Humanities
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Renowned author and ethicist Peter Singer to speak at UCSC on May 11
The Philosophy Department and Stevenson College at UC Santa Cruz will present a lecture by renowned Australian philosopher and ethicist Peter Singer on Thursday, May 11, at 4 p.m. in UCSC’s Quarry Amphitheater. Singer will speak about his new book: The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter (Rodale Books; May, 2006). Admission is…
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Three UCSC professors elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Three faculty members at the University of California, Santa Cruz, are among the newly elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. They are Harry Berger, Jr., professor emeritus of English literature and history of art and visual culture; David Haussler, professor of biomolecular engineering; and Harold Widom, professor emeritus of mathematics. The…
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Husband of outed CIA operative Valerie Plame to headline teach-in at UC Santa Cruz
Former U.S. ambassador to Iraq Joseph Wilson-the husband of outed CIA operative Valerie Plame-will be among the featured speakers at “The War on Terror: A Credible Threat,” a daylong teach-in that will take place on Monday, April 24, at UC Santa Cruz in the Quarry Amphitheater. The 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. public event will…
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UCSC to host a public lecture and discussion on the ethics of stem cell research on Monday, April 17
The ethical issues involved in stem cell research will be addressed in a free public lecture and discussion on Monday, April 17, at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Laurie Zoloth, professor of medical ethics and humanities and of religion at Northwestern University, will give a talk entitled “May We Make the World? Bioethics, Stem…
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New book explores dramatic political life of black activist
A new biography by UC Santa Cruz associate history professor David Anthony traces the history of black activist Max Yergan–a prominent African American leader of the 20th century who made a dramatic shift from the political left to the right over a period of three decades. Max Yergan: Race Man, Internationalist, Cold Warrior (2006, New…
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UC Santa Cruz receives $100,000 gift to create California History Room
UC Santa Cruz has received a gift of $100,000 from the Hugh Stuart Center Charitable Trust in San Jose to create a new California History Room at Special Collections in the newly expanded and renovated Dean E. McHenry Library. The Hugh Stuart Center California History Room will be established with the aim of introducing a…
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New book on startling Confederate policy during Civil War
Relatively few people are aware that during the Civil War, Confederate leaders put forth a proposal to arm slaves to fight against the Union in exchange for their freedom. In his new book Confederate Emancipation: Southern Plans to Free and Arm Slaves during the Civil War (Oxford University Press, 2006), UC Santa Cruz history professor…
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Nathaniel Mackey to deliver annual UCSC Faculty Research Lecture
UC Santa Cruz professor of literature Nathaniel Mackey will deliver the 38th annual Faculty Research Lecture on Wednesday, February 15, at 8 p.m. in the Music Center Recital Hall. His lecture is titled “Cante Moro.” The event is free and open to the public. Mackey was selected by UCSC faculty members for the prestigious honor…