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Sense of Community Inspires 2008 C-Ring Winner
Graduating senior and biopsychology major Amy Schlegel has won the 2008 C-Ring Award, given annually to an outstanding undergraduate woman.

UC's Mr. Bearcat Says We're All Bearcats
Each year, UC honors a male senior with the title 'Mr. Bearcat.' Meet Chemistry's Zach Bryson.

New Neuroscience Major Will Be Offered in Fall
Students interested in pursuing neuroscience now have a more direct and coordinated path to advanced study through a new interdisciplinary major at McMicken.

UC Grad Awarded Homeland Security Fellowship
The U.S. Government makes an investment in Mike Brothers' future graduate research, which is aimed at keeping us safe on the home front.

Daniel Langmeyer Wins Faculty Senate Award
For decades, this UC psychology professor has served his department, his college, the Faculty Senate and the UC faculty union.

English Prof Earns Prestigious Santa Fe Residency
Professor Don Bogen has been awarded one of only two 2008 Witter Bynner Poetry Translator Residencies.

The Larger They Are, The Harder They Fall
Three stately oaks have defined McMicken's lawn for more than a century. Now just a lone pair stand guard after a June storm felled their third.

Two A&S Graduates to Receive Presidential Honors
Two of the three recipients of this year's Presidential Leadership Medal of Excellence honors are from McMicken College of Arts and Sciences. Monique Jindal and Jerry Tsai will be feted at the UC Recognition Ceremony on May 18 and at the June 14 commencement.

Graduating Grad Student Captures Teaching Award
Doctoral student Matthew Klooster is the recipient of "Excellence in Teaching" honors from the Graduate School.

Q&A: Bob Richardson, Philosophy

'Artificial Crime Analysis Systems' Puts Focus on Why, Where Crime Occurs
Think "CSI: UC." Professor Lin Liu's latest book explores using geographic info systems to shed light on crime patterns.

In Focus: Nancy Jennings, Communication

Dubeck: 'I Am Flattered and Honored' to Win 2008 Aida Tomeh Award
Associate Professor Paula Dubeck's dedication and service are recognized by the North Central Sociological Association.

Alumni Corner

The Big Scoop was
Big Fun

Not even a storm that lit up Doppler radar like the Fourth of July could put a fork in "The Big Scoop," a graduation party that turned into "a moveable feast." Photos from the event are available online.

Meet...

Eddie Merino

Indiana Jones returns this week with a young sidekick. In real life, that could be new UC Assistant Professor of Classics Steven Ellis, who returns to Pompeii this summer as the youngest project director in that site's celebrated history.

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