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UC SANTA CRUZWinter 1998 R E V I E W TODAY’S STUDENTS Plus: elementary school kids discover the university, behind-the-scenes learning, building the tools of modern astronomy CONTENTS FROM THE CHANCELLOR By M.R.C. Greenwood UC Santa Cruz Features Building bridges to India s chancellor of UC Santa Cruz, They are bright, eager to acquire new Review / Winter 1998 Just a month before the I am asked frequently about the knowledge, committed to improving 50th anniversary of Chancellor India’s independence, many attributes that define the society, and very focused. M.R.C. Greenwood Today’s UCSC Students.......................6 Chandra (left) and Narpat quality and character of our extra- At UCSC, these traits are not Director of Public Information Bhandari gave $250,000 A Aordinary campus: our historic commit- unique to the students featured in this Elizabeth Irwin to UCSC, establishing one of the few endowed Windows on the Universe...................18 ment to teaching and the undergraduate magazine. In fact, they are qualities Editor chairs in India studies experience; the nationally recognized that are shared by the large number of Jim Burns in the United States. 2 caliber of UCSC’s graduate programs UCSC students that I’ve had the plea- Art Director/Designer Jim MacKenzie Kids Around the University................20 and research activities in the arts, sure of meeting and working with in Associate Editors Today’s UCSC students humanities, and sciences; our new and my year and a half as chancellor. Mary Ann Dewey Gabriella de la Rosa, a innovative school of engineering; the Whether at college open houses, Jeanne Lance If All the World’s a Stage .....................22 senior who is studying many important contributions that at meetings with student leaders and art history, is one of 10 Writers don harris highly motivated students the campus’s people and programs make members of a variety of student organi- Carolyn Christopherson profiled for our cover Robert Irion Departments to the vitality of our region of the state zations, or at receptions at University story—a feature that No description of the campus Barbara McKenna provides a glimpse into of California. House, my interactions with UCSC Jennifer McNulty the makeup of today’s Francine Tyler While UCSC is indeed multi- students have left me very optimistic From the Chancellor.............................1 UCSC students. 6 can—or should—ignore our Cover photography faceted, no description of the campus about the future that awaits both them R. R. Jones can—or should—ignore our most and the society to which they will most precious resource: UCSC’s Office of University Advancement Campus Update ...................................2 Tools of the trade precious resource: UCSC’s students. contribute. Carriage House Optician David Hilyard They are, after all, the people who are The interactions have also left University of California is a member of a team of 1156 High Street the focus of our educational endeavors students. They are, after all, me excited about UC Santa Cruz’s technical wizards who, Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1077 Alumni News .....................................24 working in the observatory and energies today; the people our fac- future in the new millennium. For if voice: 408.459.2501 laboratories on campus, ulty are diligently preparing to become the people who are the focus it’s true—and I believe that it is—that fax: 408.459.5795 construct the sophisticated the leaders of tomorrow’s society. one important measure of the vitality e-mail: [email protected] Alumni Notes.....................................26 instruments astronomers web: www.ucsc.edu/review need to study Our cover story in this issue of our educational endeavors of any university is the caliber of the universe. 18 Produced by UCSC Public Information of the Review, therefore, puts the spot- students it attracts, then UCSC will and Publications. Printed on recycled Alumni Profile....................................27 light on “Today’s UCSC Students.” continue to occupy a very special place paper; recyclable. 2/98(98-116/58.7M) and energies today; the While we regularly provide you, in higher education. UC Santa Cruz (USPS 650940) Through young eyes Vol. 35, No. 3 / Winter 1998 Researching college life for our readers, with information about UC Santa Cruz is a series of admini- people our faculty are diligently strative publications published quarter- a class project, a group of our current students, this issue of the ly by University Advancement at UC elementary school students magazine tells the story of our student Santa Cruz. Periodicals postage paid decided to write their own preparing to become leaders at Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Postmaster: book on the subject when body through the lives of 10 of our Send address changes to the University they were unable to find of California, Santa Cruz, University students. Though their interests are M.R.C. Greenwood Advancement, 1156 High Street, Santa information for of tomorrow’s society. Cruz, CA 95064-1077. young readers. 