Faculty News

New teaching center brings expert on campus climate to campus
May 8, 2017
The new Center for Innovations in Teaching and Learning (CITL) at UC Santa Cruz celebrates its inaugural convocation on May 18 with a visit from alumna Susan Longerbeam (Merrill, ’84), a specialist in classroom cultural climate issues.
UCSC to present environmental video installation at SF’s Minnesota Street Project
May 5, 2017
UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences will present a dramatic, four-screen video installation in San Francisco, hosted and co-sponsored by Minnesota Street Project, the city’s new contemporary art venue, May 20 through June 24.
ITS Announcement: Follow up to Google Docs email scam
May 4, 2017
Yesterday’s Google Docs email scam involving thousands of UCSC accounts and millions of people, was dangerously convincing and pretty sophisticated.
U.S. farmland becoming a hot commodity as investors buy up acreage
May 4, 2017
Institutional investors have been buying up farmland across the country in a trend that could have significant impacts on farmers.
Social Sciences Professor Julie Guthman wins Radcliffe Fellowship
May 4, 2017
Julie Guthman has been awarded a Radcliffe Institute Fellowship that will support a year-long residential research project at Harvard University.
ITS Alert: Google Docs Sharing Scam - May 3
May 3, 2017
There is an email scam circulating worldwide including our campus that appears to be from a legitimate email address that looks like someone is trying to share a Google Document with you.
Canceled—Community and UCSC police town hall
May 2, 2017
Flyers and Campus Climate
May 2, 2017
Campus Diversity Officers Dr. Teresa Maria Linda Scholz (Staff & Students) and Professor Martin Berger (Faculty) invite you to participate in a conversation about the flyers and campus climate. The event will take place on Monday, May 15 from 5:30-7:30 pm in the Oakes Learning Center.
Enrollment opens for UCSC Summer Session
May 1, 2017
Open enrollment is underway for UC Santa Cruz Summer Session, which offers a wide range of classes and online courses across multiple departments.
Campus status updates
May 1, 2017
Both entrances are open as of 5 p.m. Motorists should drive with caution.
ITS Update: UCSC Website Outages
May 1, 2017
The campus websites have experienced two outages this morning. ITS is not exactly sure what is causing the outages, but we'll continue to investigate. Websites are stable at this time.
Community and UCSC police town hall
April 28, 2017
Over the past several weeks, the UC Santa Cruz Police Department met with various student, staff, and faculty groups to hear and gather feedback regarding security and community concerns.
Controlled burn at the Arboretum
April 27, 2017
The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is conducting a controlled agricultural burn today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Input sought on environmental review of proposed land-use change
April 25, 2017
ITS Security Alert: Email Scam from @lists.ucsc.edu - April 25
April 25, 2017
This morning many of you received an email scam asking you to click on a secure "staff enrollment portal" link to enroll your employment data.
Pioneering biologist Robert L. Sinsheimer dies at age 97
April 24, 2017
Sinsheimer served as chancellor of UC Santa Cruz from 1977 to 1987.
Ninja Press to publish new book by award-winning UC Santa Cruz poet Gary Young
April 19, 2017
"In Japan" is the title of an elegant new collection of poems from UCSC humanities lecturer and alumnus Gary Young that will soon be published by Ninja Press.
Nominations for Student Volunteer Center's annual service recognition awards
April 18, 2017
Students, faculty, and staff — have you been a helping hand this quarter through service work? See if you qualify for the Student Volunteer Center's Service Recognition Ceremony!
Draft sustainability plan open for feedback
April 17, 2017
The draft Campus Sustainability Plan is available for review and input. The deadline to submit feedback is April 30, 2017.
April 20 DUI checkpoint and law enforcement efforts
April 17, 2017
Members of the UC Santa Cruz community and campus neighbors, please be advised there is the potential for traffic disruptions and hazards during the afternoon of Thursday, April 20 because of the unsanctioned gathering known as “4–20”.
Film professor receives California Documentary Project grant from Cal Humanities
April 13, 2017
UC Santa Cruz associate professor of film and digital media John Jota Leaños is the recipient of a 2017 California Documentary Project grant from California Humanities.
