In Memoriam

  • In Memoriam – Renee Ropp

    Renee’s colleagues described her as an outstanding professional with warmth and a kind heart. The unit will miss her presence on their team.

  • In Memoriam: Alexandria Arceneaux

    Alexandria Arceneaux was a junior majoring in Theater Arts and a vibrant member of the Rachel Carson College and Oakes College community.

  • Tribute to Bruce Bridgeman set for Nov. 5 on campus

    A tribute to Professor Bruce Bridgeman and his work is scheduled for 2-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the College Nine/Ten Multipurpose Room on the UC Santa Cruz campus.

  • In Memoriam: Madeline Halluin

    Madeline Halluin graduated in spring 2016 with a bachelor of arts in sociology and a bachelor of arts in film and digital media with a concentration in general film and digital media.

  • In Memoriam: Gary Shoemaker

    Gary Lynn Shoemaker, a UC Santa Cruz staff member in counseling and psychological services for 34 years, died Aug. 4, 2016 while surfing at Pleasure Point, in Capitola. He was 68.

  • In Memoriam: Charles Daniel (1933–2016)

    In Memoriam: Charles Daniel (1933–2016)

    Charles Daniel, professor emeritus of biology and a founding faculty member, died in Berkeley on August 10.

  • In Memoriam: Terry Mast (1943 – 2016)

    In Memoriam: Terry Mast (1943 – 2016)

    We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Terry Mast on June 5, 2016. Terry made many fundamental contributions to the design and construction of the Keck 10-meter Telescopes and made equally important contributions to initiation of the Thirty-Meter Telescope project. He was a valued colleague and good friend to many in the UC…

  • In Memoriam: Doreena Raines-Reade

    Doreena Raines-Reade, who worked in the CHES Facilities unit as the Operations Coordinator for nine years, died July 22. She was 72.

  • In Memoriam: Bruce Bridgeman

    In Memoriam: Bruce Bridgeman

    UC Santa Cruz professor of psychology and psychobiology, Bruce Bridgeman, an internationally renowned researcher on spatial orientation and neuroscience, was tragically killed July 10 after being struck by a bus in Taipei while crossing a multi-lane intersection.

  • In Memoriam: Larry Merkley

    I am very saddened to let you know that former ITS Vice Provost Larry Merkley died yesterday afternoon after suffering from a major brain aneurysm.

  • In Memoriam: Dilip Basu

    In Memoriam: Dilip Basu

    Professor Emeritus Dilip Basu passed away on February 22, 2016 in Santa Clarita, Ca. His family has asked that the following obituary be shared with the campus: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dilip Basu, Research Professor of Humanities, Founding Director of Satyajit Ray Film and Study Collection, University of California…

  • In Memoriam: Hannah Dakota Veit-Hartl

    It is with deep sadness that we write to tell you of the death of Cowell student, Hannah Dakota Veit-Hartl.

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