Author: Public Affairs

Fog, breezes, and shifting currents are part of life in Monterey Bay, but how they arise and evolve is shrouded in mystery. A computer system called the Real-time Environmental Information Network and Analysis System (REINAS) is helping reveal the causes behind these weather changes. UC Santa Cruz dean of engineering Patrick Mantey, who directs the…

Bruce Lyon: Assistant Professor of Biology Bruce Lyon, who published a photo of a Costa Rican sunbittern in the June National Geographic, studies the ecological and evolutionary basis of reproductive strategies and social behavior in animals. His recent work has explored social signals and patterns of cooperation and reproductive parasitism in birds and insects. Lyon…

Project manager Mike Edens of AMTECH Lighting Services changes the wiring for a lighting fixture in Thimann Laboratories. Edens and his crew are replacing and upgrading light fixtures in more than 3,000 state-funded areas of campus in a project that is designed to help the campus conserve energy. SANTA CRUZ, CA–Work crews began upgrading and…

The newly established Administrative Council invited unit managers and supervisors from across the campus to a "leadership convocation" at Stevenson College last week. The half-day informational session on January 13, attended by some 200 managers, was the first event of its kind held specifically for campus managers. The retreat was organized to foster a "common…

Roberto Sanchez-Rodriguez: Acting Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Roberto Sanchez-Rodriguez specializes in the environmental issues of North America, particularly those that arise along the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada. He also works on development and water issues, focusing on transboundary policy and social impacts. He comes to UCSC from the Commission for Environmental Cooperation…

UCSC Chancellor Emeritus Karl S. Pister To Play Leading Role Saying that the University of California and all of higher education in the state have "entered a new era in terms of how we allocate educational opportunity," UC President Richard C. Atkinson unveiled a major new initiative to help prepare greater numbers of California young…

For the third consecutive year, the University of California raised a record amount in contributions from alumni and friends, receiving $726.3 million in 1996-97, a $5 million increase from the previous year. The achievement continues the nine-campus UC system’s distinction as the leader in philanthropy among the nation’s colleges and universities. Based on the Council…

The Committee on Regents’ Professors and Lecturers is soliciting nominations for 1998-99. The program brings distinguished men and women–ordinarily from nonacademic careers–to the university for an academic quarter or less. Nominations should originate from academic units and be reviewed by the appropriate divisional dean prior to submission. The deadline for nominations is February 27. For…

Chancellor Greenwood was named one of the top five news makers of 1997 by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau. The bureau selected Greenwood for her efforts to bridge the gap between conventional farming and the university’s students and faculty, whose emphasis on sustainable and organic agriculture has at times put them at odds with…

The current debate over bilingual education obscures what should be the true goal of bilingual programming: All students should learn to communicate in two languages. In much of today’s debate, bilingual education is understood to mean education in Spanish (or another non-English language) only. This is hardly bilingual education. By definition, a bilingual classroom is…

"Thresholds: Mexican Streetscapes," a show of painted photographs by Robin Winfield, is on display at La Galeria de Casa Latina through Thursday, February 5. Winfield paints in acrylic on large Cibachrome prints of her photographs, leaving small details of the original photo exposed. A reception for the artist takes place January 23 from 4:30 to…

SANTA CRUZ, CA–Ever wonder how to attract those beneficial insects– otherwise known as "good bugs"–to your garden or farm? Entomologist Sean Swezey of UC Santa Cruz will share his expertise during a free public lecture and slide show on Saturday, February 7, from 7 to 9 P.M. His talk, "’Good Bugs’ for the Garden," will…