July 2018 News Archive
- July 31, 2018
Devastating events can drive human trafficking, paper shows
Researchers found an uptick in online ads for sexual services mentioning Jamaican and Caribbean ethnicities following a 2016 hurricane in the Caribbean.
- July 31, 2018
In Memoriam: Armando Luis Calderon
Armando Luis Calderon served at UC Santa Cruz as an assistant cook for Dining Services since September 2003.
- July 30, 2018
Natural habitat can help farmers control pests, but not always a win-win
An international team of scientists found that natural habitat surrounding farm fields is not always an effective pest-control tool for farmers worldwide.
- July 30, 2018
Two UCSC graduate students win HHMI Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study
The Gilliam Fellowships support exceptional graduate students who are committed to increasing diversity among scientific
- July 30, 2018
Groundwater recharge project informs statewide sustainability efforts
Study shows how collecting storm-water runoff to replenish depleted groundwater supplies can be coupled with a simple strategy to reduce nitrate
- July 26, 2018
New meta-analysis reveals pace and extent of river recovery
A new global meta-analysis by UC Santa Cruz researchers reveals patterns of river responsiveness to disturbances such as oil spills, wastewater contamination, and
- July 25, 2018
Alumna author Kate Schatz spotlights ‘rad girls’ under age 20
'Rad Girls Can': Stories of Bold, Brave, and Brilliant Young Women is the title of the latest book by UC Santa Cruz alumna Kate Schatz, the New York
- July 25, 2018
Psychology's Adriana Manago receives early-career award
Adriana Manago, assistant professor of psychology, has received an Early Career Award from the International Association for Cross-Cultural
- July 24, 2018
Among golden-crowned sparrows, a false crown only fools strangers
Researchers can change dominance relationships between birds by altering the colors on their heads, but only if the birds don't already know each
- July 24, 2018
Email Scam Alert - July 24, 2018
There is a widespread email scam being sent from hackers who say they have compromised your computer.
- July 24, 2018
Campus, Silicon Valley leaders celebrate Lick Observatory’s 130th anniversary
The University of California owns and operates the observatory, which was founded by a bequest from James Lick. It opened in 1888.
- July 23, 2018
Update: 2017-18 Employee Appraisal and Merit Program
This communication provides updates on the UC Santa Cruz 2017-18 performance appraisal call for all staff and the policy-covered employee merit program.
- July 23, 2018
Changes to the CruzNet wireless system July 30
On July 30, CruzNet will become a guest only WiFi service and be renamed to UCSC-Guest.
- July 23, 2018
Staff member honored for outstanding leadership in college housing
Alex Belisario, senior director for college student life at Crown and Merrill colleges, has been honored with the Charles L. Miller Leadership and Service Award from the Western Association of College and University Housing Officers (WACUHO).
- July 23, 2018
New IT leader drawn to campus to improve world
Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Van Williams has already begun meeting with each of the 240 staff members in the ITS organization and will conduct several listening sessions
- July 20, 2018
Professor’s new film 'Redneck Muslim' now streaming on PBS
Redneck Muslim, a new short film by associate professor of film and digital media Jennifer Maytorena Taylor, is one of 25 films currently screening in the 2018 PBS
- July 20, 2018
Beyond Compliance Summer Update from the CP/EVC
I am pleased to provide an update about Beyond Compliance, our UC Santa Cruz initiative that engages faculty to help reshape campus culture with the goal of creating an environment free from sexual violence and sexual harassment.
- July 19, 2018
UC Santa Cruz receives grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has awarded a $57,000 grant to the UC Santa Cruz Arts Division’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences.
- July 18, 2018
An academic plan for our future
We mark a milestone today with the release of a full draft of our Strategic Academic Plan and Implementation Playbook. This vision for our future—along with a set of concrete steps to get us there—is the culmination of an exciting campus-wide conversation about our strengths and about how we can further the impact of our research and teaching across the world.
- July 18, 2018
Announcing a new dean of students
I am delighted to announce that Garrett Naiman has been selected as UC Santa Cruz’s new associate vice chancellor for student development and engagement, and dean of students.
- July 18, 2018
Equity, inclusion, diversity are priorities for new dean of students
Garrett Naiman, incoming dean of students and associate vice chancellor for student development and engagement, comes to campus with a strong focus on diversity and a long history
- July 17, 2018
Tomorrow’s training exercise at Kresge College
As shared last week, UC Santa Cruz will host a multi-agency training exercise from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday (July 18) at Kresge College.
