UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences is opening state-of-the-art, off-campus galleries to showcase its groundbreaking exhibitions and programs, highlighting the work of major national and international artists and drawing a focus on the arts and social justice. |
For information about the Institute of the Arts and Sciences galleries grand opening, see the Featured Events section below. |
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IMPORTANT UCSC PARENTS & FAMILIES INFORMATION
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With newly remodeled floors named in dedication to two trailblazing women in STEM and a new makerspace, the Science & Engineering Library is positioned to build and support community among students at UC Santa Cruz.
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Winter quarter started with a series of powerful storms affecting Santa Cruz and surrounding areas. Many students lost power and/or internet, or were evacuated and needed emergency housing. Slug Support was here to help, with a 24-hour hotline open during the storms to assist students. Slug Support is funded by philanthropic support from families, friends, and other caring individuals. |
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Family Day is a great opportunity for you to visit your student. During the winter quarter, some colleges hold special programming for family members. Join us at UC Santa Cruz! |
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Is your student preparing to throw their cap in the air this June? Sign up for our commencement newsletter to receive monthly updates about commencement. |
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Astronomers have found some of the most distant stars in the Milky Way’s halo a million light years away.
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Assistant Professor Carlos Martinez's needs assessment helped inform San Francisco officials on drug use and harm-reduction services for the Latino/x community. |
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STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE
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Anthropology doctoral candidate Zahirah Suhaimi received the Dr. Midori Arima Scholarship in Anthropology in 2022, allowing her to focus on completing her dissertation by June 2023. |
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A collaborative of educational leaders from Santa Cruz to Ventura was awarded a $250,000 planning grant to streamline pathways from high school to postsecondary education and into the workforce. |
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Read about Alumni Councilor Mario Galdamez's journey to UCSC and council service, and why you should consider becoming part of UCSC’s 2024 Alumni Council. |
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Alumnus Steve Wagner, cofounder of Stone Brewing, studied literature at UCSC and says he was transformed by his time as a student. Now he supports graduate student summer research fellowships in The Humanities Institute. |
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Sunday, February 5, 2023 12 noon–5 p.m. Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz |
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April 13–15, 2023 Alumni Reunion Weekend, Celebrating the 50+ Reunion Classes |
August 18–20, 2023 Return to the Redwoods |
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Many upcoming events are being delivered virtually; check calendar.ucsc.edu for latest updates
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Monday, Februrary 6, 6:30 p.m. Virtual |
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Wednesday, February 15, 6–7:30 p.m. Virtual |
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Saturday, February 25, 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: College 9/John R. Lewis College Multipurpose Room |
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Anushka Ratnayake (College Nine ’04, literature) learned about agricultural microfinancing and launched a nonprofit in West Africa, taking the skills from her Santa Cruz education to farms across Africa. |
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The newest cohost of NPR’s Planet Money, Nick Fountain (Stevenson ’11, politics) covers smart and sometimes quirky stories that, nevertheless, offer some truth about the larger economy or the world. |
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We welcome your comments and ideas for future issues. Send us an email: ucscnews@ucsc.edu |
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![This illustration shows the Milky Way galaxy's inner and outer halos. A halo is a spherical cloud of stars surrounding a galaxy. (Image Credits: NASA, ESA, and A. Feild [STScI])](https://ucsc-expghost.imodules.com/s/1069/images/gid1001/editor/jaymee/january_2023/january_2023_newsletter/milky_way_264x162.png)
