Campus News
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Reported Cases of Gastroenteritis (“stomach flu”) Virus and Precautions
I write out of concern for your well being and to advise you that there have been several cases of gastroenteritis (“stomach flu”) illness reported on campus during this past week. I hope to enlist your assistance in following good hygiene strategies aimed at minimizing any possible spread of this illness. Per instructions from Environmental…
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Call for applications: 2009-2011 Staff Advisor to The Regents
The University is pleased to announce the application period for selection of the 2009-2011 Staff Advisor to the UC Board of Regents. The application period will begin on Friday, January 16, 2009 and end Monday, March 2, 2009 at 5:00 pm. All interested UC staff and non-Senate academic employees are encouraged to visit the Staff…
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Film scholar B. Ruby Rich plays a leading role at Sundance Film Festival
For the 21st year, film scholar B. Ruby Rich helps shape the agenda at Sundance Film Festival.
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New study resolves mystery of how massive stars form
A study led by astrophysicist Mark Krumholz shows how massive stars can form without blowing away the clouds of gas and dust that feed their growth.
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Registration for winter recreation classes is under way
UCSC Recreation registration for winter classes begins January 13 @ 9 am online at www.ucscrecreation.com.
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Medical robotics expert explores the human-machine interface
Jacob Rosen is developing a wearable robotic “exoskeleton” that could enable a person to lift heavy objects with little effort.
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“What Now?” video-UCSC professors assess impact of presidential election
In anticipation of the inauguration of America’s 44th president, we invite you to watch a podcast of a recent event in San Francisco featuring two UCSC political experts.
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Third Leadership Academy begins with presentations from chancellor, campus provost
Chancellor Blumenthal kicked off the third UC Santa Cruz Leadership Academy class Tuesday with a talk on leadership and the university.
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Baskin Engineering medical robotics expert explores the human-machine interface
Jacob Rosen is developing a wearable robotic “exoskeleton” that could enable a person to lift heavy objects with little effort.
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UCSC in the News
The San Francisco Chronicle’s Sunday front page featured a story about a first-of-its-kind project led by researchers from UC Santa Cruz attempting to track Bay Area mountain lions.
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Study of disease risk suggests ways to avoid slaughter of Yellowstone bison
Last winter, government agencies killed one third of Yellowstone National Park’s bison herd, but such measures may be unnecessary according to researchers who have assessed the risk of disease transmission from Yellowstone bison to cattle.
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EPC celebrates a decade of academic preparation and college access
UCSC’s Educational Partnership Center celebrated 10 years of academic preparation and making college a reality for underprivileged students.