Campus News
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Astrophysicist establishes John Bahcall Award for top Mexican physics student
One of the top physics students in Mexico is spending this summer studying astrophysics at UCSC as the first winner of the John Bahcall Award.
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Campus leaders hold forum for academic personnel on budget, furloughs/pay cuts
Campus leaders held a forum for academic personnel on the budget and on furloughs/pay cuts on July 31.
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Artificial retina project wins R&D 100 Award
R&D magazine has awarded an R&D 100 Award to the Artificial Retina Project, recognizing it as one of the most innovative ideas of the year.
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UCSC in the News
The New York Times interviewed sociology professor Paul Lubeck about the recent outbreak of violence in Nigeria.
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Marshall Field ‘controlled burn’ planned for August 5
Crews from CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection), UC Santa Cruz, and California State Parks are planning a controlled burn on 31 acres at Marshall Field on August 5.
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Campus offering workshops to help manage tough financial times
Beginning in August 2009, the Training & Development department will sponsor, in conjunction with our Employee Assistance Program, a series of workshops to support employees in managing their personal and work life during these difficult financial times. The 1 – 2 hour classes are free; however, advanced enrollment is required. To enroll, visit the following…
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Tragic incident
I am saddened to report that earlier today a UC Santa Cruz University Relations staff member apparently took his own life.
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Our University — UC’s future
Our University, the Office of the President newsletter for faculty and staff, is available at: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/ouruniversity/07_09/welcome.html Highlights from this issue include: — Responding to budget cuts. Read about the Commission on the Future of UC, impact of budget cuts on campuses. — Furlough plan. Answers to frequently asked questions. — Student success. Graduation rates on…
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Seymour Center open seven days a week in August
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center will be open seven days a week during August 2009 to better serve the visiting public.
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UCSC on the Road
A listing of events going on across the country for alumni, parents, and friends of the campus.
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Apollo 11 anniversary: Lick Observatory scientists recall landmark experiment 40 years ago
Forty years ago, Lick Observatory scientists helped make history when they teamed up with Apollo 11 astronauts to determine the distance from Earth to the moon with unprecedented accuracy.
