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‘War to Home’ exhibition shares veterans’ realities of military service
An exhibit at UCSC’s Porter College explores the impact of military service, deployment, and homecoming for 40 veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Orbital physics is child’s play with ‘Super Planet Crash’
An online game and educational resources are offshoots of the software astronomers use to find planets beyond our solar system
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International Court of Justice rules against Japanese whaling program
UCSC mathematical biologist Marc Mangel testified in a case challenging the legality of Japan’s controversial whaling program.
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UCSC alumni photographers focus on environment for exhibition
Three UC Santa Cruz alumni photographers will present their work as artists, environmentalists, and educators at a new exhibition beginning April 9, at the Sesnon Gallery.
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$2-million gift supports natural history fieldwork at UC Santa Cruz
A $2-million gift from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation in honor of the late professor Kenneth Norris will help ensure that UC Santa Cruz continues as a leader in natural history and at the forefront of educating students to become environmental leaders.
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Scholarship fund opened in memory of slain UCSC grad Elizabeth Butler
A scholarship fund has been opened in memory of Elizabeth Butler, the UC Santa Cruz Community Studies graduate who became a Santa Cruz police officer and was killed on duty a year ago.
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Genome scientist Melissa Cline honored for mentoring women in science
Melissa Cline, a project scientist for the Cancer Genomics Browser, will receive the 2014 Ellen Weaver Award for mentoring young women in science.
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Lemonade on Science Hill supports cancer research
The lemonade stand that will be set up in the engineering courtyard on Friday, April 18, is about far more than a glass of lemonade.
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Free, guided tours of UCSC Farm begin monthly starting Sunday, April 6
Free, guided tours of one of Santa Cruz’s most beautiful locations – the 30-acre organic farm at UC Santa Cruz – are offered from 2 to 3:30 pm on the first Sunday of the month beginning April 6.
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Lick’s Automated Planet Finder: First robotic telescope for planet hunters
In its first months of operation, the APF has found two new planetary systems, giving astronomers a taste of planetary riches to come
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Exxon Valdez oil spill was a turning point for biologist Terrie Williams
Twenty-five years ago, the Exxon Valdez ran aground off the coast of Alaska and spilled 11 million gallons of crude oil.
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Deconstruction begins of historic Cowell Ranch barn
Crews began dismantling the historic Cowell Ranch hay barn Tuesday (March 18), the first step in a multi-year process to rebuild it as a home for many of UCSC’s leading environmental and sustainability programs.