February 2018 News Archive

Revisions to the UC Policy on Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace

The University of California Office of the President has issued a technical update to the UC Policy on Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace.

UC expands free online course offerings for California high school students

The University of California announced a major expansion of UC Scout, its online learning program to provide California high school students with free access to the courses they

Robin Hunicke to host Game Developers Choice Awards

Associate arts professor Robin Hunicke is set to host this year’s Game Developers Choice Awards, which will take place on March 21 during the 2018 Game Developers Conference

Community Studies founder William H. Friedland dies at 94

William H. “Bill” Friedland, professor emeritus of community studies and sociology at UC Santa Cruz, whose life and career encompassed the major social movements of the 20th century,

Fixing damaged ecosystems: How much does restoration help?

A new meta-analysis of 400 studies that document recovery from large-scale ecosystem disturbances worldwide suggests that while ecosystems can bounce back, they rarely mend completely, with the final

Online, in-person opportunities to provide insight on Long-Range Development Plan

Members of the campus and local community have online and in-person opportunities to provide input and feedback as UC Santa Cruz works on a new Long-Range Development Plan that will guide the campus from 2020–2040.

Tracking data reveal the secret lives of marine animals

Seals, whales, sharks, turtles, seabirds, and other marine vertebrates show similar patterns of movement in marine

Update on survey response for strategic academic planning

USDA funds efforts to bring underrepresented students into agriculture

A unique collaboration between UC Santa Cruz and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is supporting underrepresented students who are interested in agriculture-related fields.

Strategic academic planning update

We are gratified to report more than 350 faculty have signed up to participate in at least one of the 108 themed research areas that have emerged through our strategic academic planning process.

Survey Regarding Interest in and Use of Electric Vehicles

Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is conducting a survey to assess the need for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure on campus.

Judit Moschkovich named 2018 AERA Fellow

Judit Moschkovich, professor of education and chair of the Education Department, has been named a 2018 Fellow of the American Educational Research Association

Ouch: Study reveals financial pain after hospitalization

A new study co-authored by professors from UC Santa Cruz, MIT, and Northwestern University reveals the painful financial impact of

At the nexus of food, energy, and water: Elliot Campbell bridges the research gap

Elliott Campbell is an environmental engineer who is drawn to research at the nexus of food, water, and energy.

Novel search strategy advances the hunt for primordial black holes

Researchers analyzing data from the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope for evidence of nearby primordial black holes put an upper limit on the number that might be lurking in

UC Santa Cruz police co-sponsor Santa Cruz County gun buyback

Santa Cruz County residents can sell their unwanted firearms as part of a gun buyback sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Law Enforcement Chief’s

Another 'gem' in the string of Maitra lectures

The 16th Annual Sidhartha Maitra Memorial Lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Colleges Nine/Ten Multi-purpose Room. Admission is free, with registration. The university will

Alumna Adilah Barnes joins cast of 'A Raisin in the Sun' at UC Santa Cruz

The Theater Arts Department and the African American Theatre Arts Troupe at UC Santa Cruz will present Lorraine Hansberry’s groundbreaking play, A Raisin in the Sun, on campus,

Strategic academic planning prioritization survey

Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Marlene Tromp and I invite all faculty, staff and students to participate in a brief prioritization survey designed to help inform the creation of our Strategic Academic Plan.

UC Santa Cruz tech incubator offers convenient access to Silicon Valley

A new program from the University of California, Santa Cruz, offers campus and other UC entrepreneurs the opportunity to launch their startup companies from its Silicon Valley Campus.

Alley-oops for the OLLI Hoops

For this basketball team made up of women in their 60s and 70s, getting exercise, enjoying camaraderie, and learning a new skill has been a slam

24-hour online Giving Day returns to UC Santa Cruz

Scheduled for February 28, Giving Day 2018 is a playful competition. Generous donors will vie to help their favorite projects win challenges before the clock ticks down to

UCSC astronomer Alexie Leauthaud wins Sloan Research Fellowship

The Sloan Research Fellowships honor early-career scholars whose achievements mark them as among the very best scientific minds working today.

UC Santa Cruz named one of best colleges to study 'Film, Video & Photographic Arts'

UC Santa Cruz has been ranked No. 6 in the country by College Factual for the best colleges and universities in the U.S. to study for a Film,

Analysis of major earthquakes supports stress reduction assumptions

After a major earthquake, the area where the fault slipped a lot is unlikely to slip again, seismologists say, but stress increases in surrounding areas.

Computer science grad student wins Better Scientific Software Fellowship

Ivo Jimenez was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy's Exascale Computing Project in its inaugural class of Better Scientific Software (BSSw)

State program funds lung cancer research at UC Santa Cruz

The California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program has awarded $1.8 million in grants and fellowships to UCSC biomedical

The Cowell College Love Bank

When Rich Vicenti and Alesa Lightbourne were students at Cowell College in the 1970s, he courted her, but she was not available. They took separate paths after graduation.

