Campus Communications
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Bioethics expert to speak on ethical, social issues
Distinguished Visiting Professor and bioethics expert Jonathan Moreno will present three lectures on ethical and social issues related to topics, including stem cell research, human experimentation and the brain.
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Flu shots offered to staff and faculty
The Student Health Center is once again offering flu shots for campus staff and faculty. In order to reduce waiting time, reservations are requested. Please stop by the Student Health Center lobby anytime before Friday, November 9, to reserve a time. Flu shots will be given on October 25th & 26th and November 8th &…
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Holiday campus closure schedule
This is to announce that our 2007-2008 Campus Closure is scheduled for the time period of Saturday, December 22, 2007, through Tuesday, January 1, 2008. In all, the campus will be closed for eleven days of which four days are scheduled holidays (December 24, 25, 31, 2007, and January 1, 2008), four days are weekend…
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Openings in recreation classes
The Recreation Office still has openings in many activities and classes.
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Campus photography contest for Chancellor’s holiday card
The Chancellor’s Office is looking for a photograph local to the UC Santa Cruz campus for its season’s greeting card. Arts Division Acting Dean Margaret Morse has offered to sponsor the contest, open to all UCSC faculty, staff, and students. — First Prize: $200 Bay Tree Book Store Gift Certificate. Awarded to image chosen for…
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UARC team wins big at NASA Ames chili cook-off
The team from the UCSC University Affiliated Research Center took second place as the people’s choice in the NASA Ames chili cook-off this year.
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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.