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Author: Jennifer McNulty

  • New book about dreams integrates psychology, anthropology, and mythology

    A new book on dream interpretation draws on the fields of psychology, anthropology, and mythology to offer readers a rich yet practical resource to explore the meaning of dreams. Veronica Tonay, a psychology instructor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a licensed clinical psychologist, wrote Every Dream Interpreted (London: Collins & Brown Limited,…

  • UC Santa Cruz celebrates the life of Lionel Cantu on May 30

    The sudden death last year of 36-year-old sociologist Lionel Cantú stunned his family, friends, and colleagues at the University of California, Santa Cruz, who have established a memorial scholarship fund to honor Cantú’s life and work. The first scholarships will be presented during a celebration of Cantu’s life on Friday, May 30. Cantú, an assistant…

  • EDITOR’S ADVISORY: “The Global Information Technology Industry: The Future of China and India”

    Leaders of industry and academia will gather in Silicon Valley on Friday, May 30, to discuss the implications of the growing global movement of information technology. Reporters are invited to attend What:The workshop will focus on the roles of China, India, and Silicon Valley and the opportunities for competition and partnership that accompany global economic…

  • EDITOR’S ADVISORY: Community gathers to celebrate new playground at UCSC Child Care Center

    Members of the campus community will join children, parents, volunteers, and staff to celebrate the dedication of a new playground at a UC Santa Cruz child-care center. What: Photo opportunity to celebrate the dedication of the new playground at the Granary Child Development Center at UC Santa Cruz When: 2:30 – 3 p.m.; Friday, May…

  • UCSC lecturer honored by state psychological assocation

    Donald Saposnek, a lecturer in psychology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, was honored by the California Psychological Association for making a “Distinguished Contribution to Psychology as a Profession.” The association presented Saposnek with the award during its recent annual convention in San Jose. Saposnek is a child psychologist and child-custody mediator. He was…

  • UCSC lecturer honored by state psychological association

    Donald Saposnek, a lecturer in psychology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, was honored by the California Psychological Association for making a “Distinguished Contribution to Psychology as a Profession.” The association presented Saposnek with the award during its recent annual convention in San Jose. Saposnek is a child psychologist and child-custody mediator. He was…

  • UC Santa Cruz executive named to national board for online learning

    Francisco Hernandez, vice chancellor for student affairs at UC Santa Cruz and an early champion of virtual schooling, has been named to the board of directors of a new national council for online K-12 education. Hernandez is executive director of the University of California’s College Preparatory Initiative (UCCP), which offers online advanced placement and honors…

  • EDITOR’S ADVISORY: Policy brief examines reforms to global financial system

    A leading economist argues that proposed reforms to the global financial system, drafted in the wake of financial crises that shook the world economy during the 1990s, would fail the test of markets and politics. Current proposals focus on reducing the probability of a crisis and helping bring about the swift resolution of any that…

  • New offerings highlight selection at annual UC Santa Cruz Plant Sale May 3-4

    The inspiring selection of organic plants for sale at the UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden’s annual spring plant sale will be even greater this year with the addition of several new ornamentals and edibles. The plant sale will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the…

  • EDITOR’S ADVISORY: Affirmative Action experts available to journalists

    On April 1, the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on two affirmative action cases involving the University of Michigan. Both cases involve white applicants, one to the undergraduate program and one to the law school, who claim they were denied admission while less-qualified minority students were admitted to promote diversity. Who is available to journalists:…

  • EDITOR’S ADVISORY: UCSC experts available to discuss U.S.-Iraqi crisis and related topics

    The following experts are available to discuss the U.S.-Iraqi crisis and related topics. If you need assistance, please call Jennifer McNulty in the UC Santa Cruz Public Information Office at (831) 459-4399 or send e-mail to jmcnulty@ucsc.edu. MIDDLE EAST AND U.S. POLITICS Alan Richards–A frequent consultant to the State Department and the Department of Defense…

  • New video tackles men, women, and romantic love

    Despite what the self-help books say about men and women being from different planets, there are very earthly factors that contribute to the problems men and women encounter in their shared quest for satisfying love relationships. The new video Gender and Relationships: Male-Female Differences in Love and Marriage illuminates the roots of “gendered” patterns of…

Last modified: Mar 18, 2025