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Weekend Wrap-Up

September 27, 2011 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a burglary, physical assault and several alcohol-related crimes this past weekend. Deputies received a report Friday night of several unknown suspects entering ...
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Politicians Prepare for Local Election

September 27, 2011 by

As the Santa Barbara City Council’s Nov. 8 elections draw near, numerous community political groups are gearing up with candidate forums, public discussions and candidate celebrations. Three current...
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Research Team Wins Gulf Grant

September 27, 2011 by

UCSB Marine Science Institute’s research professor of oceanography Uta Passow and her team received a $22.5 million grant from the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative to continue research on the Deep...
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Annual Dog Event Encourages Community Adoptions

September 26, 2011 by

The K-9 Placement and Assistance League, Inc. held its third annual Dog Adoption Festival and K-9 P.A.L.S. Great Ball Drop Raffle fundraiser yesterday in downtown Santa Barbara to help improve the San...
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Researchers Find New Way to Detect Cancer Cells

September 26, 2011 by

A UCSB research team published their findings outlining technology they developed that discriminates between cancerous and non-cancerous cells in bodily fluids in the latest issue of renowned research...
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New Study Relates Effects of Stereotypes with Uneasiness

September 26, 2011 by

UCSB doctoral psychology researcher Michael Mrazek and his team identified a link between the threat of stereotyping and mind-wandering in a study that will be featured in The Journal of Experimental ...
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UCSB Alumna Nominated for Screenwriting Award

September 26, 2011 by

The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation named UCSB alumna Cameron Lund one of five finalists in its 56th annual Samuel Goldwyn Writing Awards contest for rising screenplay writers last week. The Foundation sele...
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Book Sale Raises Funding for Planned Parenthood

September 26, 2011 by and

Planned Parenthood kicked off their 37th annual used book sale on Thursday at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in an effort to help fund the organization’s locations within the tri-county area. The volun...
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Revolutionary Method Earns Professor Award

September 26, 2011 by

UCSB assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry Song-I Han received a 2011 New Innovator Award from the National Institute of Health last Tuesday for her work in protein interaction and its lin...
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University Recognition

September 23, 2011 by

NSCS Students Earn National Award The National Society of Collegiate Scholars UCSB chapter received a Silver Star Status award at the NSCS 2011 Convention in June for the program’s commitment to the...
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Retail Company Considers Potential Goleta Location

September 23, 2011 by

The City of Goleta is in deliberations with the Target Corporation regarding plans to open a prospective new store in the region. The American retail company approached the city’s staff in mid-March...
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VP of Academic Affairs Announces Retirement

September 23, 2011 by

The University of California Office of the President has begun to implement changes to its administration this academic year as Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Lawrence Pi...
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SBCC President Friedlander Attends White House Conference

September 23, 2011 by

Santa Barbara City College Superintendent/President Dr. Jack Friedlander attended the Winning the Future initiative conference Wednesday night at the White House to discuss policies for improving the ...
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UC Faculty Scrutinizes Salaries

September 23, 2011 by

Across the UC system, Nobel laureates have seen their pay take a back seat to the funding of athletic prestige. According to the UC payroll database, the highest paid UC employee in 2010 was UC Berkel...
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Campaign Linked to Decline in I.V. Theft

September 23, 2011 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol and UCSB Associated Students recently announced a significant decrease in the number of burglaries in the area since the “Stop Burglaries in I.V.” campaign began six mon...
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