In Memoriam
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Robert P. Kraft, eminent astronomer and former director of UC Observatories, dies at age 87
Kraft was a widely recognized researcher and a gifted administrator who helped guide astronomy into the modern era.
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In Memoriam: Christopher Chitty
The History of Consciousness department, and the Divisions of Humanities and Graduate Studies mourn the loss of graduate student Christopher Chitty (1983-2015).
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In Memoriam: Megan Dill
It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that we have experienced a loss in our community.
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In Memoriam: Jenna Rose Fiorello
We regret to tell you that Jenna Rose Fiorello, a first year at the University and a member of Kresge College, died Wednesday April 1st. Jenna Rose was studying environmental studies.
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In Memoriam: Alex Helman
It is with profound sadness that I share news of the death of Alex Helman, who passed away on Thursday, February 5, with his wife Aliki by his side.
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Karen McNally, noted seismologist and earthquake risk expert, dies at age 74
Karen McNally, professor emeritus of Earth sciences, died at her home in Davenport, CA, on December 20, 2014. She was 74.
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In Memoriam: Raul Altamirano
I write with great sadness about the death of Raul Altamirano, assistant to the registrar and business manager for the Office of the Registrar.
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In Memoriam: Geoffrey ‘Craig’ Hunt
I am sad to inform you that the pilot killed in the very recent air tanker crash fighting a Yosemite fire is Craig Hunt. Craig worked for us as a course assistant teaching general chemistry and organic chemistry labs, usually during the winter months when he got a break from his duties fighting fires in…
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In Memoriam: Noah Rhoads
We regret to tell you that Noah Rhoads, a senior at the University and a member of Kresge College, died Friday, Sept. 19.
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In Memoriam: Matthew Sands
Matthew Linzee Sands, professor emeritus of physics who was instrumental in establishing Kresge College, died September 13 in Santa Cruz, five weeks shy of his 95th birthday.
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In Memoriam: Richard Hurtz
It is with great sadness that I announce that Rick Hurtz, principal aerospace engineer at the UC Santa Cruz University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) at NASA Ames, passed away on Friday, September 12th.
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In Memoriam: Glen Winans
Glen Winans, who served as assistant dean and chief of staff for the Baskin School of Engineering, passed away on June 7.