Ongoing

M.F.A. Exhibition for Environmental Art & Social Practice (EASP)—”Picking up Shells Amid a Tsunami”

Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery Baskin Service Road, Santa Cruz

The culminating exhibition of the Environmental Art and Social Practice (EASP) M.F.A. program at UC Santa Cruz presents new projects—Picking up Shells Amid a Tsunami 쓰나미가 밀려오는데, 조개나 줍고 있네—developed through concentrated inquiry over a two-year period and offers a window into the artists’ unique long-term research projects that expand beyond the gallery space. — FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS […]

FREE and open to the public

2026 Right Livelihood International Conference

Hybrid Event

The Right Livelihood International Conference is a five-week global conference exploring how education can strengthen democracy, collective intelligence, and just futures. Bringing together Right Livelihood Laureates, students, faculty, and community partners across continents, the conference combines asynchronous learning with participatory dialogue and collaborative action. Rather than advocating specific outcomes, the conference positions education as a democratic […]

CMENA’s Annual Concert Featuring Aza

Woodhouse Brewery 119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz

CMENA is proud to present AZA for our 2026 Spring concert. AZA weaves the rich musical traditions of North Africa’s Tamazight culture with contemporary global influences, creating a unique and captivating sound. Led by Moroccan-born musician Fattah Abbou, AZA blends the intricate melodies and dynamic rhythms of styles like Ahwash, Rwais, and Gnawa. The band […]

Beautiful Universe

Beautiful Universe in the MAH’s Atrium. Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. May 21-31, 2026. An astrophotography exhibit by the Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, UC Santa Cruz. In the 20+ photos, you will see galaxies, novae, supernovae, reflection and emission nebulae, and interstellar dust clouds that give birth to new stars and planets. […]

Nursing School Info Session with UPENN and Johns Hopkins

Humanities 1 Building 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz

University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins Schools of Nursing each offer accelerated nursing programs for individuals looking to transition to the field from non-nursing degrees. 

We will cover program overview, admissions and career outcomes.

Gen AI Dev Tools Bootcamp with AWS

Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz

Are you curious about generative AI development tools and vibe coding? Join us for an excitng in-person boot camp where you will take part in a hands-on lab that will introduce you to the fundamentals of this rapidly growing field. Here’s the tentative schedule: 1:00 – 1:45 – Intro to AI/ML 1:45 – 2:45 – […]

Castello, J. (CSE) – Space Mission Simulation From the Outside In

Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz
Hybrid Event

Robotic space missions often use discrete event simulation to reduce risk in operation. A simulation applies a set of planned activities to a model of mission resources, and the model’s observed behavior is used to predict real-world outcomes. However, logically concurrent activities are typically simulated under one possible linearization of their events – an order […]

Prepare for the Fair with COOP Careers

Career Success Student Lounge (125 Hahn) 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz

Join us for an in-person workshop with COOP Careers about elevating your professional brand – just in time to prepare for the Spring Career & Internship Fair.

This session will help students craft a compelling professional pitch, tailor their resume to stand out to employers, and network meaningfully with industry professionals. Don’t miss this chance to get fair-ready and set yourself up for success!

Beyond Men & Masculinity: Film Screening & Conversation

Namaste Lounge 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness & Action Month (SAAM), join CARE & The Cantú for dinner and a screening of Beyond Men & Masculinity. After the film, we’ll have guided conversation and crafting! Dinner provided, and no RSVP required! For questions or accommodations, please email CARE or The Cantú Center. You Belong Here: The […]

Plan your healthcare career at UCSC

Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara

Interested in becoming a doctor or pursuing a career in healthcare? Join the UC Santa Cruz Premed Postbacc Program for an informative, live online session designed for students, parents, and anyone exploring pathways into medicine, public health, and other health professions. In this discussion, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of premed and pre-health programs to […]

Emeriti Faculty Lecture, Spring 2026

Music Center Recital Hall 400 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz
Hybrid Event

As the West Coast exploded with the Summer of Love and Vietnam War protests, the Center for World Music’s concept of “bimusicality” brought Asian performance masters and American avant-gardists to train American students. Join Distinguished Research Professor Emerita Kathy Foley for the Spring Emeriti Lecture.

FREE and open to the public