2017
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Koret scholars present research at poster slam
The Koret Scholars Undergraduate Research Slam will feature poster presentations about topics as diverse as a protein link to heart disease, female authorship in science fiction and horror genres, and the qualitative impact that research opportunities can have on the undergrad experience.
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Evolutionary biologist John Thompson awarded Darwin-Wallace Medal
Named for Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace, the prestigious award recognizes major advances in evolutionary biology.
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Hands-on learning is the name of the game in archaeology
In a unique partnership, UC Santa Cruz is collaborating with California State Parks, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, and a private firm to give students hands-on experience in archaeology.
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Upcoming Pay for Performance (P4P) Town Hall Series
Staff Human Resources and the Pay for Performance workgroup has developed an electronic performance appraisal tool this year for our campus
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Prion study reveals how abnormal proteins damage nerve cells in the brain
Research on the prion protein may explain why nerve cells degenerate in prion diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
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Statement from interim vice provost for Student Success
We are aware—and very disappointed—that some students are alleged to have addressed anti-Semitic remarks to Hillel representatives at a campus event earlier this month in Quarry Plaza. UC Santa Cruz works hard to create a campus climate that supports and values everyone. As a university committed to inquiry and new ideas, we cherish freedom of…
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Pettigrew receives Centennial Medal from Harvard University
Tom Pettigrew, research professor of social psychology, received the Centennial Medal from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for his work in racial relations.
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Changes coming to MyUCSC – July 8
Major improvements to MyUCSC and Campus Solutions will be implemented over the July 8th weekend.
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People of Color Sustainability Collective wins top honors
The Best Practice Award is the highest honor in the field of higher education sustainability in the state. It will be presented during the California Higher Education Sustainability Conference June 26–29 at UC Santa Barbara.
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‘Be so good they can’t ignore you’
Creative obsession and hard work led alumnus Kalen Egan to his role in producing one of Amazon’s most popular television series, The Man in the High Castle.
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Alumna committed to improving financial literacy for women
Sherry Paul committed herself to financial literacy after witnessing the negative impact of financial inequities—what happens when people don’t have money to support their basic needs and their ideals.
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Move Out Program and Garage Sale Weekend: Diverting unwanted items from waterways and landfills – Earn a FREE large pizza from Woodstock’s
As you know, it has been a tradition at UCSC to lower our impact on the environment. When you move out at the end of the quarter, it may seem generous to leave your items on the sidewalk with a “FREE” sign. Unfortunately this material ends up in our waterways, the bay or in landfills.