Spring 2014 Week 1

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Thursday, April 3, 2014

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Unearthing Links to Santa Clara’s History Remnants of Ohlone, Yokut culture found beneath campus Sophie Mattson

The Santa Clara What has been labeled by a university archaeologist as the most intensive excavation ever conducted on a California mission continued this past month. The dig on the Santa Clara campus yielded comprehensive information about the Native American population that lived in the area over 200 years ago. Among the artifacts and features found are parts of at least three adobe houses, pottery, various metal objects and pits that were filled up with trash, according to Lee Panich, an archaeologist and assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. Fieldwork in the area began in May 2012 on the north side of Franklin Street between Alviso Street and The Alameda, in order to build the new parking structure. Another excavation took place in front of the Mission Church as a condition for the construction of the new Palm Drive. The university’s land was originally home to Mission Santa Clara de Asís, which housed Native Americans between See ARTIFACTS, Page 3

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This 1894 oil painting by Andrew Putnam Hill depicts what life was like at Mission Santa Clara de Asís in the middle of the 19th century and can be found in the Harrington Learning Commons. Recent excavations on and around the university campus have uncovered several artifacts that offer a glimpse into the past. The most recent dig site was located in front of the Mission Church. Among the objects found include pottery and metalwork.

New Series Pushes for Water Conservation Business school responds to state’s dry conditions Eryn Olson

The Santa Clara Although students were welcomed back to campus with a heavy dose of rainfall this week, California is still experiencing the worst drought in its history. In response, the Leavey School of Business’ Food and Agribusiness Institute is hosting a five-event series to address its consequences and possible water-saving solutions. “Save Don’t Squander: A Series on the Impact of the California Drought” began on Wednesday with

a panel of representatives from the California Department of Water Resources, Santa Clara Valley Water District, the San Jose Water Company and the Santa Clara Facilities Department. David Sandino, senior staff counsel for the California Department of Water Resources, discussed the state’s dwindling water supply. “This drought might be an opportunity for California to look real hard and make a permanent commitment to water conservation,” said Sandino. The driest year in California’s recorded history was 2013. This year has been better, but the state remains in its third consecutive dry year. Each person in Santa Clara County uses about 138 gallons of water per day, according to senior water conservation specialist for the

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Santa Clara Valley Water District Karen Koppert. Roughly half of that water is used outdoors, so Koppert emphasized the need for altering landscaping. “(Santa Clara) has been great in leading the way,” Koppert said, “especially with recycled water irrigation.” This drought series has five different presentations planned throughout spring quarter. The second event will take place today at 5 p.m. in Lucas Hall. The three remaining discussions will include the perspectives from a local farm researching ultra-low water use methods, the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the California food banks. Contact Eryn Olson at eolson@scu. edu or call (408) 554-4852.

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The Drought Series began its five-event program on campus Wednesday with “Water Policy: Deciding the Who and How Much.” The series continues today in Lucas Hall.

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