now beginning his second full academic year as dean, we sat down with Dean Stovall to discuss the state of the humanities at UC Santa Cruz and beyond.

Founders Celebration 2016 celebrates excellence, generosity, vision

Hundreds of revelers turned UC Santa Cruz’s Science & Engineering Library into a “collision space” of ideas during the 11th annual Founders Celebration, a time to celebrate excellence and generosity.

Pedestrians may run rampant in a world of self-driving cars

Imagine an urban neighborhood where most of the cars drive themselves. What would it be like to be a pedestrian? Actually, pretty good, according to Adam Millard-Ball, assistant professor of environmental studies at UC Santa Cruz. In fact, pedestrians might end up with the run of the place.

Toxins from freshwater algae found in San Francisco Bay shellfish

Study shows toxins from freshwater algal blooms can also contaminate coastal waters and marine shellfish.

Graduate student brings renowned photographer Pirkle Jones's personal archive to the public

Library fellows process archives and make the content available to scholars and the public.

UC Santa Cruz ranks among greenest universities

Coming in at No. 7, UC Santa Cruz is the highest ranked UC in The Princeton Review's "Top 50 Green Colleges."

Enormous dome in central Andes driven by huge magma body beneath it

Magma injected into the crust from below has contributed to the uplift of the spectacular Altiplano-Puna plateau.

Coastal wetlands save hundreds of millions of dollars in flood damages during hurricanes

Study led by UCSC researchers finds wetlands prevented more than $600 million in property losses during Hurricane Sandy.

Learn to grow garlic at Oct. 29 workshop

A garlic-growing workshop is set for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the UC Santa Cruz Hay Barn.

Initial findings to be released in study of microaggressions on campus

For the past year, UC Santa Cruz psychology professor Christy Byrd implemented a mobile app to track student experiences of microaggressions—the subtle ways assumptions and attitudes based on race, sexual orientation, or gender are communicated in everyday conversation.

Halloween, October 31st and days prior

On behalf of the university and the City of Santa Cruz, I encourage you to avoid downtown Santa Cruz on Halloween night and instead choose to be on campus in order to participate in one or more of the many programs offered throughout our college and residential communities.

High-tech sensors monitor ecosystems in climate change research program

UC Santa Cruz scientists lead a UC-wide consortium using the Natural Reserve System as a climate impacts laboratory.

Voter registration and Election Day reminder

Monday, Oct. 24 is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 8 General Election. There are important votes for federal, state, and local candidates, as well as important initiatives on the ballot.

Community Crime Bulletin—Community assistance leads to arrest

At approximately 09:15 a.m. today, the UC Santa Cruz Police Department responded to Merrill College after a community member reported a suspicious person to our dispatch center.

UC Santa Cruz project wins U.S. agriculture grant to diversify food studies

A $275,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help Colleges Nine and Ten at UC Santa Cruz expand projects in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties to promote food security and food justice among predominantly Spanish-speaking, farmworker families.

Chancellor to urge high school students to pursue higher education dreams

In support of Achieve UC, Chancellor George Blumenthal will speak to 400 Watsonville High School students to encourage them to pursue a higher education.

Wilder Ranch controlled burns planned

Wilder Ranch State Park is conducting a series of vegetation management burns beginning today and going through the rest of the week.

Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History holds open house and fundraiser

Art and science mix when the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History at UC Santa Cruz holds its fifth open house and fundraiser Nov. 12-13 at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn.

Free guide to wills available to UC Santa Cruz community

The UC Santa Cruz Office of Planned Giving is offering a free wills guide to help members of the UC Santa Cruz community with estate planning.

The impact of the presidential election on U.S. foreign affairs

Aside from the boorish behavior and a penchant for secrecy, the presidential election will influence how the United States pursues foreign policy over the next four years. Three UC Santa Cruz politics professors offer brief insights based on their point-of-view and expertise.

Institute of Arts and Sciences launches UC Santa Cruz Satellite Reef project

The Institute of the Arts and Sciences will launch the UC Santa Cruz Satellite Reef project with an opening workshop on Oct. 21 at UCSC’s Stevenson Event Center, followed by a workshop on Oct. 23 at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center.

DOT Prohibits all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phones on Airplanes

UC Santa Cruz student games win awards at IndieCade

Two games developed by UC Santa Cruz students won awards at the 2016 IndieCade International Festival of Independent Games.

SAB fall forum with Chancellor George Blumenthal on Nov. 1

All UC Santa Cruz staff members are invited to the Staff Advisory Board-sponsored fall forum with Chancellor George Blumenthal from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Kresge College's Town Hal.

Theater Arts professor Ted Warburton wins national dance award

Edward (Ted) Warburton, professor of dance and associate dean of the arts at UC Santa Cruz, is the recipient of the National Dance Education Organization’s 2016 Outstanding Dance Researcher Award.

Astronomer Ryan Foley wins prestigious Packard Fellowship

Foley is the 12th UCSC faculty member, and fifth UCSC astronomer, to receive a Packard Fellowship.

UC Santa Cruz ranks fourth worldwide for research influence

With a citation score of 99.8, UC Santa Cruz ranked fourth and tied with UC Berkeley and California Institute of Technology.

Community gathers to strengthen public dialogue about Santa Cruz’s housing crises

New research by UC Santa Cruz sociology professors Miriam Greenberg and Steve McKay highlights housing issues

Be smart about emergencies and disasters

We want your experience here at the campus of UC Santa Cruz to be a safe and enjoyable one. You can help do that by being a ready Slug!

Storm advisory - community safety

The Santa Cruz is expected to see a big storm today through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Town hall to solicit feedback on the future of UC Santa Cruz athletics

The Special Committee on Athletics will provide information to campus leadership about the athletics program, particularly options for future funding.

On-campus photography contest

The Chancellor’s Office and University Relations are sponsoring a contest to choose a photograph of UC Santa Cruz for Chancellor Blumenthal’s winter holiday card. The contest is open to all UCSC faculty, staff, and students.

Tribute to Bruce Bridgeman set for Nov. 5 on campus

A tribute to Professor Bruce Bridgeman and his work is scheduled for 2-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the College Nine/Ten Multipurpose Room on the UC Santa Cruz campus.

Physicist Howard Haber wins Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Physics

Haber, a distinguished professor of physics at UCSC, was honored by the American Physical Society.

Astrophysicist Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz honored by American Physical Society

Ramirez-Ruiz, professor and chair of astronomy and astrophysics, will receive the 2017 Edward A. Bouchet Award.

Competition seeks big ideas from student innovators

As one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious social impact contests, Big Ideas provides up to $300,000 directly to students each year for their groundbreaking initiatives.

Learning to be a guardian of the Earth

Student Raymond LeBeau, a member of the Pit River tribe, is honing his skills and his familiarity with environmental law at UC Santa Cruz in order to help tribal communities.

UC Santa Cruz politics student gets VIP access to vice presidential debate

When Austin Downs (College Ten ’17, politics) arrived in Washington D.C. in August little did he know he would attend the vice-presidential debate two months later.

Community assistance leads to three arrests

We want to thank the UC Santa Cruz community for reporting suspicious activity that led to the arrests of three suspected bicycle thieves Friday, Oct. 7.

Research Frontiers Evening focuses on politics three weeks before election

“Politics of Change?!” is the timely topic for the 2016 Research Frontiers Evening Wednesday, Oct. 19, presented by the UC Santa Cruz Social Sciences Division three weeks before the presidential election.

Film restored by UCSC arts alum to screen in celebration of Santa Cruz’s 150th anniversary

Mothers of Men, a 1917 women’s suffrage film shot on location in Santa Cruz, will be screened at the Del Mar Theater on Oct. 13 as part of the city’s celebration of its 150th anniversary.

From number to name: Dedication a proud moment for Rachel Carson College

The ceremony was a chance to honor a pioneering environmentalist and the legacy of UC Santa Cruz students.

Training—Community response to workplace violence and active shooter incidents

The UC Santa Cruz Police presents Community Response to Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Incidents.

Campus provost and executive vice chancellor candidates visiting campus

Our campus is recruiting for a campus provost and executive vice chancellor (CP/EVC). In the next few weeks, four or five candidates will be visiting campus.

Flu vaccine clinics on campus for students

Seasonal flu vaccines will once again be offered to students at the Student Health Center located across from the University Center and Colleges 9 & 10 on McLaughlin Drive.

Seasonal flu vaccine clinics on campus

Seasonal flu vaccines will once again be offered to staff and faculty at the Student Health Center located across from the University Center and Colleges 9 & 10 on McLaughlin Drive.

Local group funds four UC Santa Cruz cancer researchers

The Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group continues its support for cancer research at UC Santa Cruz with new grants.

Diversity, tolerance, and building community

This fall, we welcomed one of the largest and most diverse incoming classes in campus history. Diversity poses an invaluable opportunity for each of us to learn about one another, to stretch our horizons, and to appreciate differences across race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, age, ability, citizenship, political preference, and more.

Non-citizenship series begins with talk on 'Citizenship and the Politics of Exclusion'

Bridget Anderson, a leading labor and migration scholar, will deliver the keynote address in the first of a series of events exploring non-citizenship.

Supporting campus goals, campus fundraising hits new record

The Campaign for UC Santa Cruz is bringing critical new resources to the student experience, excellence in research, and the campus commitment to environmental and social justice.

Interim appointment of campus provost/executive vice chancellor

Herbert Lee, vice provost of academic affairs and a professor of applied mathematics and statistics, has agreed to serve as campus provost/executive vice chancellor on an interim basis.

