• College Night: Back to the Past

    College Nights

    College Nine and John R. Lewis College, in collaboration with UCSC Dining, present “Back to the Past” an exploration of activism through the decades. Join us Tuesday, January 27 from […]

  • International Market Fair

    Participate in an international-themed fair and win free snacks from around the world

  • Allen van Gelder Memorial

    You are cordially invited to an event celebrating the life and research legacy of Allen van Gelder, who passed away in April 2025 after 37 years of dedicated service to […]

  • Connect To Your Roots: BIPOC Herbalism

    The People of Color Sustainability Collective invites you to Connect To Your Roots! We will be sharing and connecting with generational knowledge and empowering BIPOC to take control of their […]

  • Canceled Two Spirit Luncheon

    The American Indian Resource Center and Lionel Cantú Queer Center present: Two Spirit Luncheon! Join us on February 4th, 2026  from 12:00PM to 2:00PM at the Alumni Room in College […]

  • Lunar New Year First Friday with Santa Cruz Mahjong Club

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

    Celebrate the Year of the Horse on Friday, February 6, at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences for a night of student-led craft activities and (beginner-friendly) mahjong play hosted by the Santa Cruz Mahjong Club. Craft materials and light refreshments will be provided at this family friendly event. — ADMISSION – FREE and open to […]

  • College Night: Games

    College Nights

    Porter College, in collaboration with UCSC Dining, present a Games-themed college night. Join us Thursday, February 12, from 5–7 p.m. at the Porter/Kresge Dining Hall for a night of activities featuring […]

  • Queer Agroecology Day

    Do you like… Queer joy? Food? Making plant dyed crafts? Dancing outside? Discussing intersections between agroecology and queer identity? Join us for the third annual Queer Agroecology Day, an event […]

  • Lunar New Year Celebration

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

    Celebrate Lunar New Year at UCSC at our annual celebration hosted by ISSP and C9/JRL.

  • Slugs Go Bowling

    Boardwalk Bowl 115 Cliff St, Santa Cruz, United States

    Join the Office of Leadership and Involvement, in collaboration with the Slug Mentor Network and the Services for Transfer, Re-entry, and Resilient Scholars (STARRS) Office, for Slugs Go Bowling — a UCSC student takeover at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk Bowl! Celebrate and connect with fellow Banana Slugs during an evening of free bowling, desserts, swag, […]

  • UCSC Dining Competes at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Clam Chowder Cook-Off

    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    Come support UCSC Dining as they compete in the legendary Clam Chowder Cook-Off at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! This two-day event is one of the country’s largest and longest-running clam chowder competitions, where talented chefs prepare and serve their best chowder recipes along the Boardwalk.  On Sunday, February 22, UCSC Dining will join professional […]

  • Food For Thought

    Cardiff House 114 Carriage House Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join the People of Color Sustainability Collective for a fun, community-centered day of activities, shared food, and meaningful conversation. This gathering creates an informal, educational space for the UCSC community to connect with one another while exploring themes within environmentalism, with an emphasis on inclusive sustainability. Food for Thought will focus on food sovereignty and strengthening […]

  • College Night: Camp Snoopy

    College Nights
    Crown/Merrill Dining Hall

    Merrill College, in collaboration with UCSC Dining, present Peanuts (not the food) college night. Join us Monday, February 23, from 5–8 p.m. at the Crown/Merrill Dining Hall for a night of activities, fun, community, and a special themed menu. Standard dining hall entry pricing applies, and all students, faculty, and staff are invited. Please note: The dining […]