UC housing funds to support students

With $3 million from UC Office of the President, UC Santa Cruz is taking a multi-pronged approach to help students as the region and state grapples with an unprecedented housing shortage.

Campus hires third investigator for Title IX Office

I am pleased to announce that UC Santa Cruz has hired Rosa Garcia to serve as an investigator in our Title IX Office. The permanent funding for this third investigator position and a new deputy director position will grow our office to a staff of six.

Community Studies students share social justice work

All students in Community Studies engage in a six-month field study, joining a social justice organization to apply the critical theories they have previously learned during their interactions

Innovative restoration of coral reefs helps protect Caribbean islands

Study shows direct link between healthy coral reefs and shoreline stability and field-tests an innovative risk-reduction solution that combines engineering with reef

Acoustic imaging reveals hidden features of megathrust fault off Costa Rica

First detailed 3-D images of a megathrust fault show long grooves and other features in the fault surface that are likely to control how it slips in an

Women leaders inspire undergrad during UCDC internship in Nancy Pelosi's office

For Courtney Zuniga, the sight of powerful women like Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi made a lasting impression during her Fall Quarter UCDC internship in Washington,

UCSC's SlugBot team chosen again to compete in Amazon's Alexa Prize Challenge

For the second year in a row, a team of computer science students has won sponsorship from Amazon to develop a "socialbot" that can converse with

Conversations with Chancellor George Blumenthal and CP/EVC Marlene Tromp

Ólöf Einarsdottir, Chair, Academic Senate — The Feb. 21 Academic Senate meeting will focus on long range development planning and strategic academic planning.

UCSC Retirees Association to award first 'Silver Slug' scholarship for staff and dependents

The Silver Slug Award is a newly endowed scholarship created by the UC Santa Cruz Retirees Association to support staff and their dependents seeking a degree at UCSC.

New director named for Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE) office

Kelsey Hoie Ferrell joined UC Santa Cruz as the new CARE director December 4, 2017.

Two UCSC professors elected to National Academy of Engineering

Biomolecular engineer David Haussler and computer scientist Martín Abadi have been recognized for their pioneering

Climate Conference features visionary artist and Smithsonian biologist

The fifth annual Climate Science and Policy Conference presented by UC Santa Cruz brings together a visionary artist and a Smithsonian scientist for an engaging, interdisciplinary conversation about

Surfing into the history books

If the right conditions arrive this winter, alumna Sarah Gerhardt could be among the first women to compete in the Mavericks big-wave surf

MLK Convocation: For racial equality, we must hear women

Kimberlé Crenshaw, a law professor known for the development of intersectional theory, praised the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. but noted that the civil rights movement and

Arts professor to premiere film at 2018 Berlin International Film Festival

UC Santa Cruz film and digital media professor Irene Lusztig will premiere her new film, 'Yours in Sisterhood,' at the 2018 Berlinale, running February 15-25 in Berlin,

Monetary economist Carl Walsh to deliver 52nd annual UC Santa Cruz Faculty Research Lecture on February 22

Carl Walsh, distinguished professor of economics at UC Santa Cruz, will deliver the 52nd annual Faculty Research Lecture on Thursday, February

Grants available to support a healthy campus

Chancellor George Blumenthal — It’s my pleasure to let the campus community know about a wonderful opportunity to expand our wellness offerings.

Prescribed burns planned next week

CAL FIRE is planning to conduct a number of prescribed burns cooperatively with UC Santa Cruz through the first half of 2018.

Scientists report big improvements in HIV vaccine production

Technical advances in vaccine production should shorten the time to clinical trials, breaking the logjam of promising new candidate vaccines waiting to be

Economist's book named an 'Outstanding Academic Title'

Economics Professor Nirvikar Singh's book, The Other One Percent: Indians in America, has been named an "Outstanding Academic Title" for

Strategic academic planning update

Deep thanks for your continued engagement with our strategic academic planning (SAP) process. Broad participation is vital as we chart our academic course forward.

'Spoken/Unspoken: Forms of Resistance' to open Feb. 8 at Mary Porter Sesnon Gallery

The Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery will present Spoken/Unspoken: Forms of Resistance, a new public exhibition running February 8 through March 17 at UC Santa

Polar bears finding it harder to catch enough seals to meet energy demands

As climate change alters their environment a growing number of polar bears are unable to catch enough fat-rich prey to meet their energy

Spring Spotlight now called 'Admitted Student Tours'

Office of Admissions will again host our on-campus visit program for admitted students, but instead of Spring Spotlight, we will call it Admitted Student Tours.