Events

Career Success Drop-In Coaching at the EOP Office - Winter 2026
2026-01-12 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-26 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-09 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-23 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Academic Resources Center (ARC), 408 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Drop-in with Career Coach & Engagement Specialist Bridge Kennedy to discuss Career Exploration, Job Search Strategy, Interview Prep, Grad School Prep, or whatever’s on your mind related to your career success!
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Dates: Mondays, Weeks 2, 4, 6, & 8 of Winter Quarter 2026
1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23
Location: Academic Resource Center, EOP Lounge
YOU BELONG HERE
Programs and services 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. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Career Success Drop-In Coaching at the Ethnic Resource Center - Winter 2026
2026-01-14 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-04 13:30 - 15:00 | Crown Provost House, 660 Crown Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Drop-in with Career Coach & Engagement Specialist Bridge Kennedy to discuss Career Exploration, Job Search Strategy, Interview Prep, Grad School Prep, or whatever’s on your mind related to your career success!
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Dates: Wednesdays, Weeks 2 & 5 of Winter Quarter 2026
1/14/2026 & 2/4/2026
Location: Crown Provost House / Ethnic Resource Centers Lounge
YOU BELONG HERE
Programs and services 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. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Global Cafe (Winter 2026)
2026-01-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Classroom Unit, Classroom Unit, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, Select a Country:
International Student Services & Programming invites you to our monthly Global Cafe, a space for all international-minded community members to connect. Swing by for some refreshments and an opportunity to meet other international students and scholars, as well as Global Engagement staff. Feel free to drop in at any time and stay for as long as you’d like.
Our winter Global Cafe dates:

Wednesday, January 14
Wednesday, February 11
Wednesday, March 11

International Market Fair
2026-01-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Classroom Unit, Classroom Unit, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, Select a Country:
Are you feeling cold and missing a piece of nostalgia from your global learning experience? International Student Services and Programming (ISSP) is excited to invite you to drop by our International Market Fair on Wednesday, January 28 from 13:30 – 15:00 at our office in Classroom Unit 101 (same floor as Global Learning). No RSVP required.

We’ll be handing out free giveaways of international snacks including:

Chili snacks from China
Indomie instant noodles from Indonesia
Kinder chocolate from Italy
Pocky from Japan
Soybean and Sesame bars from Korea
…and more!

Our staff will be hosting mini international themed activities for you to earn these prizes. We hope to see you there!

International Grad Workers Chat Lounge
2026-02-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Graduate Student Commons, 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Come by the Graduate Student Commons on Friday, 2/6, and Tuesday, 2/10 afternoon to grab snacks and chat with fellow international grads. Join our grad peer mentors to discuss specific topics related to international workers, such as informed decision-making through step-by-step information about bargaining, voting (SAV), and striking. They’ll also hold space for questions and concerns you may have.
Time: Friday, 2/6 and Tuesday, 2/10 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Place: Graduate Student Commons – Fireside Lounge & Room 204
RSVP here. You are also welcome to submit anonymous questions/concerns.
Refreshments will be provided. Feel free to drop by individually or with friends anytime during these afternoons. Looking forward to seeing you there!

International Grad Workers Chat Lounge Session #2
2026-02-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Graduate Student Commons, 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Come by Graduate Student Commons on Friday, 2/6 and Tuesday, 2/10 afternoon to grab snacks and chat with fellow international grads. Join our grad peer mentors to discuss specific topics related to international workers such as informed decision-making through step-by-step information about bargaining, voting (SAV), and striking. They’ll also hold space for questions and concerns you may have.
Time: Friday, 2/6 and Tuesday, 2/10 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Place: Graduate Student Commons – Fireside Lounge & Room 204
RSVP here. You are also welcome to submit anonymous questions / concerns.
Refreshments will be provided. Feel free to drop by individually or with friends anytime during these afternoons. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Virtual Resume Review
2026-02-12 10:00 - 14:00
Meet with actual recruiters for this virtual resume review! You’ll get a chance to show them your resume and get feedback from professionals.
Get career ready with Career Success!
You 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.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
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Global Seminar: Mokuhanga Printmaking in Japan Info Session
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | https://ucsc.via-trm.com/visitor/events/7222
Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Tuesday, February 17th at 12:00-1:00 pm in Seminar Room D101 in the Art Department.
Register Here
Earn 6 units on a summer program on the Global Seminar Mokuhanga Printmaking in Japan this summer. This program is taught by Jimin Lee, Professor of Art.
Quick Facts:

Locations: Tokyo, Japan
Course:
ART 161J Mokuhanga: UCSC Printmaking in Japan (6 units)
Led by: Jimin Lee
Eligibility: Good academic and disciplinary standing, Min Age: 18, 45 units completed at time of departure. Minimum GPA- 2.3 cumulative GPA or higher at the time of application and every quarter prior to departure, Completion of Art 20G
Application requirement: Portfolio of 10 images
Dates: August 2-29, 2026
Finances: Financial aid applies, and scholarships are available! Budget will be posted on the website when it is available.
How to apply: Visit here for instructions. Applications open on December 1 and close on March 2.
Get in touch: Email your questions to globallearning@ucsc.edu.

