Author: Public Affairs
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New annual testing program to verify our water quality
In an effort to promote openness related to our drinking water and provide assurance that it continues to meet or exceed state and federal quality standards, I am pleased to share that we will begin a new annual testing program.
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New stable isotope map of Angola helps archaeologists trace individual life histories across the African Diaspora
UCSC researchers’ methods could provide significantly more detail and certainty in identifying first-generation enslaved individuals in the Americas and tracing back their origins within Africa than was previously possible through strontium isotope analysis work or genetic analysis.
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Director of Athletics and Recreation Susan Harriman stepping down
Director of Athletics and Recreation Susan Harriman will be stepping down effective May 5th, 2023.
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No lead detected in water samples
We’re happy to report that this sensitive and accurate testing of our water samples did not detect any lead. The tests conducted were extremely rigorous.
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Annual climate change event takes aim at heat and human health for 2023
The ninth annual Confronting Climate Change event gathered top scholars to discuss the health impacts of climate change and the social and economic transformations needed to address them.
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Helen Tran: A term of firsts
Helen Tran (Rachel Carson ’04, American studies), a daughter of Vietnamese refugees, is the first Asian American mayor of San Bernardino and the first Vietnamese American woman to be elected mayor of a U.S. city.
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Ensuring our water quality
We take seriously the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff, and want to do all we can to ensure our water quality continues to meet or exceed all regulatory requirements. We will provide updates as we learn more.
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Final Report of the Implementation Task Force for Inclusive Excellence in Graduate Education (the ITF)
It is my pleasure to transmit the final report of the Implementation Task Force for Inclusive Excellence in Graduate Education (the ITF).
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Fireworks not allowed on campus, pose significant fire risk
On Saturday evening, an unknown person set off a firework in a grassy area near the West Remote Parking Lot.
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Food system researcher Julie Guthman wins distinguished career award
Professor of sociology and community studies Julie Guthman was recognized with the Distinguished Career Award by the Cultural and Political Ecology speciality group of the American Association of Geographers.
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White House cites Rob Fairlie’s research in annual economic report
Economics Professor Rob Fairlie’s research on race and ethnicity in higher education was cited in the 2023 Economic Report of the President.
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Staff Appreciation Picnic Save the Date and Tabling Information
Please save the date for our annual Staff Appreciation Picnic.