A Sampling of Clips for June 13^th, 2008

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Better Sleepers Are 'Successful Agers'
U.S. News & World Report, June 13 -- Normal sleep is associated with healthy aging, a new study found. Researchers at UCSD assessed 2,226 women aged 60 and older for use of sleeping aids, daytime sleepiness, napping, insomnia, early morning awakening, snoring, overall sleep quality and sleep duration. Based on the results, 20.8 percent of the women were categorized as "successful agers." More

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What's Hot on Campuses This Year: Solar Power
Chronicle of Higher Education, June 13 -- Across the Sun Belt, colleges and universities are gearing up to tap into solar power as a way to reduce their carbon emissions and make themselves greener. Several campuses have unveiled plans recently to put up large solar-power installations that will generate significant portions of their electricity. The UCSD campus announced in April a contract to put up a 1-megawatt solar array this year on campus buildings, to be followed next year by a similarly sized project. More

Abnormal Sleep Patterns in Older Men Spell Trouble
The Washington Post, June 12 -- A new study suggests that older men with abnormal sleeping patterns may face a higher risk of death. (Quotes Dr. Daniel Kripke, a professor of psychiatry at UCSD, who plans to collaborate on future research with one of the study's authors) More

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Labor Woes Leave UC Schools Without Big-Name Graduation Speakers
Los Angeles Times, June 13 -- Six prominent political figures and elected officials, including retired Army Gen. Wesley K. Clark and Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-Beverly Hills), have canceled commencement speeches at three UC campuses because of a continuing labor dispute, university officials and union leaders said Thursday. (Mentions UCSD) More

Once-Secret Artwork
of Theodor Seuss Geisel at Los Gatos' Peabody Fine Art Gallery
San Jose Mercury News, June 12 -- Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka "Dr. Seuss," is fondly remembered by many as the creator of unique, rhythmic children's books. But not everyone knows him as the varied and skillful artist that he was in his time. (Mentions UCSD) More