• First Friday Slug Meetup at the Institute of Arts and Sciences

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

    Spend First Friday with fellow Slugs at the Institute of Arts and Sciences (IAS) on December 5. Enjoy student-led tours of Weather and the Whale (at 5:30 & 6:00 p.m.), connect with University Archivist and Alumni Councilor Kelsey Knox (Porter ’12), and continue the evening at Venus Spirits Distillery with drinks and Alumni Association–provided appetizers. RSVP […]

  • Arts and Unwind

    Stevenson Event Center Stevenson Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Need a break? Come hang out, relax, and make some art! We’ll have beading, scrapbooking, drawing, painting—basically all the crafty vibes you need to unwind. Plus, don’t miss the tie-dye station where you can make your own Slug Family T-shirt. All supplies are provided. Come chill, get creative, and take a breather with fellow Slugs!

  • Finals Relief: Boba and Massage

    Quarry Plaza Student Union, Santa Cruz, CA

    Take a break from the stress of studying for finals and enjoy boba and a short massage on the head and neck. It’s free for UCSC students and will be held in the Quarry Plaza on Tuesday, December 9, 1-3 p.m. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, […]

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  • Seymour Marine Discovery Center Day Trip

    Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join us for a full-day trip to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center on January 17 This FREE event is open to all UCSC students and includes a day by the […]

  • International Market Fair

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

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

  • Allen van Gelder Memorial

    University Center University Center, Santa Cruz, CA

    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 the Computer Science and Engineering Department at UC Santa Cruz. Thursday, January 29, 2025 Reception begins 1pm, Program begins 1:30pm Alumni Room, University Center, UC […]

  • Connect To Your Roots: BIPOC Herbalism

    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    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

    College Nine and John R. Lewis Dining Hall

    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 […]

  • El Centro, SASA, LALS, MEChA presents: Understanding Venezuela: History, Power, and Multiple Perspectives

    Stevenson Fireside Lounge 101 McLaughlin Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

    There is no single Venezuelan experience. Stories from Venezuela and the Venezuelan diaspora are shaped by history, politics, migration, and personal circumstances, and they often differ from one another in meaningful ways. This panel invites students and community members to learn about the historical and present-day realities shaping Venezuela, including U.S. foreign policy, political power, […]

  • Queer Agroecology Day

    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    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 for the UC Santa Cruz student community presented by the Food Systems Working Group. For questions/accommodations email ucscfswg@ucsc.edu. This event is open to all students […]

  • 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 […]