The new Anuradha Luther Maitra and Thomas Kailath Endowed Professorship in South Asian Studies will help usher the center into a leading role in global South Asian discourses in the humanities, social sciences, and arts. |
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UC Santa Cruz earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia certification for its work as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, following a thorough data-driven review by Excelencia in Education. |
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A grant from the USDA will support a partnership across UC campuses to improve and expand undergraduate education in organic agriculture. |
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Focusing on student success, the campus’s largest fundraising event is November 2. |
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STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE
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Student Katia Avila Pinedo, an Alumni Association Scholarship recipient studying computer engineering, has not only benefited from UCSC’s strong community—she’s helped build and sustain it. |
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Recent grad Peter Nguyen felt pressured to pursue a career in medicine—but he found his passion in ecology. Nguyen was one of three students funded through Frontier Fellows—a pilot undergraduate research funding program under the Earth Futures Institute. |
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“We keep dancing.” Grupo Folklórico Los Mejicas, this year celebrating its 50th anniversary, is one of the oldest campus organizations at UC Santa Cruz. It continues to thrive as a student-run group, and reigns as the first Ballet Folklorico in the UC system. |
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Blending the UCSC values of tech for social good, inclusivity, and accessibility, three UC Santa Cruz alumni are developing the world’s first virtual and interactive telehealth platform for physical therapy. |
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While the in-person event is sold out, a livestream program will begin at 6 p.m. |
Thursday, October 20 5–10 p.m. UCSC Cowell Ranch Hay Barn |
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An evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Laurie Garrett. |
Thursday, November 10 5–7 p.m. Cowell Ranch Hay Barn |
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Many upcoming events are being delivered virtually; check calendar.ucsc.edu for latest updates
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Tuesday, October 25, 7 p.m. Location: Cowell Ranch Hay Barn |
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Wednesday, November 2, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Location: Quarry Amphitheater |
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Thursday, November 3, 6 p.m. Location: Merrill Cultural Center |
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Comics creator Sina Grace (Stevenson ’08, literature) centers LGBTQIA characters as the industry evolves to include more diversity—and he looks forward to including even more heroes from all backgrounds.
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In her work as a professor of Native studies, author, lecturer, and more, Kim TallBear (Ph.D. ’05, history of consciousness) has a goal of building Indigenous institutions and capacities. |
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