Blumenthal answers staffers' questions about salaries, growth, protest

There were plenty of questions for Acting Chancellor Blumenthal during his first appearance at the podium for the latest Staff Advisory Board forum. Blumenthal covered topics including salaries and benefits, campus growth, the recent student protest, and the search for a permanent chancellor for the campus. (Photo: Matt Fitt) More

Michael Bolte appointed director of UC Observatories/Lick Observatory

Michael Bolte, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at UCSC, has been appointed director of UC Observatories/Lick Observatory (UCO/Lick). "Professor Bolte is an ideal choice for this important position," said Acting Chancellor Blumenthal. (Photo: Marshall Perrin/UC Berkeley). More