Campus News
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Humanities Division’s Rothman Award honors freshman writing students
UCSC student Alma Morales and her writing instructor Steven Carter were awarded first place for Morales’s essay, “Nina de Mexico, Student of America–Daughter of Nowhere” in the 2012-13 Don Rothman Writing Awards.
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Launch of New “Smart” Bike Lockers
In response to requests from cyclists for secure bike parking, Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is pleased to announce that 24 new “smart” bike lockers are now available.
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Drug Enforcement Agency Unwanted Prescription Drug Collection
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) will give the public its seventh opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
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Honoring excellence and generosity at UCSC Founders Dinner
Don and Diane Cooley, Jock Reynolds, Howard Haber and Abraham Seiden received special honors at Friday’s celebration, held at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz.
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In Memoriam–Lou Fackler
Louis Facker, a longtime UCSC employee, died on October 11 at his Scotts Valley home. He was 87.
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Research Review Day talks: From big data to brain development
Attendees heard talks from industry leaders and UCSC faculty at the Baskin School of Engineering’s Research Review Day.
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Boldness and vision: Frank Gehry talks about creative risks and ‘serious play’ at UCSC Foundation Forum
During Friday’s Foundation Forum, one of the featured events of UCSC’s Founders Celebration, the legendary architect spoke candidly about his career.
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UC President Napolitano visits campus, talks with students, staff, and faculty
Janet Napolitano, the new University of California president, visited UC Santa Cruz for two days of talks with students, staff and faculty, and to participate in the public launch of UCSC’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign.


