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Reminder: Chancellor's forum on October 22

University Center offers expanded hours and special events

UC discloses venture capital data

Planning for the 2004 Women at Work Retreat begins October 23

Transcripts of President Dynes's web chats with alumni, faculty and staff, and students available online

Learn about the stars, cardio basics, and wilderness first response through classes offered by the Recreation Department

Construction update

October 20, 2003

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Reminder: Chancellor's forum on October 22

Chancellor Greenwood will hold her first fall forum with UCSC staff members from 12:30 to 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, at the Music Recital Hall.

Please note that no food is permitted inside the Music Recital Hall.

University Center offers expanded hours and special events

Fall is the perfect time to have lunch on the UCenter patio.
Photo: Louise Donahue

In response to requests from faculty and staff, the University Center is now open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Guitarist Greg Swim entertains the lunch crowd on Fridays.

New on the lunch menu is vegan soup Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a revamped lunch menu is in the works. See current lunch menu offerings.

The University Center is hosting its first celebrity chef and winemaker dinner on Saturday, October 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. Chef Lynn Sheehan of Sand Rock Farm, the UCSC Farm & Garden, and four Santa Cruz Mountain winemakers are collaborating on a gourmet harvest feast for the senses. The evening will begin with wine tasting and savory hors d'oeuvres, followed by a four-course meal, each course paired with a winemaker's selection. See menu details. Tickets are $85, $75 for University Center members. For more information or reservations, call (831) 459-4321 or e-mail clarkj@ucsc.edu.

The second "Alive After Five" gathering for faculty and staff will be on Thursday, November 6, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the UCenter. This event will have a Greek theme, with authentic music and belly dancing and a special Greek appetizer and drink menu.

For more information, go to the University Center web site.
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UC discloses venture capital data

The University of California has posted on the web performance data for its $2.1 billion private-equity portfolio, after losing an appeal to the California Supreme Court. A state Superior Court ruled in July that the information had to be released.

The university was sued in April by the San Jose Mercury News, the Coalition of University Employees, and a Berkeley professor, who wanted data related to fund-level performance and the internal rates of return (IRR) for UC's venture capital funds made public. Detailed IRR information (pdf)

In its appeal, the university contended that the IRRs are trade secrets and therefore exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act and also that disclosure of such confidential information would result in the university being excluded from future investment in these funds. See text of UC press release on the appeal.
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Planning for the 2004 Women at Work Retreat begins October 23

The 18th annual Women at Work Retreat will have its first planning meeting on Thursday, October 23, at the Bay Tree Conference Center, Room D, from noon to 1 pm.

The retreat dates are April 29 and 30, and the theme is "Building Bridges, Making Connections." This retreat is completely organized by volunteer committee members, and all staff members are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the Women at Work web site or e-mail ctaylorc@ucsc.edu.
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Transcripts of President Dynes's web chats with alumni, faculty and staff, and students available online

Over the past two weeks, UC President Robert C. Dynes has held three systemwide web chats with alumni, faculty and staff, and students, on October 8, 14, and 15, respectively. The transcripts (pdf) from these conversations are now available online.
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Learn about the stars, cardio basics, and wilderness first response through classes offered by the Recreation Department

A class in the basics of wilderness emergency care is being offered by the Recreation Department.

The Recreation Department is offering an astronomy class (October 21, 7 to 11 p.m.) taught by Joe Jordan, who works for NASA; a class on cardio training basics (October 22, 7:30 to 9 p.m.) taught by Wellness Center staff member Danielle Lewis; and a 16-hour course on wilderness first response (October 25 and 26) taught by the Wilderness Medicine Institute of the National Outdoor Leadership School. Register by calling (831) 459-2806.
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Construction update

Currents provides regular updates on construction projects that have an impact on campus transportation and parking. Construction update story

For more information, visit the Transportation and Parking Services web site and the Physical Planning and Construction web site.
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