2016
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Humanities, Kuumbwa partner to jazz up Alumni Weekend
This special event will feature a conversation on the history of jazz by experts in the field, followed by the vocal styling of jazz singer Kim Nalley.
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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.