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June 2017 News Archive

June 30, 2017
Brad Smith to serve as interim vice chancellor for IT
It is a pleasure to announce that Brad Smith, director of information technology services, research and faculty partnerships, and adjunct associate professor of computer engineering, has agreed to serve as vice chancellor for information technology on an interim basis.
June 29, 2017
UC Santa Cruz launches new data science research center
Data, Discovery, and Decisions (D3) research center provides a platform for collaboration between industry and academia in the emerging field of data
June 29, 2017
Judit Moschkovich appointed to NAS committee
Judit Moschkovich, professor of education, will serve on a National Academy of Sciences committee focused on the needs of English Learners in STEM subjects.
June 28, 2017
UC Santa Cruz names Katharyne Mitchell new dean of Social Sciences Division
UC Santa Cruz has appointed Katharyne Mitchell as dean of the Division of Social Sciences, effective Aug.
June 28, 2017
Nanopipette technology wins first place in NIH 'Follow that Cell' challenge
Biomolecular engineer Nader Pourmand has spent years developing technology to measure and track changes within a single living cell over
June 28, 2017
New Social Sciences dean
I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Katharyne Mitchell as dean of the Social Sciences Division. She starts on Aug. 15.
June 27, 2017
Awards spotlight commitment to teaching
Seven UC Santa Cruz faculty members were recognized for their extraordinary commitment teaching.
June 26, 2017
Formal review of campus community comment for proposed systemwide video security/safety systems policy
The Office of the President invites comments on a proposed new policy for video security/safety systems.
June 26, 2017
Revision to the Sustainable Practices policy
The University of California Office of the President has issued a revision to the Sustainable Practices policy.
June 26, 2017
Campus Solutions and MyUCSC will be merged July 10
Major improvements to Campus Solutions and MyUCSC will be implemented over the July 8 weekend. MyUCSC will be merged with Campus Solutions, the system administrative offices use to support campus functions like enrollment, billing and admissions. The consolidated system will retain the MyUCSC name and branding, and get a complete navigation redesign.
June 26, 2017
Update on state law prohibiting state-funded travel to certain states
On Sept. 27, 2016, Gov. Brown signed into law AB 1887, which became effective Jan. 1, 2017. This law prohibits state-funded travel to a state that has passed a law after June 26, 2015 that (1) authorizes discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identify, and gender expression, or (2) voids or repeals existing state or local protections against such discrimination.
June 23, 2017
UC Santa Cruz faculty awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Arts
Two faculty members from the UC Santa Cruz Arts Division have each received $25,000 Art Works grants from the National Endowment for the Arts to support their latest
June 23, 2017
Lick Observatory kicks off popular Summer Series
Natalie Batalha, who earned her doctorate in astrophysics from UC Santa Cruz, was the keynote scientist on the second evening of the 37th annual Summer Series at the
June 23, 2017
First-generation stories: Headed to UCLA to continue cancer research
Our podcast catches up with new grad Hector Navarro, a first-generation college student who's off to big
June 23, 2017
Astronomy grad students honored by International Astronomical Union
Caroline Morley and Morgan MacLeod are among the first winners of the IAU Ph.D. Prize in recognition of outstanding scientific
June 22, 2017
Steck Award recipient seeks to solve atomic structure of human astrovirus
Edmundo Perez (College 10 ‘17, bioengineering) is being recognized for his work on how the human immune system blocks virus infection and disease.
June 22, 2017
Worm studies investigate how grandparents' experiences can affect our genes
In the hot field of epigenetics, Susan Strome's lab is studying tiny roundworms to understand the mechanisms behind surprising observations in human
June 22, 2017
Knight Foundation funds project on breaking 'filter bubbles' in science journalism
The Science Communication Program will explore ways to broaden the reach of science journalism and improve civic discourse on science-related
June 21, 2017
Sweet emotion
Researching a book on America’s obsession with ice cream took alumna Amy Ettinger on some madcap adventures—and also led her to explore memories of her own
June 21, 2017
Mountain lions fear humans, fleeing when they hear our voices, new study reveals
New research into the behavior of mountain lions indicates that they don't like encountering humans any more than we like bumping into them on hiking trails.
June 21, 2017
African leopards revealed: Study documents minute-to-minute behavior of elusive cats
The elusive behavior of the African leopard has been revealed in great detail for the first time as part of a sophisticated study that links the majestic cat's
June 21, 2017
2017 Thumbs Up Awards
Do you know a staff member who goes above and beyond to help the university? The UC Santa Cruz Staff Advisory Board is pleased to announce the 2017 Thumbs Up Awards.
June 20, 2017
London’s Barbican Centre celebrates career of film professor B. Ruby Rich
The work of feminist writer, film critic, LGBT activist, and UC Santa Cruz professor of film and digital media B. Ruby Rich will be celebrated this week at
June 19, 2017
New graduates get their day in the sun at UC Santa Cruz
Spirits and graduation hats were soaring during this year's commencement festivities on campus, drawing thousands of students and well-wishers in ceremonies throughout the weekend.
June 16, 2017
Update -- student found
Tejas Kaladi, UC Santa Cruz student reported missing yesterday, has been found and reunited with his family, thanks to assistance from the community.
June 15, 2017
LALS doctoral candidate wins Fulbright for study in Mexico
Candy Martinez, a doctoral candidate in Latin American and Latino Studies, has received a Fulbright grant to study how indigenous communities in Oaxaca, Mexico, define and cope with
June 15, 2017
Weather and traffic advisory for this weekend
The National Weather Service is warning of a heat wave in the days ahead with temperatures peaking on Saturday.