Five graduate student alumni return for awards
April 13, 2017
The five honorees will be presented with the first Distinguished Graduate Student Alumni Award and be part of panel discussions where they’ll share their stories on career and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Theater arts professor Danny Scheie wins Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award
April 11, 2017
UC Santa Cruz professor of theater arts Danny Scheie has received a 2017 award from The San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and recognizing excellence in theatre arts.
Improving access to online library resources from off campus
April 11, 2017
The University Library and Information Technology Services (ITS) have teamed up to improve your access to online library resources from off campus.
Nominations for UC Santa Cruz's Outstanding Staff Award
April 10, 2017
This is a reminder that the deadline for Outstanding Staff Award nomination submissions is Friday, April 17, 2017.
Social Sciences Professor Julie Guthman wins 2017 Guggenheim Fellowship
April 10, 2017
Julie Guthman, a professor of social sciences and a leading scholar on the history and geography of California agriculture, has been awarded a 2017 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Philosopher and three scientists to explore ethics and the language of conservation
April 7, 2017
The Institute for Humanities Research at UC Santa Cruz will present the inaugural event of its new research group, The Language of Conservation, on Friday afternoon, April 14, in the Humanities 1 building.
ITS Announcement: Issues with eduroam
April 7, 2017
You may have noticed this week that your connection to eduroam wireless service has intermittently been disrupted. Thank you to those people who reported the problems!
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 7, 2017
As all of you hopefully know, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Below is a letter from Kathleen Salvaty, UC’s Systemwide Title IX Coordinator, highlighting the Responsible Employee reporting obligation set forth in the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment. We found the letter informative and worth sharing.
Beyond Compliance town hall on April 13
April 5, 2017
The event will provide the campus community with information on federal and state laws around personnel cases and privacy rights, proposed and completed reforms to campus policy, insight on Title IX investigations, and our shared responsibility to work toward building a safer community. Half of the evening will be devoted to hearing from attendees.
Three faculty members honored with Dickson Emeriti Professorships
April 4, 2017
Murray Baumgarten, professor of English & Comparative Literature, E.G. Crichton, professor of art, and Catherine Cooper, professor of psychology, were awarded Dickson Emeriti Professorships in recognition of outstanding achievements in scholarship and teaching.
Deer fawning season alert
April 4, 2017
Please be aware that spring is the prime birthing season for a wide variety of campus wildlife, including deer.
Alums launch video game based on ancient Mesoamerican myth
April 3, 2017
"Ulama: Arena of the Gods," a collaboration from three Games and Playable Media alums, launched March 28 on the Steam platform.
Campus Wireless Outage April 1
March 30, 2017
Grad student composer wins commission to create new piece for Other Minds Festival
March 27, 2017
UC Santa Cruz grad student Brian Baumbusch has received a grant to create a new composition that will be performed at the acclaimed Other Minds Festival of contemporary music in 2018.
Honoring the legacy of César E. Chávez on campus
March 27, 2017
The legacy of César Chávez, who would have been 90 years old this Friday, includes deep and lasting relationships with many UC Santa Cruz alumni, faculty, and staff, whose lives were changed through the nonviolent farmworker movement that started in the ’60s and continues today.
Rescuing data and shoring up environmental agencies in the Trump era
March 22, 2017
Sociologist Lindsey Dillon is part of a network of data champions monitoring federal websites to preserve scientific data and track changes made by the Trump administration.
Men’s rugby headed to playoffs
March 21, 2017
The Banana Slugs will play the Chico State Wildcats on April 1.
Alumnus takes students into Africa
March 21, 2017
Melvin Cox's Focus on Africa class has taken more than a dozen students to the continent over the past two years, showing another side of Africa—one that is multiethnic and multicultural, with thriving cities and economic opportunities.
Scotts Valley Center open house
March 20, 2017
Formal review of proposed systemwide policy on export controls
March 20, 2017
The Office of the President invites comments on a proposed new systemwide policy on Export Controls.
Open dialogue on religions to foster understanding
March 20, 2017
The UC Santa Cruz Interfaith Council will host an open dialogue on religion from 7–8:30 p.m. on April 6 in the Crown College/Merrill College Community Room.