20 varied, the 10 have much in common: Chancellor UC Santa Cruz Review / Winter 1998 1 Fall enrollment highest Three receive Alumni $500,000 fellowship CCAMPUSAMPUS UUPDATEPDATE in campus history Association’s top honors don harris to UCSC astronomer ith a student body total- or the fourth consecutive New degree in business and public sectors, said economics ing 10,638, UCSC recorded hree people committed to enriching year, a UCSC researcher has professor Nirvikar Singh. He W its highest enrollment ever the lives of others have won the top F captured one of the nation’s management economics added that the Economics this past fall—up 4 percent, or 423 T awards given annually by UCSC’s most prestigious honors for young Department’s marketing, finance, students, from the prior year. Alumni Association. faculty members: a David and or the first time in campus and accounting electives are consis- The fall enrollment included Marge Frantz (top), a lecturer emerita in Lucile Packard Fellowship for history, UCSC is offering an tently among the most popular 6,970 continuing, 239 returning, the American Studies and Women’s Studies Science and Engineering, worth a F undergraduate degree in busi- classes. “Students have been begging and 3,429 new students. Of the Departments, won the Distinguished total of $500,000. ness management economics. us to do this,” he said. total, 9,570 were undergraduates Teaching Award for 1997. Frantz is highly Astronomer Dennis Zaritsky, Responding to strong demand from The new program combines the and 1,068 were graduate students. regarded for her dedication to students and 33, will receive $100,000 per year current and prospective students, strong analytic approach of eco- “We met our target for new passion for her subject matter. for the next five years to support economics faculty proposed the nomics with the technical aspects of undergraduates, and we’ve main- John Reid (center), the founder and john reid courtesy his innovative research on the life new bachelor of arts degree pro- management. tained the diversity and quality executive director of A Grassroots Aspen histories of stars in two nearby gram. Beginning this winter quar- In addition to intermediate and of students,” said J. Michael Experience, won the Alumni Achievement galaxies. He is among 20 scientists ter, students can officially declare advanced accounting courses, class- Thompson, associate vice chancel- Award. Through his nonprofit organization and engineers chosen by the the new major. es offered as part of the new major alexander david lor for enrollment management and in Aspen, Colorado, Reid helps inner-city Packard Foundation for their excep- “UCSC is becoming an increas- include: Chancellor Greenwood, left, with Chandra and Narpat Bhandari, whose director of admissions. The boost kids take part in an outdoor adventure far tional promise and creative abilities. ingly prominent player in the R Money and Banking; $250,000 gift has established an endowed chair in India studies at UCSC follows a similar rise last year. from their urban neighborhoods. UCSC is one of just four insti- regional economy, and this new R Real Estate Economics; “There’s increased interest in Angie Christmann (bottom), a coordina- tutions that have earned at least major will help prepare students for R Industrial Relations; spectrum of activities, including UCSC, and that’s due to our suc- tor for student programs and events at one Packard Fellowship each year Gift establishes rare don harris burgeoning job prospects in the R Management in the Global distinguished scholars-in-residence, cess in communicating about the Cowell College, won the Outstanding Staff for the last four years. The others computer industry as well as other Economy; chair in India studies graduate research fellowships, campus both through our outreach Award. For nearly 27 years, Christmann has are the California Institute of business growth in the area,” said R Managerial Finance; course development, international materials and the personal school helped students make their ideas for festivals, Technology, the University of Chancellor M.R.C. Greenwood. R Business Strategy and $250,000 gift to UCSC has conferences, the acquisition of visits made by admissions coun- performances, and other events a reality. Chicago, and UC San Francisco. The business management Entrepreneurial Studies; established one of the country’s resources on India studies for the selors, current students, and alumni The three, nominated by students, “These prestigious fellowships economics major builds on the R Environmental Business; A few endowed chairs in India University Library, and activities of volunteers,” said Thompson. alumni, faculty, and staff and selected by to our recently recruited faculty strengths of UCSC’s economics R Security Markets and Financial studies and is the first step in a faculty in the field of India studies. Beginning this year, state fund- the Alumni Council, were honored in a attest to the continuing quality of program while meeting the needs of Institutions; vision to establish an international “We are delighted to receive ing is based almost entirely on a campus ceremony in late January.