Author: Dan White
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Pulling up chairs
UCSC has recently created several new endowed chairs, part of its commitment to attracting and retaining top faculty
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Blurring the lines
The Institute of the Arts and Sciences promises to explore unexpected convergences, provocative subjects
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College evolution
UCSC’s colleges are ground zero for innovation—and they’re home to new programs, fresh initiatives, and bold goals.
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Students flock to campus during move-in week
New students and families flocked to UC Santa Cruz this week, getting to know the scenic campus and meeting roommates during move-in week.
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Founders Celebration to honor architect Frank Gehry
Frank Gehry, widely considered one of the most important and influential architects of our time, will receive the Foundation Medal during the seventh annual Founders Celebration in October.
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Their time in the sun: joy and inspiration at 2013 commencement
The weather was warm and breezy and the speakers were inspiring at UC Santa Cruz’s 2013 commencement celebrations, which attracted throngs of well-wishers and myriad speakers.
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Steck Award winner shares stories of survival
Kristoffer Hellén traveled to Europe and Russia, to find out why two small and vulnerable ethnic groups resist assimilation, hold onto their cultures, and survive. Now he is being recognized with one of UCSC’s highest undergraduate honors.
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Summer conferences at UCSC: science, enrichment, music, and changing lives
This summer’s line-up of summer conferences appeals to all tastes, age groups and disciplines, but expect to see an unusual influx of youthful faces this year.
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Shakespeare, gardens, and ocean mysteries: summer attractions at UCSC
The scenic campus remains vibrant and inviting in summer break, with a large number of attractions, sites, and programs for visitors.
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Time to remember: more than 1,000 revelers attend Alumni Weekend 2013
A large group of returning Banana Slugs participated enthusiastically in all Alumni Weekend activities, while getting a chance to reconnect with old friends, visit faculty mentors, and ham it up with UCSC’s mascot.
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UCSC panel looks at the future of online education
UCSC community members had a chance to air out some of their hopes and concerns about online education at a panel discussion Friday at Stevenson College.