National Science Foundation director helps dedicate new center "Fundamental research to create a clearer view of the universe has spawned a new technology for the study of the human eye that could potentially benefit everyone," said National Science Foundation Director Rita Colwell at the dedication of the Center for Adaptive Optics, based at UCSC. More More Campus News: Crown Dining Hall reopens after renovation... Work on housing access policy continuing over summer... Life Lab Garden Classroom hosts Family Science Day June 29... 'Colleges, Housing, Dining and Child Care Services' changes its name... and more. Text Only Version	CURRENTS ONLINE is produced every two weeks during the summer. The next issue will be posted on Monday, July 8. June 24-July 7, 2002 Vol. 6, No. 42 Ray Dasmann's memoir traces birth of environmentalism Astronomers find planet system that reminds them of home Fifty Pajaro students awarded $2,000 scholarships for college A little history restored along with Cardiff Gate Research offers rare look at species interactions Physicists gather at UCSC to plan new linear collider project Campus plays host to all ages during the summer Campus facilities, offices switch to summer hours