2018
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Face recognition for galaxies: Artificial intelligence brings new tools to astronomy
A ‘deep learning’ algorithm trained on images from cosmological simulations has been surprisingly successful at classifying real galaxies in Hubble images.
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Making airwaves
Celebrating 50 years of broadcasting, KZSC continues to offer homegrown programming to the greater Monterey Bay region. The station will have a number of Alumni Weekend events to celebrate the milestone.
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Merger of facilities-related departments formalized
Over the past year, UC Santa Cruz re-organized and combined a number of departments into a new organization named Physical Planning, Development and Operations (PPDO).
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Strategic Academic Planning: Themed Academic Working Group reports
Strategic Academic Planning: Themed Academic Working Group reports
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Martin Berger to join School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Martin Berger, associate vice provost for Academic Affairs and a professor in the history of art and visual culture, has accepted an offer to join the School of the Art Institute of Chicago to serve as the dean of faculty and vice president of academic affairs.
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Controlled burn in Wilder State Park
Cal Fire has confirmed that a controlled burn is taking place in Wilder State Park, near the area of Empire Grade and Cave Gulch Road.
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UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute receives funding for Human Cell Atlas projects
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is funding 85 projects, including three at UC Santa Cruz, to support efforts to develop a comprehensive reference atlas of all cells in the human body.
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Bill McKibben, Daniel Ellsberg headline Right Livelihood Laureates’ Conference at UC Santa Cruz
Climate change activist Bill McKibben and whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg are two of the crusading global leaders gathering May 15-17 at UC Santa Cruz for the Right Livelihood Conference, a three-day series of public events focused on advancing social and environmental justice.
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In Memoriam: Helen Mayer Harrison (1927-2018)
Helen Mayer Harrison, artist, educator, activist, and mentor to generations of artists and activists passed away peacefully in her home in Santa Cruz, CA on March 24, 2018.
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Mathematical biologist Marc Mangel elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies.
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April 20 DUI checkpoint and law enforcement efforts
Members of the UC Santa Cruz community and campus neighbors, please be advised there is the potential for traffic disruptions and hazards during the afternoon of Friday, April 20 because of the unsanctioned gathering known as “4–20”.
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Enhancing staff engagement
Staff members play a central role in the mission of UC Santa Cruz, and it is vital that they feel valued and engaged. This is important for staff retention, as well for the success of our campus and the fundamental health of our community.