UC Santa Cruz: Social Sciences Division Convenes For Awards Ceremony

Press release from UC Santa Cruz:

Andrea Limas

October 15, 2021

The Division of Social Sciences faculty, staff, and friends gathered on October 14 at the UC Santa Cruz Cowell Ranch Hay Barn for a special Fall Breakfast. Like so many other events, the annual Fall Breakfast had been previously interrupted or postponed for the last two years, due to the pandemic and power outages. This year’s ceremony was a celebration of hope in the wake of many crises. 

“There is a renewed sense of wonder and excitement this academic year,” said Dean Katharyne Mitchell. “It was delightful to be able to gather in person once again. The solidarity and tenacity this division has shown is inspiring.” 

The division presented several major awards recognizing outstanding accomplishments by faculty, staff, researchers, and emeriti faculty. It was noted that selecting recipients for the 2020-21 year was particularly difficult, given the extraordinary nature of the past year and the many contributions that all of the staff and faculty made to ensure the ongoing success of the division and the campus as a whole.

The awards presented included:

For more images from this event, check out in the photo gallery. 

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