News Briefs

Campus hires director for athletics, OPERS

Following a nationwide search, UC Santa Cruz has hired Susan Harriman to serve as the director of athletics and the Office of Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports.

Osterbrock Leadership Program awards mini-grants to six astronomy grad students

The Osterbrock Leadership Program provides experiences and opportunities for astronomy graduate students to develop leadership and management skills.

In Memoriam: Marvin Greenberg (1935–2017)

Marvin J. Greenberg, professor emeritus of mathematics, passed away on December 12 in Berkeley. He was 81.

Boating center wins best-in-show at harbor's Lighted Boat Parade

The UC Santa Cruz Community Boating Center sailed away with the coveted best-in-show award at the 32nd annual Lighted Boat Parade held at the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor Saturday, Dec. 2.

UC Santa Cruz scientists and engineers among the most highly cited researchers

A list of the world's most highly cited researchers includes 16 scientists and engineers at UC Santa Cruz.

New, improved campus maps available

Campus seeks feedback on environmental review of Student Housing West

People can learn more about the project and submit feedback during an information and scoping session from 6–8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at Oakes College's Academic Building, Classroom 105.

Student-run hackathon scheduled for January 19-21 at UC Santa Cruz

CruzHacks 2018 is seeking sponsors to support the popular technology development event.

Upcoming prescribed burns at UC Santa Cruz

The first prescribed burn is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7, pending weather conditions. Additionally, a prescribed burn in Wilder Ranch State Park is scheduled for Tuesday and may occur over several days.

Construction starting on new environmental health and safety facility

The nearly $20 million 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.

Augmented reality showcases transportation options

The Visualizing Sustainable Transportation project from the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission offers residents a chance to view potential transportation options through augmented reality.

Talk with the architect: Cowell Ranch Hay Barn

On Wednesday evening, November 8, architect, UC Santa Cruz alumnus and Professor Emeritus of architecture Richard Fernau will speak about his office’s renovation/reinvention of the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn.

Open forums on Student Housing West project

UC Santa Cruz will host two open forums on Student Housing West, a new housing development project that will offer more opportunities for students to live on campus.

Hay Barn receives preservation design award

The Cowell Lime Works Hay Barn has won a 2017 Preservation Design Award from the California Preservation Foundation.

‘Where Have All the Leaders Gone?’

The Center for Cultural Studies and the Institute for Humanities Research will present "Where Have All the Leaders Gone?"--a guest lecture by Duke University professor and author Michael Hardt--on Friday, October 27, at Kresge Town Hall.

'Science Notes 2017' now available online

Science Notes 2017, the illustrated online magazine published annually by the UC Santa Cruz Science Communication Program, is available online.

The 2017-2018 Campus Food & Garden Guide is now available

Students who want to get involved in sustainable food systems will find all the options at their fingertips in the new 48-page 2017-18 Campus Food & Garden Guide.

Investments in Beginning Farmer Training Paying Off

A new report explores the impact of a unique beginning-farmer training program.

Changes announced to UC travel policy

UC President Janet Napolitano has approved changes to the UC Travel Policy (UC BFB G-28 "Travel Regulations"), effective Oct. 15, 2017. The major changes apply to travel of less than 30 days within the continental United States.

I ❤ UCSC Week to further Slug pride

In an effort to unite the student body and spark Slug pride, I ❤ UCSC Week will host a variety of events on campus starting on Oct. 16.

Earthquake drill, CruzAlert planned for Thursday, Oct. 19

All UC Santa Cruz CruzAlert registrants will receive a CruzAlert notification at 10:19 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19 as part of earthquake preparedness for the Great Shakeout.

UC Santa Cruz Summer Session wins awards

UC Santa Cruz Summer Session recently won four awards at the 2017 Western Association of Summer Session Administrators (WASSA) conference held in Golden, Colo.

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.

Memorial service for Walter Goldfrank scheduled for Nov. 4

The campus community is invited to a celebration of the life of Walter Goldfrank, professor emeritus of sociology and Latin American and Latino Studies, on Nov. 4.

DACA renewal workshops

UC Santa Cruz is offering two workshops about renewing paperwork for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for students and their immediate family members.

UC Santa Cruz ranks among top 100 U.S. universities

UC Santa Cruz is among the top 100 national universities, according to the latest rankings by 'U.S. News and World Report.'

Input sought on impact of Student Housing West

UC Santa Cruz is beginning the environmental review of Student Housing West, the proposed 3,000-bed student housing project on the west side of campus.

Astronaut, oceanographer, and alumna Kathryn Sullivan to speak at Rio Theater

UC Santa Cruz alumna Kathryn Sullivan, former NOAA administrator, will speak at the Rio Theater in Santa Cruz on October 11.

Campus joining in city’s traffic safety campaign

Street Smarts is a public education campaign that intends to improve the roadway behavior of drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians—everyone who uses Santa Cruz roadways.

Diseased poplars to be removed near campus entrance

The campus will remove five diseased poplar trees near the campus entrance.

Dining for Farmers supports Farm & Garden's apprenticeship training programs

Seven of Santa Cruz County's best restaurants are participating in the "Dining for Farmers" dinner series, donating a portion of their proceeds to apprenticeship training programs.

Traps set on campus to detect Asian gypsy moth

Pest detection traps have been set at UC Santa Cruz and throughout the community after a single Asian gypsy moth was found in a trap in the City of Santa Cruz.

Campus hires three new coaches for Slug athletics

UC Santa Cruz has made three new head coaching hires in its NCAA Division III program.

Campus hires interim athletics director

UC Santa Cruz has hired seasoned intercollegiate athletics director Greg Warzecka to lead its NCAA Division III program. He will serve on an interim basis until a permanent athletics director is hired.