Assistance in identifying a possibly unreported stolen bicycle

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking community assistance in identifying the owner of a possibly unreported stolen mountain bicycle.

The mighty Phyllis

Phyllis the elephant seal was named after a "go-getter" philanthropist. Now this 853-pound mother of two is a go-getter herself, breaking long-distance records for swimming.

UC Santa Cruz receives largest gift in campus history

UC Santa Cruz has received a gift of an extraordinary archive of photographs documenting the people, landscape, and politics of California in the mid-20th century.

Campus invited to Rachel Carson College dedication

Campus leaders will reflect on Rachel Carson and the history of the college, and the hand-carved wood sign at the college’s entrance will be unveiled.

Study implicates glial cells in fragile X syndrome

Genetic defect behind a common cause of mental retardation affects not only neurons but also the more numerous glial cells in the brain.

Transit update

Four student focus groups will take place over the next three weeks to solicit student input to help define student transit services for next year and beyond.

Celebrate National Cyber Security Awareness Month

National Cyber Security Awareness Month–celebrated every October–is intended to remind and inform students, faculty, and staff about cyber security awareness.

Photographic treasures find permanent home at UC Santa Cruz

An extraordinary collection of photographs documenting California in the mid-20th century has found a permanent home at UC Santa Cruz, establishing the campus as a tremendous resource for scholars of history, photography, and social documentation.

Seeking community assistance — bicycle collision

2016-2017 Campus Food & Garden Guide now available

UC Santa Cruz ranks in the top 20 of Sierra magazine’s list of “Cool Schools” in large part because of its dedication to improving the campus food system.

Required state and federal notices

n compliance with a federal law known as the Jeanne Clery Act, the Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 (PDF) is online.

Jody Greene appointed founding director of Center for Innovations in Teaching and Learning

Jody Greene, professor of literature, feminist studies, and history of consciousness, has been appointed the founding director of the new Center for Innovations in Teaching and Learning (CITL).

A tale of two fetuses

In 'What Becomes Us,' a new novel by UC Santa Cruz literature professor Micah Perks, twin fetuses tell the story of a pregnant woman who abandons her controlling husband in Santa Cruz and moves to a small upstate New York town.

In Memoriam: Madeline Halluin

Madeline Halluin graduated in spring 2016 with a bachelor of arts in sociology and a bachelor of arts in film and digital media with a concentration in general film and digital media.

Ocean conditions contributed to unprecedented 2015 toxic algal bloom

A new study connects the unprecedented West Coast toxic algae bloom of 2015 to the unusually warm ocean conditions.

Assistance needed in identifying a person of interest placing bias-motivated packages on campus

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department has been alerted to several bias motivated packages containing a CD and note that have been left at several locations on campus yesterday afternoon and this morning.

Cultural competency training aims to help foster an inclusive culture

For the past eight years, Diversity and Inclusion Program Coordinator Donnae Smith has been delivering a training to students to help them support the difficult conversations that can come when students from a variety of backgrounds come together in an intimate, college environment.

Giving voice to the voiceless

Andres Arias (Oakes, 2016), a double major in Latin American and Latino studies and sociology, has immersed himself in California migrant communities to conduct original research about this vulnerable and often voiceless population.

UC Santa Cruz embarks on equity initiative for Latino, low-income students in STEM fields

The UC Santa Cruz Science Education & Mentorship In Latino Lives in Academia (SEMILLA) Project,will enable the campus to create a comprehensive set of interventions—guided by analysis and research teams—to support students in clearing the barriers they face inside and outside the classroom.

Physicist Anthony Aguirre appointed to endowed chair in physics of information

Faggin Family Presidential Chair for the Physics of Information supports research and teaching to address fundamental questions

Spring Nominations: 2016-2017 Excellence in Teaching Awards

Is there an instructor who you think deserves special recognition from your spring quarter 2016? If so, nominate that person for an Excellence in Teaching Award!

Recent Thefts and Burglaries (September 2016)

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking the community's assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for a series burglaries and thefts that have occurred throughout the campus.

Register to vote today on National Voter Registration Day

If you are not registered to vote, wish to change your party affiliation, or are not sure if you’re registered, we urge you to take a few minutes to do so today.

Arboretum holds Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 15

The Fall Plant Sale offers dazzling, year-round color for Central Coast gardeners.

Campus community invited to hear from diversity officer candidates

After the visits, the search committee will invite those present (via an online survey), to provide their assessment of the candidates' presentations.

Wildfire in Santa Cruz Mountains

New senate faculty further campus expertise across divisions

UC Santa Cruz has more than three dozen new senate faculty members joining this academic year, bringing the campus total up to 568.

Anger in Politics: From Shakespeare to Donald Trump

What place does anger have in public life? On the eve of an historic election, the Institute for Humanities Research at UC Santa Cruz, in collaboration with the research group Shakespeare Workshop--will present a public conversation about anger and politics, from Shakespeare to Donald Trump.

Art professor to stage 'exercise of freedom' at former military police headquarters in Greece at Documenta 14

UC Santa Cruz art professor Elizabeth Stephens and her artistic collaborator Annie Sprinkle will participate this weekend in Documenta 14, one of the most prestigious art exhibitions in Europe.

Entering class increases diversity, access

The growth in undergraduate enrollment, 650 more California undergraduates than fall 2015, is part of the University of California’s commitment to enroll 5,000 more students across the UC system, providing greater access to the state’s students.

Resources for supporting students in distress

We are happy to announce the completion of a mental health handbook for faculty and staff. This handbook represents a compilation of the best practices and thinking on recognizing and responding to student mental health issues based on input from UC CAPS directors and mental health practitioners throughout our system.

Student of Color Conference

The Student of Color Conference (SOCC) is the annual University of California Student Association (UCSA) event where members come together to engage and challenge students of color and their allies to address issues of structural and cultural inequalities.

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.

ARCS Foundation scholarships support UCSC graduate students

Eleven UC Santa Cruz graduate students have received scholarships worth a total of $110,000 from the ARCS Foundation.

Rules governing political campaign-related activities

The decisions made on Tuesday, Nov. 8, will be of great importance to all Americans.

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.

Re-opening of Bike Path on Wednesday

The Great Meadow Bike Path will be open for public use again this Wednesday afternoon, September 21st.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Erika Check Hayden will be new director of Science Communication Program

Veteran science journalist Erika Check Hayden will become the program's third director in January 2017.

Erika Check Hayden to be next director of Science Communication Program

UC Santa Cruz student games featured at IndieCade Festival

The UCSC game design program will be well represented at IndieCade, the biggest event in the indie games community.

Astronomer Garth Illingworth to receive Astronomical Society's Berkeley Prize

Illingworth will receive the 2016 Lancelot M. Berkeley – New York Community Trust Prize for Meritorious Work in Astronomy.

A gift that honors the legacy of UC Santa Cruz

I am delighted to share the wonderful news that UC Santa Cruz has received a gift to establish an endowment for College Eight, which will be named in honor of crusading environmentalist Rachel Carson.

UC Santa Cruz Farm hosts Fall Harvest Festival Sunday, Sept. 25

Fresh produce, music, farm tours, cooking demonstrations, and much more await visitors at the 2016 UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden Fall Harvest Festival, Sunday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

New optofluidic platform features tunable optics and novel 'lightvalves'

UCSC engineers developed an integrated platform for biological sample processing and optical analysis.

Annual campus Move-In begins Thursday, Sept. 15

This week we are preparing to welcome more than 9,100 residential students to our community. University Housing will open its doors for occupancy beginning Thursday, Sept. 15, and student Move-In will continue through Sunday, Sept. 18.

UC Santa Cruz ranks among top 30 U.S. public universities

The campus also is one of the top 100 national universities, according to the annual rankings by U.S. News and World Report

NSF funds UC Santa Cruz project to develop assisted public transit services

With a grant of nearly $1 million, UCSC engineers will create a service for passengers with special needs.

Julie Snyder: Serially great journalism

UC Santa Cruz alumna, who will receive this year’s Alumni Achievement Award, talks about making the hit podcast Serial and how her college years laid the foundation for a career in broadcast journalism

Student challenges assumptions about transgender athletes

At 19, Chloe Anderson transitioned from male to female. The 24-year-old transfer is one of the first transgender athletes to participate in volleyball at the NCAA Division III level.

Big questions to be explored at Silicon Valley Campus grand opening

The celebration, showcasing the multidisciplinary teaching and research hub, will feature an open house, a ribbon cutting, and a handful of engaging talks by leading campus thinkers.

UCSC Natural Reserves director Gage Dayton appointed to endowed chair

The Wilton W. Webster Jr. Presidential Chair for the UC Santa Cruz Natural Reserves provides support for research, teaching, and infrastructure at the reserves.

UC Santa Cruz among greenest universities in Sierra Club ranking

Coming in at No. 18, the ranking underscored UC Santa Cruz’s strong commitment to protecting the environment, addressing climate change, and encouraging sustainability.

Alumnus Tom Franco Collaborates with Art

Growing up in Palo Alto, CA into a gifted artistic family, it seems natural that Tom Franco would want to pursue a career in art. Both of his parents studied art at Stanford University; his mother, Betsy Franco, is a well-known author of teen and young adult books, and both of his brothers, James Franco and Dave Franco, are famous actors.

Football, farming, and food security

Former NFL star defensive end Kalimba Edwards is on an ambitious mission: He hopes to one day create a self-sustaining food system that can feed the nation’s hungry and homeless.

UC Santa Cruz highlighted in Green College Honor Roll

UC Santa Cruz scored 99 points—the most possible—in a listing meant to provide a comprehensive measure of a school's performance as an environmentally aware and prepared institution.

