Month: March 2017
Strawberry fields for better
As the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems celebrates its 50th anniversary, we take a look at how its research and fieldwork have revolutionized the cultivation of one of California’s most valuable crops—strawberries.
By Peggy Townsend, March 2017
Flash point
A gift of a major photography collection provides rare opportunities to engage with powerful, poignant images
March 2017
Lights, camera, social action
UC Santa Cruz’s Social Documentation Program, now celebrating its 10th anniversary, is producing socially conscious films that bear witness, address injustice, and shine a light on neglected subjects.
By Dan White, March 2017
Jennifer Andaluz: Providing the stepping stones to college
Oakes ’94, American studies
By Peggy Townsend, March 2017
We will not turn back
UC Santa Cruz is an institution that recognizes—and cherishes—diverse opinions, disciplines, and backgrounds. This commitment is enshrined in our Principles of Community, which call for mutual respect and celebration of diversity. We Banana Slugs speak English, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, and...
By Herbie Lee, March 2017
Happy anniversary!
UC Santa Cruz reached the venerable age of 50 in 2015—meaning that many of its departments and programs are now hitting some big milestones, too.
March 2017