Program Description: Immerse yourself in the world of Mokuhanga, the celebrated Japanese woodblock printmaking technique of Ukiyo-e, and journey from timeless tradition to cutting-edge creative exploration. Study how traditional relief printmaking techniques fuse with emerging technologies, book arts, and animation, while engaging with Japan’s vibrant cultural landscape through hands-on washi papermaking, museum and gallery visits, and exchanges with master printmakers and Tokyo Zokei University students. Through studio practice, cultural exploration, and creative collaboration, you’ll gain advanced artistic skill, deep cultural insight, and a fresh perspective on the possibilities of print media in today’s visual culture.

Enrollment Prep Week Tea Party
2026-02-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Merrill College Plaza, 641 Merrill Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Merrill Peer Advisors will be dishing out support and advise around your spring schedule. Stop by for Butterfly Pea tea, snacks, and peer advise.

Career Success Drop-In Coaching at the Cantú Cabin - Winter 2026
2026-02-18 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-03-04 13:30 - 15:00 | Lionel Cantú Queer Center, Crown Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Drop-in with Career Coach & Engagement Specialist Bridge Kennedy to discuss Career Exploration, Job Search Strategy, Interview Prep, Grad School Prep, or whatever’s on your mind related to your career success!
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Dates: Wednesdays, Weeks 7 & 9 of Winter Quarter 2026
2/18/2026 & 3/4/2026
Location: Cantú Queer Student Resource Center, Merrill College
YOU BELONG HERE
Programs and services 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. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room, 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Lunar New Year is quickly approaching and to celebrate the year of the dragon, ISSP and College Nine/John R. Lewis will be hosting our annual celebration on Wednesday, February 18 starting at 18:00 at the C9/JRL Multipurpose Room.

Come join us for festivities including a sampling of Lunar New Year foods, crafts and activities, special performances, and much more. Stop on by to celebrate the lunar new year with your fellow international community.

In addition, we encourage you to check out our website for all things Lunar New Year at UCSC. This includes a greeting from Chancellor Larive and a schedule of upcoming celebrations from student groups.

Global Seminar: Latin American Spain in Madrid Info Session
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:00 | https://ucsc.via-trm.com/visitor/events/7105
Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Thursday, February 19th at 1:00-2:00 pm via Zoom.
Register Here
Earn 6 units on a summer program on the UCSC Global Seminar: Latin American Spain in Madrid this summer. This program is taught by Catherine S. Ramírez, Professor of Latin American and Latino Studies.
Quick Facts:

Location: Madrid, Spain
Courses: LALS 184S: Latin American Spain (6 UC quarter units)
Led by: Catherine S. Ramírez
Eligibility: Good academic and disciplinary standing, Min Age: 18, 45 units completed at time of departure, Minimum GPA- 2.3 cumulative GPA or higher
Dates: June 22-July 24, 2026
Finances: Financial aid applies and is packaged at your home UC campus.
How to apply: Visit here for instructions. Applications open on December 1, 2025 and close on March 2, 2026.
Get in touch: Email your questions to globallearning@ucsc.edu.

Program Description:
What would gazpacho be without the tomato? What would LaLiga be without Messi? What would agriculture, restaurants, construction, and child and elder care be without migrants? Exploring subjects as varied as food, soccer, music, labor, and fascism, this course addresses these questions by examining Spain’s legacy as an imperial power in the Americas and the ways Latin Americans are transforming Spanish society and culture. This 6-unit Global Seminar fulfills UC Santa Cruz’s Cross-Cultural Analysis (CC) General Education requirement and is for undergraduates with a desire to learn about Spain’s diversity and dynamism from a Latin American and Latinx studies perspective. Students from any major who meet the standard eligibility requirements are welcome. The ability to speak Spanish is helpful, but not required. Discover more here.

Tax Workshops for International Students & Scholars
2026-03-09 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-06 12:30 - 14:00 | Graduate Student Commons, 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
International Student Services and Programming (ISSP) will be hosting two tax-related sessions for international students and scholars in the coming months, including a hands-on workshop for anyone who wants support while working through the filing process. We understand that filing taxes can be daunting, so our office is here to provide resources to make this process easier.
GLACIER tax prep staff from and graduate peer mentors will be available to help you one-on-one as you complete your tax filing steps.

