Author: Public Affairs
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Administrator Lisa P. Jackson UC Santa Cruz College 10 Commencement June 12, 2011 As prepared for delivery Congratulations class of 2011! It’s wonderful to be here with you today. And it’s my great privilege to welcome you into the world as college graduates. I’d like to thank some of those here with us: Chancellor Blumenthal…
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UCSC in the News
Astrophysicist Stan Woosley was quoted in stories about a new class of supernovae in the Los Angeles Times, Science News, and New Scientist.
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Video chat with Chancellor Blumenthal
Chancellor Blumenthal reflects on spring commencement, campus achievements and challenges over the 2010-2011 academic year, and the 25th anniversary of the banana slug becoming the official mascot of UC Santa Cruz.
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UCSC in the News
Sociology department chair Craig Reinarman’s research was cited in War on Drugs: The Report of the Global Commission on Drug Policy. The report called the war on drugs a failure and received worldwide attention when it was released last week.
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Student parking during year-end activities
This week many parking lots on campus will be posted with signs welcoming visitors to commencements and other year-end celebrations.
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Outstanding TAs for 2010-11 named
The Graduate Division has announced the names of the graduate students who have been selected as recipients of the 2010-11 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award.
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Temporary closure of McHenry Library
McHenry Library will be closed June 10 through June 19, while we move collections, staff, and operations back into the wing of the library that has been undergoing a major renovation.
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10×10: 10 grads in 10 days
UCSC’s Class of 2011 includes these outstanding 10 new graduates, whose profiles–including photos and videos–will roll out here over the two weeks before commencement.
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Recipients of the 2011 Chancellor’s Achievement Award for Diversity
These awards honor faculty, staff, students, and programs that have made outstanding contributions to diversity and inclusion at UCSC.
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UCSC in the News
Planetary scientist Erik Asphaug was quoted in a Playboy magazine story about the potential to mine asteroids for valuable resources.
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A successful Dispo Day on campus
Held on Earth Day, nearly 25 large bins were distributed across the campus to over 15 units. The total shred amount for Dispo Day came to 1,150 pounds.
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Budget cuts and next steps
EVC Galloway updates the campus on budget cuts and announces five initiatives that will position the campus for the future.