- July 17, 2018
Study finds 50 times more native trees on rat-free Palmyra Atoll
New research demonstrates a strong positive benefit to native trees after removal of an invasive
- July 17, 2018
Comic-Con panel features games program director Michael John
Panelists will discuss the upcoming release of a remastered version of the Spyro the Dragon series of videogames, which John worked on 20 years ago as a designer
- July 16, 2018
'Inquiry' magazine now available online
The 2018-19 issue of Inquiry@UC Santa Cruz, the annual research magazine from the UC Santa Cruz Office of Research, is now available
- July 13, 2018
Campus to host multi-agency training exercise on Wednesday, July 18
UC Santa Cruz will host a multi-agency training exercise from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday (July 18) at Kresge College.
- July 13, 2018
New research calculates capacity of North American forests to sequester carbon
Researchers have calculated the capacity of North American forests to sequester carbon in an analysis that for the first time integrates the effects of natural forest growth and
- July 12, 2018
Community Crime Bulletin—suspicious person near Music Center
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department received a report about a man who made unwanted comments to another student near the Music Center at 9:30 a.m. on July 10.
- July 12, 2018
VERITAS supplies critical piece to neutrino discovery puzzle
The VERITAS array has confirmed the detection of gamma rays from the vicinity of a supermassive black hole that is potentially the first known astrophysical source of high-energy
- July 12, 2018
Basic research in fruit flies leads to potential drug for diseases afflicting millions
A promising drug to treat river blindness and other neglected tropical diseases caused by filarial worms is now in preclinical
- July 11, 2018
Dickens Universe to offer public talk by alumnus on new novel ‘The Spirit Photographer’
2018 marks the 38th year of the Dickens Universe at UC Santa Cruz, and the event is nearly sold out. But fear not. A special feature of
- July 11, 2018
New vice provost and dean of graduate studies
I am delighted to announce that Lori Kletzer has been selected as UC Santa Cruz’s new vice provost and dean of graduate studies, effective Aug. 1.
- July 11, 2018
Growing graduate programs to meet the needs of today's students
Lori Kletzer enjoys leadership challenges that involve collaboration and strategic thinking, two skills that will come into play in her new role as vice provost and dean of
- July 11, 2018
Campus marks new record for transfer admissions offers
Faced with the largest applicant pool in campus history—67,000 applications—and a smaller enrollment target than the previous year, UC Santa Cruz increased its admission selectivity. UC Santa Cruz
- July 10, 2018
Alumna and film producer Stephanie Allain champions diversity
Stephanie Allain is a rare gem in the film industry. Not only is she brilliant and successful, but as an African-American woman who got her start over 25
- July 10, 2018
From Math Major to Renowned Hollywood Music Editor, Alumnus Bill Bernstein Knows All the Right Notes
Having been the music editor on over 60 outstanding films during the course of his career, Bill Bernstein’s musical talent is epic. From working on such movies as
- July 9, 2018
Request to update directory information
The University of California, Santa Cruz, is undertaking efforts to log the work location of all of our employees. In preparation for emergency planning and other compliance needs, it is critical that the university understand where our current employees spend the majority of their work day.
- July 6, 2018
Gallery between North and South Korea features exhibition by art professor Jimin Lee
The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates North and South Korea is an unlikely setting for an art gallery. Established in 1953 as part of an armistice agreement that
- July 5, 2018
Computer engineer Chen Qian wins NSF CAREER Award
NSF funding supports Qian's research on new memory-efficient and ultra-fast network algorithms and
- July 5, 2018
Learn how to grow and assemble beautiful bouquets
Learn how to create beautiful homegrown organic flower arrangements at a lecture and demonstration workshop on July
- July 3, 2018
Beach hazards warning from the National Weather Service
Hurricane Fabio in the eastern north Pacific will generate a moderate-height, long-period southerly swell over the coming days. A Beach Hazards Statement has been issued for the entire coast from Monterey to Sonoma County. It will be in effect from late Wednesday through Saturday afternoon.
- July 2, 2018
Welcoming Van Williams, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology
I want to officially welcome to campus Van Williams, who this week begins his vitally important role as UC Santa Cruz’s vice chancellor for information technology.
