Campus News
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Soap opera in the marsh: Coots foil nest invaders, reject impostors
Coots have evolved a remarkable set of cognitive abilities to thwart other coots that lay eggs in their neighbors’ nests.
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H1N1 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. Students may charge the fee to their student account or pay by check or cash. Anthem Blue…
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UCSC filmmaker Tajima-Peña receives prestigious United States Artists fellowship
Filmmaker Renée Tajima-Peña has been named a USA Fellow for 2009 by United States Artists.
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Icy moons of Saturn and Jupiter may have conditions needed for life
Evidence from recent NASA missions suggests that conditions necessary for life may exist on the icy satellites of Saturn and Jupiter, according to planetary scientist Francis Nimmo.
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New planet discoveries suggest low-mass planets are common around nearby stars
An international team of planet hunters has discovered as many as six low-mass planets around two nearby Sun-like stars.
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UCSC in the News
Julie Guthman of community studies was tapped by the New York Times to contribute to the paper’s online “Room for Debate” feature.
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Submissions now being accepted for first annual Broadside Contest
The Kresge Writing Center/Cowell Press Presents: The First Annual Broadside Contest UCSC students may submit up to 250 words of prose or poetry in hard copy either at the Living Writers Series on January 27, or to the Literature Department by January 29. The winning entry will be made into a broadside by master printer…
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Shakespeare Santa Cruz announces 2010 season lineup
The 2010 Shakespeare Santa Cruz season will feature a slate of three plays that explore the theme of “love” in all of its ramifications–from first blush, to wrenching jealousy, to familial dysfunction of the highest order.
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Clarification of paystation operating hours
I am writing to clarify Tuesday’s email concerning upcoming changes to parking paystations and their operating hours. Three of the four campus parking lots with paystations do not require permits on weekends. Permits are required in the Performing Arts lot until 8:30pm on weekends, but not in the Core West parking structure or the OPERS…
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H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Shots available for walk-ins at Student Union
We have plenty of seasonal influenza vaccine reservations available for today’s Flu shot clinic. We will also accommodate staff, faculty and student walk-ins for seasonal influenza vaccine as supplies permit today. The cost is $25 and students may charge the fee to their student account or pay by check or cash. Blue Cross Anthem (USHIP…
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New ‘green guide’ provides direction on what to do with stuff
Environmental Health and Safety has produced a “green guide” to help you manage unwanted items.
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Changes to hourly parking on January 4th
Two changes will occur for hourly parkers beginning Monday, January 4, 2010: all campus meters and paystations will require payment from 7:00 am to 8:30 pm (making them consistent with parking meters), and the paystations in the Performing Arts (PA) lot will begin operating for weekday daytime use. The eight meters currently in the PA…