May • 2009

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research in action:

working for the
people of
california

This special report highlights UC's work in nanotechnology's environment and human safety issues.

58 percent of UC students reported they had participated in community service in 2007-08, with 23 percent involved in environmental cleanup.
54 percent work on or off campus.
38 percent had internships.
49 percent of seniors had engaged in an independent research project.

UCTV enters Los Angeles cable market

UCTV is expanding its reach as the designated education channel in the Los Angeles area. The 24-hour channel will soon be available on Time Warner cable, reaching more then 660,000 new households.

UCTV began nine years ago as a public interest channel on the EcoStar Dish Network and today reaches more than 22 million households nationwide through cable and Dish Network channels. It offers a range of general interest programming from throughout the UC system including programs on science, health, public affairs, humanities and the arts, as well as specialized programming for both health care professionals and K-12 teachers. Details are available at www.uctv.tv.

Your University is produced 10 times per year by the Strategic Communications department of the University of California Office of the President. For suggestions or comments about this report, contact: Donna Hemmila, editor, 1111 Franklin St. 12th Floor, Oakland, Calif. 94607, 510.987.0793, donna.hemmila@ucop.edu

inside this issue

research in action:

working for the people of california

UCTV enters Los Angeles cable market

working for the
people of
california