Environmental Studies
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UC Santa Cruz to lead pioneering study of pumas in the Santa Cruz Mountains
A pioneering study of pumas in the Santa Cruz Mountains will generate unprecedented insights into the behavior of one of the region’s top predators.
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Three environmental studies graduate students win Fulbright Awards
Environmental studies graduate students Timothy Krupnik, Michelle Olsgard, and Anna Zivian have received 2008-2009 Fulbright Awards that will help fund their overseas research.
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Ecological landscaping workshop April 17
Join three graduates of UCSC’s Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture on April 17 for a free public workshop on ecological landscaping.
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Blood and Oil: New environmental studies class proves popular with students
In only two years, the new class Blood and Oil: Energy, the Middle East, and War has become legendary on campus.
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Become a docent at the UCSC Farm & Garden
Do you enjoy gardening, learning about food and farming issues, and sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge with others? If the answer is “yes!,” then consider becoming a tour guide at two of Santa Cruz’s most beautiful locations.
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Sign up for fresh, organic produce from the UCSC Farm
The UCSC Farm is enrolling members in this year’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. By purchasing a “share” of the season’s harvest, members receive a box of fresh-picked, organic fruits and vegetables every week for 22 weeks.
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UCSC’s new Center for Integrated Water Research will help cities and regions secure safe and reliable water
A new interdisciplinary research center at the University of California, Santa Cruz, is bringing an innovative, regional approach to the challenge of meeting the demand for safe and reliable water.
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Undergraduate makes the most of opportunities at UCSC
Overcoming obstacles and pursuing her dreams are two of the life skills Katie Roper says she acquired at UCSC, where several professors encouraged her to take a hands-on approach to her education.
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Environmental studies presents two student awards
The year wrapped up happily for two undergraduates in environmental studies, who received awards that were announced December 12.
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UCSC Farm & Garden publishes new cookbook
The UCSC Farm & Garden has published Volume 2 of Fresh from the Farm & Garden: Seasonal Recipes for Busy Cooks, with 217 recipes featuring fruits, vegetables, and herbs that highlight the bounty of fresh local produce.
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New Social Sciences research award honors Martin Chemers
The new Martin M. Chemers Award for Outstanding Research in the Division of Social Sciences recognizes senior faculty members who have made major impacts through their research.
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Four social scientists honored for teaching and research at UC Santa Cruz
Four social scientists at UC Santa Cruz were honored for teaching and research today (Thursday, October 11) during the annual fall convocation hosted by the dean of the Division of Social Sciences.