Campus News
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Anger as a tool for change: The role of rage and hostility in politics
“A free society is a passionate society,” UC Santa Cruz politics professor Daniel Wirls observed during ‘Anger in Politics: From the Bard to the Donald,’ the latest in the Institute for Humanities “Questions that Matter” lecture series.
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With marijuana legalization on the ballot, lessons learned from Dutch drug policy
As California and several other states vote on marijuana legalization initiatives next month, a new article by emeritus professor of sociology Craig Reinarman compares Dutch and U.S. drug policies.
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Wilder Ranch controlled burns planned
Wilder Ranch State Park is conducting a series of vegetation management burns beginning today and going through the rest of the week.
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Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History holds open house and fundraiser
Art and science mix when the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History at UC Santa Cruz holds its fifth open house and fundraiser Nov. 12-13 at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn.
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Founders Celebration 2016: Worlds collide
This year’s celebration will be a time to pay tribute to intellectual adventure and generosity at UC Santa Cruz. Julie Snyder, co-creator of the hugely popular “Serial” podcast, will receive the Alumni Achievement Award.
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UC Santa Cruz expands food support options for students
UC Santa Cruz students who may be temporarily short on cash for meals or have ongoing needs related to food security now have multiple support options on campus.
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Free guide to wills available to UC Santa Cruz community
The UC Santa Cruz Office of Planned Giving is offering a free wills guide to help members of the UC Santa Cruz community with estate planning.
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Institute of Arts and Sciences launches UC Santa Cruz Satellite Reef project
The Institute of the Arts and Sciences will launch the UC Santa Cruz Satellite Reef project with an opening workshop on Oct. 21 at UCSC’s Stevenson Event Center, followed by a workshop on Oct. 23 at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center.
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SAB fall forum with Chancellor George Blumenthal on Nov. 1
All UC Santa Cruz staff members are invited to the Staff Advisory Board-sponsored fall forum with Chancellor George Blumenthal from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Kresge College’s Town Hal.
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DOT Prohibits all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phones on Airplanes
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that it is issuing an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States. Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked…
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UC Santa Cruz student games win awards at IndieCade
Two games developed by UC Santa Cruz students won awards at the 2016 IndieCade International Festival of Independent Games.