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Editor's note

This is the final Tuesday Newsday for 2022. We wish everyone happy holidays and a great new year. You'll see us again (Tuesday) Jan. 10, 2023.

2022 in review: A year of transformative change

From fully sequencing a human genome to earning the Seal of Excelencia, UC Santa Cruz continues to lead at the intersection of innovation and social justice.

Leadership Update

Welcoming two new leaders to campus

Welcoming two new leaders to campus

By Chancellor Cynthia Larive

Edward D. Reiskin will be the next Vice Chancellor for Finance, Operations and Administration, and De Acker is the new Campus Ombuds.

Keynote

Decarbonization & Electrification Town Hall

Decarbonization & Electrification Town Hall

By Tony Cobb and Elida Erickson, Co-chairs of the Decarbonization & Electrification Task Force

The inaugural Decarbonization & Electrification Town Hall will be held on Jan. 26, 2023.

From our newscenter

Expanding human footprint threatens Colombian birds

Expanding human footprint threatens Colombian birds

UCSC researcher finds that forest-dwelling birds in previously pristine Colombian habitats are increasingly at risk, as deforestation accelerates.

Dean Mitchell earns prestigious research award

Dean Mitchell earns prestigious research award

The Social Sciences dean will spend the next six months as a visiting scholar at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Economic Diversity.

New approach to natural drug discovery process

New approach to natural drug discovery process

Many successful drugs have their origins in natural sources and UCSC researchers have accelerated the process used to identify them.

UCSC innovators are 2022 Titans of Tech finalists

UCSC innovators are 2022 Titans of Tech finalists

Alums Aviv Elor and Nada Miljkovic are honored for their contribution to the local tech and entrepreneurial community.

Announcements

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Awards and Honors

The Line Up

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