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President Obama meets astronomer Jerry Nelson and other Kavli Prize winners

Congratulating UCSC's Class of 2011: Musicians, game designers, bioengineers, journalists, and more. Read more.

Fertile Ground: UCSC cultivates an impressive crop of creative projects and thinkers

Epic Theater in an epic setting - Shakespeare Santa Cruz's 30th Season - Click to read more

Featured Events More »

July 9: Lick Observatory
Concert Series thru Aug 27
July 19: Summer Orientation
thru July 26
July 19: Shakespeare Santa Cruz
2011 season begins
July 31: Dickens Universe
thru August 5

University News More »

July 8, 2011 Costume designers bring life to Shakespeare characters, from Falstaff to the 'Tavern Tarts'
July 6, 2011 UCSC alum Gillian Welch does it again
July 6, 2011 Evolutionary / Revolutionary: an evening of art, music, science

Quickstart Guides

Uncommon People

Sammy the Slug

Sammy the Slug is 25! Once a counter-cultural symbol of defiance, the slimy yellow mollusk is now a beloved campus icon. Continue»

Did You Know?

30% of our grads in 2011 are first in their family to earn a 4-year degree.

Video Spotlight

Commencement 2011

Take a look at 2011 commencement ceremonies from the perspective of a proud parent. Watch»

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