Campus News
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The Changing Face of the Humanities: A new dean, a new building, a new direction
The humanities at UC Santa Cruz are poised to meet the challenges of a global future.
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Student Profile: Feeling the Heat
Students take on the challenge of developing a wireless system to monitor Yellowstone’s geysers and hot springs.
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A Legacy of Success: Two pioneering UC Santa Cruz programs prepare minority students for careers in science
The Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) and the Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) programs are two closely coordinated initiatives designed to ensure that more minorities are prepared to lead in the nation’s science labs and classrooms.
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Astrobiologist Carl Pilcher to speak at UCSC on Thursday, April 19
Carl Pilcher, director of the NASA Astrobiology Institute, will give the annual Sigma Xi Lecture at UC Santa Cruz on Thursday, April 19.
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UC Santa Cruz to have faculty art exchange with Japan
FUSE, a group show featuring new work by 12 members of the UC Santa Cruz art faculty, will travel to Japan later this year for exhibit at two university art galleries in Tokyo and Kyoto. Running from April 11 to May 12 at UCSC’s Porter Sesnon Art Gallery, the exhibition explores the influence of digital…
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‘Green-collar’ jobs can relieve poverty and transform cities, says activist Van Jones, who will speak April 25 at UCSC
The battle to save the planet could create an “eco-apartheid” unless low-income areas and communities of color get their share of new “green-collar” jobs, according to Van Jones, an Oakland-based progressive leader whose vision of environmentalism puts po
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On-line Ethics Briefing Scheduled to Launch on April 12
In early April, an on-line Ethics Briefing–required for all UC employees–will be launched at UCSC. The purpose of this briefing is to familiarize employees with the Statement of Ethical Values and Standards of Ethical Conduct, which were adopted by the UC Regents in May 2005. The online briefing, developed by the Office of the President…
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UCSC students monitor peregrine falcons after release at Long Marine Lab
Three peregrine falcons released by the UC Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group are testing their wings around Long Marine Laboratory under the watchful eyes of a group of UCSC students.
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2007 Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity
You are invited to submit nominations for the 2007 UCSC Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity. These awards will honor and showcase campus faculty, staff, and programs that have made outstanding contributions in furthering diversity at UCSC. Eligible recipients include faculty and staff members, campus units (e.g. offices, departments or divisions), and academic or administrative programs.…
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Wage Increases for Lower-Wage Employees
Last month, I was delighted to report that the UC Office of the President (UCOP) and the Coalition of University Employees (CUE) had reached an agreement on UC’s proposal to increase the wages of our lowest paid clerical employees – http://messages.ucsc.edu/text.asp?pid=1132 In that message, I also indicated that a similar announcement would be forthcoming concerning…
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Dedication of new UC Santa Cruz Humanities Building set for April 28
UC Santa Cruz will celebrate its new Humanities Building with a reception and dedication ceremony on April 28 during the campus’s annual Banana Slug Spring Fair. The event is free and the public is invited.