Author: Public Affairs
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Sammy the Slug prevails: It was 25 years ago
It’s hard to remember that UCSC’s mascot, the Banana Slug, was once subversive. For the Banana Slug’s earliest fans, rallying behind the mollusk was a mischievous gesture, a thumb in the eye of the status quo. These days, 25 years after it became the campus’s official mascot, Sammy the Slug could not be more accepted…
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Hot dates
Join us for these signature events Founders Celebration 2011 October 21, 2011 Founders Day Gala Dinner Cocoanut Grove, Santa Cruz Scholarship Benefit Dinner February 25, 2012 Fairmont Hotel, San Jose Reunion Weekend April 27–29, 2012 Campus
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This is UCSC
Shakespeare Santa Cruz: At 30, still a cultural touchstone It may be hard to believe, but Shakespeare Santa Cruz has been thrilling audiences for three decades now. The theater company opened its latest season this past summer at the Mainstage Theater with one of the most successful productions in SSC’s history, The Comedy of Errors,…
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Student Volunteer Center
If you’re interested in getting involved in the community, through volunteering or internships, drop by the Student Volunteer Center.
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Google Apps is Coming Nov. 2011
Cyber security with Google This week’s Cyber Security Month article is about cyber security with Google. As UCSC looks forward to moving faculty and staff email to Google in November, ITS is pleased to share information about enhanced security features with Google, plus some cyber security reminders. Enhanced security features with Google: Google has better…
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Human Resources VP to hold systemwide web chat Oct. 24
Human Resources VP Dwaine Duckett will hold a systemwide web chat on October 24.
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UCSC in the News
TIME magazine turned to psychology professor Craig Haney for observations about support from families of people released from prison in connection with the Amanda Knox case.
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2011 Founders Celebration: Honoring dedication, scholarship and excellence
The 2011 Founders Celebration will spotlight UCSC’s cutting-edge achievements while celebrating nearly a half-century of proud traditions.
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Private contributions to UCSC rise 10 percent
Private donors gave nearly $22 million to UC Santa Cruz during the 2010-11 year, increasing their giving in the wake of state budget cuts to the university. During a year in which state support for UCSC declined by $31 million, total giving to the campus jumped nearly 10 percent.
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SCMTD Transit Service Adjustments
The SCMTD (“Metro”) public transit system has implemented several service adjustments to reduce “pass-bys” on routes serving UCSC via Laurel, Mission and Bay Streets.
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Digital Arts and New Media MFA program—call for applications
UCSC’s Digital Arts and New Media MFA program is accepting applications for fall 2012 now through January 3, 2012.