Campus News
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UCSC named campus with ‘greenest cafeterias’
UC Santa Cruz has been named the campus with the “greenest cafeterias” in a survey published by Plenty magazine.
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Biologist Marm Kilpatrick honored by American Ornithologists’ Union
The American Ornithologists’ Union has awarded its Ned K. Johnson Young Investigator Award for 2008 to UCSC biologist A. Marm Kilpatrick.
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Draft UC accountability framework released for review
The new UC accountability framework, initiated by President Mark G. Yudof and presented to the Board of Regents in draft form on Sept. 21, 2008, is the first attempt to comprehensively assess and share the University’s progress in meeting key teaching, re
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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…
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Students move in, parents say goodbye
UCSC’s new freshman class, which is projected to include about 3,850 students, began the process of moving away from home, hauling their stuff into dorm rooms, meeting new roommates, getting acquainted with the campus, and spreading their wings.
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Campus provost writes about approved state budget
We have just learned that the Governor has signed the 2008-09 budget for California, bringing the lengthy budget impasse to an end. Even though it will take some time until we know the full impact to the University of this budget compromise, I would like to share with you what we know to date–as well…
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And Trevor makes four! All four Sughrue kids choose UCSC
Trevor Sughrue is following in the footsteps of his three older siblings and enrolling at UCSC this fall.
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Campus contributes to Bay Street project
Campus commuters are experiencing a smoother ride along Bay Street, thanks to pavement resurfacing work conducted by the City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department. The newly-paved section of Bay between Escalona and High Streets was funded through the City’s Measure H improvement tax and a UCSC contribution of more than $600,000. “This project is…
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Nancy Cox-Konopelski honored by Santa Cruz County Women’s Commission
Nancy Cox-Konopelski, director of UCSC’s Academic Excellence (ACE) Program, was honored by the Santa Cruz County Women’s Commission at an awards ceremony on Saturday, September 20, in Watsonville.
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UCSC in the News
Water expert Brent Haddad of environmental studies was featured in a New York Times Magazine article about water reuse, and more.
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Catch UCSC prof’s awardwinning film on PBS this month
The film Calavera Highway, an award-winning saga of a Mexican American family, debuts on public television this month.