Astronauts sequence DNA in space using technology developed at UC Santa Cruz

DNA was sequenced in microgravity for the first time using a device based on UCSC's nanopore sequencing technology.

In Memoriam: Gary Shoemaker

Gary Lynn Shoemaker, a UC Santa Cruz staff member in counseling and psychological services for 34 years, died Aug. 4, 2016 while surfing at Pleasure Point, in Capitola. He was 68.

Anomalous grooves on Martian moon Phobos explained by impacts

Planetary scientists explain mysterious grooves on the surface of Mars' moon Phobos.

Craig Reinarman given 'career of excellence' award in sociology

Craig Reinarman, UC Santa Cruz research professor emeritus of sociology and legal studies, was honored for a career of excellence at the annual convention of the American Sociological Association last week in Seattle.

Organic farming and gardening training program accepts applications in 50th year

Aspiring organic farmers and gardeners are invited to apply for the 2017 apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The class of 2017 will mark the 50th year of the Apprenticeship, the longest running university-based organic farming and gardening training program in the U.S.

UC Santa Cruz receives NEH grant to broaden career opportunities for Ph.D. students

UC Santa Cruz is one of 28 colleges and universities nationwide to receive a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to plan and implement changes to graduate education that will broaden the career preparation of a Ph.D. student beyond a career in the academy.

In Memoriam: Charles Daniel (1933–2016)

Charles Daniel, professor emeritus of biology and a founding faculty member, died in Berkeley on August 10.

Community Crime Bulletin: Recent burglaries and thefts

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating a rash of burglaries and thefts, and is seeking the community's help.

Connect with city leadership at community forum

City Hall to You provides an opportunity for community dialogue with city leaders and staff on neighborhood-specific topics.

'Science Notes 2016' now available online

Annual multimedia magazine published by the Science Communication Program features a wide range of stories.

Admissions Events for Prospective Students

Key event dates targeting prospective undergraduates who will be applying for fall 2017.

Professor's book wins National Women's Studies Association book award

A book by Sylvanna M. Falcón, associate professor of Latin American and Latino studies at UC Santa Cruz, has been named winner of the 2016 Gloria E. Anzaldúa book prize given by the National Women’s Studies Association.

Film professor Shelley Stamp wins 2015 book award from Theatre Library Association

UC Santa Cruz film and digital media professor Shelley Stamp has been honored with a 2015 Book Award from The Theatre Library Association. The awards are given annually for the best English language works of scholarship on theatre, film, and broadcasting.

Urban sociologists call for expanding concepts of ‘livable cities’

A commentary in the current issue of the journal 'Nature,' co-written by Hillary Angelo, UC Santa Cruz assistant professor of sociology, argues that while big cities appear to be islands of sustainable living, issues of social equity and global impacts are missing from measures of cities' environmental friendliness.

Early exposure to manganese causes attention deficits in rats

New findings support concerns about the adverse effects of excess manganese on children.

More offensive fliers reported on networked printers

UC Santa Cruz Police are investigating two new reports of offensive fliers printed on networked campus printers, this time with Islamophobic messages.

Social sciences faculty garner $7.6 million in research grants for 2015-16

Faculty in the Social Sciences Division at UC Santa Cruz secured more than $7.6 million in research grants during the 2015-2016 academic year, Dean Sheldon Kamieniecki announced.

Local businesses invited to join OPERS Fest

The campus's Office of Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports will host a campus-wide resource fair on Sept. 20th from 3-6pm on the East Field.

UC Santa Cruz moves up in worldwide ranking

The campus ranked No. 83 internationally and No. 43 within the United States, according to Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) published by a Shanghai education-consulting firm.

Most island vertebrate extinctions could be averted, concludes new study

Control and eradication of invasive species could prevent as much as 75 percent of all island-level extinctions.

More offensive fliers reported on networked printers

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating several reports today of offensive and anti-Semitic fliers being printed on networked campus printers, similar to instances earlier this month and in March.

In Memoriam: Terry Mast (1943 - 2016)

UC Santa Cruz sailboat wins national championship

A UC Santa Cruz sailboat, crewed by the campus’s former and current boating directors, won the national championship for its class during races off the Santa Cruz coast the last weekend in July.

Female fish can favor sperm from preferred males despite external fertilization

A new way in which a female can choose the best father for her offspring is seen in a colorful Mediterranean fish.

Educational Partnership Center awarded $1.2 million to help students pursue higher education

Talent Search provides disadvantaged youth with connections to high-quality tutoring services and counseling services to improve financial aid literacy and financial planning for postsecondary education.

Undergraduates exhibit summer research projects at annual symposium

More than 100 student research projects were featured at the seventh annual Summer Research Symposium.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Analysis of metastatic prostate cancers suggests treatment options

A new study of prostate cancer provides computational approaches to identify individualized targets for therapy.

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.

UC president encourages teenage girls to aim high during visit to campus

UC President Janet Napolitano visited UC Santa Cruz this week and stopped in on Dickens Universe, UCSC Farm, games and robotics programs, Youth Empowerment Institute, and COSMOS sessions.

Energetic cost of rearing a pup seen in soaring metabolic rate of sea otter mom

New measurements show resting metabolic rate of a female sea otter increases by over 50 percent when she is nursing a pup.

Reorganization of Divisional Undergraduate Affairs Office

The Division of Physical and Biological Sciences is reorganizing its undergraduate advising unit.

Linking agriculture and art

Harrell Fletcher, a former UC Santa Cruz Farm apprentice who recently created the campus-wide art project Collective Museum, will return as keynote speaker for the sixth annual Farm to Fork benefit dinner.

Update on CP/EVC recruitment

In September, the search committee plans to begin evaluating files. The committee will select eight to 10 applicants for screening interviews. The names of those applicants will remain confidential.

Racist and anti-Semitic fliers received on networked campus printers

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department has received several reports of racist and anti-Semitic fliers being printed on networked campus printers.

Catherine Jones wins 2016 Abbott Prize for best book on the history of children

Associate professor of history Catherine Jones has been honored with the Grace Abbott Book Prize for the best book published in 2015 on the history of children and youth.

Seismologist Susan Schwartz elected fellow of the American Geophysical Union

Schwartz was honored by the AGU for exceptional contributions to the Earth sciences.

UC Santa Cruz grad Cecilia Im earns Sutter scholarship for medical school

$10,000 annual scholarship established by Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center and the Central California Alliance for Health.

In Memoriam: Bruce Bridgeman

UC Santa Cruz professor of psychology and psychobiology, Bruce Bridgeman, an internationally renowned researcher on spatial orientation and neuroscience, was tragically killed July 10 after being struck by a bus in Taipei while crossing a multi-lane intersection.

St. Baldrick's Foundation funds Treehouse Childhood Cancer Initiative with $2.5 million grant

Precision medicine project aims to double the number of childhood cancer patients benefitting from genomic analysis.

Geophysicist Robert Coe honored by American Geophysical Union

The AGU has awarded the John Adam Fleming Medal to Robert Coe, professor emeritus of Earth and planetary sciences.

Sustainable agriculture educators gather at UC Santa Cruz

Nearly 400 agriculture educators, trainers, food system activists, farmers, cooks, and students of sustainable agriculture from around the country will visit UC Santa Cruz July 29-31 as the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association holds its seventh national conference.

Smell of smoke from fire at Wilder Ranch near campus

Overnight and this morning a strong smell of smoke was apparent on campus, particularly on the west side.

Follow-up of Kepler data yields more than 100 confirmed exoplanets

International team reports the biggest haul of new worlds yet uncovered by NASA's K2 mission.

Retirement of Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Alma Sifuentes

I am writing to announce the retirement of Alma Sifuentes, who has served as associate vice chancellor and dean of students for the past nine years.

UCSC humanities dean contributes to Time Magazine’s ‘25 Moments That Changed America’

In late Spring, Time Magazine reached out to 25 historians and asked them to nominate a pivotal moment in history that has changed our nation. One of the distinguished historians that Time contacted for the piece is UC Santa Cruz humanities dean Tyler Stovall.

Research competition to unravel how cancer changes a cell’s RNA

Open challenge aims to find the best algorithms for detecting all of the abnormal RNA molecules in a cancer cell.

Financial aid director tapped to serve on student aid commission's advisory board

The California Student Aid Commission is responsible for some of the largest grant programs available at the University of California.

Undergrad publishes field guide to campus spiders

Spider guide is the first in a series of natural history field guides produced by the UCSC Campus Natural Reserve.

Campus Review: Revised Fire Protection Policy

As required by the standard campus policy review process, Business and Administrative Services is proposing updates for the UC Santa Cruz Fire Protection Policy.

International economics graduate named deputy managing director of the IMF

Zhang Tao, who received his masters and Ph.D. degrees in international economics from UC Santa Cruz, has been appointed deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund.

Hydrogeologist Andrew Fisher honored by Geological Society of America

Fisher's Recharge Initiative aims to replenish California's depleted groundwater supplies.

Astronomers find evidence of water clouds in first spectrum of coldest brown dwarf

Difficult spectroscopic observations reveal properties of the coldest known object outside of our solar system.

UC Santa Cruz increases admissions offers for Californians

The campus accepted nearly 4,728 more California high school students than last year—a 27 percent increase—and also marked gains in the numbers of African American, Asian American, and Chicano/Latino students admitted.

‘The Blob’ overshadows El Niño

The Blob and El Niño are on their way out, leaving behind a disrupted marine ecosystem along the West Coast.

