Author: Public Affairs
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Our University – March 2013
Our University — A new Onward California video series, Keck Observatory’s 20th anniversary and more news for UC faculty and staff.
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End-of-Quarter Stress
As the quarter draws to a close, it is not unusual for our students to feel some pressure or anxiety as they work on important assignments and take final exams.
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Easing students through the dog days of midterms
UCSC’s Science and Engineering Library hosted a very successful pilot program allowing hard-working young scholars to ease their stresses and pet a “therapy dog.”
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Students’ Safety Concerns
It has been a trying couple of weeks. We are grateful to see the UCSC community rally together out of concern stemming from the report of a very serious campus crime, as well as in response to a number of acts of other unimaginable violence in the greater Santa Cruz community.
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Announcing 2013-2014 Student Union Assembly Officer Application Process
The time has come to elect our 2013-2014 student body officers.
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Major gift will rebuild a campus landmark and bolster pioneering programs
In a message to the campus community, Chancellor Blumenthal announces that UCSC has received a $5 million gift that will transform the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn.
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In Memoriam — Lucas Condit-Schultz
With great sadness we write to inform you that one of our students, Lucas Condit-Schultz, died over the weekend. Lucas, a Merrill junior and Politics major, was a recent transfer to UCSC who had deep family roots in the city of Santa Cruz and at UCSC itself.
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In Memoriam — Karina Hermosillo
A treasured member of UCSC’s Student Health Services staff, Karina Hermosillo, has passed away. Karina, who had worked as a Medical Assistant in our center since November 2007, died unexpectedly on March 3. She was 27.
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Winter/Spring Staff Forum with Chancellor Blumenthal
All UCSC staff are invited to the SAB-sponsored Winter/Spring Staff Forum with Chancellor Blumenthal on Wednesday, March 20, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Stevenson Event Center.
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A letter from Provost Aimée Dorr regarding tax checkoff for cancer research
Throughout the state and at all UC campuses, researchers are working on new ways to prevent, treat and cure cancer. As we approach the peak of the tax season, I wanted to share information on how you can support cancer research that serves all California communities.
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Spring 2013 Slug Shuttle Service
Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is pleased to announce a new transit service designed to transport UCSC students from Quarry Plaza to two popular end-of-the-quarter destinations.
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UCSC Swim Team honors at Conference Championships
Congratulations are in order for the UCSC Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Team, who recently returned from the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference Championships at the Splash Regional Aquatics Center