Uncommon People

Uncommon People: Kristoffer HellénKristoffer Hellén

Winner of the 2013 Steck Family Award for his senior thesis on how two small ethnic groups in Europe and Russia preserve their heritage. Continue»

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Congratulations, you made it! All our best to the 4,665 UCSC students who officially joined the ranks of triumphant Banana Slugs.
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