Celebrating Chancellor Denton's arrival

With a series of events this fall, UC Santa Cruz honored the appointment of Denice D. Denton as the campus's ninth chancellor. Instead of a formal inauguration, Chancellor Denton opted for a brief investiture, which took place on Friday, November 4. Also scheduled were a two-day academic symposium on "Achieving Excellence Through Diversity," a benefit dinner in support of students, and a number of regional events. (Video of the symposium and investiture is now available online, as are transcripts of the chancellor's inaugural address and Shirley Ann Jackson's keynote address. Audio podcasts of the first day of the symposium and the investiture ceremony are also now available.)

ABOVE: UC President Robert C. Dynes presents Denice D. Denton with the UC Santa Cruz Chancellor's Medallion during her investiture as UCSC's ninth chancellor. (See coverage of all of the inaugural activities in Currents Online)

Chancellor's Inaugural Symposium

Shirley Ann Jackson, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will lead a discussion on the best practices in diversity, access, and inclusion. [More]

Investiture of Chancellor Denton

UC President Robert C. Dynes will preside over a brief ceremony investing Chancellor Denice D. Denton as UCSC's ninth chancellor. Chancellor Denton's inaugural address will follow. [More]

Scholarships Benefit Dinner

The third annual Scholarships Benefit Dinner will celebrate the successful conclusion of the Cornerstone Campaign, while raising additional money to fund scholarships and fellowships. [More]

Regional Events

UCSC is collaborating with partners throughout the region to host a variety of events this fall that offer the public additional opportunities to join in the celebration of the chancellor's arrival. [More]