Remembering Chancellor Denton

Office of the Chancellor
1156 High St.
University of California
Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1077

Resources for Reporters:

Biography of Chancellor Denton

Press Photos Download

Remembering her Investiture:

Her Investiture and accompanying Academic Symposium

Honored for her Commitment:

2006 Maria Mitchell Women in Science Award

See Biography for complete listing

Promoting UCSC:

Her presentation on UCSC Achievements to UCSC Foundation Trustees (Delivered with Deans William Ladusaw and Lisa Sloan, June 8, 2006)

Denice D. Denton, who died on June 24, served as UCSC's ninth chancellor and was a tireless champion of diversity and excellence.

On June 24, 2007--the one-year anniversary of her passing--the campus community remembered and paid tribute to Denice Denton, UC Santa Cruz's ninth chancellor. More

A public memorial event honoring Chancellor Denton took place on Thursday, June 29, 2006 in UCSC's Recital Hall. Read about the memorial ceremony, view UCSC's webcast of the event, watch a slideshow of the ceremony, or listen to an audio recording. (The San Jose Mercury-News has produced a slideshow; and the Santa Cruz Sentinel, a web site with highlights of Thursday's ceremony.) You may also read the remarks delivered by speakers at the memorial.

A memorial fund has been established to support Chancellor Denton's vision and priorities.

You may read personal remembrances of Chancellor Denton.

Messages from President Dynes and from Campus Provost David Kliger provide important updates to the campus community.

A letter to the campus community from Counseling & Psychological Services describes a variety of support activities, including the Employee Assistance Program. The letter also provides downloads related to experiencing, coping with, and recovering from traumatic events.

Remembrances

David S. Kliger, UCSC Campus Provost: "She led this campus with clear statements of the importance of education in transforming lives and in creating opportunities for all." [More]

Robert C. Dynes, UC President: "Her life and work demonstrated a deep commitment to public service and to improving opportunity for the disadvantaged and underrepresented." [More]

Robert J. Birgeneau, UC Berkeley Chancellor: "She was absolutely passionate about the importance of having an inclusive university community." [More]

Larry N. Vanderhoef, UC Davis Chancellor: "Denice was a gifted and accomplished colleague, with so much potential that tragically will now go unrealized. The UC family has suffered a great loss."

John D. Wiley, UW-Madison Chancellor: "Her positive influence on public higher education extended far beyond the campuses where she served." [More]

This is only a partial list of submitted "remembrances." See all remembrances