Patricia Zavella wins anthropology association gender equity award

Patricia Zavella, UC Santa Cruz professor of Latin American and Latino studies, has been named winner of the 2016 American Anthropological Association’s Committee on Gender Equity in Anthropology Award.

Welcome to Baskin School of Engineering Dean Alexander Wolf

I want to officially welcome to campus Alexander Wolf, who today began his appointment as dean of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering.

Graduate research on toxic metals earns international award

Environmental toxicologist Kingsley Odigie received the Kharaka Award from the International Association of Geochemistry.

Ecologist Kristy Kroeker named Faculty Climate Action Champion for 2016-17

Kroeker will address how environmental changes in the ocean could affect human health.

Campus earns gold in higher education sustainability ratings

The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) is designed to be a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance.

Derek Conrad Murray appointed to Art Journal editorial board

UC Santa Cruz associate professor Derek Conrad Murray, an interdisciplinary theorist in the History of Art and Visual Culture Department, has been appointed to the Editorial Board of Art Journal.

Undergrad wins prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Kfir Dolev, a double major in physics and computer science, was named a 2016 Goldwater Scholar.

UCSC’s Gail Project wins first prize in national 'Shout Out for the Humanities' contest

Why is studying the humanities–history, literature, languages, philosophy, culture–important? How would you convince your parents, an employer, a politician, or others that there is value in pursing the humanities?

Sci-fi meets soprano with Star Trek opera

UC Santa Cruz–affiliated professors and staff are boldly going where no one has gone before by taking Star Trek into the high-culture realm of arias and recitatives.

California Whistleblower Protection Act - annual notice

The university's Whistleblower Policy provides multiple avenues for employees to bring forward concerns of potential employee misconduct.

UC Santa Cruz team wins game design competition at E3 event

A team of students in the Games and Playable Media master's program won the Social Connection GameJam competition.

Campus altar honors lives lost in Orlando

The Cantú Queer Center, the Chicano Latino Resource Center, and the Women’s Center have created an altar that will be on display through July. The centers are happy to collaborate in other community support efforts.

2016-2017 annual overtime compensation election for represented non-exempt employees

During the month of June, for the departments/units that continue to offer the option of compensatory time, employees in the bargaining units listed above can make a change to their current overtime compensation election.

Play depicts the struggles, lessons of ALS

The one-woman performance of The Voice Bank, brought to UC Santa Cruz as a faculty member suffers from ALS, is about finding strength in the face of the disease—and about letting go.

'Rebels and visionaries' are the focus of Social Sciences' summer reading list

From farmer to feminist, hacker, judge, surfer, scientist, geologist, and community organizer–meet the people who dared to think and act differently in the Division of Social Sciences’ Second Annual Summer Reading List.

New campus archivist launches campaign to document 51 years of history

For Teresa Mora, the essence of UC Santa Cruz’s 51-year story is in the details—the newsletters, meeting minutes, images, correspondence, and dog-eared reports stashed away in forgotten boxes.

Meditation sessions open to campus community

The sessions are free and open to faculty, staff, and students. No prior meditation experience is needed.

Former CASFS intern named to Global Food Initiative 30 Under 30 list

The manager of the UC Riverside community garden, who spent two years as an intern with the UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, is a winner of the inaugural University of California Global Food Initiative 30 Under 30 Awards.

Economics chair appointed NBER research associate

Rob Fairlie, chair of the UC Santa Cruz economics department, has been appointed as a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER).

Grant supports research on technology solutions for low vision

Computer engineer Roberto Manduchi is among the first grantees in an initiative to help people with chronic visual impairment.

Novel capping strategy improves stability of perovskite nanocrystals

Organometal-halide perovskites are promising materials for solar cells, LEDs, and other applications.

Student Health Services closing 2 p.m. Wednesday—8 a.m. Friday

The UC Santa Cruz Student Health Services (HC, SHOP and CAPS) will close at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, and reopen 8 a.m. Friday, June 17, due to planned power outage in the Student Health Services building complex.

Tragedy in Orlando

The horrific attack in Orlando has sent waves of shock and grief across the country. Like everyone, I grieve the loss of life and am thinking today about the family and friends of the victims. The campus flag flies at half-staff as a tribute to the victims.

Alzheimer's researchers find clues to toxic forms of amyloid beta

A subtle change to the amyloid beta protein stabilizes an intermediate form with enhanced toxicity.

GA4GH presents vision, model for genomic and clinical data sharing

David Haussler and other experts are developing a framework for sharing genomic and clinical data.

Citizens academy helps to ‘humanize the badge’

The nine-week program is offered three times a year to give a behind-the-scenes, hands-on perspective of the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement.

Five UC Santa Cruz students receive Global Food Initiative Fellowships

Five UC Santa Cruz students will team with UCSC faculty and staff to improve campus and community food systems as part of the UC Global Food Initiative’s fellowship program.

Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity honor work, commitment

The campus recognized work done by students, faculty, staff, and programs to promote diversity and inclusion on campus through the 2016 Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity.

Wrapping up a great year

s students take their finals and the campus gets ready for commencement, I want to thank the UC Santa Cruz community for another great year.

Art professor Dee Hibbert-Jones wins Northern California Area Emmy award

UC Santa Cruz associate professor of art Dee Hibbert-Jones has been honored with yet another award for her acclaimed animated documentary film, "Last Day of Freedom."

Baskin School recognizes women graduating with engineering degrees

Women make up 19 percent of engineering undergraduates at UC Santa Cruz this year, up from 12 percent in 2005. The event is meant to help retain women in the engineering school.

The sky is no limit for planet-hunting grad student

Astronomy grad student Jennifer Burt helped write software that turned a powerful telescope at Lick Observatory into the first automated planet finder in the world.

Time to renew parking permits and Metro bus passes

Annual parking permits and staff/faculty Metro bus passes expire on June 30, 2016.

Nine faculty members honored with Excellence in Teaching awards

The awards honor instructors who have demonstrated exemplary and inspiring teaching. Students make the nominations and more than 620 were received this year.

Ice age bison fossils shed light on early human migrations in North America

Scientists used bison fossils to date the opening of an ice-free corridor along the Rocky Mountains during the Pleistocene.

Annual training exercise for active shooter, June 13 to 17 at Kresge College

A training exercise sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Police Department will be held from June 13 to 17 at Kresge College. This training is expected to begin at about 8 a.m. each day, last throughout the day, and end at 5 p.m.

Parking during year-end activities

As the campus prepares for the many commencement and year-end celebrations this weekend, please read about the impact this will have on traffic and parking.

Student parking during year-end activities

As the campus prepares for the many commencement and year-end celebrations this weekend, please read about to the impact this will have on traffic and parking.

Gary Griggs honored by Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Geologist Gary Griggs received the Laura Hecox Naturalist Award from the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.

Linguistics professor Pranav Anand receives Dizikes Award for teaching in Humanities

Associate professor of linguistics Pranav Anand was presented with the John Dizikes Teaching Award in Humanities at the Humanities Division’s 2016 Spring Awards celebration held at the Cowell Provost House.

International economics graduate named deputy governor of China’s central bank

An early graduate of the international economics Ph.D. program at UC Santa Cruz has been named to a top position at China’s central bank, a move seen as a step toward a future high-level appointment to the International Monetary Fund.

Incident at UCLA and UC Santa Cruz resources

The UC Santa Cruz community remains saddened today about the apparent murder-suicide incident at UCLA. Our thoughts are with those affected by the tragedy.

UCSC Farm & Garden’s weekly CSA and market cart open for the season June 7

The opportunity to obtain fresh, organic produce and flowers from the UC Santa Cruz Farm and Garden opens for the 2016 season beginning Tuesday, June 7.

Campus to invest in Camper Park to increase access, affordability

The park has 42 spaces with four currently vacant, two of which are set aside for resident advisors (RAs). The campus will replace at least 12 units this summer and more in the coming years.

Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship winner is immersed in public service

Graduating senior Katie Sweeney (Cowell, ’16, community studies) has been awarded the fifth Gabriel Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship named for the 2002 UC Santa Cruz graduate killed in the January 2011 shooting in Tucson that wounded U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.).

Cafe Ivéta accepts phone orders, receives beer, wine license

Commencement 2016 is about to begin

Continuing a tradition from last year, nine colleges and the graduate division have invited alumni to participate as keynote speakers as UC Santa Cruz holds commencement ceremonies Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 10-12.

Community Crime Bulletin–Strong Arm Robbery

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is asking for assistance from witnesses and the community in identifying a suspect involved in a mid-afternoon strong-arm robbery of a UC Santa Cruz student.

Carrie Partch honored by Society for Research on Biological Rhythms

Biochemist Carrie Partch was recognized for her research on biological clocks.

Two UC Santa Cruz film professors receive Fulbright Scholar Awards

Film and Digital Media professors Sharon Daniel and Irene Lusztig have been honored with Fulbright Awards for research during the 2016-17 academic year.

Power outages scheduled for June 15, 2-11 p.m.; June 16, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The outages will not affect the total campus or any one location for the entire duration of the testing period.

Athletics opinion poll wins student support

63 percent of voting undergraduate students were in favor of establishing a new undergraduate fee that would be approximately $90 per student per quarter.

Staff contributions recognized with campus, systemwide awards

In addition to the annual Outstanding Staff Award, two systemwide awards were given to UC Santa Cruz staff members.

In Memoriam: Larry Merkley

I am very saddened to let you know that former ITS Vice Provost Larry Merkley died yesterday afternoon after suffering from a major brain aneurysm.

