Author: Gwen Jourdonnais
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Accomplishment, jubilation, leis at commencement ceremonies
An atmosphere of jubilation and accomplishment hung over this weekend’s commencement ceremonies, which kicked off Friday with the Graduate Division and continued through Sunday.
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Chancellor honors achievements in diversity
Chancellor George Blumenthal honored and acknowledged the diversity achievements of three academic employees, two staff employees, and one campus unit at the 2009 Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity.
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Economy’s woes create repercussions for students, parents
With the global economy reeling and the state budget in crisis, applications to UCSC’s Financial Aid office have been edging upward.
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‘Iconic’ cooperage being reinforced to preserve history
The cooperage, one of the historic buildings in the Cowell Lime Works Historic District, is undergoing temporary reinforcement to keep it standing as time takes its toll on the structure.
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Veterans host first ever student-led campus Memorial Day observance
Veterans and the Services for Transfer and Re-entry Students program last week presented the first ever student-led Memorial Day celebration on campus.
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Budget cuts presenting ‘challenge for everyone,’ say campus leaders
The day after ballot measures meant to balance the state’s finances failed soundly at the polls, UCSC leaders acknowledged the campus’s budget picture was even bleaker than before.
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Free food, good vibes on Bike to Work/School Day
The Women’s Center, along with two other places on campus, was one of Bike to Work/School Day’s free breakfast sites.
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Staff members socialize under the sun at Staff Appreciation Picnic
Entertainment including live music and informational tables greeted staff members as they streamed onto the East Field for the annual Staff Appreciation Picnic, put on by the Staff Advisory Board.
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Campus gets first LEED ‘green building’ certification
UC Santa Cruz has taken another step in increasing its sustainability by obtaining its first LEED certification–the internationally recognized “green” standard for buildings.
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UCSC among EPA’s ‘green power’ winners; faculty member questions basis for ranking
UC Santa Cruz and Santa Clara University have together purchased more than 68 million kilowatts of green power, earning accolades from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.??
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Career fair peaceful, productive
Days after UCSC received a $100,000 grant in support of its veterans’ programs, the annual career fair proceeded peacefully and without demonstration.