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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
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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 […]

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Conference Kick-Off

Virtual Event

Join for the global kick-off of the 2026 Right Livelihood International Conference. All conference participants and organizers are invited to a fun, global meet-and-greet event on Zoom.    

Aspiranet info session 4.2026

Social Services Opportunities / Aspiranet Info Session

Cowell Conference Room 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz

Aspiranet, a Californian, public services nonprofit will answer questions, talk about career advancement in social services, and share how you can help move Hope Forward in your community

Join us to learn more about the various opportunities we have to offer in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas.

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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.

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CSE Colloquium – Algorithmic Problems in Discrete Choice by Ravi Kumar

Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz

Presenter: Ravi Kumar, Google Abstract: In discrete choice, a user selects one option from a finite set of available alternatives, a process that is crucial for recommendation systems applications in e-commerce, […]

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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 Fair, a unique opportunity to connect directly with top employers hiring across a wide range of industries. This expo-style career event brings together alumni, graduate […]

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Off-Campus Housing Resource Fair

Off-Campus Housing Resource Fair
Social Sciences Lawn College Nine, Santa Cruz

Join UCSC Community Rentals Wednesday, April 15, 12 – 3 p.m. at Social Sciences Lawn to meet local landlords, learn about the rental process, and explore off-campus housing & resources! Drop by and get info to help your housing search! Housing staff and local landlords/property managers will be on-site to answer questions. Get tips about: […]

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 Artificial Intelligence Edition

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

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 […]

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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 […]

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