Biennial travel patterns survey

UCSC's Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is launching its biennial survey to collect data on the travel patterns of our students, faculty, and staff.

History professor Greg O'Malley to create new public database about the slave trade

With the help of a $220,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, UC Santa Cruz history professor Gregory O'Malley plans to add his research to one of the most utilized resources in the digital humanities.

Survey seeks ideas, comments about Cowell and Stevenson coffee shop operations

An advisory committee to help inform operations of the Stevenson and Cowell college coffee shops has created a survey to gauge campus-wide opinion.

Astronomer Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz awarded Niels Bohr Professorship

Award from the Danish National Research Foundation provides $5 million to fund research in theoretical astrophysics.

Trans-identified students celebrate new, inclusive housing option

The new trans-inclusive housing option is the result of student activism that informed ongoing administrative discussions about how to better serve the trans community.

Malignancy-associated gene network regulated by an RNA binding protein

An extensive regulatory network associated with tumor metastasis was found in pancreatic cancer cells.

Chancellor open to workable funding plans for NCAA program

Chancellor Blumenthal said that simply asking the campus to fully fund the program—which will cost more next year because of new federal labor laws—places it in direct competition with academic priorities.

Arts dean candidates visiting campus

Candidates will present a Dean’s vision talk as well as a scholarly presentation that will be followed by a public reception.

Registration opens for Sammy Slug Summer Camp

The program, offered through the UC Santa Cruz Office of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports, goes in one-week sessions from June 27 to Aug. 19.

Response team takes on bias, hate incidents

The campus is developing one of the first programs of its kind to take such a proactive and comprehensive approach to hate and bias incidents.

Proton-conducting material found in electrosensory organs of sharks

Scientists measured surprisingly high proton conductivity in a jelly that fills unique organs in sharks, skates, and rays.

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.

Campus recognized for sustainability efforts in education, practices

The campus earned awards from the California Higher Education Sustainability Conference for its lighting retrofit and optimization in the McHenry Library; its carbon neutrality roadmap; and its sustainability minor and Sustainability Living Undergraduate Research Program (SLURP).

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 to change the culture.

EVC's 'Beyond Compliance' town hall confronts culture around sexual misconduct

About 100 students, staff, and faculty confronted issues of sexual harassment and sexual assault on campus during a May 10 town hall meeting convened by Alison Galloway, campus provost and executive vice chancellor.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Voter registration and primary Election Day reminder

Monday, May 23 is the deadline to register to vote in the June 7 primary election.

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.

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.

Shellfish response to ocean acidification depends on other stressors

Researchers found the vulnerability of mussels to harmful effects from acidic seawater varies among different locations.

Shaping how future alumni will regard UC Santa Cruz

One of the best things about Alumni Weekend is hearing the stories our graduates tell about their days on campus.

Shallow slow-motion earthquakes detected offshore of New Zealand

Scientists documented slow slip in the shallow portion of an offshore subduction zone for the first time.

UC Santa Cruz establishes satellite campus in Silicon Valley

UC Santa Cruz is relocating its Silicon Valley professional masters programs, Silicon Valley-facing research, and Silicon Valley Extension to a permanent home in Santa Clara.

New building secures campus's place in Silicon Valley

UC Santa Cruz finally has a permanent home in Silicon Valley.

Original crowd funder honored with Distinguished Social Sciences Alumni Award

Before crowdfunding, there was Drummond Pike. The 1970 politics graduate of Stevenson College was awarded the Social Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award for his accomplishments in combining philanthropy with political activism.

Hastings Law professor to speak on prisons and transformation of punishment

Professor Hadar Aviram of UC Hastings College of the Law will speak on the American prison system and the transformation of punishment as part of the continuing UC Santa Cruz and UC Hastings Social Justice Lecture Series Monday, May 9.

LASER talk to feature research in astrophysics, film, art, and marine biology

UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences will continue its series of LASER talks on campus this spring on Wednesday, May 11, at 7 p.m. in the Digital Arts Research Center.

Drought helps predict how climate change might affect an endangered species

A study documenting the effects of California's drought on an endangered lizard provides a glimpse into the future.

Experiencing the 6x9-foot world of solitary confinement

UC Santa Cruz psychology professor Craig Haney is a key participant in a virtual reality form of journalism, "6x9 - a virtual experience of solitary confinement," by the British newspaper "The Guardian," that places viewers into a virtual prison cell.

Mistaken late notices regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment prevention training

A technical issue has caused some UC Santa Cruz employees to receive late or non-compliance notices in error regarding completion of the required UC Sexual Harassment Prevention training.

UC Santa Cruz Humanities Division celebrates International Jazz Day at Kuumbwa

A capacity crowd filled Kuumbwa Jazz Center Saturday night for "Race, Class, and Culture through the Lens of Jazz"--a special event presented by the UCSC Humanities Division, featuring a panel of jazz scholars, followed by an inspired performance by Bay Area jazz singer Kim Nalley.

Are you game? Get swept up in the spirit of Giving Day

The act of giving will become part of a fun and donor-friendly event on May 11 when UC Santa Cruz launches its first-ever Giving Day.

UC Santa Cruz signs lease to establish Scotts Valley Center

UC Santa Cruz will establish a center in Scotts Valley, leasing office space in the Enterprise Technology Centre (ETC) that will accommodate more than 500 staff members.

Enrollment opens for UCSC Summer Session

There are more than 250 courses ranging from creative writing, to medical Spanish, to geography of national parks.

UC Santa Cruz establishing Scotts Valley Center

I am excited to announce that UC Santa Cruz will be establishing a center in Scotts Valley to support 500 staff from three divisions: Business and Administrative Services, Information Technology Services, and University Relations.

Bike to Work Week activities

UCSC's Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) has joined with Ecology Action to host the 29th annual Santa Cruz County Spring Bike Week, May 6 -13, 2016.

'Beyond Compliance' Town Hall, May 10, 4-6 p.m., Stevenson Event Center

As I mentioned in a campus message a few weeks ago, I am convening the campus community to initiate a dialogue on sexual harassment and sexual violence that will bring together Academic Senate leaders, students, faculty members, and staff. This moderated event will be from 4–6 p .m. on Tuesday, May 10, at the Stevenson Event Center.

Nominations deadline extended to May 13 for 2016 Thumbs Up awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the annual "Thumbs Up" awards, sponsored by the Staff Advisory Board. The deadline is May 13.

Extraordinary woodblock prints by visiting Chinese artist on exhibit at UC Santa Cruz

Thirteen stunning woodblock prints are now on display by acclaimed Chinese artist Xiang Silou in The Eternal Line: Ordinary Stories--an exhibition running through May 7 at the Porter Faculty Gallery on the UC Santa Cruz campus.

Frequently asked questions on intercollegiate athletics

UC Santa Cruz offers undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in club sports, as well as NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics.

New book by ecologist James Estes recounts pioneering research in Alaska

Known for groundbreaking research on sea otters and coastal ecosystems, Estes tells the story of his influential career in marine science.

Campus launches mobile app to track shuttles in real time

Transportation and Parking Services, in collaboration with undergraduate and graduate students, has launched SlugRoute, which tracks campus buses in real time.

Student-made videos focus on sexual assault awareness, reporting options

The five videos, sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Police Department, will debut at 7 p.m., April 27 at the Stevenson Event Center.

Update on last week's activity

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department was focused on three objectives: keeping the peace, caretaking the community, and enforcing the law in a reasonable and appropriate manner.

Astronomer Lucianne Walkowicz will give annual Mandel Lecture on May 10

Astronomer and artist Lucianne Walkowicz will discuss the search for life in the universe in a free talk on Tuesday, May 10.

UCSC student entrepreneurs headed for major international trade show

Developers of a robotic camera system will join the UC delegation to the Hannover Messe, the world's biggest industrial fair.

Astronomer Jonathan Fortney prepares for Cassini mission's grand finale

NASA has tapped Fortney to support the final act of its Cassini mission and serve on a science team starting to plan for a potential future mission to Uranus or Neptune.

Art students contribute work to de Young Museum’s New Generations Student Showcase

The work of three UC Santa Cruz undergraduate art majors will appear in the de Young Museum’s 20th annual New Generations Student Showcase.

UCSC Farm & Garden’s annual spring plant sale takes place April 30 and May 1

With winter rains and April showers greening yards and moistening garden beds, the UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden’s spring plant sale comes at the perfect time.

UCSC politics professor Mark Massoud wins Carnegie Fellowship

Mark Fathi Massoud, associate professor of politics and legal studies at UC Santa Cruz, has been named a 2016 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. The award, from the Carnegie Corp. of New York, supports high-caliber scholarship in the social sciences and humanities.

History professor Peter Kenez honored with top UC award for emeriti faculty

The 2016 Constantine Panunzio Distinguished Emeriti Award, honoring emeriti professors in the University of California system, has been awarded to UC Santa Cruz professor emeritus of history Peter Kenez.

Borders and Belonging series features film screening, photo exhibit, and discussions

Human migration, borders, and notions of citizenship are at the heart of a series of events that help celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Department of Latin American and Latino studies at UC Santa Cruz.

Why understanding racism needs a feminist analysis

In a new book, Sylvanna M. Falcón, assistant professor of Latin American and Latino studies at UC Santa Cruz, takes on the world’s largest political and humanitarian organization: the United Nations.

Campus again ranks No. 1 among Peace Corps’ top volunteer-producing Hispanic-serving institutions

Thirty-two alumni are serving in the Peace Corps. More than 800 UC Santa Cruz alumni have traveled abroad to serve as volunteers with the Peace Corps, which was founded four years before the campus opened in 1965.

