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August 2019 News Archive

August 29, 2019
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead to read from his new novel
Colson Whitehead became a literary phenomenon after the publication of "The Underground Railroad" in 2016, a work of speculative fiction about a young woman who escapes a life
August 29, 2019
Campus and VPN Center Data back online
The campus and data center virtual private network (VPN) services are back online.
August 28, 2019
Campus and Data Center VPN Outage
The campus and data center virtual private network (VPN) services are experiencing an outage as of 8PM this evening, August 28.
August 27, 2019
Massaro introduces app to boost literacy
Dominic Massaro, a professor emeritus of psychology, has developed a new iPhone app designed to help children learn to read.
August 26, 2019
David Draper appointed faculty director of Undergraduate Honors
The Division of Undergraduate Education is pleased to announce the appointment of David Draper, as Faculty Director of the Undergraduate Honors Programs, effective July 1, 2019.
August 26, 2019
Strawberries: The tasty fruit with a tainted environmental legacy and an uncertain future
Are the glory days of California's strawberry industry gone for good? That's the conclusion of Julie Guthman, author of the new book, Wilted: Pathogens, Chemicals, and the Fragile
August 26, 2019
Finding his way—with a little help
All alumnus Patrick Bailey needed was some support, which he found in the Summer Research Experience program at UC Santa Cruz; this year, he defied the odds by
August 23, 2019
Ted Warburton named inaugural Senior Fellow of Institute for Dance Education Research, Policy & Leadership
Edward (Ted) Warburton, professor of dance and interim dean of the arts at UC Santa Cruz, has been named the inaugural Senior Fellow at the Arnhold Institute for
August 22, 2019
CASFS embarks on yearlong effort to refresh programming
With more than 50 years of leadership in developing and creating a socially just food system, the center will chart a course for the decades
August 22, 2019
Password Change Notice for UCSC Google Apps Coming August 26
Starting Monday, August 26, you will access all UCSC Google Applications using your Gold Password. This means you will no longer be able to access UCSC Google Applications using your Blue password.
August 22, 2019
Keeping our campus safe
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department would like to thank our campus community for your assistance and for exhibiting calm during Wednesday’s investigation of a report of a possibly armed person on campus. Your calls alerted us, then helped us determine there was no danger or threat.
August 22, 2019
Psychology Ph.D. student receives AAUW fellowship
Christine Rosales, a Ph.D. student in psychology, has been awarded a 2019-20 fellowship from the American Association of University Women (AAUW).
August 22, 2019
Kresge College renovation parking and traffic impacts
Campus will begin construction on the renovation and refresh of Kresge College at the end of August. The project is scheduled to continue through 2023.
August 22, 2019
Master gardener Orin Martin authors new book, Fruit Trees for Every Garden
The beautifully illustrated and lovingly written new book Fruit Trees for Every Garden is not your standard how-to book.
August 22, 2019
Systemwide review of revised Presidential Policy on Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation
The Office of the President invites comments on proposed revisions to the Presidential Policy on Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation.
August 21, 2019
Crown College: Science-minded, socially mindful
Crown College, known for its science culture, enhances the student experience through academic innovation, ample research opportunities, and courses that make students think beyond their fields of study.
August 21, 2019
Two graduate students awarded prestigious NOAA fellowships
Graduate students Bethany Johnson and Nicholas Grunloh have been selected for the 2019 NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service-Sea Grant Fellowship.
August 20, 2019
Shasta dam releases can be managed to benefit both salmon and sturgeon, study finds
An optimal scenario for releasing water into the Sacramento River can meet the needs of endangered winter-run chinook salmon, threatened green sturgeon, and downstream water
August 16, 2019
Theater Arts professor Gerald Casel receives National Dance Project grant
Associate professor of theater arts Gerald Casel has received a grant from the National Dance Project to create a new work titled "Not About Race Dance." His project
August 16, 2019
Optofluidic chip with nanopore 'smart gate' developed for single molecule analysis
A new chip-based platform developed by UCSC researchers integrates nanopores and optofluidic technology for high-throughput analysis of
August 15, 2019
ITS Announcement | Zoom Desktop Client Update
A recent Zoom update may have caused some users to be signed out of the Zoom Desktop Client (App). This results in the user receiving the following message "Error: You are not authorized to start the meeting using the credentials you are signed in with" when attempting to host a Zoom meeting.
