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News Chancellor M.R.C. Greenwood will address a staff forum on May 6 and host the staff breakfast "Pancakes and Jazz with M.R.C." on May 22. See page 8. Calendar "Art in the Arboretum Day" on May 19 includes a performance by the Mel Wong Dance Troupe, food by Jozseph Schultz, and sculptures throughout the gardens. See page 5. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ Digest The campus took on an Old West look early one recent Saturday morning as horseback riders drove a herd of cattle across Empire Grade and onto the meadow to graze. See page 6. 1 J Vol. i2, No. 8 Published monthly by University Relations for the campus community May i, 2 002 Alumnus's gift supports new environmental research institute Gordon Ringoid's $500,000 donation is largest gift from a graduate to the campus By Tim Stephens CSC has established a new environmental research institute, building on the campus's strong tradition of interdisciplinary research in the environmental sciences. To help launch the new institute, alumnus Gordon Ringold and his wife, Tanya Zarucki, have provided a gift of $500,000—the largest gift the campus has ever received from an alumnus. The STEPS Institute for Innovation in Environmental Research is designed to encourage an interdisciplinary approach that integrates science, technology, engineering, policy, and society (the "STEPS" approach) in studying and solving environmental issues. Gordon Ringold is chairman and CEO of SurroMed, a start-up company. The overall goal of the institute is to foster research linking global and regional environmental processes, a major scientific challenge that has been identified as a top priority by several national environmental task forces over the past two years. "Human health depends on ecosystem health, and ecosystem health depends on the processes linking the Earth's ecosystems. The long-term health of our societies therefore requires that we understand these linkages much better than we do now," said John Thompson, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology. Initially, the STEPS Institute will focus on biodiversity and water issues, said Thompson, who led an 18-month campuswide planning process that resulted in the formation of the institute. Thompson will serve as the initial director, and Brent Haddad, associate professor of environmental studies, will be associate director. The institute, overseen by the Office of Research, will link environmental research efforts campuswide, tapping expertise in a wide range of departments in the natural sciences, social sciences, and engineering. "The STEPS Institute is one that I feel really builds on the tremendous diversity and strength in the environmental sciences that UCSC has already established," See Center, / Chancellor addresses Washington colloquium n the aftermath of September 11, the science and technology community will be expected to contribute to new counterter- rorism efforts. Some of these programs may face new restrictions in access to information or to laboratory procedures. On April 11, Chancellor M.R.C Greenwood addressed the consequences of such a trend during the 27 th Annual Colloquium for Science and Technology Policy in Washington, D.C. See Chancellor, backpage UCSC plans to buy apartment complex near main entrance By Jim Burns C Santa Cruz is planning to add 64 units to its housing inventory this summer with the anticipated purchase of an apartment complex that is adjacent to the campus's main entrance. UCSC's planned purchase of the Laureate Court Apartments, which are located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Bay and High Streets, is expected to be completed sometime in July. The university plans to make the apartments part of its faculty and staff housing program. All of the complex's current tenants will be offered six-month extensions to their current lease agreements as part of a transition plan, said Jean Marie Scott, associate vice chancellor for colleges, housing, dining and child care services at UCSC. Approximately 20 of the 64 one- and two-bedroom units are currently occupied by UCSC faculty, staff, or students. See Housing, back page UCSC linguist's exhaustive volume targets common 'grammar myths' By Ann M. Gibb You can't afford to casually ignore this new book, especially if you've ever been cited for breaking traditional grammar rules— such as splitting infinitives. The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language (Cambridge University Press, 2002), coauthored by UCSC professor of linguistics Geoffrey Pullum, is the Geoffrey Pullum first definitive grammar reference book of standard international English in more than 20 years. Pullum hopes that among other things, it will help debunk what he dubs "grammar myths" that have long plagued the world's most widely used language. "People have been living in fear of grammar rules that don't exist," said Pullum, who wrote The Cambridge Grammar with Rodney Huddleston of the University of Queensland, Australia. "We're going into the 21st century carrying grammar books from the 20th century that haven't shaken off grammar myths from the 19th century," said Pullum. A reception celebrating the publication was held April 18 at the Cowell Provost's House. Creating a truly modern grammar text took more than a decade of comprehensive and at See Grammar, i Despite hardships. UCSC student doesn't want to leave Jerusalem By Louise Donahue iving in Jerusalem, UCSC student Lindsey Rosenthal takes precautions to avoid suicide bombings and often hears gunfire and ambulances in the nearby West Bank city of Ramallah. Her family and friends want her to come home—and so does the University of California— but she's determined to stay. "I'm glad to be here," said Rosenthal, who lives with her Norwegian roommate 15 minutes from downtown. "I think it's important to show my solidarity with Israel by staying. Being an American, people appreciate that I'm here." A student in UCs Education Abroad Program at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Rosenthal finds herself studying politics and history in a place steeped in both. One of her courses is an honors seminar on the Arab-Israeli conflict. "We talk about politics all the time," she said. The University of California, at a systemwide level, has recalled its Lindsey Rosenthal students studying abroad in Israel, but Rosenthal plans to withdraw temporarily from UCSC so she can stay in Israel, then reapply. "I'm kind of upset" about the university's decision, she said. While noting the university's concerns about liability, she added, "I am 21." She knows other American and Canadian students whose universities are allowing them to remain without penalty. Describing Jerusalem as "tense," Rosenthal said the situation has grown steadily worse See Student, back page
