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August 2018 News Archive

August 30, 2018
Injection wells can induce earthquakes miles away from the well
A study of earthquakes induced by injecting fluids deep underground has revealed surprising patterns, suggesting that current recommendations for hydraulic fracturing, wastewater disposal, and geothermal wells may need
August 29, 2018
Bay Area’s 'Soundwave' festival to feature work by UC Santa Cruz arts faculty and alumnae
"Soundwave ((8)) Infrastructure" runs September through October with six curated performances throughout San Francisco and Oakland. It kicks off on Sept. 8, at Counter Plus in San Francisco
August 29, 2018
Conserving water
Conserving our precious natural resources is one of our core values. With the City of Santa Cruz adopting a stage one water shortage alert, I want to remind everyone in the campus community to ensure they're minimizing their water use.
August 29, 2018
Vandalism at Merrill College (Case no. 18-951, 18-952)
On Monday (Aug. 27), two incidents of vandalism were reported to the UC Santa Cruz Police Department. The vandalism consisted of large block letter designs painted on Merrill College walls.
August 29, 2018
Gifts to UC Santa Cruz fund new presidential chair for diversity in astronomy
UCSC astronomer Sandra Faber and her husband made the lead gift to establish an endowed chair named in honor of Faber's mentor, distinguished astronomer Vera
August 29, 2018
UC Santa Cruz researchers contribute to new assessment of Central Coast climate impacts
Nearly a dozen UC Santa Cruz researchers contributed to a new state-issued report that assesses the dire impacts of climate change throughout
August 28, 2018
New diversity, equity, and inclusion online program joins two other requirements for entering students
We Are Slugs! combines two online requirements AlcoholEdu for College Students and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates (the latter previously called Haven) with a new program, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Students.
August 28, 2018
LHC scientists detect Higgs bosons decaying into bottom quarks
UC Santa Cruz physicists made important contributions to the discovery, which confirms the fate of the vast majority of all Higgs bosons produced in the
August 27, 2018
Film professor Jennifer Taylor wins grant from the SFFILM 2018 Documentary Film Fund
UC Santa Cruz associate professor of film and digital media Jennifer Maytorena Taylor has received a grant from the SFFILM Documentary Film Fund to support her latest project,
August 27, 2018
Renting a room to a student
Offering a room in your home to a student who has not been able to find housing for the school year would be a tremendous support to their success at UCSC.
August 27, 2018
North Remote Lot is now North Perimeter Lot - permit requirements have changed
Please be advised that as of September 1, 2018, the North Remote lot has been renamed the North Perimeter Lot and R permits will no longer be valid therein. This change has been made to better accommodate parking demand in the Engineering / Science Hill area of the campus.
August 27, 2018
Fire in the belly
Alumna Caroline Carpenter was the first woman to graduate at the top of the Los Angeles Fire Department Academy—a testament to determination and
August 21, 2018
Expect minor campus disruptions Aug 23 to Sept. 17
Contract work taking place across main campus Aug. 23 to Sept. 17 may cause minor disruptions for motorists, bus riders, pedestrians, and diners.
August 17, 2018
Alumna Reyna Grande pens NY Times op-ed on immigration
Earlier this week, the New York Times published an op-ed by UC Santa Cruz alumna Reyna Grande titled "The Impossible Choice My Father Had to Make." The piece
August 16, 2018
Where'd I put my keys?
Ben Storm, an associate professor of psychology, is fascinated by how memory supports thinking, learning, and
August 16, 2018
Voices from the Dickens Universe
Here's your chance to get an audio immersion in UC Santa Cruz's famed Dickens Universe—you'll feel like you're right there, uncovering new meanings in the text, drinking tea,
August 14, 2018
In Memoriam: Nik Madsen
UC Santa Cruz staff member Nikolas Madsen died July 20 in an auto accident while traveling in the country of Columbia.
August 13, 2018
New book by UC Santa Cruz arts professor examines cultural impact of video games
In her new book, 'On Video Games: The Visual Politics of Race, Gender and Space,' UC Santa Cruz professor Soraya Murray goes beyond the technical discussions of games
August 10, 2018
Oil spill on campus
An oil spill was discovered Friday morning that impacts Coolidge Drive, High Street, and Mission Street. Motorists should use caution if they're on those roads.
August 10, 2018
Tough life on the savannah
Researchers have identified dietary differences among chimpanzees that live in distinct habitats, an insight that may shed light on the past diets of early human
August 9, 2018
UC Santa Cruz awarded two NEH grants for Humanities projects
UC Santa Cruz has received two grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support humanities projects in the Literature
August 9, 2018
Aspiring archaeologists get hands-on experience in Haiti, St. Croix
J. Cameron Monroe, associate professor of anthropology, took four Howard University undergraduates on an archaeological expedition to Haiti and St. Croix this summer as part of a UC
August 9, 2018
Three UCSC scientists elected fellows of the American Geophysical Union
Andrew Fisher, Adina Paytan, and Eli Silver are among the 62 eminent scientists honored by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) as members of the 2018 class of AGU
August 7, 2018
Certificate program seeks to reframe sustainability
The certificate program seeks to examine sustainability not only through the lens of the environment, but also through the lens of people. Registration opens Aug.
August 6, 2018
Coastal Science and Policy graduate program welcomes first cohort of students
The new graduate program in Coastal Science and Policy at UC Santa Cruz will welcome its first cohort of students in fall
August 6, 2018
Traffic control at Empire Grade Road from Aug. 13 to Aug. 31
As part of maintenance work on UC Santa Cruz sewer lines, the campus will have traffic control measures in place from Aug. 13 to Aug. 31, creating possible delays for motorists.
August 3, 2018
Harry Noller to receive Biophysical Society's 2019 Ignacio Tinoco Award
Molecular biologist Harry Noller has been chosen by the Biophysical Society (BPS) to receive its 2019 Ignacio Tinoco
August 2, 2018
No evidence of 'hobbit' ancestry in genomes of Flores Island pygmies
The pygmy population near the cave where Homo floresiensis fossils were found appears to have evolved short stature independently from the mysterious ancient
August 2, 2018
Moral decision making is rife with internal conflict, say developmental psychologists
A new in-depth study of moral reasoning challenges the popular notion that people are unable to think through difficult moral problems and rely primarily on automatic "gut" reactions
August 1, 2018
Campus fire safety
Firefighters yesterday extinguished a small wildfire in upper campus, near the Pogonip.
August 1, 2018
Deportation and family separation impact entire communities, researchers say
The deportation and forced separation of immigrants has negative effects that extend beyond individuals and families to entire communities in the United States, according to the Society for
August 1, 2018
UC Santa Cruz ranks among most LGBTQ-friendly campuses
The Affordable Colleges Online ranking looks at academic rigor, affordability, and support for LGBTQ students. UC Santa Cruz came in at No. 30 overall and No. 5 among UC campuses.
August 1, 2018
In Memoriam: Ben Doniach
Ben Doniach, a former UC Santa Cruz employee, died on July 10, 2018 from injuries suffered in a collision with a car while riding his bike. He was 61.