August 14, 2019
Are the arts at the center of software’s evolution?
In his new book, The Software Arts, UC Santa Cruz professor Warren Sack presents an alternative history of computing that puts the arts at the center of software’s
August 14, 2019
UC launches new staff newsletter
We are excited to announce UCnetwork — a monthly email newsletter sent directly to staff across the system sharing benefits news, professional development opportunities and inspiring stories about colleagues who are making a difference.
August 13, 2019
Two UCSC graduate students win HHMI Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has awarded Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study to two UC Santa Cruz graduate students, Apple Cortez Vollmers and Donna
August 12, 2019
In Memoriam: Umihiko Hoshijima
Umihiko (Umi) Hoshijima, a postdoctoral researcher in ecology and evolutionary biology, died August 7 in a diving accident while working on a research project near Glacier Bay,
August 8, 2019
UCSC researchers awarded a record number of patents last year
UC Santa Cruz researchers were awarded 26 new patents in the last fiscal year, a record number for the campus.
August 8, 2019
Campus Site License for Microsoft Office
ITS is pleased to announce that in response to feedback, the campus has funded a site license for Microsoft Office 365. The new campus license provides Office for work or personal computers at no charge for all faculty and staff in addition to the already free license for students.
August 7, 2019
Researchers enlist citizen scientists to count animals on Año Nuevo Island
Volunteers will use drone photos uploaded to the Zooniverse platform to count birds, seals, and sea lions for an unprecedented census of the
August 7, 2019
East Remote Parking Lot Construction
The entrance to the East Remote Parking Lot will be repaved this week as part of the improvements taking place this summer.
August 6, 2019
The compelling mathematical challenge of the three-body problem
For mathematician Richard Montgomery, falling cats and orbiting planets have led to fruitful lines of
August 6, 2019
Working together for campus safety
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is saddened by the spate of mass shootings we’re seeing nationwide. Gilroy, El Paso, Dayton — the list of communities grappling with these tragedies sadly grows longer by the day. Our thoughts remain with the victims, their families and friends, and with those in our own community impacted by these senseless acts. We continue to condemn acts of violence and hate.
August 5, 2019
In Memoriam: Paul C. Nauert (1966–2019)
UCSC Professor Paul Charles Nauert, composer and music theorist, died on Friday, July 26, 2019 at his home, surrounded by friends and
August 5, 2019
Courtesy notice regarding annual systemwide payroll disclosure
As part of the university’s commitment to being transparent and publicly accountable, including on the way it compensates its faculty and staff, UC is conducting its annual disclosure of systemwide employee compensation for calendar year 2018.
August 5, 2019
Campus Lane Closures
As summer improvements continue, the campus will be implementing lane closures this week in the following areas: Crown Circle, Kerr Road, and College Nine.
August 4, 2019
URGENT - Possible Disruptions to METRO Service
Please be advised that, due to proposed labor actions by the Santa Cruz METRO bus operators union, there may be impacts to bus service beginning Monday, August 5, 2019
August 2, 2019
UCSC’s Humanities Institute and Cabrillo Festival partner to present ‘Community Night’
A special evening of music designed specifically for Santa Cruz community members by the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music will take place on August 8 at the Santa
August 2, 2019
Exploring the worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin
Arwen Curry (Kresge ’96, language studies) spent over 10 years making her revelatory documentary about the life and work of legendary sci-fi author Ursula K. Le Guin. Tonight
August 1, 2019
Welcoming Dean of University Extension
I want to officially welcome to campus P.K. Agarwal, who today begins his appointment as dean of University Extension.