Energy drought calls for new conservation measures Most of us are familiar with conserving water. But there's a new kind of drought in California, calling for a new method of conservation. A drought of electricity has hit the western states, and it's expected to last through 2001, said Bob Dunn, campus energy manager at Physical Plant (more). CURRENTS ONLINE is produced every two weeks during the summer. The next issue will be posted on Monday, September 11. Text Only Version	August 28-Sept. 10, 2000 Vol. 5, No. 5 Campus receives $24 million in private gifts and grants Letter details proposed 2000-01 salary plan for UCSC staff Student wins $40,000 in national film competition UCSC establishes Department of Environmental Toxicology New dean named for the Baskin School of Engineering Regents adopt revised investment guidelines for pension assets CATS sets limits on e-mail message sizes, server storage Construction projects continue to have major impacts on campus life Fire Department reschedules controlled fire at Twin Gates UC San Diego to host Management and Leadership Conference