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Scientists discover a protein that silences the biological clock
A protein associated with cancer cells is a powerful suppressor of the clock that drives the daily rhythms of cells throughout the body.
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Sleuthing a killer shrub
Students like Jennifer Thompson—who researched why Scotch Broom is toxic to Douglas fir—take advantage of a unique opportunity at UC Santa Cruz: the ability to do research as an undergraduate.
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In memoriam: Laura Garciacano Sobrino, alumna became the ‘Mariachi Queen’
Laura Garciacano Sobrino (Porter, ’81, individual music major), who became one of the best-known female mariachi musicians in the United States and Mexico, died May 21 in Whittier, Ca., at age 60.
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Undergrads experience the rewards of research
Students such as Sanjin Mehic showcase one of UC Santa Cruz’s most valuable opportunities—the chance to do original research as an undergraduate.
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‘True Original’ alumni return for UC Santa Cruz 2015 commencement ceremonies
Several distinguished alumni – all True Originals – will return to campus as UC Santa Cruz holds commencement ceremonies during this 50th anniversary year for 10 colleges, graduate division, and Baskin School of Engineering, Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June…
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UC Santa Cruz receives gift to establish University Librarian Presidential Chair
UC Santa Cruz has received a $500,000 gift from The Helen and Will Webster Foundation, plus matching funds from the UC Regents, to establish a $1 million Richard L. Press University Librarian Presidential Chair.
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UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden’s market cart produce stand opens June 2
Tuesday, June 2 is opening day for the UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden’s Market Cart at the corner of Bay and High streets at the base of the UC Santa Cruz campus.
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Robert P. Kraft, eminent astronomer and former director of UC Observatories, dies at age 87
Kraft was a widely recognized researcher and a gifted administrator who helped guide astronomy into the modern era.
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Dance professor fights cultural amnesia with ‘Splinters in Our Ankles’
‘Splinters in Our Ankles’ is UC Santa Cruz theater arts professor Gerald Casel’s choreographic response to what he calls “the collective cultural amnesia” about the Philippine national dance.
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Center for Emerging Worlds hosts screenings of films on global Islam
The UC Santa Cruz Center for Emerging Worlds presents two nights of film and video on the theme of global Islam, Friday and Saturday, May 29, 30 at the Film and Digital Media Department on the UC Santa Cruz campus.
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Community effort provides new ‘gold standard’ for genomic data analysis
UC Santa Cruz researchers contributed to a comprehensive assessment of methods for identifying mutations in cancer genomes.
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Gifts from alum Sage Weil provide $3 million for open source research at UC Santa Cruz
Alumnus Sage Weil has established an endowed chair and provided an additional $2 million for research in open source software.
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LASER talk to explore research in environmental art, recycling, ocean medicines, and film
UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences will present its final LASER talk of the academic year on campus this spring on Tuesday, May 19, at 7 p.m. in the Digital Arts Research Center.
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Against all odds: Astronomers baffled by discovery of rare quasar quartet
Astronomers discovered four quasars, each one a rare object in its own right, in close physical proximity to each other.
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Berries, flowers from campus Farm & Garden go on sale at Quarry Plaza
On Friday, May 15th, Wednesday, May 20th, and Wednesday, May 27th, a limited engagement produce and flower stand will open at Quarry Plaza with berries and beautiful flower bouquets from the Alan Chadwick Garden.
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Persistence yields progress in AIDS vaccine research at UC Santa Cruz
Veteran vaccine researcher Phil Berman has developed a new approach based on an old vaccine and recent advances in HIV immunology
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First annual Arts Division emeriti awards honor Chip Lord and Lewis Watts
Photographer Lewis Watts (Art Department) and media artist Chip Lord (Film and Digital Media) were honored at an inaugural luncheon to recognize the contributions of emeriti faculty in building the programs, reputation, and physical structures of the Arts Division.
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UC Santa Cruz Arboretum inspires young author’s nature guide
Nature walk and book signing on May 17 celebrates the publication of ‘The Budding Naturalist’s Guide to the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum’ by 15-year-old Kelly McCandless
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CASFS updates instructor’s manual for teaching small farm direct marketing
The new edition of “Teaching Direct Marketing and Small Farm Viability: Resources for Instructors,” 2nd Edition, draws on nearly 50 years of experience teaching beginning organic farmers and gardeners at the UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden Apprenticeship.
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‘CAVE Lab’ offers immersive virtual reality tools for research and teaching
A new multi-disciplinary facility featuring interactive 3-D visualization technology is available to researchers across campus.
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Spreading science education, one telescope at a time
UC Santa Cruz grad student Tuguldur Sukhbold is using grant money to bring telescopes to schools in Mongolia so that science-starved kids might be exposed to the wonders of the universe.
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Astronomers set a new distance record for galaxies
Astronomers have pushed back the cosmic frontier of galaxy exploration to a time when the universe was only 5 percent of its present age.
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Bettina Aptheker featured in NBC’s ‘Rebels & Revolutions’ documentary
An interview with UC Santa Cruz professor Bettina Aptheker will be featured in Rebels & Revolutions, the second installment of NBC Bay Area’s year-long documentary series Bay Area Revelations, premiering May 9.
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Student study tells the stories of low-wage workers in Santa Cruz County
A year-long study by UC Santa Cruz students that finds low-wage workers in Santa Cruz County earn about $10 an hour compared with the county median of $17.81 will be released at ‘Working for Dignity,’ a public event 7-9 p.m.…
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UC Santa Cruz ranks 2nd in the U.S., 8th overall among universities under 50
UC Santa Cruz ranks 2nd in the U.S. and 8th overall among the top universities in the world under 50 years old, according to an annual analysis by “Times Higher Education.”
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UC Santa Cruz ranks 2nd in the U.S., 8th overall among universities under 50
UC Santa Cruz ranks 2nd in the U.S. and 8th overall among the top universities in the world under 50 years old, according to an annual analysis by “Times Higher Education.”