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Michael Tanner and lecturer in music William Coulter entertained approximately 125 guests during a predinner concert on May 30. A singing toast (and gentle roast) was the highlight of the Tanner recognition dinner. From left to right are vocalists Nancy Loshkajian, Richard Jensen, and Paul Whitworth. Chancellor Greenwood presents Tanner with an inscribed plaque from…

Online Courses Could ‘Level Playing Field’ For Prospective College Students From All Areas Educators from across California will discuss the feasibility of a statewide "virtual" high school, offering college-preparatory courses online, at a conference this month at UCSC. Approximately 125 high school teachers, administrators, and members of the UCSC faculty and staff have been invited…

Beginning this July, campus telephone numbers will be assigned to a new area code–a change that requires campus units to assess their publications, other materials, and equipment to make sure that they incorporate the new 831 area code. When the 831 area code takes effect on July 11, a six- month grace period begins in…

These images show the impact a house-size rock (represented by a white dot), traveling five kilometers per second, would have on the asteroid Castalia. An analysis of collisions between asteroids may help explain the structure and evolution of these small planetary bodies and also raises concerns about the feasibility of disrupting or deflecting an asteroid…

Executives Of Graniterock, Giro Sport, And Raytek Tell Secrets Of Their Business Success The most important asset for all businesses are dedicated and innovative employees who focus on quality in every aspect of their work. This assessment was agreed upon unanimously by a trio of chief executives who participated in a public forum on June…

The Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) at the University of California, Santa Cruz, brings together researchers working in many different fields. The IMS includes the Joseph M. Long Marine Laboratory, an internationally renowned center for research in marine mammal physiology and ecology, marine invertebrate ecology, and marine toxicology. IMS researchers also work in the Earth…

SANTA CRUZ, CA–An analysis of collisions between asteroids may help explain the structure and evolution of these small planetary bodies and also raises concerns about the feasibility of disrupting or deflecting an asteroid in the event that one is discovered hurtling through space towards Earth. Astronomer Erik Asphaug, a research associate at the University of…

The French Academy of Sciences has awarded the 1998 Grand Prix Andre Lallemand to Jerry Nelson and Steven Vogt, both professors of astronomy and astrophysics. The award, named after a French pioneer in the development of astronomical instruments, recognizes Nelson’s role in designing the W. M. Keck Telescopes in Hawaii and Vogt’s work on HIRES,…

Adrienne Harrell has been appointed to the newly created position of director of development for student affairs and the colleges. In her new position, Harrell will focus on developing increased private-gift support for scholarships, college endowments, athletic programs, and other support for students at UCSC. Formerly assistant director of annual giving and assistant dean of…

The Department of Economics at UCSC will host a June 3 forum that has been designed for people whose businesses are experiencing growing pains. "A CEO Forum: Challenges and Opportunities in Managing Quality Growth" will take place next Wednesday in downtown Santa Cruz. The free event, which is sponsored by the Advisory Board of UCSC’s…

The visitors (l-r, with Chancellor Greenwood) are Li Jian, an interpreter and program coordinator for CAFIU; Qian Fangliang, who has worked in many leadership positions with CAFIU; Yan Xiaolu, director of the executive office for CAFIU; Tan Ronggen, a professor in international relations at the China People’s University and a counsel member CAFIU; and Chen…

Past and current recipients of Humanities Undergraduate Awards in Research stand with humanities dean Jorge Hankamer. They are (l to r): Dana Kawaoka, Hankamer, Tia Miyuki Morita, Kathleen Simonton, Emily Urban, and Marc Cirovic. On May 20 the Humanities Division hosted a celebration announcing the recipients of the Winter 1998 Humanities Undergraduate Awards in Research.…