Faculty
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Astronomer Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz named to Mexican Academy of Sciences
Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, associate professor of astronomy and astrophysics, has been elected a corresponding member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences.
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In Memoriam: Sophía García-Robles
It is with profound sadness that I announce the death of Sophía García-Robles on November 5, as a result of injuries sustained while vacationing in New Mexico.
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Fee hikes and campus revenues
On our campus, a recent change in systemwide policy will generate a slight increase in revenues from fee hikes.
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Iron stimulates blooms of toxin-producing algae in open ocean, study finds
The new findings, reported this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, add to concerns about proposals to use iron fertilization of the oceans as a way to combat global warming.
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President Yudof issues an open letter to the people of California and the UC community
Letter from President Yudof regarding the financial realities we face and the steps he believes are necessary to keep us on course.
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Open Enrollment 2011 – Week 2
Open Enrollment for 2011 will end at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23.
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KZSC named one of the top college radio stations in the country
The Huffington Post, an enormously popular media blog, has just named KZSC one of the top five college radio stations in America.
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Staff, faculty attend healthcare sessions
The University of California’s “Open Enrollment” period is under way, giving employees at the system’s 10 campuses an opportunity to make changes to their benefits selections. This year, there are important options for UCSC staff and faculty to consider while making healthcare choices. Campus employees are advised to review their options carefully and consider attending…
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Green fair draws spirited crowd
The first annual Sustainability Internship & Resources Fair drew a large and enthusiastic crowd to the Cowell College Courtyard this week, introducing hundreds of students to green internships and jobs.
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Flu shot clinics on campus for staff – additional date
The Student Health Center is offering 1 additional seasonal flu shot clinic for campus staff and faculty.
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Microbiologist to discuss bacteria for bioenergy on Tuesday, November 9
Caroline Harwood, a distinguished microbiologist from the University of Wisconsin, will discuss microbial production of hydrogen gas as a biofuel in a lecture at UCSC on Tuesday, November 9.
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Appointment of AVC for Safety and Risk Services
Associate Vice Chancellor Jean Marie Scott has accepted an appointment as Associate Vice Chancellor for Safety and Risk Services, effective December 1.