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August 2023
 

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Until recently, about half of the human Y chromosome was missing from the reference genome. Now, scientists have sequenced this chromosome from end to end. (Image credit: National Human Genome Research Institute)

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.

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.

FEATURED STORIES
Robert McCabe and his sisters. Robert has survived pediatric brain cancer and thyroid cancer.

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.

Students benefit from a rich and immersive educational journey, enriched by the vibrant intellectual exchange within the diverse residential colleges.

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.

STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE
Ted Malpass poses with his insulin pen in his pocket after attending a U.S. Senate hearing. Malpass said his work on the new research paper connected well with his goals of improving access to essential medicines. Photo: Courtesy of Ted Malpass

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.

 
Valery Ortiz with her parents at her commencement on the East Field at UC Santa Cruz.

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.

ALUMNI UPDATES
Jackson Zabierek (Merrill ’23) was the 18th pick in the 2023 Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft by the Los Angeles Team.

Recent grad Jackson Zabierek was drafted to Major League Rugby, becoming the first Banana Slug ever to do so.

Alumni Councilors celebrate Return to the Redwoods.

Hundreds of alumni returned to UC Santa Cruz for the inaugural Return to the Redwoods celebration.

UC SANTA CRUZ MAGAZINE
Pranav Anand, professor of linguistics and faculty director of The Humanities Institute, works with student Michael Takami (Stevenson ’24, computer science: game design) on their LangTech summer project. (Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta)

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.

(Left to right): Josh Wellsted (Rachel Carson ’23, psychology), Kristie Charter, Odeosa Eguavoen, Valeria Aguirreche (’22, cognitive science), Abrianna Merino, and Franklin Chen (College Nine ’22, cognitive science) (photo by Odeosa Eguavoen)

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

 
Group photo of five students wearing lab coats

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.

 
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

 
Alumni Reunion Weekend | April 14–15, 2023
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