Alumni
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Renowned Indian musician and former UCSC Distinguished Adjunct Professor Ali Akbar Khan dies at 87
Legendary Indian musician and former UC Santa Cruz Distinguished Adjunct Professor Ali Akbar Khan died on June 18 at his home in San Anselmo, CA. He was 87.
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A summary of summery things to do at UCSC
With its long, sunny days, the summer season is a good time of year to explore UCSC and its off-campus facilities.
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UCSC receives ‘intent to register’ statements from more than 3,500 students
More than 3,500 prospective freshmen have made formal commitments to attend UC Santa Cruz this fall, based on systemwide data released June 16 by the University of California.
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Chancellor honors achievements in diversity
Chancellor George Blumenthal honored and acknowledged the diversity achievements of three academic employees, two staff employees, and one campus unit at the 2009 Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity.
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Economy’s woes create repercussions for students, parents
With the global economy reeling and the state budget in crisis, applications to UCSC’s Financial Aid office have been edging upward.
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‘Iconic’ cooperage being reinforced to preserve history
The cooperage, one of the historic buildings in the Cowell Lime Works Historic District, is undergoing temporary reinforcement to keep it standing as time takes its toll on the structure.
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Veterans host first ever student-led campus Memorial Day observance
Veterans and the Services for Transfer and Re-entry Students program last week presented the first ever student-led Memorial Day celebration on campus.
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Men’s tennis team wins 7th national title
For the seventh time in school history, UCSC’s men’s tennis team has captured an NCAA national championship.
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It’s all in the family when children of alumni choose UCSC
Last spring, when their daughter was deciding where to go to college, UCSC graduates Moira and Dency Nelson tried to play it cool and hide their Banana Slug pride. They wanted their daughter, Charlie, to make her own decision.
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Porter College class features alumni professionals working in TV and film
For 13 years, alum Loren Steck has taught “Working in TV and Film.”

