September 2017
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Gail Project exhibition studies military occupation of Okinawa through a photographic lens
Now in its fourth year at UC Santa Cruz, The Gail Project was inspired by a collection of photographs taken in 1952 by American Army Captain, Charles Eugene Gail. “The Gail Project: An Okinawan-American Dialogue” opens on campus October 5 at the Mary Porter Sesnon Gallery.
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New series of organic grower guides available from CASFS
A new series of technical guides developed at UC Santa Cruz targets small- and medium-scale organic specialty crop growers with the production information they need to be successful.
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Affirming our values
To encourage everyone to play a role in combating hate, we are launching a new campaign— Take a Stand Against Hate—and invite everyone in our campus community to “take a stand” by pledging to fight hate in concrete ways. You can learn more about our effort online; we will share more about the campaign through…
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Required state and federal notices
The University of California, Santa Cruz, is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their safety and security. In compliance with a federal law known as the Jeanne Clery Act, the Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report for 2016 (PDF) is online and also included as an attachment.
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Welcome to the start of a new school year
To students new to campus, welcome. Classes have only just started, and already much is happening on campus.
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Fostering understanding
An exhibition at the Museum of Art and History in downtown Santa Cruz is a vivid collaboration between artists and current and former foster youth, with stories of hardship, hope and identity.
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Dan Friedman named president-elect of Economic Science Association
Dan Friedman, professor of economics, has been named president-elect of the Economic Science Association (ESA). He will hold the position, which began July 1, for two years, after which he will become president of the association, a post he will hold for two years. With about 600 active members, the ESA is the main association…
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Ravens, wolves, and floating orbs: Outdoor artworks enchant visitors to the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum
Mysterious bronze wolves, giant eucalyptus leaves, and delicate ceramics await visitors to “Art in the Arboretum: Environmental Installations.”
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Move-in 2017: Jittery nerves and words of wisdom
Move-in week at UC Santa Cruz was a time for parental advice, long goodbyes, meeting roommates, exploring the wooded campus and making “fast friends.”
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Move-in 2017, a photographic journey
Move-in is always a time of mixed emotions: anticipation, joy, excitement, and even nervousness for students. A series of photographs captures some of the scenes.
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UC Santa Cruz student Saloni Gupta earns Sutter scholarship for medical school
Saloni Gupta, a senior studying human biology, was awarded the annual Primary Care Physician award, a $10,000 scholarship.
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Free public talk by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, pioneer of microfinance, on Oct. 10
The public is invited to attend a free talk by microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday, October 10, in the College 9/10 Multipurpose Room at UC Santa Cruz.