Author: Public Information Office
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Message for students about 2010 Census Participation
During the past year, UC Santa Cruz has been working in partnership with local community leaders and organizations; local city and county governments; and the federal government to communicate the value of getting a “complete count” during this 2010 US Census. For those who have already filled out and returned your 2010 Census forms, we…
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Pacific Rim Music Festival is April 21-25
The 2010 Pacific Rim Music Festival–five days of concerts and symposia celebrating the crossroads of contemporary and traditional music–will take place April 21-25 at the UC Santa Cruz Music Center. This year’s festival, titled “Music from the Past, Music for the Future,” features the work of 25 composers and 10 ensembles from Korea, New York,…
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UCSC Library to launch new web site on Central-Coast sustainable agriculture and organic farming
Beginning on April 22, a wealth of colorful, informative stories told by dozens of pioneers in the development of organic farming and sustainable food systems in California’s Central Coast region will be available on the UCSC Library’s website. Several years in the making, this documentary project includes interviews with 58 large- and small-scale farmers, farm…
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Message to staff and faculty regarding “4-20”
UCSC anticipates that next week, as in recent years, there will be an unsanctioned and unwelcome “4-20” gathering on campus. It is likely to be disruptive for many on campus and in the surrounding community. This early notification is being provided to help students, faculty and staff, others with valid reasons for visiting UCSC on…
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Message Regarding “4-20”
UCSC anticipates that next week, as in recent years, there will be an unsanctioned and unwelcome “4-20” gathering on campus. It is likely to be disruptive for many on campus and in the surrounding community. This early notification is being provided to help students, faculty and staff, others with valid reasons for visiting UCSC on…
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Message to students about “4-20”
As spring quarter is underway and you are busy with classes, programs, and activities, I am writing to advise you about a non-University sanctioned event, “4-20.” As you are probably aware, 4-20 activities create a variety of challenges for everyone in the campus community. Your safety is paramount as is the need to continue University…
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UCSC in the News
The New York Times reported the appointment of Nicholas Meriwether as the library’s new archivist for the Grateful Dead Archive
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Status of Community Studies major
The Academic Senate’s Committee on Educational Policy (CEP) has suspended the Community Studies major. This decision, which follows a lengthy period of concern, was made by CEP with input from the faculty and after consultation with the Dean of Social Sciences and central administration. The suspension restricts new admission to the major for at least…
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UCSC in the News
Rolling Stone magazine featured an article on UCSC’s Grateful Dead Archive
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Student Employment
On campus, employment is proven to be a significant factor in student retention. Studies have shown that retention rates for students working on-campus 10 to 20 hours per week are improved over those working less, working more, and holding off-campus jobs. In the current climate of higher economic need and more competition in the job…
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Tennis coach Bob Hansen consistently serves up national champs
Bob Hansen may just be the country’s best-kept collegiate coaching secret.