Campus News
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UC Santa Cruz showcases new music with ‘April in Santa Cruz’ festival
The UCSC Music Department will present the ‘April in Santa Cruz Contemporary Music Festival’– a month-long series of free concerts on campus featuring works by faculty and graduate students, including performances by two internationally known ensembles–April 6-27.
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Study gives new perspective on production of blood cells and immune cells
Researchers tracked and quantified the production of different kinds of blood cells and immune cells to understand how the body maintains a balanced supply.
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Biologist Daniel Costa appointed director of the Institute of Marine Sciences
Daniel Costa, distinguished professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, has been appointed to serve as the next director of the Institute of Marine Sciences, beginning in July 2019.
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Climate change and drought threaten small mountain streams in the Sierra Nevada
Aquatic life in small headwater streams is especially vulnerable to the effects of prolonged drought, according to a study of mid-elevation streams in the Sierra Nevada.
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Conclusion of strike activity
Today’s labor action by UPTE workers and their supporters has concluded.
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Deforestation in Brazil could significantly increase local surface temperatures
New model quantifies how forests influence reflected sunlight and evapotranspiration, leading to changes in local surface temperature with deforestation.
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New study shows effects on offspring of epigenetic inheritance via sperm
In experiments with worms, researchers showed that epigenetic marks on sperm chromosomes affect gene expression and development in offspring.
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The elephant seal in the room
Sixth-year ecology and evolutionary biology Ph.D. student Sarah Kienle wowed the judges at UC Santa Cruz’s annual Grad Slam, a competition that requires grad students to distill years of research into three-minute pitches.
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Staff Human Resources collecting feedback on performance
The survey can be completed in a few minutes, and the results will help SHR learn more about how it can most effectively serve our UC Santa Cruz client community.
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Scientists review Sundance movies for Science magazine
PBSci Dean Paul Koch was among five scientists reviewing movies with science or technology themes at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
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Campus services during Wednesday’s strike
UC Santa Cruz and the other UC campuses will have several labor unions on strike, which is expected last from 4 a.m. Wednesday to 3:59 a.m. Thursday.
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Paper check payroll information for March 20, 2019 – biweekly pay
In order to ensure that employees receiving paper checks can receive their pay on payday, paper checks will be delivered to campus mailstops no later than 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19.