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  • CARE logo in white, with a pink lotus shape to the right.

    Denim Day Open Mic & Survivor Share-Out

    Namaste Lounge 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join CARE in closing out Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2026, during Denim Day, for a space where we’ll connect as a community, hand out copies of the new volume of […]

  • Black on the Block

    Black on the Block
    Crown Provost House 660 Crown Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join the African American Resource & Cultural Center every Thursday from 1–2 p.m., at the front of the Ethnic Resource Center for Black on the Block, a weekly tabling and […]

  • A stylized graphic for "College Night" featuring white, textured block lettering against a blue background. Below the text, a dark blue silhouette of evergreen trees is set against a crescent moon and a small star.

    College Night: Renaissance Night

    College Nights
    Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall 520 Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Cowell and Stevenson Colleges, in collaboration with UCSC Dining, present “Renaissance Night”. Join us Thursday, April 30, from 5–8 p.m. at the Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall for a night of activities, […]

  • A split promotional graphic for two upcoming films: on the left, Ryan Gosling in an orange space suit for "Project Hail Mary"; on the right, Mario and Peach look up at a starry sky for "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie."

    Santa Cruz Cinema Takeover: Double Feature Night

    Santa Cruz Cinema 1405 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

    Join us for Santa Cruz Cinema Takeover: Double Feature Night and pick your own galaxy to explore. Choose between an outer-space adventure with Project Hail Mary or a fun-filled journey […]

  • Event graphic for El Centro featuring hand-drawn stars, a pencil, and a notepad over a textured green and blue background.

    Sueños: Juntos Podemos Soñar | Transfer Student Workshop

    Wagstaff Fireside Lounge Stevenson Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join El Centro and build community with fellow transfer students at UCSC! This event will include a community storytelling workshop facilitated by students, followed by a session on campus resources […]

    Free
  • Retro-style graphic with a purple neon grid and silhouettes of a cheering crowd. Bold white text reads: 'Party Safe Presents: Rave Ready'.

    Party Safe Presents: Rave Ready

    Porter College Quad

    Prepping for EDC or any other upcoming rave? Stop by Rave Ready on May 1 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Porter Quad, an event hosted by Student Health […]

    Free
  • u-pick strawberry patch

    Berry U-Pick at the UCSC Farm

    Berry U-Pick at the UCSC Farm
    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Come enjoy picking your own organic strawberries and/or blueberries at the campus farm! Our delicious, organic berries will be plentiful this spring and we hope you can come enjoy the bounty. When: U-picks will take place on Saturdays from 9am to 12pm while supplies last. Blueberries will be available approximately through June, and strawberries will […]

  • green leaves and plant designs, the CARE lotus flower sits below the "Yoga as Healing" title.

    Yoga as Healing Series

    Yoga As Healing

    Yoga as Healing is a 7-session trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness program hosted by UCSC’s CARE office. Spring Quarter classes will be held Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m. from March 31–May 12. Classes are free for students. Each class facilitated by CARE Advocate Abbey Wise (she/ella), includes gentle, trauma-informed movement, breathwork, meditation and reflective journaling to support survivors […]

    Free

  • Black on the Block

    Black on the Block
    Crown Provost House 660 Crown Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join the African American Resource & Cultural Center every Thursday from 1–2 p.m., at the front of the Ethnic Resource Center for Black on the Block, a weekly tabling and […]

  • Promotional graphic for a blood drive featuring a soccer ball made of international flags hitting a net against a blue background.

    Stanford Donor Center Blood Drive

    Porter Hitchcock Lounge 411 Porter-Kresge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    For all of the advances in modern medicine, there is still no substitute for Whole Blood donations. One single donation can save three lives. Whole blood needed planned or emergency surgeries (including childbirth). Red blood cells to help a patient suffering from chronic anemia or iron deficiency. Platelets to help in the recovery of chemo-therapy […]

  • u-pick strawberry patch

    Berry U-Pick at the UCSC Farm

    Berry U-Pick at the UCSC Farm
    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Come enjoy picking your own organic strawberries and/or blueberries at the campus farm! Our delicious, organic berries will be plentiful this spring and we hope you can come enjoy the bounty. When: U-picks will take place on Saturdays from 9am to 12pm while supplies last. Blueberries will be available approximately through June, and strawberries will […]

  • Pitch-In! Campus Clean Up Day 2026!

