Campus News
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Alumnus Brent Constantz aims to reverse global warming with “green cement”
Alumnus Brent Constantz has a new venture–green cement–and like his highly successful invention of a paste for healing broken bones, it was inspired by his thesis research on coral reefs.
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Election 2008
UCSC experts go beyond “red state/blue state” rhetoric to shine a spotlight on critical issues that need airing during the presidential campaign.
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Potential traffic delays on and off campus during early October
Due to a water-main construction project, traffic is expected to be slow on Heller Drive on the west side of campus on Wednesday, October 1, and Thursday, October 2. On these days, traffic in that area is expected to be reduced to a single lane. Additional construction activities during the next three weeks may require…
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UCSC in the News
BusinessWeek featured a Q & A with economist Rob Fairlie about the barriers blacks and Latinos face starting their own businesses and making them succeed.
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Baskin School of Engineering will showcase faculty research on Friday, October 17
Advances in sustainable energy, information systems, DNA sequencing, and video-game design are among the highlighted topics in a day of UCSC engineering faculty presentations.
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Defusing the nuclear threat will be topic of 2008 Maitra Lecture on Saturday, October 18
Martin Hellman, an eminent engineer whose latest project focuses on reducing the risk of nuclear war, will give the eighth annual Sidhartha Maitra Memorial Lecture on Saturday, October 18.
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Mr. President . . .
The 44th president will have tremendous challenges before him. UCSC experts offer their advice on topics ranging from education to climate change.
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Media Advisory: Statement from Chancellor Blumenthal in response to adoption of AB 2296
A statement from UC Santa Cruz Chancellor George Blumenthal in response to the adoption of AB 2296: “I am very pleased that the Researcher Protection Act has been signed into law by the Governor. I am grateful for the efforts of Assemblymember Gene Mullin; our local legislators, Assemblymember John Laird and Senator Joe Simitian; and…
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Washington Mutual bank information
Yesterday the checking, savings, money market, CD and retirement accounts of Washington Mutual Bank customers were transferred to JP Morgan Chase Bank. The transition is expected to be seamless. All Washington Mutual Bank accounts are now JP Morgan Chase Bank accounts. Direct deposits, including UCSC payroll and expense reimbursement direct deposit payments, will continue to…
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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Information Technology Services (ITS) provides cyber security tips about email scams and passwords.
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In Memoriam: Office of Cashier Manager Andy Vasquez
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death earlier this week of our colleague, Andy Vasquez, manager of the Cashier’s Office. Having personally worked with Andy many times since my arrival on campus 12 years ago, I can attest to him being a hard worker, dedicated to doing good for the…