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SUMMARY:Slug48—Student Film Competition\, Screening\, and Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Slug48 returns with a 48-hour film competition—open to all UC Santa Cruz students. A 48-hour film is one that is written\, shot\, edited\, and all music composed within a 48-hour time period. Teams and strategies for filming may be formed ahead of time\, but nothing can be written\, and no footage can be shot\, until the clock is ticking. Slug48 was founded in 2024 thanks to the support and enthusiasm of UC Santa Cruz alumnus Kevin Nolting\, former editor at Pixar Animation Studios\, where he edited the Academy Award-winning films Up!; Inside Out; and Soul. \nABOUT THE EVENT \nCompetition Opens\nFri.\, April 24\, 5:00 p.m. | UCSC Communications 139\n– parameters assigned (a theme\, a prop\, a line of dialogue that must be in the film to ensure nothing was shot ahead of time)\n– filming begins\n– open to all UCSC students\n– advanced registration recommended here; however students can sign up at the Competition Opens event \nCompetition Closes\nSun. April 26\, 5:00 p.m.\n– filming concludes\n– submit the finished film \nFilm Screening & Awards Ceremony\nWed.\, April 29\, event time to be announced | Kresge 3105\n– films judged by a panel of celebrity judges\, chaired by Kevin Nolting\n– open admission for friends/family of the filmmakers and UCSC affiliates \nDownload and share the event flyer here.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/slug48/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Award(s) Ceremony,Competition,Film Screening,Reception
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SUMMARY:Chancellor's Innovation Impact Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Innovation Impact Awards program celebration\, a festive event honoring some of UC Santa Cruz’s most innovative and creative individuals and communities. \nThursday\, May 7\, 2026\n4 p.m.\nUC Santa Cruz National Academy of Inventors Chapter From Campus to Commerce panel featuring a group of dynamic campus innovators and external commercialization partners bringing innovations to market \n5:30 p.m.\nHor d’oeuvre reception followed by the awards presentation and celebration \nUC Santa Cruz University Center\nCollege Nine Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA \nREQUEST REGISTRATION\n  \nThe awards recognize faculty\, researchers\, staff\, students\, and community partners for their valuable contributions to innovations and creative scholarship that have sparked transformative change and societal impact. \nThis year we will be recognizing and celebrating the following inspiring awardees: \nInnovator of the Year\nMike Beck\, director of the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience\, is advancing innovative nature-based solutions that protect coastlines and communities from climate-driven storms and flooding. \nTranslation of the Year\nNeuroSWARM3\, a groundbreaking neurophotonic technology developed in the Yanik Lab enables wireless\, minimally invasive monitoring of brain activity at unprecedented scale and resolution. \nLifetime Achievement Award\nRichard E. Green\, professor of biomolecular engineering\, has built a career defined by groundbreaking innovations in genomics and computational biology\, and translating fundamental science into lasting societal impact. \nCommunity Changemaker\nBud Colligan has used venture capital\, philanthropy\, and community partnerships to strengthen the economic vitality\, health\, and opportunity of the Monterey Bay and Central Coast regions. \nThe event will also bring together a dynamic and diverse group of people who contribute to an ecosystem and environment that spurs innovation\, creativity\, and entrepreneurship at the university and within the community. \nWe hope to see you there! \n\nEvent supported by:\nCarter\, DeLuca & Farrell LLP\nPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP\nBozicevic\, Field & Francis LLP\nSanta Cruz Ventures
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/chancellors-innovation-impact-awards/
LOCATION:University Center\, University Center\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Award(s) Ceremony
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SUMMARY:Sweet Send-Off Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Greetings\, International and Global Learning students!\nJoin us for a special celebration in recognition of our international students studying here at UCSC\, Global Learning alumni that have studied abroad/away\, and to those that are about to start their programs this summer and fall. \n\nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026 from 17:00 – 19:00 (5 pm – 7 pm) \n\nWe’ll be saying ‘bon voyage’ to our international exchange students that have been studying at UCSC and our new global learning students. Our global learning alumni will also be joining to join in our community space for reflection\, connection\, and storytelling!\n\nOur event will consist of:\n\n\nA panel for departing global learning students highlighting what it’s like to be on exchange and study abroad/away (led by our alumni and international students)\nOpportunities to connect with each other based on region of the world or study/your home institution\n\n\nPlease RSVP here by our deadline of Friday\, May 1 and let us know how you’d like to be involved. \nIf you have any questions\, email us at globallearning@ucsc.edu.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/sweet-send-off-celebration/
LOCATION:Rachel Carson College Red Room
CATEGORIES:Award(s) Ceremony
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SUMMARY:Women’s Center Graduation Ceremony: A Season of Becoming
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor and celebrate the achievements\, journeys\, and growth of our graduating students at our annual Women’s Center Graduation Ceremony! This final event of the year not only celebrates students’ academic successes but also the resilience\, community\, and powerful womanhood that have empowered students throughout their time at UC Santa Cruz ✨. \nHear from inspiring speakers who will share their own reflections of their barrier-breaking journeys as well as share their own wisdom as they depart UC Santa Cruz and boldly step into the future. We will also be provided a banquet style dinner while celebrating the many ways graduating students have ambitiously grown and thrived in their academic and diverse communities 🎓🎓. \nPlease fill out the RSVP Form to indicate your interest in attending this graduation ceremony. All graduates who RSVP are guaranteed a graduation cord. The Women’s Center is so excited to celebrate with you! \nDate: Friday\, May 22nd\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. \nWhere: Bhowjani Dining Room at the University Center (Above the C9/JRL Dining Hall) \nFor questions or accommodations\, please contact women@ucsc.edu \n  \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/womens-center-graduation-ceremony-a-season-of-becoming/
LOCATION:University Center\, University Center\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) Year End Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations\, Class of 2026! \nThe American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) Year End Celebration\, affectionately referred to as YEC\, is an intimate celebration of all graduating Native students and past interns of the American Indian Resource Center and People of Color Sustainability Collective. We will be honoring a few of our graduates with gifts and a stole. We allow each graduate to do a short speech about their time at UCSC and share what they are doing next. We invite Native staff\, faculty\, family members\, and friends of each graduate. Providing a space to celebrate the graduating students’ accomplishments here at UC Santa Cruz! This event is planned to be held at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn on June 11th from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. \nGuest RVSP \nGraduating Student Participant Registration \n  \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. \n\nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/airc-year-end-celebration-yec/
LOCATION:Hay Barn\, 94 Ranch View Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Award(s) Ceremony,Social Gathering
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