2018
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Accessing Library Digital Resources from Off Campus
On October 5, 2018, the University Library is retiring the use of the library barcode number as an authentication option for accessing library journals, eBooks and online resources from off campus.
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Adaptable lizards illustrate key evolutionary process proposed a century ago
The ‘Baldwin effect’ has now been demonstrated at the genetic level in a population of dark-colored lizards adapted to live on a lava flow in the desert.
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UC Santa Cruz helps address massive data demands from Large Hadron Collider as part of $25 million NSF project
Computer scientist Carlos Maltzahn will work with Princeton University on an NSF-funded project to establish the Institute for Research and Innovation in Software for High Energy Physics.
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Revision to the Sustainable Practices policy
The University of California Office of the President has issued a revision to the Sustainable Practices policy.
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Tracking marine migrations across geopolitical boundaries aids conservation
By tracking migratory marine species, scientists reveal movements through different countries’ waters and in the open ocean beyond areas of national jurisdiction.
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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 to be revised.
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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 with “HVAC: Thermal Comfort,” a new work by art lecturer and alumna Dana Hemenway and San Francisco media artist and composer Surabhi Saraf.
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PPSM 20 Campus Implementation Forums Announced
As recently announced, PPSM 20, Recruitment and Promotion, was revised with the objective of fostering career development in the UC system. Staff Human Resources would like to invite UC Santa Cruz employees to attend forums focused on explaining and discussing our new talent development and recruitment practices per the implementation of PPSM 20.
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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.
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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.
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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 Rubin.
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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 California.