Hands-on Tax Workshop #1
Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 12:30 – 14:00
Location: Graduate Student Commons (entrance next to Cafe Iveta)

Workshop #2 will take place on Monday, April 6, at the same time and location

Have any tax questions or topics you’d like us to address at the beginning of each workshop? Submit your questions here, and we’ll highlight them with the group. Even if you can’t make it to either session, feel free to still ask us your general questions, and we’ll update everyone with common themes we’re noticing.
Please note that ISSP staff are not tax experts and are legally prohibited from giving you tax advice. It is your responsibility to determine how to file your taxes and/or find a tax preparation service.

Cookies & LoFi Cram (finals study hall)
2026-03-15 13:00 - 23:00 | Porter/Kresge Dining Hall, 411 Porter-Kresge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
If studying in your room or apartment is not getting you where you need to be, change up the scenery and head to Porter Dining Hall for an hour or three. Bring your book, bring your final draft, or your flash cards.
We’ll bring the cookies & coffee (and tea & hot chocolate).
If you think you would like to attend, please RSVP on the registration page. It’s not required but it does help us plan.
Sponsored and hosted by: staff at the Porter Activities Office
You 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.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

A Sacred Witnessing: A Trans Day of Euphoria Event
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Join the Cantu Queer Center and the Diversity Center for an intergenerational Trans Day of Visibility gathering rooted in euphoria, joy, and sacred witnessing. Trans, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, and gender-expansive people of all ages are invited to share their stories, create art, and witness each other’s full humanity in a moment of dangerous hypervisibility and harm to our community. The event will include intergenerational story sharing, protest sign art, gentle restorative offerings, live performance, tabling with local organizations, and light refreshments.
This event is open to students, faculty, staff, alums, and the wider Santa Cruz community.
RSVP in advance.
You 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. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Global Cafe: Spring 2026
2026-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Classroom Unit, Classroom Unit, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, Select a Country:
International Student Services & Programming invites you to our monthly Global Cafe, a space for all international-minded community members to connect. Swing by for some refreshments and an opportunity to meet other international students and scholars, as well as Global Engagement staff. Feel free to drop in at any time between 14:00 – 16:00 and stay for as long as you’d like.
Our spring Global Cafe dates:

Wednesday, April 8
Wednesday, May 6
Wednesday, June 3

Off-Campus Housing Resource Fair
2026-04-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Social Sciences Lawn, College Nine, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
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:

Searching for rentals
Making your rental application packet
What landlords are looking for
The Renters Workshop, and more

Learn more by visiting communityrentals.ucsc.edu
You 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.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Info Session: Humanities Summer Professional Opportunities
2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 | https://events.ucsc.edu/event/humanities-summer-opportunities-info-session/2026-04-17/
Are you looking for paid summer opportunities to explore career possibilities and put your humanities skills into practice? Join this info session to learn about two new summer programs offered by the Humanities Division in Summer 2026:

Summer Humanities EXCEL: Los Angeles offers 10-week project-based internships across Los Angeles County. Participants will enroll in a tuition-free 10-unit course and receive a $4,000 scholarship.

HumLaunch is a mentorship program offering job shadowing and short-term project placements with UCSC Humanities alumni ranging from 1 day to 3 weeks and available in locations around California and online. Participants will receive a scholarship of $100 per day.

Both programs are open only to students with a major or minor in the Humanities Division and who are continuing through Fall 2026.
We’re offering two info sessions where you’ll learn how the programs work, what opportunities are available, and how to apply. We’ll share tips for a successful application and answer your questions. Attend whichever session suits your schedule!
Session 1: Friday 4/17, 10-11am. Register for 4/17 here.
Session 2: Thursday 4/23, 2-3pm. Register for 4/23 here.
Contact Humanities Career Engagement Specialist Meredith Pelrine at hum-career-engagement@ucsc.edu with questions about the info sessions or the programs.

Career Success Drop-Ins at the Ethnic Resource Centers - Week 4
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Crown Provost House, 660 Crown Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Group Appointment
Drop-in at the Ethnic Resource Centers with Career Coach & Engagement Specialist Bridge Kennedy to discuss career exploration, job search strategy, interview prep, grad school prep, or whatever’s on your mind related to your career success!
If you need accommodations please email bridgekk@ucsc.edu

You 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.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Info Session: Humanities Summer Professional Opportunities
2026-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 | https://events.ucsc.edu/event/humanities-summer-opportunities-info-session/2026-04-23/

Career Success Drop-Ins at the Ethnic Resource Centers - Week 5
2026-04-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Crown Provost House, 660 Crown Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Group Appointment
Drop-in at the Ethnic Resource Centers with Career Coach & Engagement Specialist Bridge Kennedy to discuss career exploration, job search strategy, interview prep, grad school prep, or whatever’s on your mind related to your career success!
If you need accommodations please email bridgekk@ucsc.edu

YOU BELONG HERE
Programs and services 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. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
