2020
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Crabeater seal data used to predict changes in Antarctic krill distribution
Tracking the feeding behavior of crabeater seals allowed researchers to build an oceanographic model of krill habitat and project how it is likely to change in the future.
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Student Health Center Pharmacy partners to make hand sanitizer for campus
With newly relaxed federal restrictions for pharmacies to compound hand sanitizer, pharmacy staff set out to create more hand sanitizer for the UCSC community.
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Staff Human Resources ePerformance
The UCPath staff performance appraisal management tool, ePerformance, is rolling out to the campus throughout the month of April. This module is replacing the previous appraisal tool (appraisals.ucsc.edu) with a secure, online evaluation platform through UCPath. What’s Changing with ePerformance ePerformance differs from the previous appraisal tool in a few ways that will make the…
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Economist Nirvikar Singh joins panel of experts
Professor of economics Nirvikar Singh has joined a panel of experts convened by the government of Punjab to oversee the revival of the state in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UC Santa Cruz diagnostic lab to begin coronavirus testing May 1
The UCSC Molecular Diagnostic Lab will be conducting tests for coronavirus infections for the Student Health Center and local medical providers.
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Community Conversations: Value Driven Teams
Learning & Development invites you to gather and discuss how to improve our team experiences by bringing our values to the work we do on teams, even when we are distanced from one another.
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Planetary scientist Francis Nimmo elected to National Academy of Sciences
Francis Nimmo, professor of Earth and planetary sciences, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
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Follow-up on Chancellor and Leadership Forum
Thank you so much for your engagement with our Chancellor and Leadership Forum last week. We had over 800 unique viewers which is easily a record for a forum on our campus.
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Lecturer Ryan Coonerty named UC Free Speech Fellow
Ryan Coonerty, a longtime lecturer in the Legal Studies program at UC Santa Cruz, has been named a 2020-21 fellow of UC’s National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement.
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New county order on face coverings
Santa Cruz County issued a new order today that requires staff and patrons at essential businesses to wear face coverings to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The order is effective at 11:59 p.m. on April 24, 2020 and will continue to be in effect until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing…
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‘Seeds of Something Different’ explores campus’s trailblazing history
The 925-page book was inspired by a desire to share the rich treasure trove of oral history and collection of photos and campus posters with the public. It features more than 200 narrators as well as 250 images.
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Momentum builds for COVID-19 Slug Support fundraiser
The COVID-19 Slug Support campaign is a runaway success, and its momentum keeps building day by day, with a fundraising total of nearly $150,000.