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  • Graphic for the UCSC Slugs Campout on Friday, October 2, featuring a friendly cartoon banana slug roasting marshmallows under a starry night sky with details for check-in starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Upper East Field.

    Slugs Campout

    Slug Start 2026-27
    Upper East Field

    5th Annual Slugs Campout Have you ever wanted to camp under the stars overnight after enjoying s’mores, hot chocolate, and smiles around a cozy campfire? UCSC students are invited to […]

  • Community Tuesday at the UCSC Arboretum

    Community Tuesday at the UCSC Arboretum
    Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    The Arboretum opens its gates to the community free of charge the first Tuesday of every month. Come enjoy our gardens and wildlife. Don’t forget to stop by Norrie’s, our wonderful gift shop and plant nursery (Open Tues-Sun 10 am-4 pm). Community Days are popular, please consider carpooling or using alternative transportation. Current Arboretum members […]

  • International Lounge Grand Opening

    Classroom Unit Classroom Unit, Santa Cruz, CA, Select a Country:

    You’re invited to join Global Engagement for the grand opening of its new International Lounge! The International Lounge is a space dedicated to supporting our internationally-minded community including our students, […]

  • Graphic promoting the Bay Tree Building Furniture & Sit Test Open House, with bold blue text on a yellow background over an architectural rendering of the Bay Tree Building.

    Bay Tree Building Furniture Sit Test Open House

    McHenry Library 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA

    Help shape the future of the Bay Tree Building! Students and staff are invited to stop by a furniture “sit test” open house and share feedback on potential furniture selections for the renovated space. Hosted by MillerKnoll, Pivot, and Jensen Architects, the open house will give members of the campus community an opportunity to try […]

  • two headshots of people djing

    Afrobeats Nite at the IAS

    Visualizing Abolition
    Institute of the Arts and Sciences 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

    Join us for a night of dancing, joy, and community organized by Afrobeats Nite Santa Cruz featuring DJ Mai Girl and DJ Monk Earl. In addition to music, there will be vendors, food trucks, and late night showings of the exhibitions Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá and Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still. […]

  • Race the Flame logo with Sammy the Slug racing through the forest and jersey reading "ready, prep, go SC!"

    Race the Flame – A Wildfire Preparedness Run/Walk

    Upper East Field

    Come and pick up your commemorative event shirt at the finish line on your way to the fair! Race Details Date: Oct. 17, 2026 Start Time: 8:00 AM Location: East Upper Field, UCSC […]

    $15 – $20
  • tractor rides

    2026 Harvest Festival

    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Connect with community on the campus farm at the annual Harvest Festival! Harvest Fest will have activities for all ages including face painting, flower pressing, pumpkin painting, cider pressing, tractor rides, live music from Sambada and Lucas Lawson, and more! Plus, enjoy food and treats from local food trucks, participate in an apple pie bake-off […]

    Free – $5
  • Promotional graphic for the UCSC Spirit Squad Fall Clinic on Oct. 17 featuring instructors Caroleen Chang and EJ Aban, styled with film strip photo frames showing hip hop and contemporary dance portraits.

    Dance Masterclasses with NBA Dancers Caroleen Chang (Golden State Warriors) & EJ Aban (Sacramento Kings)

    West Field House Rachel Carson College Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Come train with the UCSC Spirit Squad and our incredible masterclass teachers at our Fall Clinic on October 17th! We are hosting classes in contemporary with Caroleen Chang and hip hop with Emil “EJ” Aban! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to learn from these talented NBA dancers! Secure your spot! Find the registration […]

  • black and white image with "Trans and Queer Fall Mixer: Monster Ball and Drag Show!" Graphic of spider web, squiggle lines, and hands against a window.

    Trans and Queer Fall Mixer

    Porter/Kresge Dining Hall 411 Porter-Kresge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    The Trans & Queer Fall Mixer is UCSC’s annual queerlicious welcome event for new and returning students. Hosted by the Lionel Cantú Queer Resource Center, it is a festive night to connect with the rainbow community at UCSC and in Santa Cruz.   At TQFM, you will learn about resources, make new friends, and enjoy […]

  • Global Cafe: BOO-gie Time

    Classroom Unit Classroom Unit, Santa Cruz, CA, Select a Country:

    Join Global Engagement for our monthly Global Cafe. Come stop by the International Lounge in Classroom Unit 101 for coffee, tea, refreshments, and community. This event is open to all […]

  • Please join our Wiki-a-thon to support BIPOC Scientists and Engineers! Cartoon of a black woman with a laptop.

    Wiki-a-thon to support BIPOC Scientists and Engineers

    Jack Baskin Engineering Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

    No experience necessary! We will provide a list of scientists who don’t yet have pages, or you can come up with your own. The event will begin with a short training on how to edit Wikipedia, followed by time to write your own article on a scientist, engineer, or technologist of your choice.

    Free
  • People of Color Sustainability Collective graphic

    The People of Color Sustainability Collective (PoCSC) Professional Development Symposium: BIPOC Professionals in Environmental Careers

    Alumni Room 615 College Nine Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    The People of Color Sustainability Collective (PoCSC) Professional Development Symposium: BIPOC Professionals in Environmental Careers connects UCSC students with resources, professional development opportunities, and networking experiences within environmental and sustainability-focused careers. Centering BIPOC professionals, businesses, and organizations, the symposium creates opportunities for students to learn directly from professionals working across environmental fields, explore diverse career […]

    Free