Campus Communications
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Documentary on multiracial comedians to screen at Merrill College Feb. 7
Merrill College will host a film screening of the documentary Crossing the Line: Multiracial Comedians, with producer Darby LiPo Price on Thursday, February 7.
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UCSC Recreation offers trip to Kuumbwa Jazz Center for Latin jazz concert
UCSC Recreation is offering the campus community a trip to the Kuumbwa Jazz Center to see the Kat Parra Latin/World Jazz Ensemble on Thursday evening, February 7.
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Angela Davis explores social problems of incarceration on UCTV
“The Prison: A Sign of Democracy?”– a lecture by UCSC history of consciousness professor Angela Davis–will premiere on UCTV, February 4 at 9 a.m., and run throughout the week. Davis explores the range of social problems associated with incarceration and the generalized criminalization of those communities that are most affected by poverty and racial discrimination.…
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Mary Doyle appointed new vice chancellor for information technology
We are very pleased to announce that the Board of Regents for the University of California has confirmed the appointment of Mary M. Doyle as the new Vice Chancellor for Information Technology (VCIT) at UC Santa Cruz. She replaces Vice Provost Larry Merkley, who is retiring after serving in the position since February 2003. We…
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Campus provost provides update on proposed budget cuts for the 2008-09 year
I’m writing to update you on the state budget situation and share preliminary thoughts about how we intend to approach campus planning for the upcoming fiscal year. Governor Schwarzenegger’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2008-09, released January 10th, includes a 10% reduction in overall state spending. If this proposal is approved, UC will face a…
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Undergraduate applications to UC Santa Cruz soar
More high school seniors and prospective transfer students than ever applied to study at the University of California, Santa Cruz, for fall 2008.
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Spoken-word festival at Porter College Feb. 3-7
The Kinetic Poetics Project will present five days of activities including free performances from award winning poets, poetry workshops, and a poetry slam competition at the Porter College Dining Hall February 3-7.
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Winter-storm warning issued for Santa Cruz area
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter-storm warning for the Santa Cruz area through Saturday. Rainfall totals are predicted to be in the five- to six-inch range, and winds will gain in strength. This additional rain and wind, coupled with ground saturation from the previous storm systems this month, could potentially result in…
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Chancellor’s Undergradute Internship Program seeking applicants
The Chancellors Undergraduate Internship Program (CUIP) is now recruiting qualified student applicants for the 2008-09 academic year.
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LUNAFEST film festival comes to the Rio Theater Jan. 26
LUNAFEST, a fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities, will take place at the Rio Theater on Saturday, January 26, from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Field or classroom, Soccer Slugs are on the ball
Slug soccer has scored goals on and off the field recently with recognition and honors bestowed by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).