She's only been coding for two years, and now rising second-year computer science: computer game design student Mansi Saini has been named one of the 50 top hackers of 2022. |
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The Dickens Universe—which for decades has filled UC Santa Cruz with conference-goers socializing at Victorian teas, talking about books, and enjoying “post-prandial potations”—returned this year in person for the first time since 2019.
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Instruments carried by migrating elephant seals measured deep warm-water anomalies that lasted much longer than the surface warming. |
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Incoming students and alumni share in the thrill of being Banana Slugs at new summer send-off events. |
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STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE
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New research shows how addressing “gateways within gateway courses”—specific factors that hold able students back from success in introductory courses—may provide a path forward for closing equity gaps for students pursuing engineering degrees. |
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A daylong visit by UC President Michael V. Drake included meetings with faculty, staff, and students to learn more about research, teaching, and learning at UC Santa Cruz—and the important work that supports the university’s mission as a Hispanic-Serving research university centered on student success. |
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Alumnus Art Torres worked to support UC in advancing the diversity of its student body while serving a two-year term as the alumni representative on the UC Board of Regents. |
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Best known for producing the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives, alumnus Ken Corday has brought new opportunities to the film department at UCSC—and has now created the Corday Family Chair in Music. |
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September 11–13 Seymour Marine Discovery Center |
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Many upcoming events are being delivered virtually; check calendar.ucsc.edu for latest updates
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Monday, September 12, 6:30–8 p.m. Virtual Event |
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Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Location: Seymour Center |
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Sunday, September 25, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Location: UCSC Farm |
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Inspired by his experience in the Educational Opportunity Programs at UCSC, alumnus Eric Becerra is focused on helping young men of color find success in higher education. |
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Alumna Sherril Wells sustains her late husband’s legacy through the donated produce she grows in her private nonprofit organization, Rancho de Rodney. |
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