California's Tsunami Preparedness Week starts March 27
March 20, 2017
Members of the UC Santa Cruz community should know how to be prepared for tsunamis and what to do to be safe.
Report highlights strategic plan’s successes
March 17, 2017
A report about Envision UC Santa Cruz summarizes the many accomplishments in key target areas since the strategic planning process began in the 2013–14 academic year.
Interim vice provost for global engagement
March 17, 2017
Richard Hughey, UC Santa Cruz vice provost and dean of undergraduate education, has agreed to also serve as our interim vice provost for global engagement, effective Jan. 1.
Recruitment for campus position of Vice Provost for Student Success
March 16, 2017
I'm happy to announce that we have initiated a campus-only recruitment for the position of Vice Provost for the Division of Student Success.
Tropical reforestation and climate change
March 16, 2017
Tropical reforestation is an important part of the global effort to mitigate climate change, but ecologist Karen Holl says current international goals may be overly ambitious.
Graduate applications hit new high
March 14, 2017
The Office of Graduate Studies has received 4,744 applications for the 2017-18 academic year. In the last five years, the campus has marked a 36 percent increase in the number of applications.
UC Santa Cruz named one of the country’s best colleges for undergraduate film majors
March 13, 2017
UC Santa Cruz is featured in a Top 10 list of Best Bachelor’s Program for Film, Video and Photographic Arts along with USC, NYU, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Rhode Island School of Design.
Community Crime Bulletin: Attempted Robbery (664PC/211PC 17–263)
March 11, 2017
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking community assistance in identifying a suspect who attempted to take a cell phone and keys from a student walking on Coolidge Drive, near the 20 mph curve.
ITS Service Announcement: Canvas at UCSC is now available
March 10, 2017
The new UCSC Learning Management System, Canvas, is now available. Faculty who are teaching in spring may log in and begin adding content to their pre-created course shells. Faculty who wish to work on courses for future quarters or experiment with Canvas can request a test course.
Reef madness: A coral grows at UC Santa Cruz
March 10, 2017
Hundreds of students and community members are contributing their handiwork to the Crochet Coral Reef, a massive participatory art project that combines higher geometry with handicraft while calling attention to the disappearing wonders of the marine world.
Saving victims of deadly toxic mushrooms
March 8, 2017
Alumnus Todd Mitchell headed a clinical trial on using an extract of milk thistle seeds to overcome toxic mushroom poisoning and developed what has come to be known as the "Santa Cruz Protocol."
Restorative justice circle to foster dialogue around sexual violence/sexual harassment
March 7, 2017
The session, part of the campus’s Beyond Compliance initiative, will be from 7–9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15 at the Namaste Lounge in Colleges 9/10.
Film professor Shelley Stamp wins 2017 international media and history book prize
March 6, 2017
Film and digital media professor Shelley Stamp has been named the recipient of the 2017 Michael Nelson Book Prize, presented by the International Association for Media and History for her latest book, "Lois Weber in Early Hollywood."
Social Sciences dean candidates visiting campus
March 3, 2017
During their visits, candidates will present a Dean’s vision talk as well as a scholarly presentation that will be followed by a public reception.
Sexual violence/sexual harassment community building circle
March 3, 2017
Students, staff and faculty are invited to participate in our Community Building Circle to open the potential for dialogue and healing regarding the impact of incidents of sexual violence and sexual harassment on campus.
Gift from Narinder Kapany will establish Sikh book collection and study room at McHenry Library
March 2, 2017
UC Santa Cruz has received a gift from Dr. Narinder Kapany to establish the Sundar Singh Kapany Book Collection and the Sundar Singh Kapany Group Study Room in the University Library.
ITS Announcement: Protecting your laptop and ensuring data security
March 2, 2017
In carrying out the mission of UC Santa Cruz, many of us work with confidential and restricted data. All of us must remain vigilant in protecting this information.
UCSC Grad Slam winner envisions surfing on shrimp shells
March 2, 2017
John Felts, a second year Ph.D. electrical engineering student, earned top marks for his talk about creating environmentally friendly surfboard foam from shrimp shells.
With more than 100 featured projects, UC Santa Cruz hosts Giving Day 2017
March 1, 2017
The website site will go live at 12:01 a.m. on March 8 for donors to make gifts and track their favorite projects in real-time. Giving Day 2017 builds on the success of last year’s event, when nearly 3,000 donors came together to collectively give $340,000.
