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“ Several years ago, I was contacted<br />
by Dr. Marat Yusupov,<br />
a Russian scientist who had<br />
obtained the first crystals <strong>of</strong><br />
the whole ribosome.Yusupov<br />
expressed interest in joining my<br />
research group, looking <strong>to</strong> solve<br />
the structure <strong>of</strong> the ribosome by<br />
X-ray cryst<strong>all</strong>ography.Through<br />
normal channels <strong>of</strong> applying for<br />
a grant <strong>to</strong> support him, we would<br />
have waited up <strong>to</strong> a year for funding,<br />
and Yusupov likely would<br />
have gone elsew<strong>here</strong>. Sinsheimer<br />
Chair funds enabled me <strong>to</strong> immediately<br />
guarantee Yusupov the<br />
possibility <strong>of</strong> a position. He ultimately<br />
joined our group, and we<br />
went on <strong>to</strong> solve the structure.”<br />
14<br />
The Importance <strong>of</strong> Endowed Chairs<br />
The endowed or named<br />
chair is one <strong>of</strong> higher<br />
education’s most enduring<br />
traditions, dating back<br />
some 500 years <strong>to</strong> Oxford<br />
<strong>University</strong>. <strong>UC</strong> <strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Cruz</strong><br />
now has 13 endowed<br />
chairs, which are essential<br />
for attracting <strong>to</strong>p faculty and students<br />
and helping the campus sustain<br />
its commitment <strong>to</strong> excellence.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the campus’s<br />
earliest endowed<br />
chairs, the Robert L.<br />
Sinsheimer Chair in<br />
Molecular Biology,<br />
is held by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Harry F. Noller,<br />
the world’s leading<br />
expert on ribosomes.<br />
The <strong>UC</strong> Presidential Chair (1981)<br />
Supported by the <strong>UC</strong> President through<br />
an endowment established by the <strong>UC</strong><br />
Regents <strong>to</strong> honor distinguished faculty at<br />
the ten <strong>UC</strong> campuses, encourage new or<br />
interdisciplinary programs, and enhance<br />
existing academic programs. Current Co-<br />
Chairs: David Haussler, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
Computer Science, and David C. Hoy,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Philosophy.<br />
The Alfred E. Heller Chair<br />
in Agroecology (1982)<br />
Established by Alfred E. Heller <strong>to</strong> support<br />
research, teaching, and public service<br />
related <strong>to</strong> the application <strong>of</strong> biological<br />
and ecological principles <strong>of</strong> agrosystem<br />
management and long-term sustainability.<br />
Current Chair: Stephen R. Gliessman,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Environmental Studies<br />
The Robert L. Sinsheimer Chair<br />
in Molecular Biology (1987)<br />
Established by Arthur and Carol Graham<br />
<strong>to</strong> support the research and teaching <strong>of</strong><br />
an eminent <strong>UC</strong>SC molecular biologist and<br />
<strong>to</strong> honor Robert L. Sinsheimer, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Emeritus <strong>of</strong> Biology. Current Chair:<br />
Harry F. Noller, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Molecular,<br />
Cell, and Developmental Biology.<br />
The Jack Baskin Chair<br />
in Computer Engineering (1988)<br />
Established by Jack Baskin <strong>to</strong> support the<br />
work <strong>of</strong> a distinguished <strong>UC</strong>SC faculty<br />
member and foster teaching and research<br />
in the field <strong>of</strong> computer engineering.<br />
Current Chair: Patrick E. Mantey,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Computer Engineering.<br />
The <strong>UC</strong> <strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Cruz</strong> Foundation<br />
Chair in Psychology (1995)<br />
Established with private donations, <strong>UC</strong><br />
<strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Cruz</strong> Foundation funds, and chancellor’s<br />
discretionary funds <strong>to</strong> support<br />
teaching, research, and public service<br />
