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 […]

FREE and open to the public

2026 Right Livelihood International Conference

Hybrid Event

The Right Livelihood International Conference is a four-week global conference exploring how education can strengthen democracy, collective intelligence, and just futures. Bringing together Right Livelihood Laureates, students, faculty, and community partners […]

FINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories seminar series featuring Dr. George Leonard

Ocean Health Building McAllister Way, Santa Cruz

Please join us for the second talk in the FINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories seminar series featuring Adjunct Professor Dr. George Leonard. His talk, “Lessons learned from my time at the science-policy interface” will discuss his extensive experience at the ocean science-policy interface at major nonprofits (Monterey Bay Aquarium and Ocean Conservancy). He initiated, developed, and led a host of conservation programs during his time at Ocean Conservancy including offshore aquaculture, plastics pollution, ocean acidification, climate change, mesopelagic fisheries, and deep-sea mining. During his early career at Monterey Bay Aquarium, he developed the scientific foundation for the nascent sustainable seafood movement. Preceding the talk please join us for a networking coffee hour (snacks provided) and a student-only lunch after the talk.

HireDMV Multi-University Alumni Career Fair

Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, College Park, MD 7801 Alumni Drive, College Park

Calling University of California Alumni in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.  Are you ready for your next career move? Join fellow alumni and professionals at the HireDMV Multi-University Alumni Career […]

Free

Ritual Drinking in the Ancient World

Stockwell Cellars 1100 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz

Wednesday, April 15, 5:00-7 p.m. Stockwell Cellars 1100 Fair Avenue, Santa Cruz Space is limited. Please let us know if you are able to attend via this registration link. “Drink and make […]

Kraw Lecture: At the Forefront of AI: Innovation and Discovery

The Quad Conference Center 2400 Sand Hill Rd. Menlo Park, CA The Quad Conference Center 2400 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we understand and solve the world’s most complex challenges—while at the same time causing new challenges and concerns. We invite you to join us for […]

Astrophysics: The Largest Unknowns and the Biggest Challenges

Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz

UCSC Professor Alexie Leauthaud will discuss her groundbreaking work understanding the past and future of our universe. In this exciting public lecture, Professor Alexie Leauthaud will discuss some of the […]

Free