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WEBSep 10, 2024 · She hopes the book will help more people realize that we need to respond to these problems with social action. September 9, 2024. A car-free future? A Banana Slug alum is targeting one obscure regulation to get there. Alumnus Tony Jordan is a 2024 Grist 50 honoree, a list of climate leaders and innovators. September 6, 2024.
Student Health Services announces expanded services, updated …
WEB1 day ago · Student Health Services (SHS) is excited to share new initiatives in support of student health and wellness. Two 24/7 healthcare kiosks have been installed on campus and both the Center for Advocacy, Resources & Empowerment (CARE) and Student Health Outreach & Promotion (SHOP) have moved to new locations to better serve students.
Students fired up for Downtown Day
WEB1 day ago · The day may have been hot, but the event was very cool. Hundreds of UC Santa Cruz students converged on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz on a warm and sunny Friday as business and university leaders welcomed Slugs back to campus and the community during the fourth annual Downtown Day. The atmosphere downtown was lively as students lined up to grab one of 300 welcome bags stuffed with swag ...
2021 University News - UCSC
WEBDec 21, 2021 · The fast and the generous. Generosity was out in force at UC Santa Cruz’s sixth-annual Giving Day, with 3,056 donors kicking in more than $629,414, which surpassed last year’s $600,000 figure. UC Santa Cruz students, faculty, staff, parents, friends, and alumni across the country participated. November 10, 2021.
UC Santa Cruz celebrates 60 years of leading change
WEBSep 17, 2024 · Celebrating 60 years of bold authenticity—highlighting the voices of creative thinkers and carving new paths of possibility. Students from UC Santa Cruz's first classes—many of whom had learned about it from an article in Life magazine—often say they were attracted to its redwood-studded landscape, mind-expanding vistas, and the sense that it was a place where dreams could become reality.
UCSC Dining celebrates 20 years
WEB1 day ago · As UCSC Dining celebrates its 20th anniversary of self-operated service, there is much to look forward to. Exciting events are on the horizon, including a full lineup of College Night celebrations, the annual Harvest Meal, and the Holiday Food & Fund Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. In reflecting on this major milestone, Associate ...
Neutron stars, gravitational waves, and all the gold in the universe
WEBA UC Santa Cruz special report: Neutron stars, gravitational waves, and all the gold in the universe By Tim Stephens. Astronomer Ryan Foley says observing the explosion of two colliding neutron stars–the first visible event ever linked to gravitational waves–is probably the biggest discovery he’ll make in his lifetime. That’s saying a lot for a young assistant professor who presumably ...
UC Santa Cruz continues to pursue ambitious plan to increase …
WEBMay 7, 2024 · The creation of housing and commercial space will continue to support the economic development of Santa Cruz. The student housing would be about 20 percent below market rate, while the employee housing would be approximately five percent below market rate. Seven employee units will meet the …
Cancer in the crosshairs - UC Santa Cruz Special Reports
WEBThe Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group (SCCBG), a local charity supporting cancer research and patient care, has awarded small grants to a number of UCSC faculty, including Rubin, Lokey, Hinck, and Wang. These grants fund pilot studies, the results of which can lead to much larger grants from NIH and other major funders.
UC Santa Cruz ranked No. 2 Best Public University for Making an …
WEBMay 12, 2023 · For the second year in a row, UC Santa Cruz has been ranked as the No. 2 Best Public University for Making an Impact by Princeton Review.. Through rigorous research and scholarship, community partnerships, and innovative programs, UC Santa Cruz is driving meaningful change and making a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities locally, nationally, and globally.