• CASPA 2025 Summer Symposium

    Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United States

    Building AI-Native Data Centers The Chinese American Semiconductor Professional Association invites you to join its annual all-day Summer Symposium where speakers will focus on Building AI-Native Data Centers: Innovations from Silicon to Software. Panelists will explore advancements across the entire technology stack that are transforming the architecture and capabilities of next-generation data centers. As AI […]

    free
  • 45th Annual Dickens Universe featuring ‘The Old Curiosity Shop’

    Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    The Dickens Universe is a unique cultural event that brings together scholars, teachers, students, and members of the general public for a week of stimulating discussion and festive social activity on the beautiful Santa Cruz campus of the University of California—all focused on one or two Victorian novels, usually (but not always) one by Charles […]

    $410
  • ALEKS Math Placement for Science and Math Majors

    Get introduced to ALEKS PPL, an essential online platform for assessing and strengthening your math skills. In this brief session, you’ll learn how ALEKS functions as both a placement assessment and a personalized learning tool. Discover how it can support your academic success in first-year science coursework like chemistry and calculus. For a Zoom link, […]

  • SOLD OUT: Floral Arrangement Workshop

    Hay Barn 94 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    This workshop is full. Join Katie Wolf, creative director of Eothen event and design floral studio, for a morning of creativity and connection. Take what you learn in this workshop and apply these design principles to your next rendezvous with market bunches, garden cuts, and foraged wonders to bring beauty from the outdoors in. We’ll […]

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  • Exploring your science major

    Choosing a major can feel overwhelming, but many science students share a common academic path in their first year. This session breaks down the similarities in core coursework, introduces the range of science majors available, and helps you begin thinking about where your interests align. To receive a Zoom link, register HERE.

  • August Slugs & Steins with Professor Nancy N. Chen

    Breathing in the Anthropocene: Reflections on Breath, Air, and Vitality This presentation examines breathing in the present moment when humans vastly transform Earth ecosystems that impact health and well-being. Atmospheric transformations via worsened air highlight connections of breath with health. How might breath be shaped by cultural and individual experiences? Ethnographic research at the intersections […]

  • BME Special Seminar: La protein and the RNA Polymerase III transcriptome

    Presenter: Richard J Maraia, MD, Senior Investigator and Head of the Section on Molecular and Cell Biology in the Intramural Research Program, NICHD Description: The La protein is a eukaryote-ubiquitous RNA-binding protein that (in the organisms examined) stabilizes newly synthesized RNA polymerase (Pol) III transcripts by transiently protecting their 3’-ends prior to maturation as abundant […]

  • Effective Multigenerational Communication

    Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United States

    Join the Silicon Valley NHRA and learning partner Steps for an interactive session using drama-based learning to improve communication across generations in the workplace. Through scenario-based activities, you'll explore real-world challenges and uncover how different generations approach work, communication, and leadership. Learn how this approach supports HR and talent strategies by equipping teams with the […]

    $2 – $6
  • Interested in a paralegal career?

    You are invited to join a free, online informational session to learn more about the Center for Legal Studies Paralegal Certificate Course©, a professional education program taught through the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Paralegal Studies program. Topics Career growth and earning potential An overview of how CLS works with accredited college and university partners Course […]

    Free
  • AI Workshop: Spiking Neural Networks

    Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United States

    Welcome to our immersive AI technology workshop series. During these sessions you will be introduced to new and established AI tools that will help you create and manipulate content in new and powerful ways. Each session is led by an industry expert who will guide you through the material and share its real-world implications. Learning […]

    $95.00
  • Model Context Protocol: Why It Matters

    The Impact of Model Context Protocol Join us for an engaging exploration of the Model Context Protocol—a groundbreaking framework designed to improve communication and context-sharing across AI agents. As AI […]

    Free
  • Programming with Rust

    Join us in learning more about Rust, one of the fastest-growing programming languages, which continues to be ranked the most-loved language by its users. Its user base, aka “Rustaceans,” has tripled in just two years as more and more software products are being developed in Rust. In this fast-paced virtual overview with Danesh Forouhari, we’ll […]

    free
  • Project and Program Management Info Session

    Project Leadership with Tim Bombosch Join Program Chair Tim Bombosch for UCSC Silicon Valley’s Project and Program Management certificate, where you'll learn from PMI®-certified experts leading teams across top Silicon Valley companies. Gain the tools and strategies to define goals, estimate costs, manage risk, and deliver successful outcomes . Master Real-World Management Skills Build expertise […]

    free
  • HireUC Alumni Career Summit

    About the career summit The HireUC Alumni Career Summit, in partnership with Hire Talent, is a hiring event organized for University of California (UC) alumni who are looking for early- and mid-level career opportunities. It offers a special chance for alumni to connect with employers from diverse fields and industries.

    Free
  • Regulatory Affairs and Medical Device Quality and Design – Fall Info Session

    Explore medical innovation with Kiran Gulati Join medical device and biotech expert Kiran Gulati for a closer look at UCSC Silicon Valley’s Regulatory Affairs and Medical Device Quality and Design certificates. These programs equip you to navigate global regulations and bring safe, effective products to market. Build in-demand skills in a regulated field Learn FDA […]

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  • Learn to build AI Applications

    Explore the future of AI with Praveen Krishna Join Program Chair and AI expert Praveen Krishna for an insider’s look at the University of California’s first certificate in AI Application Development. Learn about the growing number of jobs involving AI, the skills you'll need to build a competitive resume, and the UCSC Silicon Valley classes […]

    free
  • Jobscan for Job Seekers: Tools to Help You Get Hired

    Make your resume work smarter with Jobscan Learn how to create tailored resumes and cover letters using Jobscan’s free AI-powered tools. In this hands-on session, you’ll discover how to optimize your application materials for specific job postings, track the positions you’ve applied to, and make the most of Jobscan’s features to stay organized and stand […]

    free
  • Educational Therapy – Free fall Info Session

    Transform learning with Sharmila Roy Join Educational Therapy program chair Sharmila Roy for a thoughtful program overview and hear how the uniquely designed curriculum empowers educators and professionals to make a lasting impact– in the classroom and beyond. As one of the few AET-approved programs, you’ll learn to assess learning challenges and apply effective, research-based […]

    free
  • Networking Tools for Your Career

    Learn how to grow your professional connections using the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension LinkedIn Alumni Tool. In this interactive session, you’ll discover smart strategies for expanding your network, reaching out with confidence, and asking for informational interviews that lead to real insights—and real opportunities. This session is open exclusively to UCSC and UCSC Extension students. […]

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