Faculty
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Predictable fun at Prediction Walk/Run
The campus community got in the spirit for last week’s OPERS Prediction Walk/Run, a relay in which each person on a team of four tried to predict his or her time to run or walk half a mile.
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Campus gets first LEED ‘green building’ certification
UC Santa Cruz has taken another step in increasing its sustainability by obtaining its first LEED certification–the internationally recognized “green” standard for buildings.
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Update from UCOP EVP Lapp about possible furloughs/salary reductions
This is to update you about the planning process taking place regarding possible furloughs and/or salary reductions for UC employees. Thus far, no decision has been made regarding furloughs or pay cuts, but President Yudof believes it is important for the University to be in a position to act if additional reductions are necessary. Currently,…
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In memoriam: Foundation trustees Betsy Woolpert, Paul Irwin, and Bud Kretschmer
With sadness, the UC Santa Cruz Foundation announces the passing of three former Foundation trustees in April.
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Former student remembers author and UCSC lecturer James Houston
Steve Woodhams (Porter College 1974-77) offers a remembrance of author and former UCSC lecturer James D. Houston, who died on April 16 at his home in Santa Cruz.
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Appointment of new dean of the Baskin School of Engineering
We are very pleased to announce that the UC Regents have approved the appointment of Arthur P. Ramirez as Dean of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering. The appointment takes effect May 1. Dr. Ramirez is a leader in the field of materials science and has held management positions at Bell Labs and Los Alamos…
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UCSC among EPA’s ‘green power’ winners; faculty member questions basis for ranking
UC Santa Cruz and Santa Clara University have together purchased more than 68 million kilowatts of green power, earning accolades from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.??
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Career fair peaceful, productive
Days after UCSC received a $100,000 grant in support of its veterans’ programs, the annual career fair proceeded peacefully and without demonstration.
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Arthur P. Ramirez named dean of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering
Arthur Penn Ramirez, a leader in materials science and cutting-edge applied and basic research, has been named dean of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering at UCSC.
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Write an “Ode to Santa Cruz”–winning poem to be read onstage by Garrison Keillor during May 13 show at Santa Cruz Civic
Submit your best “Ode to Santa Cruz” for a chance to win tickets to attend An Evening with Garrison Keillor at the Santa Cruz Civic. The host of A Prairie Home Companion will read the winning poem onstage at the show.
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Racism expert Thomas F. Pettigrew receives top UC honor for emeriti faculty
For some, retirement means slowing down and shifting gears. Not so for Thomas F. Pettigrew.
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Resurfacing work on lower Bay Street
The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department has scheduled resurfacing work this week on Bay Street from West Cliff north to the railroad tracks near California Street. Today Granite Construction will prepare the road bed for resurfacing, with the majority of the work scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, 4/21 and 4/22. Commuters should anticipate…