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Raoul Birnbaum appointed faculty director of Honors Programs
Professor Raoul Birnbaum has been appointed faculty director of UCSC's Undergraduate Honors Programs.


UCSC poet Gary Young to be featured on Garrison Keillor's Writer's Almanac
Garrison Keillor is scheduled to read a poem by UC Santa Cruz's Gary Young on Keillor's Writer's Almanac on Thursday, March 22.


UCSC student profiled in Red Cross newsletter
The volunteer efforts of Max Palmer, a 20-year-old junior at UC Santa Cruz, are described in a profile in the Winter 2012 newsletter published by the American Red Cross's Santa Cruz County Chapter.


Washington Post highlights UC Santa Cruz as an 'up-and-comer'
The Washington Post highlights UC Santa Cruz as one of five universities that "really are up-and-comers."


Raoul Birnbaum appointed faculty director of Honors Program
Professor Raoul Birnbaum has been appointed faculty director of UCSC's Undergraduate Honors Program.


Catherine Cooper appointed faculty director of EPC
Professor Catherine Cooper has been appointed faculty director of UCSC's Educational Partnership Center.


Scholarships support student veterans at UCSC


Sign-ups now open for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program
Memberships in the CASFS/UCSC Farm’s 2012 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program are now available.


Converting junk to surfboards: polystyrene foam collection project launches at UCSC



Campus status related to March 1 protests
The campus has developed a special web site in anticipation of a protest on March 1 that could impact transportation and other services. Please visit the site, which will be updated as information or events warrant.


Ted Goldstein, Apple executive turned grad student, profiled in HHMI Bulletin
The February issue of the HHMI Bulletin features a profile of Ted Goldstein, a UCSC alumnus and former Apple executive who is now pursuing a Ph.D. in biomolecular engineering.


In Memoriam - Fan Hsu
Please join the Center for Biomolecular Science and Engineering community in remembering Fan Hsu, who passed away peacefully in Cupertino, CA, on February 19, 2012, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.


Pioneer alumni return for Cowell fountain celebration


In Memoriam - Kay House
Please join the Biological Sciences community in remembering a long-time UCSC former employee, Kay House.


Mountain lion research seminar set for Monday on campus
Environmental Studies Professor Chris Wilmers, who has been tracking and studying mountain lions in the Santa Cruz Mountains for three years, will discuss his research at an informational seminar "Mountain Lions and People in the Santa Cruz Mountains," 7 p.m. Monday, February 13, in Classroom Unit 2.


In Memoriam — Harold Hardeman (Hardy) Hanson


UCSC earns spot on Peace Corps list


Chancellor, EVC receive slug jerseys


John Barnes appointed as AVC for Physical Planning & Construction/Campus Architect


2012 Title IX Advisory Council membership


In Memoriam--Hardy Hanson


New website makes searching all UC jobs easy
The University of California is launching a new systemwide job search website that will make it easier to search and apply for jobs.


In Memoriam – Karen Turinia
With much sadness, I share news of the death of a member of our community, Karen Turinia. With her sister and her daughter by her side, Karen peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, January 19.


UCSC Cowell Student Health Center LEED Gold Certification Celebration


5th Annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival
Chocolate-tasting extravaganza raises funds for scholarships.


Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive
Students, staff, faculty and members of the public are invited to register as potential bone marrow donors.


Winter Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide now available
The UCSC Recreation Department's Winter Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide is now available.


In Memoriam - Jack Schaar
After a recent diagnosis of cancer, Professor Emeritus Jack Schaar died on December 25.


Temporary reduction in payroll taxes
UC is implementing the temporary reduction in payroll taxes that President Obama signed into law in late December.


Michael McCawley appointed director of admissions at UC Santa Cruz


Lick Observatory open to public December 26 through January 1
Lick Observatory will be closed to the public December 24 and 25, but visiting hours will be extended for the rest of the holiday period.


Still time to make a year-end gift to UC Santa Cruz


Our University: new family care benefit, signing the patent amendment, and more news for UC faculty and staff


Chocolate Festival volunteers needed
Volunteers needed for the annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 1 - 4 p.m.


Bone marrow donor registration drive set for Friday, January 20
As part of its community service efforts this quarter, Crown College, College Nine, and College Ten are hosting a bone marrow registry program on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.


Call for nominations for the 2012 Tony Hill Memorial Award
The campus is inviting nominations for the 2012 Tony Hill Memorial Award.


UC staff advisors visit UCSC for meetings
Penny Herbert and Kevin Smith, UC staff advisors to the Board of Regents, spent two days at UC Santa Cruz this week for meetings with Chancellor Blumenthal and campus and university-wide groups.