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  • Margaret L. Delaney appointed interim campus provost and executive vice chancellor at UC Santa Cruz

    Margaret L. (Peggy) Delaney has been appointed to serve as Interim Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor during the period that Martin M. Chemers will serve as Acting Chancellor. Both appointments take effect on April 1. Distinguished professor of ocean sciences will assume duties on April 1 “I am delighted that Dr. Delaney accepted the…

  • UCSC under contract to acquire Texas Instruments property

    The University of California, Santa Cruz announced today (January 27) its intent to purchase the land and facilities formerly occupied by Texas Instruments. Located on Delaware Avenue, the property is currently in escrow. It is anticipated that the transaction will be completed within the next 90 days. Research and Administrative Functions Are Potential Uses for…

  • Leading economist named Social Sciences dean at UCSC

    Chancellor M.R.C. Greenwood announced today (Monday, November 10) that Michael M. Hutchison has been appointed as interim dean of the UC Santa Cruz Social Sciences Division, effective December 1. Professor Michael Hutchison will assume position December 1 “Michael Hutchison is an ideal choice for this key post,” Greenwood commented. “He is an internationally renowned scholar…

  • UC Santa Cruz social sciences dean named interim campus provost

    Martin M. Chemers has accepted the position of interim campus provost and executive vice chancellor of the University of California, Santa Cruz. Tapped by Chancellor M.R.C. Greenwood to succeed John B. Simpson, he will step down as dean of the Division of Social Sciences to assume his new post effective December 1, 2003. The appointment…

  • UC Santa Cruz executive vice chancellor tapped for presidency; John B. Simpson to be appointed to the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York

    Chancellor M.R.C. Greenwood announced today (Thursday, October 16) that John B. Simpson will be appointed as president of the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York by the SUNY Regents at their meeting on October 28. “Although John’s appointment means a loss to this campus, it is also a compliment to us all…

  • UC Santa Cruz raises more than $500,000 for student scholarships

    Chancellor M.R.C. Greenwood announced today (Friday, October 10) that proceeds from the Scholarships Benefit Dinner and associated activities have raised more than $500,000. That figure will increase at the October 11 event, when more than 300 attendees will vie for unique items offered in a silent auction. Proceeds will support scholarships, fellowships, internships, and service-learning…

  • UC, Monterey Institute of International Studies exploring incorporation of institute into UC

    The University of California and the Monterey Institute of International Studies jointly announced today that they are in preliminary discussions regarding the possibility of the Monterey Institute becoming part of the University of California. Q&A about today’s announcement A first step in the process would be to formulate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the…

  • EDITOR’S ADVISORY: UCSC transitioning from contracted to self-operated dining services

    UC Santa Cruz announced today (March 3) that it will transition from a contracted dining services program to a self-operated dining program. Why: This decision will enable the university to achieve multiple benefits, including: Closer alignment with the values and mission of the university and with the expectations of students. The opportunity for the dining…

  • UC Santa Cruz and CNET investigation results in arrest of four students

    Following a four-month joint investigation by UC Santa Cruz Police Department and members of the Santa Cruz County Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), police officers served search and arrest warrants this morning (Tuesday, February 18) at Porter College. Four UCSC students were arrested and booked into Santa Cruz County jail. Officers seized psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, mescaline,…

  • New report cites value of virtual education

    The University of California College Prep Initiative (UCCP) released a report today (Thursday, October 17) on the rapidly growing phenomenon of state-funded virtual education in the United States. The report, entitled The California Virtual School Report: A National Survey of Virtual Education Practice and Policy with Recommendations for the State of California, was commissioned in…

  • Local businessman’s $300,000 gift funds graduate student fellowship and building project at UCSC

    Local businessman Ramesh Bhojwani has always believed in two things: Education for the young, and medical care for the old. Bhojwani, who retired last year, is thankful to be at a point in his life where he can act on his beliefs, devoting himself fulltime to charitable endeavors. His latest $300,000 gift includes $200,000 to…

  • UCSC professor/UC Silicon Valley Center leader named provost at University of Illinois at Chicago

    Robert C. Miller appointed to fill position of interim director for UC Silicon Valley Center UC Santa Cruz professor and academic administrator R. Michael Tanner has accepted a position as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), effective July 1, 2002. The appointment was announced today (February…

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