Campus Communications
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UCSC appoints Joseph Miller as Vice Provost for Silicon Valley Initiatives
Joseph Miller, a longtime professor of astronomy with extensive experience in leadership and administrative positions, has been selected to guide and expand UC Santa Cruz’s research and educational programs in Silicon Valley.
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Death of UCSC Student
With sadness, I write to inform you that the campus has learned that Michael C. Wilson, a College Eight undergraduate, died unexpectedly last week. He was 21 years old. Majoring in mathematics, Michael was a fourth-year UCSC student who was planning to graduate in 2008. In addition to succeeding in his academic endeavors, Michael worked…
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Ink, but not toner, cartridges recyclable on campus
Conscientiously recycling depleted cartridges from office equipment such as laser printers is laudable, but the cartridge recycling program on campus sometimes gets too much of a good thing. The program takes inkjet or laser jet cartridges, but it cannot recycle toner cartridges, according to Marie Waltrip, financial specialist for Residential, Family & Early Education Services.…
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Bay Tree Bookstore to hold holiday open house and sale Dec. 12
The Bay Tree Bookstore will hold its annual Holiday Student, Staff, and Faculty Appreciation Open House on Wednesday, December 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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UCSC offers city renewed financial support for neighborhood party patrols
UC Santa Cruz has renewed its commitment of funds to help the Santa Cruz Police Department enforce a city ordinance passed in 2005 to address the impact of large parties on local neighborhoods. For winter, spring, and fall quarter of next year, UCSC will again make available $25,000 each quarter to pay for additional police…
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Banner day for UC Santa Cruz Dining’s ‘green’ effort
A banner at the base of campus heralds UCSC’s three latest “green” certifications from the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program.
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UCSC appoints new associate vice chancellor for public affairs and communications
Barry Shiller, a public affairs professional with private-sector and higher-education experience, has been appointed the new associate vice chancellor for public affairs and communications at UC Santa Cruz.
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Retirees Association to hold annual holiday potluck December 6
All UCSC retirees–and those planning to retire–are invited to the UCSC Retirees Association annual holiday potluck lunch on Thursday, December 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arboretum Horticultural Hall.
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Appointment of Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs and Communications
It’s a pleasure to announce the appointment of Barry Shiller, an accomplished and experienced public affairs professional, as Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs and Communications in the division of University Relations. Barry, who has both private sector and higher education experience, will begin January 2, 2008. Barry will provide leadership in strategic communications, public…
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Campus Holiday Food Drive
As we begin the busy holiday season, I write to remind you that the annual Second Harvest Food Bank UCSC Holiday Food Drive is in need of donations. You can leave bags of nonperishable food items at your Mail Stop or send your check anytime to Holiday Food Drive, UCSC. Make checks payable to Second…
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Holiday parties bring in the season
UCSC staff and faculty are invited to a pair of holiday parties to celebrate the season.
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Exceptions to campus holiday closure
As in the past, the UCSC campus will close during the holiday season in an effort to conserve energy at a time when university business is generally slow. This year the campus will be closed from Saturday, December 22, 2007 through Tuesday, January 1, 2008, re-opening on Wednesday, January 2, 2008. The campus community is…