Author: Public Affairs
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In Memoriam–Gordon Smith
By now most of you know that we lost Gordon Smith, our friend, co-worker, and long-time skipper of the research vessel David Johnston earlier this month. Many of us are still reeling from the news of his death. Gordon began working as the skipper of our research vessel in late 1986 and continued in that capacity until we…
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Get Involved this Holiday Season
The Student Volunteer Center (SVC), located in Hahn Student Services, is offering two awesome programs this holiday season, both starting today (November 18th), where you can help local families in need!
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Computer scientist Phokion Kolaitis wins ‘test of time’ award for 2003 paper
The International Conference on Database Theory (ICDT) presented the 2013 Test of Time Award to Phokion Kolaitis, professor of computer science.
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UC Santa Cruz United Way Campaign Update
We wanted to take a moment to remind you that UCSC’s annual United Way Campaign is nearing completion. Our campus’s campaign, which is vital to so many critical services in Santa Cruz County, officially ends on Friday, November 15.
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Dining Services card payment processing error
Due to an error in Dining Services card payment system, charges for credit and debit card purchases at certain campus dining locations in October were not processed until early November.
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Zipcar Car Sharing Services
Zipcar, a membership-based car rental program, is an excellent option for students that provides self-service 24/7 access to vehicles on campus and around Santa Cruz.
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Shakespeare SC Discounted Performances for Faculty, Staff
UCSC Theater Arts Department and Shakespeare Santa Cruz announce a special offer for staff and faculty to enjoy their upcoming holiday production “It’s a Wonderful Life”
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Community Crime Bulletin — Urging Caution After Alleged “Drugging” incidents
The UC Santa Cruz and City of Santa Cruz Police Departments are investigating a number of reports from female students that their drinks at recent parties may have been “spiked” with unknown drugs.
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UCSC honors arts alums in Film/TV at Hollywood event
Renewing the connection from campus to professional life, a high profile group of UCSC arts alums working in the entertainment and film industry gathered at West Hollywood’s Soho House.
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Exceptions to Campus Closure 2013-2014
As in the past, the UCSC campus will close during the holiday season in an effort to conserve energy at a time when the university business is generally slow.
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Support Second Harvest Holiday Food Drive by joining the Turkey Trot
As the holiday season approaches, it is time once again to support some of the important safety net of services in our county. The Second Harvest Food Bank’s Holiday Food Drive is one of the county’s most important combined campaigns and the UCSC campus actively participates in this annual drive.
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Appointment of Henry Salameh as Director, Physical Plant
As a result of a national recruitment and search, Henry Salameh has accepted the offer for the position of Director of Physical Plant.