Public Affairs

Executives Of Graniterock, Giro Sport, And Raytek Tell Secrets Of Their Business Success The most important asset for all businesses are dedicated and innovative employees who focus on quality in every aspect of their work. This assessment was agreed upon unanimously by a trio of chief executives who participated in a public forum on June…

Online Courses Could ‘Level Playing Field’ For Prospective College Students From All Areas Educators from across California will discuss the feasibility of a statewide "virtual" high school, offering college-preparatory courses online, at a conference this month at UCSC. Approximately 125 high school teachers, administrators, and members of the UCSC faculty and staff have been invited…

A groundbreaking ceremony will mark the start of construction on a 10,600-square-foot weight training and fitness center for the Office of Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports. A number of activities are planned for the groundbreaking event on Tuesday, June 9, including a traditional shovel ceremony, a wellness fair with holistic health activities including massage and…

The Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) at the University of California, Santa Cruz, brings together researchers working in many different fields. The IMS includes the Joseph M. Long Marine Laboratory, an internationally renowned center for research in marine mammal physiology and ecology, marine invertebrate ecology, and marine toxicology. IMS researchers also work in the Earth…

SANTA CRUZ, CA–An analysis of collisions between asteroids may help explain the structure and evolution of these small planetary bodies and also raises concerns about the feasibility of disrupting or deflecting an asteroid in the event that one is discovered hurtling through space towards Earth. Astronomer Erik Asphaug, a research associate at the University of…

Enjoy an afternoon of poetry and music in the Alan Chadwick Garden at the University of California, Santa Cruz, on Saturday, June 6, from noon until 2 p.m. The event, "Poetry and Music in the Garden," features readings by six accomplished poets. Internationally acclaimed acoustic guitarist Martin Simpson will also perform as part of the…

Patricia Zavella, a professor in the Community Studies Department, was one of 40 scholars invited to participate in a recent conference that was part of President Clinton’s Initiative on Race, One America. Titled "Social Science Knowledge on Race, Racism, and Race Relations," the conference was sponsored by the American Sociological Association (ASA) and the White…

During UCSC’s spring elections, undergraduate students approved new fees to establish a group health insurance plan and support a student-run restaurant and cultural center. The elections were held May 11-15 on the World Wide Web. More than 2,000 undergraduates (23 percent of the undergraduate student body) voted in the elections. A 20 percent turnout was…

An artist’s rendering of the University Town Center Construction is anticipated to start this summer on a new building in downtown Santa Cruz. Dubbed "University Town Center," the building will house University Extension and approximately 100 UCSC and extension students. It will rise at the former site of Ford’s Department Store on the corner of…

The French Academy of Sciences has awarded the 1998 Grand Prix Andre Lallemand to Jerry Nelson and Steven Vogt, both professors of astronomy and astrophysics. The award, named after a French pioneer in the development of astronomical instruments, recognizes Nelson’s role in designing the W. M. Keck Telescopes in Hawaii and Vogt’s work on HIRES,…

Adrienne Harrell has been appointed to the newly created position of director of development for student affairs and the colleges. In her new position, Harrell will focus on developing increased private-gift support for scholarships, college endowments, athletic programs, and other support for students at UCSC. Formerly assistant director of annual giving and assistant dean of…

The Department of Economics at UCSC will host a June 3 forum that has been designed for people whose businesses are experiencing growing pains. "A CEO Forum: Challenges and Opportunities in Managing Quality Growth" will take place next Wednesday in downtown Santa Cruz. The free event, which is sponsored by the Advisory Board of UCSC’s…