Student entrepreneurs pitch business ideas at annual showcase in Silicon Valley

This year's Business Design Showcase competition in Silicon Valley featured 16 entries.

Alums Martha Mendoza, William Finnegan win 2016 Pulitzer Prize

Journalism's highest honor is awarded to the Associated Press and Mendoza for public service and in biography to Finnegan for his surfing memoir.

Two faculty members honored with Dickson Emeriti Professorship Awards

Chip Lord, professor emeritus of film and digital media, and Lewis Watts, professor emeritus of art, were each awarded Edward A. Dickson Emeriti Professorships in recognition of their outstanding achievements in scholarship and teaching.

Staff Appreciation Picnic on May 19

Please join Chancellor George Blumenthal and the Staff Advisory Board for the annual staff appreciation picnic from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 19 on the East Field.

April 20 DUI checkpoint and law enforcement efforts

Members of the UC Santa Cruz community and campus neighbors please be advised there is the potential for traffic disruptions and hazards during the afternoon of Wednesday, April 20 because of the unsanctioned gathering known as "4-20". The greatest impact is expected between 3-6 p.m.

Biologist Randy Schekman to give annual Sinsheimer Lecture on May 5

Nobel Prize-winning cell biologist will deliver the 2016 Robert L. Sinsheimer Distinguished Lecture in Biology.

Vice Provost for Global Engagement

Joel Ferguson, professor of computer engineering, has agreed to serve as the interim vice provost for global engagement, effective immediately.

"4-20" Impacts

With another unsanctioned "4-20" event anticipated, UC Santa Cruz police and campus partners want to bring to your attention to some of the impacts this event has on our campus and community.

Proposal to increase parking fees

Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is proposing a three-year fare increase for most parking fees, as well as the faculty/staff bus pass.

UC Santa Cruz art professor Dee Hibbert-Jones wins 2016 Guggenheim Fellowship

UC Santa Cruz associate professor of art Dee Hibbert-Jones has been awarded a 2016 Guggenheim Fellowship in film and video.

Student-organized events highlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Four weeks of events and activities are scheduled this month to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).

Nominations needed for Student Volunteer Center's annual service recognition awards

The Student Volunteer Center is hosting its annual Service Recognition Ceremony. We want to honor anyone who has had exemplary service work, on or off campus, during their time at UC Santa Cruz.

Hitting it out of the park

Not playing softball was not an option for student Nessa Esparza—so she went to bat for the first women’s competitive fast-pitch softball team at UC Santa Cruz.

UC Santa Cruz receives $1 million to support Institute of the Arts and Sciences

Alumnus Nion McEvoy has donated $1 million to support programming for UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences over the next five years.

UC Career Tracks being implemented at UC Santa Cruz

Campus implementation of Career Tracks, part of a UC systemwide effort, will transition non-represented employees into new Career Tracks job titles.

More concerts and public telescope viewings planned for annual summer series at Lick Observatory

The observatory's 2016 program will feature more live music and lectures by renowned astronomers.

May 11 deadline for Global Food Initiative fellowship applications

UC Santa Cruz invites applications for student fellowship opportunities with the University of California Global Food Initiative (UC GFI).

WellTrack, an online resource for reducing stress, anxiety, and depression

Counseling and Psychological Services is adding a new tool to help with emerging concerns prior to the need for therapy, to add to the many therapeutic options currently offered.

Digital Arts & New Media graduate exhibition to focus on the blind spot

Thirteen graduate students from the Digital Arts and New Media M.F.A. Program (DANM) at UC Santa Cruz will conclude two years of artistic study with Blind Spot—an exhibition on campus April 28 through May 1 at the Digital Arts Research Center.

Grad Slam highlights research—but also ability to explain it

Fun, informative event celebrates grad student research while conveying the necessity of clear, compelling communication to a broad audience.

Campus power system upgrades

Physical Planning and Construction is now in the midst of a cogen optimization project that will provide uninterrupted power to buildings on Science Hill, even when PG&E's service cuts out. We are expecting this project to be complete by fall 2017.

Sexual harassment and sexual violence at UC Santa Cruz

There is no place within our campus community for those who commit acts of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

New facility to support research by streamlining hazardous waste management

The Environmental Health and Safety Facility, funded by the state through the UC Office of the President, will help ensure the campus continues to comply with state and federal regulations.

Student entrepreneurs pitch startups at the fourth annual Business Design Showcase

About 16 teams are expected to participate in the annual event that draws together some of Silicon Valley’s most prominent entrepreneurs.

Campus climate discussion for students with disabilities

The April 11 event is an opportunity to share experiences and get an update on actions taken thus far to address the campus climate.

Senior leaves a legacy for families with cancer

Katie Sweeney established a Camp Kesem chapter at UC Santa Cruz two years ago. Though she's graduating this year, the chapter will continue to serve children who have parents with cancer.

Alumni Weekend 'bioblitz' will document biodiversity on UCSC campus

Teams of naturalists and citizen scientists will fan out across campus to document the area's biodiversity.

Prevalence of drugs, overdose-related resources

Since our message on March 1st, there have been multiple news reports regarding UC Santa Cruz students arrested for drug sales and involved in drug-related fatalities.

Community Crime Bulletin - Attempted Sexual Assault, Sexual Battery (16-359)

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department received a report of an attempted sexual assault and sexual battery that occurred in a Porter College dormitory room.

Arboretum holds Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 9

Annual sale offers a wide range of colorful, water-wise plants from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and California.

Study reveals the invisible workforce serving Silicon Valley’s tech industry

When you hear about free gourmet lunches at Silicon Valley’s biggest tech companies, the cafeteria worker might not come to mind. Or the shuttle bus drivers, janitors, security guards, and landscapers who serve the region’s tech elite.

Alum Fritz Chesnut Creates Stunning Visual Art on Every Canvas

Visual artist and UC Santa Cruz alum (Porter 1995) Fritz Chesnut was exposed at an early age to art, especially since his mother earned her PhD in art education and his father, who has a Master’s in German, also studied music.

New book explores the emotional power of games

Katherine Isbister presents a new way to think about videogames and their effects on people who play them.

Exhibition to feature work of 23 UC Santa Cruz art faculty

The work of 23 current Art Department faculty at UC Santa Cruz will be featured at "In Conversation with UCSC Studio Art Faculty"--an upcoming exhibition that will take place at both the Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery on campus, and the R. Blitzer gallery on the west side of Santa Cruz.

Alumni Weekend: Keynote speakers to explore the question of how we learn

A distinguished group of speakers will explore the question, “How do we learn?,” at an Alumni Weekend event that will range from virtual reality to adaptive learning techniques.

SAB Spring Chancellor's Forum Tuesday, April 12, will be webcast only

All UC Santa Cruz staff members are invited to participate in the Staff Advisory Board-sponsored Spring Forum with Chancellor George Blumenthal.

Deer fawning season alert

Please be aware that spring is the prime birthing season for a wide variety of campus wildlife, including deer.

Grad students face off in second annual Grad Slam competition April 6

Ten graduate students will face off April 6 in the second annual Grad Slam competition, a spirited forum during which doctoral students present their research in three minutes.

Faculty experts share research, insight with public in Original Thinkers speakers series

The Original Thinkers speaker series, launched in May 2014, has faculty members traveling across the country to share their work and insight in a format designed for the general public.

Lick Observatory field trip available to undergraduate students

Seeing and Knowing in Art and Astronomy offers undergraduates a chance to learn about the Lick Observatory's history and take part in workshops.

Living Writers Series to feature acclaimed alums Elizabeth McKenzie and Kate Schatz

Out of Line--the spring edition of the Creative Writing Program’s 2016 Living Writers Series--features eight writers who generally have fun with the unexpected.

In Memoriam: Dilip Basu

An eccentric 'hot Jupiter' yields clues to planet formation and evolution

Astronomers investigate how some gas giant planets end up so feverishly close to their stars.

Alumni Weekend 2016: Get ready for the ride, and Come Home

Alumni are welcomed back to campus for a weekend of reminiscing and reveling, with a plethora of events ranging from the scholarly to the celebratory.

Beyond Compliance — An Ethic of Service

This spring, Alison Galloway is convening a dialogue to bring together Academic Senate leaders, students, and faculty members. It will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on May 10 at Kresge College's Town Hall.

Racist and anti-Semitic fliers received on networked campus printers

On Thursday, March 24, 2016, the main housing office on Natural Bridges Drive and the Kresge College Academic Office reported to the UC Santa Cruz Police Department and campus Information Technology Services that they received racist and anti-semitic fliers on their networked campus printers.

UCSC graduate programs rank among best in nation in U.S. News survey

UCSC's Baskin School of Engineering and Department of Education are featured in new rankings from U.S. News and World Report

Robert Reich’s Santa Cruz appearance to be web streamed live

The upcoming Santa Cruz appearance by former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert B. Reich at the Rio Theatre April 5, sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Blum Center, will be streamed online live, broadcast on KZSC, and simulcast at the Music Recital Hall on campus.

UC Santa Cruz Farm’s CSA program features 5 percent discount through April 1

The UC Santa Cruz Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is open for business and accepting new and renewing members.

The storyteller and the detective

Alumna and best-selling author Laurie R. King reflects on the craft of storytelling and on her legendary fictional character, Mary Russell.

Alumna Anne Flett-Giordano Credits her Extraordinary Writing Career to One Crazy Night at Porter College

Growing up in Danville, California, Emmy Award-winning comedy screenplay writer and UC Santa Cruz, Porter College alum Anne Flett-Giordano got an early start on how to tell enthralling stories.

