October 2021
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Request for Directory and Emergency Alert system updates
In preparation for emergency planning and other compliance needs, it is critical that the university understands where our current employees spend the majority of their work day.
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Astrophysicist Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz wins SACNAS Distinguished Mentor Award
Ramirez-Ruiz will be honored by the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science at the 2021 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference.
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Highlighting academic excellence
What you’re reading here is the first of what will be a quarterly communication from me, highlighting academic news from around campus.
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Biologist Beth Shapiro’s new book explores how humans have shaped life on Earth
‘Life as We Made It’ explains how our species has been manipulating nature for the past 50,000 years and what the future may hold, depending on how we use new technologies.
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New book shares lessons from history on the case for Senate reform
In his new book, Professor of Politics Daniel Wirls uses historical research and modern-day analysis to argue that features of the Senate undermine effective democratic governance and have contributed to the maintenance of white supremacy.
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‘Manatee Man’ Jamal Galves wins scholarship to study coastal science and policy
Jamal Galves, an incoming master’s degree student who is popularly known in Belize as ‘Manatee Man’, has been awarded a Wildlife Conservation Society 2021 Conservation Leaders Scholarship. Galves will work toward a master’s degree in Coastal Science and Policy. He received the 2021 WCS Christensen Conservation Leaders Scholarship provided by the WCS Graduate Scholarship Program.…
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Equity Compensation Program for Non-represented Staff – Employee Action Request and Funding Pause
On September 14, 2021 Chancellor Larive announced a 3-year program to increase salary levels for non-represented staff that are low relative to market.
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Astrophysicist Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz awarded American Physical Society’s Nicholson Medal
The American Physical Society’s 2021 Dwight Nicholson Medal for Outreach recognizes Ramirez-Ruiz for innovations in mentoring.
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Social Sciences Division convenes for awards ceremony
The Division of Social Sciences gathered on October 14 to present awards recognizing outstanding accomplishments by faculty, staff, researchers, and emeriti faculty.
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Request for feedback on proposed new model to support free speech and protest Inbox
To help our campus do better in the future, we invite the campus community to provide feedback on the Support Structures for Free Speech and Lawful Protest Proposal.
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UCSC launches CITRIS Initiative for Drone Education and Research
UC Santa Cruz is launching a new initiative offering educational training and research support for the development and use of drone technology across all academic disciplines and many industry sectors.