Faculty
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UCSC community supports local charities even in tough times
The UC Santa Cruz community once again showed compassion and generosity during the campus’s 2009 year-end fundraising drive.
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UCSC to celebrate Grand Opening of Digital Arts Research Center on April 29
UC Santa Cruz will celebrate the arts and a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and community on Thursday, April 29, when the campus officially opens its new Digital Arts Research Center.
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McHenry cleanup continues; reopen date undetermined
Campus officials determined Sunday that McHenry Library will remain closed for at least several more days while cleanup and restoration efforts continue. Crews have been working around the clock since Friday, after a fire late Thursday night in an area now under renovation sent smoke and soot into the upper three floors of McHenry’s new…
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Fire extinguished in McHenry Library – closed Friday
A fire, in the original wing of McHenry Library currently being renovated, was extinguished by firefighters late Thursday night. The fire was reported shortly after 9 p.m. and was declared out by 10. Approximately 100 students, studying in the new wing of the library that opened two years ago, were evacuated as a safety precaution.…
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Update on McHenry Library reopening
McHenry Library will remain closed through the weekend while campus officials monitor ongoing cleanup and restoration efforts following Thursday night’s fire. The Science & Engineering Library, also closed Saturday, will be open for routine hours on Sunda
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Message for staff and faculty about participation in the 2010 US Census
During the past year, UC Santa Cruz has been working in partnership with local community leaders and organizations; local city and county governments; and the federal government to communicate the value of getting a “complete count” during this 2010 US Census. For those who have already filled out and mailed in your 2010 Census forms,…
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UCSC theater faculty up for eight Bay Area Critics Circle Awards
Theater Arts faculty at UC Santa Cruz have received eight nominations for the 2009 Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Awards.
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Message to staff and faculty regarding “4-20”
UCSC anticipates that next week, as in recent years, there will be an unsanctioned and unwelcome “4-20” gathering on campus. It is likely to be disruptive for many on campus and in the surrounding community. This early notification is being provided to help students, faculty and staff, others with valid reasons for visiting UCSC on…
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Message Regarding “4-20”
UCSC anticipates that next week, as in recent years, there will be an unsanctioned and unwelcome “4-20” gathering on campus. It is likely to be disruptive for many on campus and in the surrounding community. This early notification is being provided to help students, faculty and staff, others with valid reasons for visiting UCSC on…
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Status of Community Studies major
The Academic Senate’s Committee on Educational Policy (CEP) has suspended the Community Studies major. This decision, which follows a lengthy period of concern, was made by CEP with input from the faculty and after consultation with the Dean of Social Sciences and central administration. The suspension restricts new admission to the major for at least…
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Student Employment
On campus, employment is proven to be a significant factor in student retention. Studies have shown that retention rates for students working on-campus 10 to 20 hours per week are improved over those working less, working more, and holding off-campus jobs. In the current climate of higher economic need and more competition in the job…
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Tennis coach Bob Hansen consistently serves up national champs
Bob Hansen may just be the country’s best-kept collegiate coaching secret.