Faculty
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Faculty, staff, students eligible for Arts & Lectures discounts
UCSC’s Arts & Lectures program offers discounted tickets to three of its largest groups of patrons: UCSC faculty, staff, and students. Faculty and staff are eligible for $5 to $10 savings on ticket prices for most shows. UCSC students also receive discounts on ticket prices. Advance purchases (up to an hour before the show) can…
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Ways to help families affected by Southern California fires
There are many ways in which members of the campus community can provide support to the victims of the recent Southern California fires. Here are several of them: . UCSC’s Student Volunteer Center is currently coordinating projects to assist the victims of the fires. Please contact the center if you are interested in helping. .…
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UCSC astronomer Sandra Faber and chemist Jin Zhang elected 2007 AAAS Fellows
Two UCSC scientists–Sandra Faber, University Professor and chair of astronomy and astrophysics, and Jin Zhang, professor of chemistry and biochemistry–have been honored as 2007 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
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Chancellor encourages support for those affected by Southern California fires
I know that I speak for all of us in expressing concern and sympathy for our UC colleagues and the many others who have been affected by this week’s Southern California wildfires.
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Announcing UC Open Enrollment for 2008
The University of California Office of the President has released information regarding Open Enrollment for 2008. This information may be found on the At Your Service website: http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/news/health/08oestart.html Open Enrollment for UC health and welfare benefits plans runs from November 1 to November 27. At the Open Enrollment website (http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/open_enrollment/index.html), you’ll be able to review…
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Regional History Project publishes oral histories of two visionary UCSC professors
The UC Santa Cruz Library’s Regional History Project has just announced the publication of two new oral histories featuring visionary professors who have helped shape the academic development of the campus. The first volume, Edges and Ecotones: The Worlds of Donna Haraway at UCSC, spotlights one of UCSC’s preeminent multi-disciplinary thinkers. A professor of history…
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Founders Day dinner last week
As many of you know, UC Santa Cruz hosted its inaugural Founders Day Dinner this past Thursday night. The event, which drew a capacity crowd to the Cocoanut Grove, was absolutely splendid. It brought together people, from on and off campus, for an evening that truly underscored UCSC’s 42 years of outstanding service to its…
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UCSC professor explores Northern California’s ‘kitsch monuments’
How does a 2,000 year-old tree at Big Basin Redwoods State Park trace the history of imperialism? Who are the “Cave People” at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk? Why were two giant white stone cats erected by Highway 17 in Los Gatos? What is the real story behind the Greco-Roman-style Pulgas Water Temple built on the…
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Flu shots offered to staff and faculty
The Student Health Center is once again offering flu shots for campus staff and faculty. In order to reduce waiting time, reservations are requested. Please stop by the Student Health Center lobby anytime before Friday, November 9, to reserve a time. Flu shots will be given on October 25th & 26th and November 8th &…
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Holiday campus closure schedule
This is to announce that our 2007-2008 Campus Closure is scheduled for the time period of Saturday, December 22, 2007, through Tuesday, January 1, 2008. In all, the campus will be closed for eleven days of which four days are scheduled holidays (December 24, 25, 31, 2007, and January 1, 2008), four days are weekend…
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Film professor provides expert commentary in new box set of rare films
A UC Santa Cruz professor has lent her voice to a 4-DVD box set of 48 rare films never before seen on video. Shelley Stamp, chair of the UC Santa Cruz Film & Digital Media Department, provides the audio commentary for Where Are My Children? in Treasures III: Social Issues in American Film, 1900-1934 (Image…
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Campus photography contest for Chancellor’s holiday card
The Chancellor’s Office is looking for a photograph local to the UC Santa Cruz campus for its season’s greeting card. Arts Division Acting Dean Margaret Morse has offered to sponsor the contest, open to all UCSC faculty, staff, and students. — First Prize: $200 Bay Tree Book Store Gift Certificate. Awarded to image chosen for…