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July 24, 2000 To: The Campus Community From: Campus Provost John B. Simpson Re: Professor Frank Talamantes chosen as Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies Dear Campus Colleagues: I am very pleased to announce that Professor Frank Talamantes of the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology has agreed to accept the position of Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies for a three-year term to begin August 1, 2000. Dr. Talamantes was identified from an excellent field of nominees and applicants in a campuswide search conducted over this past year. Dr. Talamantes brings to this position extensive experience, not only as a faculty member at UC Santa Cruz, but also through his service to the scientific community and his longstanding commitment to issues of minority and graduate education, at both national and local levels . Dr. Talamantes received his doctorate from UC Berkeley prior to joining the UCSC faculty in 1974. From his initial appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, Dr. Talamantes rose to the rank of Professor of Biology in 1984. Through numerous awards and honors he has achieved international levels of distinction in the scientific community. In addition, he is a past president of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science and currently chairs a study section at the National Institute of Health responsible for the review of training grants for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The Chancellor and I are delighted to have Dr. Talamantes join the senior academic administrative group. At this time in its history, UC Santa Cruz is uniquely poised to build graduate programs of distinction. As the campus moves forward to meet the challenges and responsibilities of the new century, we believe that this appointment provides an excellent opportunity for the campus. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Talamantes to his new position. Sincerely yours, John B. Simpson Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
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