Campus News
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Astrophysicists report first simulation to create a Milky Way-like galaxy
A simulation of galaxy formation by UCSC astrophysicists solves a longstanding problem in cosmology.
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UCSC offers new degree in network and digital technology
The Baskin School of Engineering is offering a new major in network and digital technology.
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In Memoriam: Raymond Narverud, Dana Grier
Crown College is saddened to learn of the recent deaths of two Crown undergraduate students this summer.
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University Extension Dean Finalists, Campus Visits
On behalf of the search committee for the Dean of University Extension, we are happy to announce that the following individuals will be visiting our campus as finalists for the dean position.
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UCSC’s Dickens Project featured in August issue of New Yorker
In the August 29 issue of the New Yorker, staff writer Jill Lepore has written a fascinating feature story about the Dickens Project at UC Santa Cruz.
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UCSC in the News
NPR’s All Things Considered covered biomolecular engineer David Haussler’s research on vertebrate evolution.
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Paso Robles homicide
Chief Nader Oweis asks members of the UCSC community to call our Police Dispatch immediately (831-459-4858) if they see a vehicle meeting this description.
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Three waves of evolutionary innovation shaped diversity of vertebrates
Analysis of genomes finds three periods of innovation in gene regulation occurred during the evolution of animals with backbones.
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2011/12 Merit Program for non-represented academic and staff employees
We are writing to share with you a letter from President Yudof to Chancellors that outlines the general terms of the 2011/12 merit program for non-represented academic and staff employees.
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UC Santa Cruz receives $500,000 gift to establish George Hitchcock poetry endowment
UC Santa Cruz has received a gift of $500,000 to establish The George P. Hitchcock Modern Poetry Fund at Porter College.
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UC Santa Cruz makes top 10 list of “greenest” schools in Sierra magazine
Once again, UC Santa Cruz has broken into a top-10 list of green-minded colleges and universities in Sierra magazine’s “Cool Schools” issue.
