Gifts & Grants
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The man behind the gift to ‘Dead Central’
Dead Central, the long-awaited 1,400-square-foot exhibit space for the Grateful Dead Archive at UC Santa Cruz, is now complete—thanks to Santa Barbara investor and philanthropist Scott Brittingham.
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Zimmerman scholarship ceremony leads to discussion of public service
Two families, linked by sorrow and promise, met for the first time as the Gabe Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship was presented to Yethzéll Díaz. A panel discussion on Careers with a Conscience followed the ceremony.
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McHenry Rededication celebration attracts hundreds to newly renovated library
Several hundred alumni, students, faculty, and community supporters joined University Librarian Ginny Steel and Chancellor Blumenthal last Friday for the official Rededication of McHenry Library.
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Researchers win grant to explore commercial potential of sensor technology
A new class of biomedical diagnostic devices are among the possible uses for the optical sensing technologies developed in Holger Schmidt’s lab.
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Two UCSC marine scientists awarded Pew Fellowships in Marine Conservation
Two scientists affiliated with UCSC’s Institute of Marine Sciences have been awarded 2012 Pew Fellowships in Marine Conservation.
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In Memoriam — Harold Hardeman (Hardy) Hanson
Colleagues in UC Santa Cruz’s Division of Arts have prepared the following remembrance of Harold Hardeman (Hardy) Hanson, a beloved member of UCSC’s arts community since 1969. Hanson passed away on January 25.
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UCSC partners with Hartnell in education program with sustainable energy focus
A partnership between UCSC and Hartnell College strengthens the regional education pipeline for Hispanics and low-income students.
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UCSC receives $247,000 gift to support Sikh and Punjabi Studies program
UC Santa Cruz has received $247,000 to establish an endowed fund in support of the Humanities Division’s Sikh and Punjabi Studies program.
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Still time to make a year-end gift to UC Santa Cruz
As the calendar year draws quickly to a close, potential donors still have time to make a tax-deductible gift to UC Santa Cruz and receive credit for it on their fiscal year 2011 tax statements. There are many ways to support the campus by the last day of 2011 on December 31: You may give…
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UCSC leads $4 million NOAA project to monitor harmful algal blooms
Scientists are launching a major effort to understand the conditions leading to blooms of toxic algae along the California coast.
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UCSC fundraisers honored at Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day
Two UCSC fundraising teams will be recognized by the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
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Researchers work with high school teachers on new state writing standards
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz, in collaboration with local educational agencies, have won a $250,000 grant to help high school English teachers in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District prepare for new state standards in reading and writing.