June 14, 2017
Wrapping up the year
Campus is once again deep in preparation for commencement, meaning another school year is rapidly drawing to a close. I want to thank you all for another noteworthy year. It hasn't been one without its share of challenges, but there is much to celebrate.
June 13, 2017
Looking for life
Alumna Natalie Batalha, who made Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people on Earth, has discovered approximately 4,000 new planets—some of which may turn out to
June 13, 2017
Astronomer Jerry Nelson, pioneering designer of large telescopes, dies at age 73
Jerry Nelson, a pioneering astronomer known for his innovative designs for advanced telescopes, died June 10 at his home in Santa
June 13, 2017
New graduates head into two-year teaching corps
Five UC Santa Cruz graduates are joining about 6,800 new graduates and professionals who have committed to work two years in rural and urban schools as part of
June 13, 2017
Farm & Garden’s Market Cart produce stand opens June 20
Celebrate the start of summer on Tuesday, June 20, when the Farm & Garden’s Market Cart opens for
June 13, 2017
Sad news about Jerry Nelson
It’s with a heavy heart that I pass along the sad news that pioneering astronomer Jerry Nelson, UC Santa Cruz professor emeritus of astronomy and astrophysics, died Saturday, June 10, at his Santa Cruz home.
June 12, 2017
Bettina Aptheker receives Dizikes Award for teaching in Humanities
Distinguished Professor of Feminist Studies Bettina Aptheker was presented with the John Dizikes Teaching Award in Humanities at the Humanities Division’s 2017 Spring Awards celebration held at the
June 12, 2017
In Memoriam: Zackory Myers
Zackory was majoring in Math, loved to ride his bike, and is remembered as always being exceedingly sweet and polite to others. We mourn his loss today.
June 12, 2017
Parking during year-end activities
As the campus prepares for the many commencement and year-end celebrations this weekend, I want to alert you to the impact this will have on traffic and parking.
June 12, 2017
Global Studies Association honors Professor Emeritus Walter Goldfrank
The Global Studies Association will honor Professor Emeritus Walter Goldfrank during its 2017 conference being held June 14-16 at UC Berkeley.
June 9, 2017
Long delays expected on Highway 17 for emergency paving
Caltrans will perform emergency grinding and paving operations from Monday through Friday.
June 8, 2017
‘Love on Haight’ exhibit celebrates Summer of Love at McHenry Library
"Love on Haight: the Grateful Dead and San Francisco in 1967"--a new exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the historic Summer of Love--has just opened at McHenry Library’s
June 7, 2017
Campus preparing for commencement 2017
More than 4,800 UCSC students are earning undergraduate and graduate degrees for work completed during the 2016-2017 academic
June 7, 2017
Accelerating success: 5 startups chosen to jump-start businesses
The UC Santa Cruz Office of Research will provide $500,000 to the accelerator program, which serves early-stage technology businesses that have a product but haven’t started selling it.
June 6, 2017
Materials Science and Engineering Initiative focuses on sustainability
UC Santa Cruz researchers are developing new materials for a wide range of devices and products, from solar cells to
June 6, 2017
Annual training exercise for active shooter, June 19 to 2
A training exercise sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Police Department will be held from June 19 to 23 at the Division of the Arts complex (Baskin Visual Arts and Theater Arts complexes). This training is expected to begin at about 8 a.m. each day, last throughout the day, and end at 6 p.m.
June 5, 2017
Students present diversity project to state leaders
Student leaders presented a diversity project that received one-time state funding through the UC Office of the President.
June 5, 2017
'Hail Mary' mechanism can rescue cells with severely damaged chromosomes
Understanding the mechanisms involved in chromosome repair, and how they can fail, may lead to new strategies to combat
June 5, 2017
Annual transportation survey
UCSC's Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is launching its annual survey to collect data on the travel patterns of our students, faculty, and staff. The survey is a key part of our effort to monitor and improve our programs, services, and systems.
June 2, 2017
Curriculum changes announced
By Martin Berger, Acting Vice Provost for Academic Affairs — Each year, departments add, update and, occasionally, discontinue academic programs in our ongoing efforts to ensure that we provide our students with the most relevant educational offerings.
June 2, 2017
Community Crime Bulletin: 417 PC—Brandishing with a knife (Case 17-604)
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking the community's assistance with identifying a man who brandished a knife at a student.
June 2, 2017
Builder of “bridges” named next Staff Advisor-Designate to the Regents
Sherry Main, assistant vice chancellor of Communications and Marketing at UC Santa Cruz, has been selected as the next Staff Advisor-Designate to the Regents. Her two-year appointment begins July 1.
June 1, 2017
Genomics Institute joins international Human Cell Atlas Initiative
UCSC researchers will collaborate with partners in U.S. and Europe to build data coordination platform for effort to characterize every cell type in the human
June 1, 2017
Welcoming new CP/EVC Marlene Tromp
I’d like to offer a warm welcome to Marlene Tromp, who today officially joins us as campus provost/executive vice
June 1, 2017
Chancellor’s diversity awards recognize work, commitment
Chancellor George Blumenthal presented seven Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity, as well as the WiSE award, during a May 31 ceremony at the Colleges Nine and Ten Multipurpose
June 1, 2017
Success of Indians in the U.S. showcases importance of education
A new book coauthored by Nirvikar Singh tells the fascinating story of how a population from a poor developing country with low education became the most educated, highest-income
June 1, 2017
Pay for Performance Update
This is an update on our ongoing Pay for Performance program. As SHR has communicated previously, our UC Santa Cruz pay and performance programs are part of UC-wide initiatives. Systemwide policies are set at the office of the president (after consulting with the campuses) and we have the responsibility to implement them at UC Santa Cruz, taking into account local factors such as resources and timing.