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2026 Right Livelihood International Conference

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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 […]

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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, social media, search engines, etc.  A popular way to model discrete choice is through Random Utility Models (RUMs).  RUMs assume that users assign values to […]

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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 largest challenges and unknowns in Astrophysics. She will present the latest results on the nature of our universe, including groundbreaking and prize-winning new results on […]

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