Faculty
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Change in Leadership for Silicon Valley Initiatives
It is with great appreciation that I announce the retirement of Vice Provost for Silicon Valley Initiatives Martin Chemers, effective March 1, 2010. Marty has served the campus for 15 years, as professor of psychology and in a number of administrative roles; first as dean of social sciences, later as Acting Campus Provost and Executive…
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Anna Deavere Smith: Reignited imagination key to closing racial divide
To address the problems that arise over ongoing racial divides–gang violence, poverty, inequality–we need to look back to the lessons of Martin Luther King Jr. and reignite our collective imagination about what it’s like to be the “other person.”
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Explore China through ‘Legends of China’ trip
Come Explore China. UCSC is cosponsoring a “Legends of China” experience this July. The deadline for signing up for the 7-plus day trip – for UCSC students, faculty, and staff – has been extended to May 1. Please see informational flyer.
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UC Santa Cruz joins ranks of top large universities for Peace Corps
UC Santa Cruz ranks No. 21 on the annual list of “Peace Corps Top Colleges and Universities,” even after moving from the mid-size to the large university category because of increased enrollment.
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UCSC Scholarship Benefit Dinner raises more than $160,000 to support students
More than 300 people turned out for the seventh annual UC Santa Cruz Scholarship Benefit Dinner that took place Saturday night at the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose.
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Haiti News & Information: Resources, including ways you can help
UC Santa Cruz has prepared a special web site in an effort to keep members of the campus community informed about the crisis in Haiti. This site includes information on just a few of the relief organizations working in the country that can benefit from yo
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Lecture series explores innovation, examines trends and opportunities for the next decade
The What’s Next Lecture Series kicks off its five-part innovation program with a look at “Sustainability and Social Innovation: Doing Well by Doing Good,” on February 18. Presented by NextSpace Coworking + Innovation, the City of Santa Cruz Redevelopment
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Gail Hershatter elected vice-president of Association for Asian Studies
History professor Gail Hershatter has been elected vice-president of the Association for Asian Studies.
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New UCSC training program fosters ethics and justice discourse in science and engineering
This spring, UC Santa Cruz, will launch a unique graduate-level training program funded by a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to cross-train scientists and engineers in humanities and social sciences, and vice versa.
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UCSC astronomer joins composer Philip Glass to explore music of the universe
UC Santa Cruz Astronomer Gregory Laughlin joins acclaimed composer Philip Glass February 21 in a “Brainwave” discussion at the Rubin Art Museum in New York. Brainwave is a series of 20 sessions this winter and spring that bring together eminent thinkers f
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Emergency Response to Haiti Disaster
In response to the tragic consequences of the recent earthquake in Haiti, questions have arisen regarding how to handle leave requests from employees who may be involved in emergency response efforts. Staff Policy PPSM 46 E. and Academic Personnel Policy 758 allow employees to be granted administrative leave with pay, under certain circumstances, for a…
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H1N1 Flu: Helping you stay informed … and healthy
Campus H1N1 Flu information page helps you stay informed … and healthy.