April 2018
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The Slugs came home
Returning Banana Slugs ran a road race, took to the airwaves, attended thought-provoking presentations and honored a beloved professor during the 2018 Alumni Weekend celebration.
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UC Santa Cruz glaciologist leads project to study Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier
Earth sciences professor Slawek Tulaczyk will lead one of eight projects in a joint U.S.-U.K. research program to understand how quickly the massive Antarctic glacier could collapse.
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Strategic academic planning update—review proposals and videos, provide input, and register for a forum
Strategic academic planning update—review proposals and videos, provide input, and register for a forum
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Dancing into a community
The Pagkakaisa Dance Troupe, which promotes Pilipino cultural history and performs traditional folk dances from the Philippines, helps students build both camaraderie and stronger ties to their heritage.
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Enhancing staff engagement
Ensuring we can enhance our employee engagement is a priority for the campus leadership team.
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The case for evidence
Rush Holt urged scientists to foster science literacy and encourage the public to “think like scientists” during the Osterbrock Distinguished Leadership Lecture on campus last week.
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Award-winning biologist and writer Sean B. Carroll to speak at UC Santa Cruz
Carroll will give the 2018 Sinsheimer Lecture on Thursday, May 10, followed by a free screening of the film ‘The Serengeti Rules’ on May 11 at the Rio Theater.
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Innovative ‘Studies in Medicine’ course will be offered online to all UC students
Developed by UC Santa Cruz biology professor Grant Hartzog and local physician Dr. Greg Gates, the popular course examines the field of medicine through a historical and philosophical lens.
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Film professor Jennifer Taylor wins fellowship for summer residency at MacDowell Colony
Assistant professor of film and digital media Jennifer Maytorena Taylor has received a fellowship for a summer residency at one of the nation’s leading contemporary arts organizations.
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Workplace bullying/abusive conduct
The UC Santa Cruz community is entitled to work in an atmosphere free from bullying and abusive conduct.
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Lynda M. Rogers retiring as dean of UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
Lynda M. Rogers, dean of UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, has decided to retire, marking more than 12 years with UC Santa Cruz and 30 years of service in public education.
