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  • New ‘Shock and Awe’ book explores political meaning of words

    Democracy, patriotism, family.these are words spoken with overwhelming fervor these days in the aftermath of 9/11, the invasion of Iraq, and the anticipation of the upcoming presidential election. But what do those words really mean? Apparently, different things, depending on your political affiliation. First book published by New Pacific Press in collaboration with UC Santa…

  • UC Santa Cruz hosts international economics conference October 15-16

    Leading economists will gather for the Seventh Annual International Economics Conference at UC Santa Cruz on October 15 and 16. Sponsored by the Santa Cruz Center for International Economics (SCCIE), the event will take place in the University Center. The conference brings together international economists for the presentation of research papers and the lively exchange…

  • ATTENTION POLITICAL EDITORS: Experts available for election commentary

    With the presidential campaign entering its final weeks, the following experts at the University of California, Santa Cruz, are available for media interviews on the following topics: Bush vs. Kerry Michael Brown, professor of politics, can compare and analyze the candidates’ positions on domestic policies, including taxes, the federal budget and the deficit, and Social…

  • $1.5 million funds UC Santa Cruz research on math education for Latinos

    In a sign that the federal government is tackling the persistent problem of low mathematics achievement among Latino schoolchildren, the National Science Foundation has funded an ambitious $10 million, five-year research center focused on improving student performance. Two faculty members from the University of California, Santa Cruz, will be participating in the four-campus collaboration, which…

  • Fourth annual Sidhartha Maitra Memorial Lecture/Film Screening set for October 17 at UC Santa Cruz

    UCLA emeritus professor and renowned ethnomusicologist Nazir Jairazbhoy will be the featured speaker at the fourth annual Sidhartha Maitra Memorial Lecture set for October 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the Music Center Recital Hall at UC Santa Cruz. Known as the “father of Indian Ethnomusicology” in the United States, Jairazbhoy has conducted extensive research on…

  • UCSC Arboretum, now in its 40th year, holds annual fall plant sale on Saturday, October 9

    In the fall of 1964, one year before the first class of students entered the University of California, Santa Cruz, the first trees were planted in the UCSC Arboretum. Some of those plantings have since grown into the graceful trees of the Eucalyptus Grove, where the Arboretum’s plant sales are now held. And the Arboretum…

  • UCSC students collaborate with Museum of Art and History to create innovative gallery exhibit

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SANTA CRUZ, CA–The Big and Bold exhibit now on display at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is a prime example of the benefit derived from combining university research with an important cultural institution in the community. The gallery exhibit features an array of large and oversize graphic art from…

  • Annual Harvest Festival at UC Santa Cruz on Saturday, October 9

    Whether you like yours fresh off the tree or baked in a tasty pie, apples will be a star attraction at the annual UC Santa Cruz Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fall festival features live music, tasty food, and crafts for kids, as well as the ever-popular…

  • Seymour Center lecture series focuses on women in marine science

    The annual fall lecture series at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center this year highlights extraordinary women in marine science. The series, “Women Who Turn the Tides: Setting New Benchmarks in Marine Science,” includes presentations on three evenings in October, starting with a panel discussion on Wednesday, October 6. The other lectures will take place on…

  • MEDIA ADVISORY: Former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt will meet with reporters prior to his lecture at UCSC on October 5

    In response to requests from reporters, former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt has agreed to be available to answer reporters’ questions in advance of his lecture at UC Santa Cruz on Tuesday, October 5. Who: Bruce Babbitt, Secretary of the Interior, 1993 to 2001 What: In response to requests from reporters, Bruce Babbitt has agreed to…

  • Supervising producer of Fahrenheit 9/11 speaks at UC Santa Cruz October 6

    Documentary filmmaker Tia Lessin, the supervising producer of Fahrenheit 9/11, will give a free public talk on Wednesday, October 6, at UC Santa Cruz. Lessin’s talk, “Documentary Film and Human Rights,” will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 150 of the Communications Building. An accomplished filmmaker in her own right, Lessin has…

  • UC Santa Cruz finalizes purchase of Texas Instruments site

    The University of California, Santa Cruz announced today (September 27) the closure of escrow to purchase the land and facilities formerly occupied by Texas Instruments. All paperwork was finalized on September 24. The site is located at 2300 Delaware Avenue in Santa Cruz. “This is a unique and very desirable opportunity for our campus,” stated…

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