Colleges Nine and Ten students enjoy an alternative spring break in Watsonville

Instead of surf, sand, and frivolity, 25 students from Colleges Nine and Ten are taking an alternative spring break this week, and they’re staying close to home.

Study shows biodiversity benefits of removing invasive mammals from islands

A global study documents conservation gains from efforts to eradicate invasive species from island ecosystems.

Current rate of carbon emissions is unprecedented in past 66 million years

New analysis shows that carbon emissions from human activities are moving the Earth's climate system into uncharted territory.

UC Santa Cruz ranked among top schools for game design

As in past years, UC Santa Cruz is featured on Princeton Review's 2016 lists for top undergraduate and graduate programs in game design.

Arts Dean's Lecture Series to explore climate justice, art, activism, and the environment

"Climate Justice Now!--Art Activism, Environment Today" is the title of the 2016 Arts Dean’s Lecture Series--an array of free public talks running March 30 to May 25 at UC Santa Cruz.

Coral analysis reveals how ocean ecosystems responded to climate shifts

Long-lived deep-sea corals hold clues to past ocean conditions in their growth rings.

Ocean acidification takes a toll on California's tide pools at nighttime

Ocean acidification will put many marine organisms at risk by exacerbating normal changes in ocean chemistry.

President Napolitano: Creation of new Systemwide Peer Review Committee for cases involving senior leaders

Recent developments have roused concerns and questions regarding how incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence are addressed at UC. I want to take this opportunity to reinforce some important points and share with you additional measures I am instituting to address these issues.

Student Health Center will close during Monday, March 21 power disruptions

Pluto's varied landscape reveals surprisingly complex geology

Pluto's icy surface shows an astonishing variety of landscapes and evidence of active geological processes in images from New Horizons.

Scott Brandt appointed to Sage Weil Presidential Chair for Open Source Software

VCR Scott Brandt has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the Sage Weil Presidential Chair for Open Source Software.

In Memoriam: Hannah Dakota Veit-Hartl

It is with deep sadness that we write to tell you of the death of Cowell student, Hannah Dakota Veit-Hartl.

In Memoriam: Mary Joan Rodriguez

Mary Joan Rodriguez, who worked in the registrar’s office at Oakes College for 19 years, died Feb. 26. She was 86.

Planned power outages – Monday, March 21, 2016 2 –11 p.m.

On Monday, March 21, 2016, testing to the main campus electrical system will impact power to the entire upper campus with the potential for five to eight power outages of 30-50 minutes each between 2 and 11 p.m.

Music, myth, and community in post-Katrina New Orleans

In an in-depth study of post-Katrina New Orleans, emeritus politics professor Michael Urban explores how music is intertwined with the city’s community-rebuilding efforts.

Hack 2016 Tech Cares winners select local nonprofits for donations

The Community Foundation Santa Cruz County has announced the local nonprofits that received donations from winners of Hack UCSC 2016 Tech Cares, which took place on campus in January with more than 550 participants.

Leukemia study reveals role of RNA binding protein in driving cancer

A protein abnormally expressed in cancer cells was found to promote the proliferation of B cells in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Cellular response to tissue stiffening may delay progression of breast cancer

Study identifies cellular signaling pathway associated with better prognosis for breast cancer patients

Learning from the ground up: Students find experiential learning at all levels

The University of California offers more than 200 courses and 150 programs related to experiential learning in food and sustainable agriculture systems.

A letter from President Napolitano regarding new retirement program for future employees

Letter from President Napolitano that outlines the proposal for the new retirement program being presented to The Regents later this month that includes new retirement benefits for future UC employees.

Student arrested on drug charges

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department arrested Austin Knebelman King today for possession for sales of narcotics. King, 19, is a UC Santa Cruz student from Sunnyvale.

Food bank honors campus work in food security

UC Santa Cruz received two awards from Second Harvest Food Bank

Other Minds donates archives to UC Santa Cruz

Other Minds—the acclaimed San Francisco-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of new and experimental music—has donated its archives to UC Santa Cruz.

Female computer science grad students find supportive environment at UC Santa Cruz

UCSC's Department of Computer Science is producing successful female graduates at a time when women remain underrepresented in the tech workforce.

UC researchers publish roadmap for successful groundwater governance

UC Santa Cruz hydrologist Andrew Fisher coauthored recommendations for forming Groundwater Sustainability Agencies.

Message on Cowell, Stevenson coffee shops

The Cowell and Stevenson coffee shops play an important role in our college communities and are valued institutions for generations of alumni. At no point were they going to close.

Bats in Asia found to have resistance to white-nose syndrome fungus

Some declining North American bat species could eventually evolve resistance to the devastating disease, scientists say.

Police activity on campus today

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department received multiple reports of concerning information about a student's behavior, which may have put the student at risk.

Forums set for proposed renovations of Cowell, Stevenson coffee shops

Cowell and Stevenson colleges will hold two community forums during the first week of April to gather input on proposed renovations and other changes to the college coffee shops.

UC Santa Cruz launches online programming course by Ira Pohl

UC Santa Cruz has launched a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), C++ for C Programmers (Part A), on the Coursera platform.

Earth scientist James Zachos honored by European Geosciences Union

Zachos will receive the 2016 Milutin Milankovic Medal for his groundbreaking contributions to climate science.

Six students arrested on drug charges

Six UC Santa Cruz students have been arrested on drug charges related to the possession for sale of large amounts of MDMA.

Alan Christy named provost of Cowell College

Associate professor of history Alan Christy has been named the new provost of Cowell College, effective July 1, 2016.

UC Santa Cruz study links nitrogen pollution to decline of endangered species

A new study by researchers affiliated with UC Santa Cruz and published online in the journal 'BioScience' looks at how nitrogen affects threatened biodiversity across the United States.

Revised policy on sexual violence and sexual harassment and new online prevention courses

The University of California (UC) Office of the President has issued an updated Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment (SVSH Policy), which went into effect on January 1, 2016. The SVSH Policy incorporates feedback and input from all levels of the university community and reflects the seriousness that UC attaches to the subject matter.

Preparing for more students this fall

This September, UC Santa Cruz will welcome about 650 more California undergraduates than enrolled last fall.

Groundbreaking master of science fiction Samuel Delany to read at UC Santa Cruz

The UC Presidential Chair in Feminist Critical Race & Ethnic Studies and the Living Writers Series will present an evening with acclaimed science-fiction novelist and critic Samuel R. Delany at the Music Center Recital Hall.

Openings in Commuter Vanpool Program

There are current openings in two UCSC vanpools: one from Aptos, and one from the San Lorenzo Valley.

Tom Pettigrew wins sociology association’s top award for study of race relations

Tom Pettigrew, UC Santa Cruz research professor of social psychology, has been named winner of the American Sociological Association's Cox-Johnson-Frazier Award, the group’s highest award for contributions to the study of American race relations.

Astronomers break cosmic distance record (again)

UCSC astronomer Garth Illingworth and his collaborators have been pushing the limits of current telescopes to study the most distant galaxies, breaking the record twice within a year

New paper examines the details behind stock market 'flash crash'

A paper by UC Santa Cruz professors of economics and astrophysics has attracted widespread attention in the financial world over its analysis of the “flash crash” nearly six years ago that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunge 1,000 points in less than five minutes.

Campus diversity officer pushes for institutional change

Campus Diversity Officer for Staff and Students Sheree M. Marlowe promotes institutional change for historically marginalized communities, which at UC Santa Cruz includes African American students, transgender students, and students with disabilities.

Discovering the UC Santa Cruz Campus: Jim Clifford to give Spring Emeriti Faculty Lecture

"In the Ecotone: The UC Santa Cruz Campus" is a new book by emeritus humanities professor Jim Clifford that reflects on the campus as an extraordinary architectural and ecological site.

Hoops for the Arboretum: Santa Cruz Warriors Community Jersey Night

The Santa Cruz Warriors game on March 24 highlights and benefits the UCSC Arboretum.

Dialogue on drug and alcohol safety

The primary mission of the UC Santa Cruz Police Department is to protect the health and safety of the campus community, and our students in particular, from serious harm or death.

University Relations shines in 2016 CASE awards

Division's wins include two golds; also singled out as one of six Grand Gold winners, reflecting extraordinary campus collaboration.

Social psychologist Claude Steele visits for talk on stereotypes and identity

Claude M. Steele, a renowned social psychologist and UC Berkeley’s executive vice chancellor and campus provost, will speak on his research on stereotypes and identity, Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 4 p.m. at the College Nine/Ten Multi-Purpose Room, UC Santa Cruz.

Geophysicist's YouTube channel brings science to the people

Steven Ward's simulations of tsunamis and other natural disasters have been viewed more than 2 million times.

Travel options for Spring Break

As we approach Spring Break, please keep UCSC’s private rideshare community, Zimride, in mind when making your travel plans.

Community crime bulletin: Santa Cruz city police investigate stabbing, shooting

City of Santa Cruz police responded to two incidents of suspected gang violence Friday night near university housing in downtown Santa Cruz.

‘Questions That Matter’ public humanities series to focus on games and play

Over the past decade, the revolution in gaming has created new communities, identities, and careers. Games can now help detect early dementia, reduce pain felt by burn victims, and may help speed healing from concussions...

Autonomous acoustic sensors help researchers find endangered seabirds

Technology to detect and record bird calls may be more cost-effective than surveys by field biologists.

Two UC Santa Cruz professors win Sloan Research Fellowships

Astronomer Andrew Skemer and ecologist Kristy Kroeker are among the 2016 Sloan Research Fellows.