related <strong>to</strong> psychology. Current Chair:<br />
Barbara Rog<strong>of</strong>f, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Psychology.<br />
The Pepper-Giberson Endowed Chair<br />
in Environmental Studies (1995)<br />
Established by Alan G. and Margaret<br />
Lyons Giberson <strong>to</strong> support the faculty<br />
and programs <strong>of</strong> the <strong>UC</strong>SC Environmental<br />
Studies Department and <strong>to</strong> honor<br />
James E. Pepper, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Emeritus<br />
<strong>of</strong> Environmental Studies. Current Chair:<br />
Daniel M. Press, Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>of</strong> Environmental Studies.<br />
The Neufeld-Levin Holocaust<br />
Endowed Chair (1995)<br />
Established by Anne Neufeld Levin <strong>to</strong><br />
support interdisciplinary teaching, research,<br />
and public education related <strong>to</strong><br />
the issues and circumstances surrounding<br />
the Holocaust. Current Co-Chairs:<br />
Murray Baumgarten, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> English<br />
and Comparative Literature, and Peter<br />
Kenez, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> His<strong>to</strong>ry.<br />
The Patricia and Rowland Rebele<br />
Chair in Art His<strong>to</strong>ry (1996)<br />
Established by Patricia and Rowland<br />
Rebele <strong>to</strong> support the appointment <strong>of</strong> a<br />
distinguished faculty member and fund<br />
other activities that strengthen <strong>UC</strong>SC’s<br />
Art His<strong>to</strong>ry Department and promote col-<br />
laboration with the larger <strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Cruz</strong><br />
community. Chair <strong>to</strong> be appointed.<br />
The Chandra Bhandari Endowed Chair<br />
in India Studies (1997)<br />
Established by Narpat and Chandra<br />
Bhandari (through the Bhandari<br />
Foundation) <strong>to</strong> support an interdisciplinary<br />
approach <strong>to</strong> studying Indian<br />
cultures around the world. Chair<br />
<strong>to</strong> be appointed.<br />
The Ida Benson Lynn Endowed Chair<br />
in Ocean Health (1998)<br />
Established by Ida Benson Lynn’s family<br />
<strong>to</strong> support a <strong>UC</strong>SC faculty member’s<br />
teaching, public service, and research<br />
pertaining <strong>to</strong> the health <strong>of</strong> the world’s<br />
oceans. Current Chair: Terrie M. Williams,<br />
Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Ecology and<br />
Evolutionary Biology.<br />
The Narinder Singh Kapany Chair<br />
in Op<strong>to</strong>electronics (1999)<br />
Established by Narinder and Satinder<br />
Kapany <strong>to</strong> support research and teaching<br />
in the field <strong>of</strong> op<strong>to</strong>electronics, the use <strong>of</strong><br />
light in high-speed telecommunications<br />
and data communications. Chair <strong>to</strong><br />
be appointed.<br />
The Henry Bachmann Endowed Chair<br />
in Astronomical Instrumentation (2000)<br />
Established by C. Donald and S<strong>all</strong>y<br />
Bachman Allen in memory <strong>of</strong> S<strong>all</strong>y’s<br />
grandfather, Henry Bachmann, <strong>to</strong> support<br />
<strong>UC</strong>SC graduate students specializing in<br />
astronomical instrument development<br />
and inst<strong>all</strong>ation. Current Chair: Joseph S.<br />
Miller, Direc<strong>to</strong>r, <strong>UC</strong> Observa<strong>to</strong>ries/Lick<br />
Observa<strong>to</strong>ry; Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Astronomy and<br />
Astrophysics.<br />
The Kamil and Talat Hasan Endowed<br />
Chair in Classical Indian Music (2000)<br />
Established by Kamil and Talat Hasan<br />
<strong>to</strong> support the appointment <strong>of</strong> a distinguished<br />
faculty member and <strong>to</strong> provide<br />
ongoing support for <strong>UC</strong>SC’s programs<br />
in Indian arts and classical music. Chair<br />
<strong>to</strong> be appointed.<br />
R For information on how <strong>to</strong> establish<br />
an endowed chair, contact Ron Suduiko,<br />
Vice Chancellor, <strong>University</strong> Relations,<br />
(831) 459-2501; rsuduiko@cats.ucsc.edu