Campus News
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Scientists propose a “genome zoo” of 10,000 vertebrate species
In the most comprehensive study of animal evolution ever attempted, an international consortium of scientists plans to assemble a collection of DNA sequences for 10,000 vertebrate species.
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2009 UC Ethical Values and Conduct & Conflict of Interest Compliance Briefings
I write to inform you about the 2009 systemwide UC Ethical Values and Conduct and Conflict of Interest Compliance Briefings soon to be deployed to all UC locations using the UC Learning Management System. The purpose of these mandatory briefings is to familiarize UC employees with the University of California Statement of Ethical Values and…
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Lecture series on healthier food systems continues Nov. 17 and Dec. 1
A lecture series titled “Speaking of Food: Thoughts on Healthier Food Systems,” presented by the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems and Kresge College, starts November 12.
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UC Post Employment Benefits Task Force Fact-finding Meeting
On November 3, 2009, members of the UC Post-Employment Benefits Task Force held a fact-finding meeting at the Stevenson Event Center. President Yudof established the task force to study and recommend funding, policy, and benefits design alternatives to help UC develop a comprehensive, long-term approach to post-employment benefits. Video of session for faculty and staff:…
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UCSC in the News
The London Times and The Guardian featured stories about music professor David Cope and his computer program that composes music.
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Historic district plaque symbolizes ‘stories yet untold’
With the unveiling of a permanent bronze plaque from the National Register of Historic Places, the Cowell Lime Works Historic district became not only the gateway to UC Santa Cruz, but also “to stories yet untold.”
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Legendary “man-eating” lions of Tsavo likely ate about 35 people–not 135, say scientists
The notorious “man-eating lions of Tsavo” that terrorized a railroad camp in Kenya in 1898 likely consumed about 35 people–far fewer than popular estimates.
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Reminder: Upcoming campus meetings on UC’s future, retirement plan, budget
Four significant events are scheduled on campus over the next several weeks. Supervisors are encouraged to provide release time to allow employees to participate. The events are: Forum with the UC Commission on the Future October 29, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stevenson Event Center Meeting of the UC Post-Employment Benefits Task Force November 3…
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Empire Grade reopened after several-hour closure this afternoon
Empire Grade is closed north of the West Entrance due to downed power lines.
