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New provosts named for College Eight, Merrill
Richard Hughey, vice provost and dean of undergradute education, has announced the appointments of two new college provosts: Ronnie Lipschutz, at College Eight; and Elizabeth Abrams, at Merrill.
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Medical robotics expert Jacob Rosen named Health Care Hero
The Silicon Valley Business Journal honored robotics expert Jacob Rosen with a 2012 Health Care Heroes award.
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The man behind the gift to ‘Dead Central’
Dead Central, the long-awaited 1,400-square-foot exhibit space for the Grateful Dead Archive at UC Santa Cruz, is now complete—thanks to Santa Barbara investor and philanthropist Scott Brittingham.
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Astronomy lectures spotlight rare astronomical event on June 5
Lectures on May 18, May 25, and June 1 will explain the scientific and historical significance of the transit of Venus.
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Seed library holds its second seed exchange, Saturday, May 26
The UC Santa Cruz Demeter Seed Library invites community members from all over Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay Area to its second exchange of 2012, happening on Saturday, May 26 from noon to 3 p.m. at the UCSC Farm.
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Documentary by 20 UCSC students to premiere at SC Film Festival
Exit 426: Watsonville—a completely collaborative film made by 20 students in a UC Santa Cruz film class–will have its premiere on Sunday, May 13, at the Nickelodeon Theater in Santa Cruz.
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Santa Cruz Arts Commission names Humanities lecturer Artist of the Year
UC Santa Cruz humanities lecturer Gary Young has been named 2012 Artist of the Year by the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission
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Graduate students present research at annual symposium May 11
Graduate student research will be on display at the University Center on Friday, May 11, during the annual Graduate Research Symposium.
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Indian finance experts visit UCSC for advice on reforming India’s economic system
Two experts investigating ways to reform India’s financial system visited UCSC for a workshop on economic systemic risks as they provide technical support to a commission that is advising India’s ministry of finance.
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UC Santa Cruz builds national data center for cancer genome research
UCSC has established a large-scale data repository and user portal for the National Cancer Institute’s cancer genome research programs.
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Record crowd returns for a spirited Alumni Reunion Weekend
UCSC’s Alumni Reunion Weekend was filled with inspiring, surprising, and hilarious moments. And it didn’t hurt that the weather was perfect for all three days.
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Zimmerman scholarship ceremony leads to discussion of public service
Two families, linked by sorrow and promise, met for the first time as the Gabe Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship was presented to Yethzéll Díaz. A panel discussion on Careers with a Conscience followed the ceremony.
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McHenry Rededication celebration attracts hundreds to newly renovated library
Several hundred alumni, students, faculty, and community supporters joined University Librarian Ginny Steel and Chancellor Blumenthal last Friday for the official Rededication of McHenry Library.
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Registration open for spring and summer 3-day ‘Garden Cruz’ classes
Intensive class will provide a solid foundation to further the lifelong study, enjoyment, and practice of organic gardening. Class instructors include Orin Martin, manager of UCSC’s Alan Chadwick Garden, and local organic farmers Zoe Hitchner and Sky DeMuro of Everett…
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Watsonville High names UCSC’s Bill Doyle to alumni hall of fame
UC Santa Cruz Professor Emeritus of Biology Bill Doyle knows what it’s like to grow up hard. But the founder and long-term director of UCSC’s Institute of Marine Sciences, says even though times were tough, those years—especially the ones at…
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UCSC’s Hollenbeck named CVC Coach of the year
Todd Hollenbeck, head coach of the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs, has been named the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) Coach of the Year as voted on by CVC head Coaches.
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UCSC’s fall class is increasingly selective and includes more first-generation students
UC Santa Cruz has offered admission to 60.5 percent of high school seniors who applied for the fall 2012 quarter, a prospective class that includes more California residents and a higher number of students who would be the first in…
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Environmental studies researchers take studies to new heights
UC Santa Cruz environmental studies associate professor Jeff Bury and Adam French, an environmental studies Ph.D. candidate, were among 31 high-altitude scientists and researchers from around the world who traveled to Nepal last September to study and find solutions for…
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Physicist Peter Young elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Peter Young, distinguished professor of physics, has been elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies.
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Physics undergrad makes the most of research opportunities
Senior physics major Melinda Soares has won honors for her research presentations at two conferences in the past year.
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UCSC film professor John Jota Leaños wins 2012 Guggenheim Fellowship
UC Santa Cruz assistant professor of film and digital media John Jota Leaños has been awarded a 2012 Guggenheim Fellowship for the creative arts.
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Earth Week and Earth Day Festival 2012: Finding Room to Bloom
Earth Week, from April 16-22, includes a number of activities on campus, culminating in the Earth Day Festival, sponsored by College Eight on Sunday, April 22.
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India film star to appear at screenings hosted by UCSC’s Satyajit Ray Film Center
Actress and filmmaker Aparna Sen to speak at UCSC Media Theater (April 21) and Nickelodeon Theater (April 22)
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Aronson, Palca win Social Sciences division awards
The UC Santa Cruz Social Sciences Division has named NPR science correspondent Joe Palca and psychology professor emeritus Elliot Aronson as winners of its distinguished alumni and emeriti faculty awards.
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Why letting salmon escape could benefit bears and humans
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz and in Canada suggest that allowing more Pacific salmon to spawn in coastal streams would mean a long term win-win for ecosystems and humans.
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UCSC dean taking Arts Division in new direction
Renewed outreach efforts include partnership with alumnus Randall Grahm to create wines with student-designed labels that support UCSC arts scholarships
