Scientists have completed the first full sequence of a human Y chromosome, completing the set of end-to-end human chromosomes and helping researchers to better understand human reproduction, evolution, and population change. |
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IMPORTANT UCSC PARENTS & FAMILIES INFORMATION
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At UC Santa Cruz, we’re committed to ensuring our students have the resources they need to thrive. Our Basic Needs program provides students with access to food, housing, health & wellness, financial security, and other vital support services. |
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Encourage your student to start the fall quarter strong. UCSC’s comprehensive Learning Support Services offers tailored academic support services that can help bridge achievement gaps. |
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Robert McCabe has survived cancer twice in his 15 years. This summer, he helped sequence and analyze a tumor sample in the lab of the Treehouse Childhood Cancer Initiative.
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Campus is preparing to welcome more than 5,500 new Banana Slugs this fall, reflecting its commitment to providing equitable access and a transformational experience. |
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STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE
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Recent UC Santa Cruz graduates helped to author a study on the strategies governments use to attract and manage the biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on the economic and health value these efforts provide—or don’t. |
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Graduating senior and NSF graduate fellowship winner Valery Ortiz shares about her experience at UC Santa Cruz, her involvement with STEM Diversity, and what she hopes for the future. |
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Recent grad Jackson Zabierek was drafted to Major League Rugby, becoming the first Banana Slug ever to do so. |
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Hundreds of alumni returned to UC Santa Cruz for the inaugural Return to the Redwoods celebration. |
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UC Santa Cruz’s new Humanizing Technology Certificate Program is helping students confront the moral and social implications of technology, harnessing the power of the humanities to envision a more just and responsible future. |
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The Global Learning program at UC Santa Cruz helps students garner new skills, expertise, and experiences in study-abroad internships and learning opportunities. |
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Monday, September 11 6:30 p.m. Virtual |
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Are you—or someone you know—considering a career in medicine? In the just-launched UCSC Silicon Valley-based Premed Postbaccalaureate program, students with a college degree can now earn science requirements and add the critical skills they need to complete their medical school application portfolio through UCSC Extension. Join a free informational webinar to learn more. |
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Many upcoming events are being delivered virtually; check calendar.ucsc.edu for latest updates
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Join us for a 40th(ish) reunion for the classes of 1980–86. |
Saturday, September 9, 2–4 p.m. Location: UC Santa Cruz |
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We welcome your comments and ideas for future issues. Send us an email: ucscnews@ucsc.edu |
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