Applications open for 2018 apprenticeship, new scholarship support available

Applications for the 2018 Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture are being accepted through August 15, 2017.

In Memoriam: Patricia 'Trish' Virgadamo

Patricia “Trish” Virgadamo, a UC Santa Cruz human resources representative for 18 years from 1986 to 2004, passed away June 30, 2017.

Two forums scheduled on planned expanded child care program

Two open forums are scheduled for early August to gather campus community input regarding a planned expanded child care program to serve students, staff, and faculty

Community day highlights college pathways, accessibility 

Campus hires new AVC for Physical Planning, Development, and Operations

UC Santa Cruz has hired Traci Ferdolage to serve as the associate vice chancellor for Physical Planning, Development, and Operations. She starts in September.

Long delays expected on Highway 17 for emergency paving

Caltrans will perform emergency grinding and paving operations from Monday through Friday.

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.

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.

Psychology research featured in NSF video showcase

A new video about Barbara Rogoff's research is featured this week in the National Science Foundation 2017 "STEM for All" Video Showcase.

UC Santa Cruz students to show VR projects and videogames in public showcase

The 'Sammy Showcase' on Saturday, June 3, is hosted by the Games and Playable Media program at the UCSC Silicon Valley Campus.

Graduate student John Felts takes second place in UC Grad Slam

Felts presented his work on Cruz Foam, a biodegradable alternative to polyurethane and polystyrene foam.

Enrollment opens for UCSC Summer Session

Open enrollment is underway for UC Santa Cruz Summer Session, which offers a wide range of classes and online courses across multiple departments.

Campus status updates

Both entrances are open as of 5 p.m. Motorists should drive with caution.

UC entrepreneurs invited to meet with venture capitalists

UC entrepreneurs will meet with leading venture capitalists next month at a special lunch hosted by UC President Janet Napolitano.

Input sought on environmental review of proposed land-use change

In Memoriam: Karen Fry (1948–2017)

Karen Fry, a UCSC staff member for 29 years, passed away on April 2 in Paradise, California.

Group looks at shifting culture to focus on accountability

The meeting, the latest event in the Beyond Compliance initiative, offered overviews of employment law and Title IX investigations, updates on policy revisions and education and training efforts, and previews into possible changes to policy and procedures.

Hearst Foundations grant supports UCSC Science Communication Program

Two-year grant will help fund instructional costs, multimedia training, and recruitment efforts.

Arboretum holds Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 8

Gardeners will find hundreds of varieties of drought-tolerant and extraordinary plants at the sale, as well as expert garden advice from the Arboretum's curators.

Men’s rugby headed to playoffs

The Banana Slugs will play the Chico State Wildcats on April 1.

Scotts Valley Center open house

Open dialogue on religions to foster understanding

The UC Santa Cruz Interfaith Council will host an open dialogue on religion from 7–8:30 p.m. on April 6 in the Crown College/Merrill College Community Room.

California's Tsunami Preparedness Week starts March 27

Members of the UC Santa Cruz community should know how to be prepared for tsunamis and what to do to be safe.

Report highlights strategic plan’s successes

A report about Envision UC Santa Cruz summarizes the many accomplishments in key target areas since the strategic planning process began in the 2013–14 academic year.

Grad programs rank among best in nation

UC Santa Cruz graduate programs in literature, engineering, and education ranked among the nation’s best in a new survey by "U.S. News and World Report."

Swipes for Slugs

The Dean of Students Office in collaboration with the Global Food Initiative and UCSC Dining is set to launch Swipes for Slugs this week.

Red Cross staff and faculty blood drive this month

The Staff Advisory Board is sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive for staff and faculty on March 15 at the Stevenson Event Center.

In Memoriam: Mary Zavanelli (1955 - 2017)

Mary Zavanelli began teaching for the biology department in 1995 and continued for 21 years as a full-time lecturer.

Men's volleyball ranks No. 2 in division

Each week committees from around the country in each division study the week’s match ups to determine the best teams.

The Conversation editor to encourage faculty expertise on pressing issues

Farm volunteer docent training starts March 9

The seven-session docent training for volunteers at the UC Santa Cruz Farm begins on Thursday, March 9.

Hummingbird Day at the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is Saturday, March 4

Hummingbird Day is a family-oriented event celebrating one of nature’s vibrant aerial acrobats, the hummingbird.

School lunch programs offer healthier, tastier fare

Across the state, schoolchildren are enjoying healthier, more nutritious school lunches thanks to a wave of support from school districts, the University of California, and a host of organizations that includes UC Santa Cruz-based Life Lab.

University presidents ask Trump to 'rectify or rescind' immigration order

Chancellor George Blumenthal joined 47 other U.S. college and university presidents in signing the letter.

Police launch website mapping crime reports on campus

The website gives users the option to narrow a search by date and type of crime report.

UC Global Food Initiative launches free online toolkit for schools

The UC Global Food Initiative has launched a free online toolkit to help schools teach healthy eating habits and provide nutritious, sustainable food to students.

Santa Cruz receives $450,000 grant to study economic inclusivity in emerging countries

UC Santa Cruz will test and refine the foundation’s emerging inclusive economies framework in geographic contexts and markets.

BAS Institute offers staff insight into campus processes, policies

Business and Administrative Services (BAS) next month will roll out a new program designed to help staff navigate the multitude of processes and policies in the areas of Travel & Entertainment, Compensation, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition, and Procurement.

Winter meditation schedule, special session set for Jan. 19

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

Geologist Gary Griggs to speak on natural disasters at Rio Theater on January 19

'Perils in Paradise' talk will give a brief history of geology and natural disasters in Santa Cruz County.