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UC's piece of the prize
Dozens of faculty and researchers contributed to the work of the U.N. climate change panel that shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore, pictured here visiting UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Green and cool: UC honored for sustainability
Sierra magazine names UC one of America’s Top 10 coolest schools. UC is highest-ranked public university – and only California institution – on the list. Many student-led campus initiatives contributed to this honor.
IT accessibility efforts under way
At systemwide group is working on a policy to make Web-based resources more accessible to those with disabilities. As more educational activities are conducted online, it's essential to serve all members of the UC community.
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Academic Senate chair leads with passion
To Michael Brown, chair of the Academic Senate, the UC represents hope and a chance to make great contributions to the world. The challenges ahead are great. Are UC faculty ready to tackle them? Read what Brown has to say about the future of this university, the search for a new president and what professors can do to fight for the UC ideals.
Dynes' Desk
Dynes’ Desk is a way for anyone to email a comment, idea, or suggestion to President Dynes.
Submit an email to Dynes' Desk
Comment:
Thank you for your leadership of the University of California over the past four years. While I am saddened to lose you as our leader, it is with much appreciation and gratitude that I write to thank you for the tireless efforts you put forth for all UC students, faculty, and staff during your tenure as president. You had to handle so many very public and complex issues that faced UC over the past few years, and you not only navigated us through those tough waters, but you continued to move us forward striving for continued excellence.
Bob Dynes
Thank you for your kind words, but more importantly for your partnership and dedication to the university. Yes, these have been, and continue to be, challenging times for us all, but together we will work though them. And even though I am stepping down as president, I will continue to play an active role within the UC community, just in a different way. It’s important for everyone to remember the big picture – that UC is a remarkable institution, unmatched in the world, and that every single member of the UC family plays an important role in UC’s contributions to society.
Did You Know...
- Federal and state funding for academic science and engineering R&D failed to keep up with inflation in fiscal year 2006, according to the National Science Foundation.
- Five University of California campuses were among the top 20 universities in science and engineering research spending: UCLA (No. 3), UC San Francisco (No. 5), UC San Diego (No. 7), UC Davis (No. 16) and UC Berkeley (No.19).
- In non-science research, UCLA made the top 20 list at No. 11 and UC Santa Cruz at No. 20.
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