    Porter College D-Building, Santa Cruz, CA

    Help us keep our campus and county beautiful. Come volunteer to pick up litter across the county and campus. Our meet-up spot will be in front of the Porter Squiggle! We’ll be picking up litter, beautifying our campus, and celebrating with some snacks and prizes. Bring a friend, and help us save the planet! If you’re unable […]

    Free
  • A vibrant field of red poppies and colorful wildflowers is overlaid with the white cursive text, "Where cultures bloom, We belong here."

    Where Cultures Bloom — We Belong here

    Oakes Learning Center

    Where Cultures Bloom is a large-scale cultural celebration centered on community, expression, and belonging, grounded in the idea that UCSC is shaped by the diverse identities and voices of those who call it home. This event serves as an open platform for students to showcase their creativity and lived experiences through mediums such as spoken […]

  • green leaves and plant designs, the CARE lotus flower sits below the "Yoga as Healing" title.

    Yoga as Healing Series

    Yoga As Healing

    Yoga as Healing is a 7-session trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness program hosted by UCSC’s CARE office. Spring Quarter classes will be held Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m. from March 31–May 12. Classes are free for students. Each class facilitated by CARE Advocate Abbey Wise (she/ella), includes gentle, trauma-informed movement, breathwork, meditation and reflective journaling to support survivors […]

    Free
  • A bright yellow graphic with a halftone dot pattern featuring the blue text "MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Trivia Night" alongside a simple line drawing of a steaming coffee cup with a heart on it.

    Mental Health Awareness Trivia Night

    11th Hour Coffee 1001 Center St #1, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Got a latte on your mind? Take a mental health recharge with us at 11th Hour Coffee! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Student Involvement and Leadership Team is hosting a special Trivia Night to help you unwind and stay grounded. Join us at 11th Hour Coffee downtown on Tuesday, May 12, from […]

  • FINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories seminar series featuring Melissa Mahoney

    Ocean Health Building McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA

    Please join us for the fourth talk in the FINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories seminar series featuring Melissa Mahoney giving her talk, “The Future of Blue: Co-Creating a Thriving Seafood Economy in Monterey Bay”.

    Melissa Mahoney brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of sustainable seafood, fisheries policy, and marine innovation along the U.S. West Coast. Since August 2022, Melissa has served as Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust, where she leads initiatives to stabilize local fishing operations, expand community seafood access, and revitalize Monterey Bay’s working waterfront.

    Preceding the talk please join us for a networking coffee hour (snacks provided) and a student-only lunch after the talk.

  • Santa Cruz Launchpad

    Santa Cruz Launchpad Student Startup Competition & Job Fair

    the Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    The 10th annual Santa Cruz Launchpad event combines a student startup competition with a community career fair, all under one roof! This year’s event takes place at the The Grove at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The first half of the day spotlights […]

  • Graduates walking

    Community Connections Annual Spring Scholarship Presentation

    Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join Community Connections as we present scholarships to local first-year and re-entry students. This event is an opportunity to meet, congratulate, and celebrate with these outstanding students.

    $25.00

  • Black on the Block

    Black on the Block
    Crown Provost House 660 Crown Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join the African American Resource & Cultural Center every Thursday from 1–2 p.m., at the front of the Ethnic Resource Center for Black on the Block, a weekly tabling and engagement space. Stop by to learn about campus resources, upcoming programs, and ways to get involved. It’s a casual, welcoming space to ask questions, make […]

  • Risk Services & Occupational Health’s Campus Wellness Fair

    Upper East Field

    Friday, May 15, 12:00 PM -2:00 PM Where:  Upper East Field The Risk Services & Occupational Health’s Campus Wellness Fair is a fun-filled event open to all students, staff, and faculty. It will showcase the many UCSC departments, programs, and resources on campus that help contribute to a culture of well-being on our campus. You […]