UCSC's 10th Chancellor
George R. Blumenthal, the 10th Chancellor of UC Santa Cruz, is a distinguished professor of astronomy and astrophysics who has been an academic leader both at UC Santa Cruz and within the University of California system. He joined UCSC in 1972 and has served as chair of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, chair of the UCSC Academic Senate and as chair of the UC systemwide Academic Senate.
The Regents of the University of California made Chancellor Blumenthal's appointment permanent September 19, 2007. He had served as acting chancellor since July 2006.
In a recent conversation, Chancellor Blumenthal looks to the future and reflects on UCSC's past and its evolution as a nationally ranked university.
Highlights
Community, campus celebrate chancellor's inauguration
Chancellor Blumenthal was inaugurated on June 6, a brilliant Santa Cruz day of sunshine and celebration. More than 1,000 guests from campus, community, and afar gathered on the East Field for a traditional ceremony of investiture. [Read article | View webcast | Read inaugural speech]
Blumenthal joins Silicon Valley Leadership Group's board of directors
Chancellor Blumenthal has been named to the board of directors of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. For more than 30 years, the SVLG has brought together senior management of member companies and organizations to address major public policy issues affecting the economic health and quality of life in Silicon Valley.
Chancellor delivers graduate commencement address
Chancellor Blumenthal told masters and Ph.D candidates during commencement exercises June 13 to remember to inquire, share what you know, and always "make sure you find time to put your feet up on your desk once in a while and just think the big thoughts." [Read speech]
Blumenthal calls for investment at all levels of education
Chancellor Blumenthal joined the presidents of Cabrillo College and California State University, Monterey Bay and the Superintendent of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education in calling for the governor and legislature to agree to continue state investment in education.