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Transcript | News Chancellor M.R.C. Greenwood will address a staff forum on May 6 and host the staff breakfast "Pancakes and Jazz with M.R.C." on May 22. See page 8. Calendar "Art in the Arboretum Day" on May 19 includes a performance by the Mel Wong Dance Troupe, food by Jozseph Schultz, and sculptures throughout the gardens. See page 5. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ Digest The campus took on an Old West look early one recent Saturday morning as horseback riders drove a herd of cattle across Empire Grade and onto the meadow to graze. See page 6. 1 J Vol. i2, No. 8 Published monthly by University Relations for the campus community May i, 2 002 Alumnus's gift supports new environmental research institute Gordon Ringoid's $500,000 donation is largest gift from a graduate to the campus By Tim Stephens CSC has established a new environmental research institute, building on the campus's strong tradition of interdisciplinary research in the environmental sciences. To help launch the new institute, alumnus Gordon Ringold and his wife, Tanya Zarucki, have provided a gift of $500,000—the largest gift the campus has ever received from an alumnus. The STEPS Institute for Innovation in Environmental Research is designed to encourage an interdisciplinary approach that integrates science, technology, engineering, policy, and society (the "STEPS" approach) in studying and solving environmental issues. Gordon Ringold is chairman and CEO of SurroMed, a start-up company. The overall goal of the institute is to foster research linking global and regional environmental processes, a major scientific challenge that has been identified as a top priority by several national environmental task forces over the past two years. "Human health depends on ecosystem health, and ecosystem health depends on the processes linking the Earth's ecosystems. The long-term health of our societies therefore requires that we understand these linkages much better than we do now," said John Thompson, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology. Initially, the STEPS Institute will focus on biodiversity and water issues, said Thompson, who led an 18-month campuswide planning process that resulted in the formation of the institute. Thompson will serve as the initial director, and Brent Haddad, associate professor of environmental studies, will be associate director. The institute, overseen by the Office of Research, will link environmental research efforts campuswide, tapping expertise in a wide range of departments in the natural sciences, social sciences, and engineering. "The STEPS Institute is one that I feel really builds on the tremendous diversity and strength in the environmental sciences that UCSC has already established," See Center, / Chancellor addresses Washington colloquium n the aftermath of September 11, the science and technology community will be expected to contribute to new counterter- rorism efforts. Some of these programs may face new restrictions in access to information or to laboratory procedures. On April 11, Chancellor M.R.C Greenwood addressed the consequences of such a trend during the 27 th Annual Colloquium for Science and Technology Policy in Washington, D.C. See Chancellor, backpage UCSC plans to buy apartment complex near main entrance By Jim Burns C Santa Cruz is planning to add 64 units to its housing inventory this summer with the anticipated purchase of an apartment complex that is adjacent to the campus's main entrance. UCSC's planned purchase of the Laureate Court Apartments, which are located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Bay and High Streets, is expected to be completed sometime in July. The university plans to make the apartments part of its faculty and staff housing program. All of the complex's current tenants will be offered six-month extensions to their current lease agreements as part of a transition plan, said Jean Marie Scott, associate vice chancellor for colleges, housing, dining and child care services at UCSC. Approximately 20 of the 64 one- and two-bedroom units are currently occupied by UCSC faculty, staff, or students. See Housing, back page UCSC linguist's exhaustive volume targets common 'grammar myths' By Ann M. Gibb You can't afford to casually ignore this new book, especially if you've ever been cited for breaking traditional grammar rules— such as splitting infinitives. The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language (Cambridge University Press, 2002), coauthored by UCSC professor of linguistics Geoffrey Pullum, is the Geoffrey Pullum first definitive grammar reference book of standard international English in more than 20 years. Pullum hopes that among other things, it will help debunk what he dubs "grammar myths" that have long plagued the world's most widely used language. "People have been living in fear of grammar rules that don't exist," said Pullum, who wrote The Cambridge Grammar with Rodney Huddleston of the University of Queensland, Australia. "We're going into the 21st century carrying grammar books from the 20th century that haven't shaken off grammar myths from the 19th century," said Pullum. A reception celebrating the publication was held April 18 at the Cowell Provost's House. Creating a truly modern grammar text took more than a decade of comprehensive and at See Grammar, i Despite hardships. UCSC student doesn't want to leave Jerusalem By Louise Donahue iving in Jerusalem, UCSC student Lindsey Rosenthal takes precautions to avoid suicide bombings and often hears gunfire and ambulances in the nearby West Bank city of Ramallah. Her family and friends want her to come home—and so does the University of California— but she's determined to stay. "I'm glad to be here," said Rosenthal, who lives with her Norwegian roommate 15 minutes from downtown. "I think it's important to show my solidarity with Israel by staying. Being an American, people appreciate that I'm here." A student in UCs Education Abroad Program at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Rosenthal finds herself studying politics and history in a place steeped in both. One of her courses is an honors seminar on the Arab-Israeli conflict. "We talk about politics all the time," she said. The University of California, at a systemwide level, has recalled its Lindsey Rosenthal students studying abroad in Israel, but Rosenthal plans to withdraw temporarily from UCSC so she can stay in Israel, then reapply. "I'm kind of upset" about the university's decision, she said. While noting the university's concerns about liability, she added, "I am 21." She knows other American and Canadian students whose universities are allowing them to remain without penalty. Describing Jerusalem as "tense," Rosenthal said the situation has grown steadily worse See Student, back page |
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