Campus News
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Cassini data show Enceladus in motion
Blobs of warm ice that periodically rise to the surface and churn the icy crust on Saturn’s moon Enceladus explain the quirky heat behavior and intriguing surface of the moon’s south polar region.
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Letter to UCSC undergraduates: Chancellor Blumenthal describes programs that can help students mitigate impact of fee hikes
In a letter to UCSC students, Chancellor Blumenthal describes steps the UC system has taken in recent months to mitigate the impact of fee hikes – help current students continue to finance college.
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UC Santa Cruz hosts conference for undergraduate women in physics
The Department of Physics is hosting the fifth annual West Coast Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics from January 15 to 17.
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New tidal streams found in Andromeda reveal history of galactic mergers
Astronomers have identified two new tidal streams in the Andromeda galaxy, the remnants of dwarf galaxies consumed by our large galactic neighbor.
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Engineers Milanfar and Vesecky named 2010 IEEE Fellows
Two professors of electrical engineering have been named Fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
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Student Regent recruitment applications due February 18
One of the most important leadership opportunities offered to UC students is an appointment to serve on the UC Board of Regents. Within the Santa Cruz campus community, there are many students with outstanding leadership abilities. If you know of a student with the talent for a prestigious University leadership position, I encourage you to…
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Award-winning women writers to be featured in UCSC’s 2010 Living Writers Series
How do women writers view history differently than men? That’s the key question posed by “Another Look: Women Writers Re-Vision History”–the winter installment of UCSC’s annual Living Writers Series.
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H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Shots Friday 1/8/10 at Student Union
We are pleased to announce that we have a sufficient supply of H1N1 influenza vaccine, which we will administer to registered students, faculty, and staff with a reservation. The cost for administration of the H1N1 vaccine is $15. In addition, we have abundant seasonal flu vaccine and will accommodate walk ins during the Friday 1/8/10…
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Apply for Student Regent recruitment
One of the most important leadership opportunities offered to UC students is an appointment to serve on the UC Board of Regents. If you are interested in a University leadership position that will provide you with a rewarding and challenging experience, I encourage you to apply for the prestigious position of UC Student Regent. The…
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Proposed constitutional amendment would guarantee funds for UC
Vowing to protect higher education funding, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today revealed a bold proposal to amend the state constitution to shift money from prisons to higher education.
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Statement from UCSC Chancellor Blumenthal
Statement by UC Santa Cruz Chancellor George Blumenthal concerning Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposal on January 6 to amend the state constitution to shift money from prisons to higher education.