Campaign for UC Santa Cruz enters home stretch
February 27, 2017
The campaign is the university’s first campuswide effort to build a culture of giving in support of students, faculty, and campus programs. Launched in 2009 and publicly announced in fall 2013, the campaign has raised $311 million in gifts.
We stand with the transgender community
February 24, 2017
In the wake of President Trump's repeal this week of federal protections for transgender students in public schools, we are proud to state that our campus commitment to transgender members of our community is absolutely unchanged.
Responding to increased parking demand
February 24, 2017
Fall quarter saw a record-breaking demand for both parking permits and parking spaces on our campus. While some areas have improved since then (such as capacity at the East Remote lot), others have not. I'd like to provide you with a parking update, and efforts we're making to improve the situation.
Canvas Live for Spring 2017
February 23, 2017
ITS is pleased to announce that the new Learning Management System (LMS) Canvas at UCSC will launch for spring quarter.
Winter rains causing widespread hardships
February 22, 2017
This winter is setting rainfall records—and trying the patience of many of us who have been impacted by road closures, power outages, flooding, downed trees, and other hazards.
The Conversation editor to encourage faculty expertise on pressing issues
February 22, 2017
Curating the African American and Holocaust museums in a post-fact world
February 17, 2017
UC Santa Cruz will present a free public discussion about building museums, engaging the public, and how to represent difficult memories on Feb. 22 at Kresge Town Hall.
Oscar nominee ‘I Am Not Your Negro’ to screen with panel discussion at Del Mar Theater
February 17, 2017
UC Santa Cruz will present a film screening of "I Am Not Your Negro"--an award-winning documentary on the life and work of writer James Baldwin, followed by a panel discussion, Feb. 21, at the Del Mar Theater
UPDATE: Seeking community assistance in water damage / 594 PC - Vandalism (Case #17-172)
February 17, 2017
UC Santa Cruz receives $191,000 grant to benefit grad students in humanities, arts, social sciences
February 16, 2017
UC Santa Cruz is one of five universities nationwide selected by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) to be part of its new University Initiative program.
Diversity, inclusivity key to a growing economy
February 15, 2017
The face of small business is shifting. From 2007–2012, Latino-owned businesses in the U.S. grew by 34.5 percent and African American-owned enterprises grew by 46.3 percent. A quarter of all new businesses were started by immigrants.
Donation by rugby alumnus lights up Lower East Field
February 15, 2017
The lights turned on this month, thanks to a generous donation by rugby alumnus George Kraw (1971), who played mostly “lock” and “break-away” on the first rugby team in 1967.
Seeking community assistance in water damage / 594 PC - Vandalism (Case #17-172)
February 15, 2017
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying two men who may have turned on an emergency shower on the second floor of Sinsheimer Laboratories, causing damage.
Film professor contributes to new PBS documentary on race in America
February 13, 2017
UC Santa Cruz assistant professor of film and digital media Jennifer Maytorena Taylor has produced one of several short pieces that comprise The Talk: Race in America, a new film premiering Feb. 20 on PBS.
Formal review of proposed systemwide policy on unmanned aircraft systems
February 13, 2017
The policy is to establish minimum standards for the safe use and operation of UAS and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS), including drones and model aircraft, on any university location or at any authorized university activity.
Music professor receives patent to help fight bark beetles ravaging Western forests
February 9, 2017
UC Santa Cruz music professor David Dunn has joined forces with two forest scientists from Northern Arizona University to combat an insect infestation that is killing millions of trees throughout the West.
High-demand courses to be offered in summer session
February 9, 2017
The focus for summer 2017 is to offer high-demand courses in small class sizes. There will be 20 online courses, up from 11 last summer, as well as more than 250 on-campus courses across 30 departments.
The mighty Phyllis returns after record-shattering swim
February 8, 2017
The tagged elephant seal's landing at Año Nuevo means she swam about 7,400 miles, longer than any elephant seal recorded over two decades—then she gave birth to a baby boy.
