Campus Communications
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Controlled burns planned at Wilder Ranch
State parks personnel have notified the campus Fire Department that the state’s annual series of “controlled” fires has begun and may continue for several weeks. You may see some smoke on campus as a result of these planned fires. At the request of UCSC, the state office has provided a phone number for people seeking…
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Pradip Mascharak to discuss photodynamic therapy in fall Synergy Lecture
“Treating Skin Cancer with Light? Not a Fallacy Anymore!” is the title of the Fall 2007 Synergy Lecture by Pradip Mascharak, professor of chemistry and biochemistry.
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Counseling and Psychological services available
We want to take this opportunity to tell you about the services available to the UCSC community through Counseling & Psychological Services (CPS). As faculty and staff who work closely with students, you may have occasion to make referrals to our services. In addition, there may be times when you have concerns about a student…
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Date and Location Change for Third Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Candidate Presentation
The campus presentation by the third and final Vice Chancellor, Information Technology (VCIT) finalist has been rescheduled. Details regarding the presentation, “Vision and Goals for ITS”, are as follows: Margaret Cline, Information Technology Consultant Monday, October 15, 2007 1:15-2:15 p.m. Physical Sciences Building 240 Each candidate’s CV, a description of the VCIT position, and podcasts…
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UCSC appoints associate vice chancellor for enrollment management
Michelle Whittingham has been appointed associate vice chancellor for enrollment management in Student Affairs at the University of California, Santa Cruz, effective October 15. Her role will be to provide leadership for Admissions, the Educational Partnership Center, Financial Aid, Orientation, and the Office of the Registrar, and to collaborate with the Academic Senate and campus…
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Merrill College to host ‘devastating’ film on Darfur
Merrill College will host Brian Steidle, former U.S. Marine captain and author of The Devil Came on Horseback – Bearing Witness to the Genocide in Darfur.
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Bright idea: Campus to give away energy-efficient lightbulbs
UCSC and PG&E are partnering to join the Energy Star Change a Light, Change the World Campaign, a movement to encourage people to help make a difference one energy-saving step at a time.
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Fall Open Staff Forum with Chancellor Blumenthal
The Staff Advisory Board will host the fall-quarter Staff “Brown Bag” Open Forum with Chancellor George Blumenthal on Wednesday, October 17, from 12:00 to 1:15 p.m., in the Stevenson Event Center. This is the first Open Forum since the appointment of George Blumenthal as our new Chancellor. Please bring your questions and participate in the…
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James Estes appointed interim director of STEPS Institute
Marine biologist and ecologist James Estes has been appointed interim director of the STEPS Institute for Innovation in Environmental Research at UCSC.
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Graduate and professional school fair Oct. 15
Representatives from graduate and professional school programs will be on hand to answer questions and provide information regarding their programs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, October 15, at Stevenson Event Center.
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Police stepping up enforcement October 2
Campus police will be hosting a countywide day of stepped-up enforcement of traffic laws throughout campus on Tuesday, October 2.
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Regents Scholars, Pister Fellows welcomed
New Regent’s Scholars and Karl S. Pister Leadership Fellows were welcomed by continuing Regent’s Scholars, deans, provosts, faculty mentors, and staff at a luncheon hosted by the Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education William Ladusaw on Septembe