Campus News
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UCSC cholera biofilm team wins Deloitte QB3 Award for Innovation
A team of UC Santa Cruz researchers working to find new drugs to fight cholera has won a $10,000 Award for Innovation
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Open Enrollment 2012
The annual Open Enrollment period begins today (Monday, October 31) and ends at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22.
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UCTV Seminars now online and accepting submissions from researchers
University of California Television (UCTV) has launched a web portal that offers UC researchers a simple and cost-effective place to find and share peer-to-peer scholarly presentations in any academic discipline via video and visual media.
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Excess nutrients threaten Elkhorn Slough ecosystem
A new study documents the effects of high nutrient levels in Elkhorn Slough, especially where water control structures limit tidal exchange.
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Summer 2012 Orientation Dates
Please mark your calendars for the Summer 2012 Orientation dates for incoming frosh and transfer students.
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Leadership Academy Application Deadline November 1, 2011
The Academy provides a unique opportunity for cross-campus networking and for dialogue with the Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor, and other campus leaders.
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“Terror Fresca” Halloween celebration at University Town Center
Once again, UCSC’s Terra Fresca Restaurant will be converted into “Terror Fresca” for a special Halloween celebration at the University Center on October 31. The entire UCSC community is welcome to attend the event, which will include table service and no long buffet lines (check out the menu selections) along with costume contests, prizes, discount…
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Crime bulletin: graffiti
Vandalism to property (3 incidents) – In all three incidents, unknown suspect(s) wrote derogatory words and offensive language in public urinal stalls. The graffiti was not directed toward any specific individual or organization.
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Study finds early growth trajectories have long-term effects on fitness
Researchers describe how food supply and environmental conditions affect the growth rates of organisms, which in turn influence future survival and reproduction.
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‘Party small’ campaign continuing this fall
UC Santa Cruz is once again this fall implementing its “Party Small—Gnome” campaign, which aims to decrease risk from alcohol use and promote safe drinking practices on and off campus.
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UCSC in the News
Biologist Marm Kilpatrick’s research on West Nile virus was covered by the U.S. News & World Report, UPI, Health Day, Science Daily, RedOrbit, Infection Control Today, Doctors Lounge, Santa Cruz Sentinel, and News-Medical.net.
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Philanthropy Focus: Three Shakespeare Santa Cruz benefactors aim to make sure the show will go on
Audrey Stanley and Karen Sinsheimer helped launch Shakespeare Santa Cruz, and Carolyn Hyatt helped guide its course in the early years. With a boost from UCSC Chancellor George Blumenthal, this formidable trio has stepped in to give the theater company a hefty financial lift with a $100,000 matching gifts program. Stanley, SSC’s founding artistic director;…