Welcome visitors to campus this spring
February 8, 2017
As you may already know, interest in UCSC is at an all-time high with over 62,000 applications for fall 2017. UCSC’s growing reputation for successfully preparing undergraduate students for the next phase in their lives is due to the incredible work of the entire campus community.
Storm impacts on campus, community
February 7, 2017
The current storm system has led to flooding and a series of landslides throughout Santa Cruz County.
Waves Passing in the Night: a talk about astrophysics, harmony, and boundaries
February 6, 2017
Acclaimed writer and UC Santa Cruz alumnus Lawrence Weschler will join Academy Award-winning sound and film editor Walter Murch, and noted campus astronomer Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz on Feb. 13, in the Music Center Recital Hall.
UCSC climate conference draws top scientists, policy makers Feb. 24-25
February 6, 2017
UCSC will host a national conference on climate change featuring top climate scientists and policy experts from across the country.
Marlene Tromp selected as UC Santa Cruz campus provost and executive vice chancellor
February 3, 2017
Tromp will serve as the chief academic officer and provide academic leadership to UC Santa Cruz.
Welcoming Marlene Tromp to UC Santa Cruz
February 3, 2017
Tromp, vice provost at Arizona State University's West Campus and a professor of English and women and gender studies, will arrive on campus June 1.
Community Crime Bulletin: Online scam targeting campus community (17-091, 17-093, 17-094)
February 3, 2017
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department has been notified of a scam being perpetrated on students through Slug Quest, the employment opportunity website managed by the campus Career Center.
Crochet coral reef exhibition to open Feb. 10 at Mary Porter Sesnon Gallery
February 2, 2017
"Crochet Coral Reef: CO2CA-CO2LA Ocean," an exhibition by Margaret and Christine Wertheim and the Institute For Figuring, is an artistic response to global warming and the growing problem of plastic trash accumulating in the ocean.
Sexual assault and harassment on campus
February 2, 2017
Our campus, despite widely shared progressive values and a commitment to social justice, is not immune to the scourge of sexual assault and sexual harassment. We want you to know what we are doing to build a campus culture that does not tolerate sexual misconduct of any kind, and invite you to join us.
ITS Service Outage Notice: Campus Directory, CruzID Manager, Campus Telephones
February 2, 2017
Multicultural Career Conference poised to celebrate 30 years
February 2, 2017
The Multicultural Career Conference is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary in early February, marking a long history of connecting students with alumni who know the challenges of beginning a career.
Report of sexual assault allegations against former faculty member
January 31, 2017
As soon as these allegations were reported, the campus acted swiftly to address the victim’s claims, which appeared to be clear violations of the UC Santa Cruz policy on sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Police launch website mapping crime reports on campus
January 31, 2017
The website gives users the option to narrow a search by date and type of crime report.
Sandra Chung to deliver 51st annual Faculty Research Lecture
January 30, 2017
UC Santa Cruz professor of linguistics Sandra Chung will deliver the 51st annual Faculty Research Lecture on Tuesday, February 7, at 7 p.m. at the Music Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Complex.
A reimagined Science and Engineering Library
January 24, 2017
Planned as a multiphase renovation, the project will enable the building to meet today’s needs for our faculty and students.
New director of Risk Services appointed
January 24, 2017
Stefani Khaleel has been hired to serve as the director of Risk Services.
UC Santa Cruz launches Murray Baumgarten Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies
January 23, 2017
UC Santa Cruz has established an endowed chair to honor the person most responsible for the thriving Jewish Studies program that exists on the campus today.
End of the pipeline
January 23, 2017
In a new book, Professor Flora Lu looks at the oil industry's impact on the Waorani, an indigenous Ecuadorian population living in a region renowned for its ecological diversity.
City, university wharf partnership earns Silicon Valley award
January 20, 2017
The GreenWharf is a suite of collaborative projects that together minimize the footprint of wharf operations on the surrounding environment while enhancing its appeal as a visitor destination.
Reorganization of campus life unit
January 18, 2017
I am writing to announce changes to the campus life organizational framework.
Sue Carer Receives Award for Outstanding Faculty Leadership in Presidential Initiatives
November 23, 2015
Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor Sue Carter has been awarded the Outstanding Faculty Leadership Award in Presidential Initiatives for her work with entrepreneurial development, and with the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development.

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