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Support for those who have served
The UC Santa Cruz Retirees Association Bruce Lane Scholarship, named for an influential early campus architect, provides awards to veteran students
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Helping students spot medical pseudoscience
A popular new class made possible by a donor delves into history, psychology, chemistry, ethics, and—yes—medicine, exploring the limits and potentials of health care
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We got the beat: New course tunes into music
Popular music course established in memory of an alum will be taught by a visiting artist or scholar
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Finding a way through a will
Emeritus Professor Barry Bowman and his wife, researcher Emma Jean Bowman, worked side by side for decades revealing the secrets of a protein called V-ATPase. Now retired, they’ve made continuing research a priority in their will. Photo by Barry Bowman.
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Narinder Kapany, fiber-optics pioneer
Narinder Kapany received the UCSC Foundation’s Fiat Lux Award in 2008. (Photo by R. R. Jones)
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Resource for open source
Sage Weil earned his Ph.D. in computer science at UC Santa Cruz in 2007.
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May her memory be a blessing
Bev Crair earned her bachelor’s degree in computer science and mathematics from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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Mary Doyle: Why do I give to UC Santa Cruz?
A word with Mary E. Doyle, UC Santa Cruz Foundation president
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McHenry’s legacy continues
Dean McHenry and Henry McHenry
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Gratitude for a life of discovery
Siegmund Gutman (Crown ‘90, biochemistry and molecular biology)
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Ricky Bluthenthal: Why do I give to UC Santa Cruz?
A word with Ricky Bluthenthal, UC Santa Cruz Foundation Board member
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Stephanie Harkness: Why do I give to UC Santa Cruz?
A word with Stephanie Harkness, UC Santa Cruz Foundation Board member
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Paul Hall: Why do I give to UC Santa Cruz?
A word with Paul J. Hall (Merrill '72)
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Nurturing diversity in the sciences
Julie Packard (Crown '74, biology; M.A. '78) has a lifelong love of nature and biology. Recognizing the institution that nurtured her, she gave $1 million gift to establish the Dean's Fund for Diversity in the Sciences.
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In memory of Josh
The family and close friends of Josh Alper are sustaining the memory of this alumnus, beloved staff member, and avid bicyclist with the Joshua Alper-Marines Foundation.
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Drawing on Experience
Seeking to ensure that the transformative educational experiences he had as a UC Santa Cruz student continue, alumnus Jock Reynolds has established the Alumni Fund for Visiting Artists.
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Help for those with the least
Youri Bujko and Luciana Andrade
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Way beyond a job
UCSC's unique and groundbreaking Academic Excellence program has supported thousands of students since it started in 1986.
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Restoring quarry glory
William Hancock (Cowell ’79, environmental planning)
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Lending a hand by lending books
A generous grandmother inspired three of her grandkids to "pay it forward" and help low-income students get the books they need.
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Welcoming those who have served
In 14 years with the U.S. Marine Corps, Angela Austin's most physically challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable duty was as a Marine Corps martial arts instructor.
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Stephen Bruce
Alumnus Bruce has given more than $1 million to UCSC and contributed his time and expertise, including heading an advisory group to Division of Social Sciences Dean Sheldon Kamieniecki.
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Jack Baskin and Peggy Downes Baskin
The Baskins are long-time benefactors who jump-started the School of Engineering and support the Humanities. Since 1983, Jack Baskin's gifts to the Baskin School of Engineering total nearly $7 million. The Peggy Downes Baskin Humanities Endowment for Interdisciplinary Ethics honors her longtime interest in ethical issues across the academic spectrum.
