Author: Dan White
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Founders Celebration 2016 celebrates excellence, generosity, vision
Hundreds of revelers turned UC Santa Cruz’s Science & Engineering Library into a “collision space” of ideas during the 11th annual Founders Celebration, a time to celebrate excellence and generosity.
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Founders Celebration 2016: Worlds collide
This year’s celebration will be a time to pay tribute to intellectual adventure and generosity at UC Santa Cruz. Julie Snyder, co-creator of the hugely popular “Serial” podcast, will receive the Alumni Achievement Award.
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Making ‘green’ multicolor—and multicultural
The People of Color Sustainability Collective is getting high praise for increasing awareness about the various ways people of color contribute to sustainable practices
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Ironman scientist races to the front of the pack
Pelayo Menendez Fernandez, a visiting Long Marine Laboratory researcher from Spain, put in a great showing at the Ironman triathlon in Santa Cruz
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Julie Snyder: Serially great journalism
UC Santa Cruz alumna, who will receive this year’s Alumni Achievement Award, talks about making the hit podcast Serial and how her college years laid the foundation for a career in broadcast journalism
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Sci-fi meets soprano with Star Trek opera
UC Santa Cruz–affiliated professors and staff are boldly going where no one has gone before by taking Star Trek into the high-culture realm of arias and recitatives.
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Getting to the bottom of degenerative muscle disease
Alexandra Houser is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Steck Family Award, which honors the best senior thesis completed during the academic year.
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Summer Session becoming the hot way to get ahead
Summer Session is an educational boon for students, whether they are fulfilling their general education requirements or getting a jump on their college educations.
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A day in the sun for UC Santa Cruz grads
As they awaited to receive their diplomas, UC Santa Cruz scholars reflected on friendship, mentors and inspiration.
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UC Santa Cruz is a summer conference hotspot
Whether you are interested in studying planets, dowsing the days away, or learning a brand-new cheerleading technique, there’s a UC Santa Cruz conference that will suit your needs.
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A summery summary of UC Santa Cruz attractions
The UC Santa Cruz campus remains vibrant in the summer season, with Quarry Amphitheater tours, art exhibits, and attractions for all tastes