Faculty
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California Whistleblower Protection Act
Dear Colleagues, Provisions of the California Whistleblower Protection Act (Government Code Sections 8545.2 and 8548.3) require the University to post notices regarding the Act and, on an annual basis, to provide a copy of the notice to all employees who have UC authorized access to email. The notice includes information on what to report, where…
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TAPS 2007-08 Parking and Program Renewals
Final discussions on 2007-08 parking permit and bus pass rates are still underway. However, in the interest of everyone having the appropriate permit or pass as soon as possible, Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is now accepting renewals of parking permits and Faculty/Staff Bus Passes. To access to the on-line application form, please visit the…
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UCSC to host weeklong philosophy conference on Wittgenstein
More than 40 scholars from across the country and abroad will gather at UCSC the week of June 21-28 for a conference on philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein and his significance for contemporary philosophy of mind. The event will be hosted by UCSC associate professor of philosophy Daniel Guevara and assistant professor of philosophy Jonathan Ellis. “Wittgenstein…
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Brian Walton, leader of falcon recovery effort, dies at age 55
Brian Walton, whose leadership of the Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group was highlighted by the pivotal role the group played in the restoration of the peregrin falcon on the West Coast, died on June 15 at a Santa Cruz hospital. Walton, who served a
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Video Message from Acting Chancellor Blumenthal
In a video message to the campus community, Acting Chancellor George Blumenthal highlights just a few of the impressive accomplishments achieved by students, staff, and faculty during the nearly concluded academic year. http://chancellor.ucsc.edu/messages/campus/06-13-07.asp
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Welcoming Guests to UC Santa Cruz
From June 24 through September 1, UCSC will usher in another conference season, welcoming approximately 10,000 visitors to our campus. UCSC has been a popular destination for summer conferences, and this summer is no exception. Our visitors will participate in 70 distinctive conferences or camps, learning about a variety of subjects from the works of…
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More freshmen than expected say they plan to attend UCSC
About 4,200 freshmen–several hundred more than had been expected–have indicated they plan to enroll at UC Santa Cruz in the fall.
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Campus Phone Number Prefix Change
We write to remind you about a change in the campus assigned phone numbers. Effective mid-June 2007 campus phone numbers with the prefix ‘502’ will be assigned to newly hired faculty and staff e.g., (831) 502-1234. The campus assigns phone numbers that begin with the ‘502’ prefix to student residences. The decision to expand the…
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Symposium honors chemistry professor Anthony Fink
Friends, colleagues, and students of chemistry professor Anthony Fink came to campus May 26 to attend a symposium in Fink’s honor. Former grad students and postdoctoral associates traveled from Japan, Mexico, South America, and all over the U.S. to attend
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Faculty and Staff Directory Updates
It’s time to update your campus contact information for the next edition of the UCSC Faculty and Staff 2007-08 print directory. Even if you haven’t had any changes to your contact information, please double check your listing to make sure it’s accurate. What is listed online will print in the directory. Check your listing here:…
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Annual Business Operations Customer Surveys
I am writing to request your participation in the annual customer satisfaction surveys for Purchasing and the Staff Human Resources (SHR) Service Teams. These online surveys will run until Friday, June 15. To take these surveys, please point your Internet browsers to the following addresses: * Purchasing: http://survey.ucsc.edu/BAS/Purch2007 * Staff Human Resources: http://survey.ucsc.edu/BAS/SHR2007 Each survey…
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Excellence in Teaching winners announced
Seven faculty members and 10 teaching assistants have been honored with 2006-07 Excellence in Teaching Awards for their exemplary and inspiring teaching.