Faculty
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New academic year, new possibilities
To students, staff, and faculty new to campus, welcome! I count myself among you — a new arrival excited to get the academic year started. I’ve been anticipating this new beginning for months. I am thrilled to be here, grateful for your warm reception, and energized by the opportunities I see for our campus. To…
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Kresge renewal project kicks off
This October, UC Santa Cruz will start construction on the first phase of its Kresge renewal project, with plans to add a new academic building and residence halls to the college, refurbish existing buildings, and provide accessibility
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Tales of brutality and survival
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead enthralled a Santa Cruz crowd with stories from Nickel Boys, his new bestselling novel based on the horrifying true story of a notorious reform school in the Florida Panhandle.
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Jack Baskin at 100
UC Santa Cruz celebrates the centenary of Jack Baskin, a pivotal donor whose generosity has shaped the university and benefited causes throughout the Monterey Bay area
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In Memoriam: Camila Ron Ruiz
It is with deep sadness that we write to tell you about the death of College Ten alumna Camila Ron Ruiz, who died on Wednesday, Sept. 18 in a fire that also took the life of her father, Ricardo Ron.
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Systemwide review of revised UC Copyright Ownership Policy
The UC Office of the President invites comments on proposed modifications to the Presidential Policy on Copyright Ownership.
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UCSC’s Sesnon Gallery to feature works by Andy Warhol, Cindy Sherman, Ai Weiwei
Limited edition works by Andy Warhol, Ai Weiwei, Cindy Sherman, and more than a dozen other influential internationally known contemporary artists will be on display at a new exhibition opening this fall at the Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery.
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Jolie Kerns appointed director for Physical & Environmental Planning Services
Jolie Kerns is an experienced licensed architect, LEED certified professional and skilled leader in large-scale institutional projects and campus planning.
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Designing or redesigning courses? There’s no need to go it alone!
Support and advice in planning and designing courses and syllabi is easily available to faculty, and it’s all accessible from their office or home.
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UC Santa Cruz among Sierra magazine’s top 25 cool schools
Reflecting a campuswide commitment to the long-term health of the Earth, UC Santa Cruz is among Sierra magazine’s top 25 “Cool Schools” for 2019.
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UC Santa Cruz ranks as a top worldwide research university
UC Santa Cruz is among the top 200 research universities in the world, according to the latest analysis published by Times Higher Education (THE).
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UC Santa Cruz ranks as a leading university for social mobility
UC Santa Cruz debuted as the second best university in the country for social mobility, according to the 2020 U.S. News and World Report rankings.