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Knight Foundation funds project on breaking 'filter bubbles' in science journalism
June 22, 2017
The Science Communication Program will explore ways to broaden the reach of science journalism and improve civic discourse on science-related issues.
Farm & Garden’s Market Cart produce stand opens June 20
June 13, 2017
Celebrate the start of summer on Tuesday, June 20, when the Farm & Garden’s Market Cart opens for 2017.
Materials Science and Engineering Initiative focuses on sustainability
June 6, 2017
UC Santa Cruz researchers are developing new materials for a wide range of devices and products, from solar cells to surfboards.
Ronnie Lipschutz appointed to chair in integral ecology and environmental justice
May 30, 2017
Ronnie Lipschutz, professor of politics and provost of Rachel Carson College, was honored as the inaugural holder of the Robert Headley Presidential Chair for Integral Ecology and Environmental Justice.
People of Color Sustainability Collective wins top honors
May 23, 2017
The Best Practice Award is the highest honor in the field of higher education sustainability in the state. It will be presented during the California Higher Education Sustainability Conference June 26–29 at UC Santa Barbara.
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.
Climate scientist James Zachos elected to National Academy of Sciences
May 2, 2017
Election to the academy is one of the highest honors a U.S. scientist can receive.
UC launches climate video series featuring UCSC alumnus M. Sanjayan
April 19, 2017
Climate Lab is an innovative six-part video series on climate change solutions produced in partnership with Vox.
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.
Farm & Garden’s plant sale April 29-30 highlights 50th anniversary
April 17, 2017
The UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden’s annual Spring Plant Sale will have a 50th Anniversary flavor this year, featuring some of legendary gardener Alan Chadwick's favorite plants.
Climate experts release latest science on sea level rise projections
April 14, 2017
A report led by UCSC geologist Gary Griggs addresses how much the ocean will rise along California's coast in coming decades.
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.
Growing farmers and the food movement for 50 years
April 7, 2017
Fifty years after students transformed a brush-covered rocky hillside into a verdant organic garden, UC Santa Cruz is widely regarded as a trailblazing force in sustainable agriculture education and research.
Water wizards: Building an underground savings account to bolster water supply
March 22, 2017
An innovative water-conservation strategy diverts water from overflowing rivers to fallow farmland, where it seeps into the soil and replenishes depleted aquifers.
Now Hiring: Office Manager/Events Coordinator Staff Position, Deadline 2/5
January 18, 2017
Startup Weekend Santa Cruz: Sustainability & Social Impact
November 17, 2016
Startups!
Carbon Slam Applications Due 4/10
March 21, 2016
Any student, undergraduate or graduate, in the UC system is invited to submit an application to represent their campus in either the Climate Impact or Climate Solutions competitions. Learn more about the categories of competition and entry details, including video submission guidelines.
Provost's Sustainability Internship Applications Due 4/28
April 23, 2015
Apply to the PSI program for a hands-on learning experience with sustainability projects on campus.
The sun rises as one of UC's top energy choices
September 11, 2014
Through two new agreements, UC has committed to the largest purchase of solar power by any university in the country.
UC announces new approaches to combat climate change
September 10, 2014
The University of California announces a series of measures to make UC a national leader in sustainability, efforts that range from proposals to actively use its $91 billion portfolio to invest in climate solutions to a major agreement to boost solar energy use.
Call for Your Waste Reduction Stories!
November 7, 2013
Calling all students, staff, and faculty! Have you done something innovative to reduce waste? Help us tell the whole story about waste reduction at UCSC by telling us your waste reduction story.
Impact Award: Beyond a Personal Commitment
November 7, 2013
Students are encouraged to take the Chancellor's Sustainability Challenge to the next level with the Impact Award, which includes a cash prize of up to $300.
88% of Waste Diverted from Landfill at OPERS Fall Festival
November 7, 2013
88 percent of the total pounds of waste from OPERS Fall Festival was diverted away from the landfill to be recycled or composted.
McHenry Library Goes Solar!
October 6, 2013
The library is UCSC's first on-site renewable power system and it will provide 25% of the annual electrical energy needed for the building. More importantly, it will provide 75-100% of the power needed for the building during peak times of year.
Chancellor's Sustainability Challenge
September 13, 2013
Chancellor Blumenthal is challenging UCSC students, staff, and faculty to reduce their own waste this year, in an effort to get us closer to our Zero Waste by 2020 goal.
New! Campus Sustainability Plan
September 12, 2013
The 2013 - 16 Campus Sustainability Plan, which outlines goals and objectives for making UCSC more sustainable, is complete!
Impact Designs: Engineering and Sustainability through Student Service
August 04, 2013