Biomolecular engineer Camilla Forsberg receives Presidential Award

The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers recognizes outstanding scientists and engineers.

UC Santa Cruz Arboretum holds annual Hummingbird Days March 5-6

Hummingbird Days is a family-oriented educational event celebrating nature's vibrant aerial acrobats.

Researchers use 3D printing to make ultrafast graphene supercapacitor

Supercapacitor advances could lead to highly efficient energy storage systems for smartphones and other devices

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.

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.

In Memoriam: Robert S. Edgar (1930-2016)

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Community studies majors present findings after six-month field study

The six-month full-time field study has been the heart of the community studies major at UC Santa Cruz since the program began in 1969. Last week, students in the reinstated major described their field-study experiences during a poster session.

Formal Review – PPSM 21- Selection and Appointment

The University of California is proposing revisions to Staff Policy 21—Selection and Appointment, which applies to staff employees in the Professional & Support Staff (PSS) and Managers & Senior Professionals (MSP) personnel groups and to Senior Management Group (SMG) members.

Time magazine ranks campus among top universities to diversify

To compile the ranking, Time looked at the percentage of undergraduate students at each institutions who were not part of the school's largest racial group and how that changed between 1990 and 2014.

Acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker to screen and discuss film about President Obama’s sister

The UC Presidential Chair in Feminist Critical Race & Ethnic Studies and the Living Writers Series will present two evening events with visiting Nigerian filmmaker Branwen Okpako, Feb. 10-11.

Inaugural Fred Keeley Coastal Scholars learn by doing

Erica Ferrer (Cowell, ’16, marine biology) and Linda Pineda (College Eight, ’16, Earth sciences) are the inaugural recipients of the Fred Keeley Coastal Scholarship–a new program that supports hands-on summer research for UC Santa Cruz students interested in coastal sustainability.

Your February challenge

One of the perquisites of being chancellor is that I attend an array of events across campus and beyond.

Astronomy retiree Arnold Klemola establishes endowment for graduate students

Gift of $400,000 establishes the James Keeler Fund for Excellence in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

New analysis shows insect diversity is nothing new

An unbiased statistical analysis of insect fossil records finds diversity unchanged over the past 125 million years.

Memorial gathering for Shireen Ahsan set for Feb. 2, 7 p.m . at Kresge Town Hall.

A memorial will be held for Shireen Ahsan Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at Kresge's Town Hall

Flushing of campus water mains set to begin Monday, Feb. 8

During the week of Feb. 8, Physical Plant crews will conduct a campus water-main-flushing program.

Study documents drought's impact on redwood forest ferns

California's prolonged drought has taken a toll on ferns in the understory of coastal redwood forests.

Cache of stolen bikes recovered

If you believe any of these bikes belong to you, contact the SCPD Property Unit at scpdproperty@cityofsantacruz.com or (831) 420-5900.

Application period opens for 2016-2018 staff advisor to the UC Board of Regents

The University is pleased to announce the application period for selection of the 2016-2018 Staff Advisor to the UC Board of Regents.

All-gender restroom sign design survey: Tell us what you think

The Gender Inclusive Facilities Implementation Workgroup seeks your feedback on proposed designs for all-gender restroom signs.

Prestigious Switzer Fellowship awarded to UCSC grad student

Graduate student Joseph Hoyt has been awarded a Switzer Environmental Fellowship.

Mercury levels in rainfall are rising in parts of North America, study finds

Trends are consistent with increased mercury emissions in Asia and decreased emissions in North America.

UC Santa Cruz awarded four NEH grants

UC Santa Cruz has been awarded four grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support faculty research and the Dickens Project.

Missing student Shireen Ahsan’s body recovered

We’ve been informed today that the body of Shireen Agha Ahsan has been found and identified. Shireen, 19, a Kresge College sophomore, had been missing since January 18 when she was swept into the ocean from a rock near Bonny Doon Beach.

Wells Fargo funds coastal sustainability fellowships and graduate program

$560,000 grant will support graduate fellowships and development of a new graduate program.

LASER talk to spotlight research on pumas, filmmaking, river people, and ancient DNA

UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences will present its first LASER talk of 2016 on Tuesday, February 2, on campus at the Digital Arts Research Center.

Women in Science Summit on January 28 to spotlight diversity

UCSC faculty helped organize a Women in Science Summit at the California Academy of Sciences,

Nominations: 2015-2016 Excellence in Teaching Awards

Is there an instructor who you think deserves special recognition? If so, nominate that person for an Excellence in Teaching Award.

Institute of Arts and Sciences to launch campuswide 'Collective Museum' Feb. 11

The Institute of the Arts and Sciences (IAS) at UCSC will kick off its innovative first exhibition project--Collective Museum, by the Portland-based artist group Public Doors and Windows, Feb. 11.

Two UC Santa Cruz students are missing

We are deeply saddened to inform you that two of our students are missing after being swept into the ocean near Bonny Doon Beach late Monday afternoon.

After Paris climate deal, what's next?

After a landmark deal at last month’s United Nations climate change conference, three UC Santa Cruz environmental studies professors who closely follow climate change offer thoughts on next steps in advance of a major climate conference at UCSC in February.

UC’s Global Food Initiative addresses student food security challenge

It’s hard to do your best academically when you’re not eating well, but that’s the dilemma facing many University of California students.

Nominations for UCSC's Outstanding Staff Award

Make your nomination for the UCSC Outstanding Staff Award today.

'UCSC Mobile' puts campus tools and information on one mobile-friendly site

ver wish you had all of UC Santa Cruz’s useful references together in one mobile-friendly site? The new UCSC Mobile app is for you!

Holocaust survivor and scholar Hedwig Rose to give public talk at UCSC on Jan. 21

Following her father’s arrest by the Nazis in 1942, six-year-old Hedwig Rose, her mother, and sister spent three years hidden in an Amsterdam cellar by a Christian friend until the country was liberated on May 5, 1945.

Free health screenings offered to UC Santa Cruz employees

UC Santa Cruz employees are eligible for free “Know Your Numbers” health screenings Thursday, Jan. 28, at the 2300 Delaware building and Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the OPERS main building conducted by Physicians Medical Group of Santa Cruz.

Task force submits recommendations on new retirement benefits for future UC employees

President Napolitano will next invite feedback on the task force recommendations from faculty, staff, and others over the coming weeks to help inform the proposal she is expected to bring to the UC Board of Regents in March.

Film by UC Santa Cruz art professor nominated for Academy Award

Last Day of Freedom, an animated short by UC Santa Cruz associate professor of art Dee Hibbert-Jones and San Francisco artist Nomi Talisman, has been nominated for an Academy Award in the category of best documentary short.

Students, chapter recognized for work in advancing science diversity

The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science gives undergraduate students opportunities to meet with professionals in their fields, showcase their work, and ask questions about graduate school and career development.

UC Santa Cruz names Alexander Wolf new dean of Baskin School of Engineering

Currently a professor of computer science at Imperial College London, Wolf will begin his term as dean on July 1, 2016.

Welcome to Winter Quarter

Welcome back for Winter Quarter and Happy New Year. I hope you all enjoyed a restful break.

UC Santa Cruz alumna to join National Council on the Humanities

The National Endowment for the Humanities announced today that UC Santa Cruz alumna Patricia Limerick is one of three prominent and accomplished individuals who will join the Endowment’s advisory board.

Student interest in UC Santa Cruz reaches another all-time high

UC Santa Cruz attracted a record 49,133 applications from high school seniors and 9,969 applications from transfer students—also an all-time high—during the recent application cycle for a total of 59,102 applications.

Stem cell researcher receives American Society of Hematology Scholar Award

The ASH has awarded a $100,000 research fellowship to postdoctoral researcher Jana Krietsch.

Upcoming blood drive for staff and faculty

The Staff Advisory Board is sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive for staff and faculty from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27 at the Stevenson Event Center.

Pre-retirement planning workshop series scheduled

This year’s Pre-Retirement Planning Workshop series has been scheduled for Feb. 23 through March 29.

Ivéta Gourmet to open campus café at Quarry Plaza during winter quarter

The owners of Ivéta Gourmet, who run a popular café on Santa Cruz’s west side, will open a café in the Graduate Student Commons building at Quarry Plaza on the UC Santa Cruz campus.

Management skills assessment program – call for applications

Staff Human Resources is pleased to announce recruitment for the Spring 2016 Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP).

Community Crime Bulletin – 647(j) PC; Peeping in Bathroom, College 10

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking the community's assistance in obtaining suspect information about a peeping incident that occurred Monday, January 4th between the hours of 10PM and 10:30PM, at the 1st floor bathroom of College 10, Residential Building 4.

Chair of National Endowment for the Humanities to deliver 2016 Maitra Lecture

The Institute for Humanities Research will present the 15th annual Maitra Lecture, featuring alumnus William “Bro” Adams, chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, on Thursday, January 28.

Film, panel to focus on tech industry’s diversity shortcomings

Sponsors hope that girls in middle school, young women, and underrepresented groups who see the movie will be inspired by the role models in the profession and see a future for themselves in the industry.

UC Santa Cruz, UC Hastings offer joint law, masters in applied economics, finance

UC Santa Cruz and UC Hastings College of the Law will offer a concurrent degree program that gives candidates a law degree and a master’s in applied economics and finance.

Sue Carter receives leadership award from UC President Napolitano

Award recognizes Carter's efforts to deepen climate change teaching and research at UC Santa Cruz.

Keep your bike safe from thieves

As we start of the winter quarter, here are some tips and suggestions to help keep your bicycle safe.