Alumni
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The mighty Phyllis returns after record-shattering swim
The tagged elephant seal’s landing at Año Nuevo means she swam about 7,400 miles, longer than any elephant seal recorded over two decades—then she gave birth to a baby boy.
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Waves Passing in the Night: a talk about astrophysics, harmony, and boundaries
Acclaimed writer and UC Santa Cruz alumnus Lawrence Weschler will join Academy Award-winning sound and film editor Walter Murch, and noted campus astronomer Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz on Feb. 13, in the Music Center Recital Hall.
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Marlene Tromp selected as UC Santa Cruz campus provost and executive vice chancellor
Tromp will serve as the chief academic officer and provide academic leadership to UC Santa Cruz.
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Multicultural Career Conference poised to celebrate 30 years
The Multicultural Career Conference is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary in early February, marking a long history of connecting students with alumni who know the challenges of beginning a career.
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Report of sexual assault allegations against former faculty member
As soon as these allegations were reported, the campus acted swiftly to address the victim’s claims, which appeared to be clear violations of the UC Santa Cruz policy on sexual violence and sexual harassment.
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Sandra Chung to deliver 51st annual Faculty Research Lecture
UC Santa Cruz professor of linguistics Sandra Chung will deliver the 51st annual Faculty Research Lecture on Tuesday, February 7, at 7 p.m. at the Music Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Complex.
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Nwadiuto “DT” Amajoyi: Leadership learned
Born in Nigeria, Nwadiuto “DT” Amajoyi (College Nine ’13, psychology) has written speeches for a senator and prepared case files for Ugandan inmates. Now she’s pursuing an international law degree.
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Science Internship Program creates opportunities for high school students
SIP alumni and their families are raising funds to extend the program’s reach and support need-based scholarships.
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A reimagined Science and Engineering Library
By Herbert Lee, Interim Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor — Saws are whirring on an innovative project to reshape undergraduate science education. Construction crews are converting the Science & Engineering Library’s S.H. Cowell Room into a 99-seat active learning classroom. The classroom, a first of its kind for our campus, is set to open next fall…
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UC Santa Cruz launches Murray Baumgarten Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies
UC Santa Cruz has established an endowed chair to honor the person most responsible for the thriving Jewish Studies program that exists on the campus today.

