2016
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pesticide predicament for California’s strawberry growers
The powerful fumigant methyl bromide will be retired from California’s strawberry fields at the end of this year after more than 20 years of fierce debate over its effects and alternatives.
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Arboretum holds Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 15
The Fall Plant Sale offers dazzling, year-round color for Central Coast gardeners.
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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.
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Wildfire in Santa Cruz Mountains
Firefighters are responding to the Loma Fire reported approximately 7 miles east of Highway 17 in the Loma Prieta summit area of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Drivers are advised to be aware of the emergency response vehicles and potential traffic congestion along Highway 17 and the surrounding area. Cal Fire is sharing information on its…