Community Studies
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Labor activist to speak on the rise of right-wing populism April 21
Bill Fletcher Jr., a longtime labor activist, will present a free, public lecture, “Right-Wing Populism and the Crisis of Organized Labor,” 4 p.m. Thursday, April 21 in Humanities I, Room 210, at UC Santa Cruz.
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SocDoc graduate director wins Guggenheim Fellowship
Renee Tajima-Peña, graduate director of the masters Social Documentation program at UC Santa Cruz, has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for 2011.
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UCSC filmmaker Tajima-Peña receives prestigious United States Artists fellowship
Filmmaker Renée Tajima-Peña has been named a USA Fellow for 2009 by United States Artists.
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Del Mar screens award-winning documentary by Renee Tajima-Peña on Oct. 19
The award-winning documentary Calavera Highway, produced and directed by Renee Tajima-Peña, will screen on Monday, October 19, at 7 p.m. at the Del Mar Theater in downtown Santa Cruz.
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Graduate student documentaries featured during reception and screenings on June 12-13
Graduate students in Social Documentation present the Third Annual Master’s Thesis Exhibition June 12-13.
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First-ever UC Santa Cruz Business Plan Competition generates winning ideas
The first-ever UCSC Business Plan Competition showcased winning ideas.
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Film scholar B. Ruby Rich plays a leading role at Sundance Film Festival
For the 21st year, film scholar B. Ruby Rich helps shape the agenda at Sundance Film Festival.
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Nurturing Change: Nidya Ramirez works to empower those most in need
Alumna Nidya Ramirez feels a responsibility to help people in difficult circumstances –including immigrants, the poor and working class, refugees, children, and abused women.
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Four social scientists honored for teaching and research
Four social scientists were honored for teaching and research today (Tuesday, October 7) during the annual fall convocation hosted by the dean of the Division of Social Sciences.
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UCSC grad student receives Princess Grace award
UCSC graduate student Kimberly Bautista has been awarded a 2008 Princess Grace Honorarium. She is one of 44 recipients across the country who were recognized for distinction in the fields of theater, dance and film.
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Chancellor conveys awards for achievements in diversity
Four individuals and two campus units were honored for their efforts in supporting and increasing diversity at UC Santa Cruz. Chancellor George Blumenthal conveyed the awards during a luncheon May 21 at University House.