Social Sciences
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One year later, campus-community relations ‘fundamentally changed’ by landmark agreement
Every time Santa Cruz City Councilman Ryan Coonerty fields a call from another college town mired in conflict with its local campus, he is reminded of how far Santa Cruz has come in its relations with UC Santa Cruz.
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New Campus Food Guide available
The fourth edition of the Campus Food Guide offers the campus community a wealth of information on food-related issues.
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UC researchers awarded $2.3M to study vocabulary assessment tool
A team of UC researchers creates a new approach to assessing student vocabulary.
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UCSC scores high in competition for UC multi-campus research funding
Four research programs headquartered at UC Santa Cruz have received awards in the 2009 UC Multi-Campus Research Programs and Initiatives Competition (MRPI).
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Aida Hurtado delivers keynote address to new citizens
Aida Hurtado encourages new citizens to view “citizenship as a form of empowerment.”
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UCSC anthropologist Adrienne Zihlman honored for pioneering research on human evolution
Adrienne Zihlman is honored for pioneering research on human evolution.
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New major in physics education approved
UCSC has approved a new major in physics education to prepare students for California teaching credentials and teaching careers in science and mathematics at the high school level.
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Alumna chef Deborah Madison’s new book reveals secrets of solo eating
In her latest book, alumna chef Deborah Madison turns her attention to the secret delights of solo diners.
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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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Students experience the power of the written word
This spring, students in Sarah Rabkin’s Environmental Action Through Writing class tried their hand at producing works powerful enough to change hearts and minds.
