Events

Food For Thought
2026-02-22 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cardiff House, 114 Carriage House Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Join People of Color Sustainability Collective for Food for Thought! This event will be focused on food sovereignty and connecting our community with local organizations involved in related work. The event will include dinner, including presentations and discussion with impactful food justice representatives, and a hands-on food preserving workshop.

Food For Thought
2026-02-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Cardiff House, 114 Carriage House Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
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 relationships with local organizations leading food justice work. The evening will include a shared dinner, presentations and discussion with community leaders in food justice, and a hands-on food preservation workshop to build practical skills and collective knowledge.

Wellness in Action: Managing Stress in Times of Uncertainty
2026-02-23 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-09 13:00 - 13:30 | CA
Monday, February 23, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Register for the Zoom link
Periods of uncertainty can increase stress, reduce focus, and affect overall well-being. Participants will learn practical strategies to pause, regain perspective, and respond to stress with greater clarity. These sustainable skills build resiliency, help maintain calm, and create balance during challenging times.
The Wellness in Action series is designed to help you improve your health in a short session with simple tips you can try in your own life. In the follow-up session on Monday, March 9 from 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM, you will have the opportunity to share your experience and learn from others in the group.
Register for the Zoom link. The workshop will be recorded, and a link to the recording will be sent out after the first session. The follow up session will not be recorded.
To learn more about our events and workshops, visit the Upcoming Wellness Events page.
For questions, please contact Health and Well-being Specialist, Ashley Parker, at aseparke@ucsc.edu.

Right Livelihood Community Organizing Workshop
2026-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
On SuperBowl weekend, students part of the Right Livelihood Student Club, YDSA, and other communities organized a successful local rally against ICE operations, showing solidarity with Americans and the global consciousness against current agendas of militarism, capitalism, and imperialism.
The Right Livelihood Community Organizing Workshop focuses on issues that students want to strategize. A nice dinner will be supplied by Pretty Good Advice as we look for ways the student community can continue to rise up in solidarity with humanity. RSVP in bio.
This is more than a space to discuss anti-ICE tactics, but a workshop where you can pick whatever issue you care about to plan a campaign on.
Click here to RSVP.

Successful Slug Workshop: Time Management
2026-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Academic Resources Center (ARC), 408 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Time Management
Tuesday, February 24, 12:00-12:45 p.m.
Location: ARCenter 203
Learn the ways you can manage your time and avoid procrastination/burnout.
Successful Slug Workshop Series
Join Learning Support Services (LSS) for Successful Slug Workshops on Tuesdays at noon and Wednesdays at 2:45 p.m.
These 45-minute workshops are open to all UCSC students and offer tools and strategies to support your academic success. Each session highlights best practices for effective, long-lasting learning and is led by LSS professional staff.
To get first priority, sign up on TutorHub or simply drop in. You can also sign up on TutorHub to receive email reminders.
Learn more and sign up: learningsupport.ucsc.edu/programs/workshops/
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You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Arts Division - Application and Interview Skills That Will Get You A Great Job!
2026-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 | https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/2614256373?pwd=[REDACTED]
Having a stand-out application and exceptional interview skills are essential for landing a great job! Join us for this fast-paced and interactive one-hour online workshop where we’ll explore how to submit an application that makes an employer WANT to interview you, as well as top-notch tips and techniques to prepare for and answer interview questions with intentionality, confidence, and skill.
We will provide captions for the presentation. If you have disability-related needs, please contact the Career Success office at csuccess@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4420 as soon as possible.
YOU BELONG HERE
Programs and services are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

AI and Security 101
2026-02-24 17:00 - 18:15 | Engineering 2, Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Join us for an informative conversation with Neta Haiby, Head of Product | AI Security at Microsoft!
Artificial Intelligence is transforming both cyber defense and cyber offense. It creates unique risks in how we build, deploy, and operate AI apps and Agents. This session examines how AI can be attacked or misused – through techniques such as jailbreaks, intent breaking, and supply-chain compromise and discusses practical defense strategies, including guardrails, access controls, monitoring, and evaluation.
Designed for students interested in cybersecurity and AI, this session emphasizes a practical understanding of AI security.
Attendees will also receive resources to help them further explore and get started in the field!
Don’t miss this highly informative event!
YOU BELONG HERE
Programs and services are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Successful Slug Workshop: Productive Struggle & Study Skills
2026-02-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Academic Resources Center (ARC), 408 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Productive Struggle & Study Skills
Wednesday, February 25, 2:45–3:30 p.m.
Location: ARCenter 203
Learn study strategies and why making it hard for yourself supports durable learning.
Successful Slug Workshop Series
Join Learning Support Services (LSS) for Successful Slug Workshops on Tuesdays at noon and Wednesdays at 2:45 p.m.
These 45-minute workshops are open to all UCSC students and offer tools and strategies to support your academic success. Each session highlights best practices for effective, long-lasting learning and is led by LSS professional staff.
To get first priority, sign up on TutorHub or simply drop in. You can also sign up on TutorHub to receive email reminders.
Learn more and sign up: learningsupport.ucsc.edu/programs/workshops/
______________________________________________________________
You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

How promotions actually happen (and why hard work alone isn’t enough)
2026-02-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Most professionals are told a simple formula: work hard, deliver results, and your career will naturally advance. Yet many find that after years of strong performance, progress slows—responsibilities grow without recognition, and promotions go elsewhere.
The issue is rarely capability, but a misunderstanding of how advancement really works. Each career stage has different expectations: the skills that earn a first role aren’t the same ones that move someone into management or leadership. As organizations grow more complex—and AI makes execution easier to replicate—doing your job well is no longer enough. Advancement depends on how your work connects to the broader mission, how it’s perceived, and whether you’re already operating at the next level.
This session offers an inside look at why capable people plateau—and why others accelerate.
Bring your thoughts and experiences. This is a discussion-based workshop—please come ready to engage.
This event is part of the Dean Conversations: Pathways to professional success series.
Claim your seat!

Food as Resistance Within the Black Diaspora
2026-02-27 09:00 - 23:30 | Cowell Coffee Shop, 1156 high St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, United States
Join us for our second workshop to cook breakfast for the community and discuss food as resistance within the Black diaspora. Topics include: urban farming, food distribution in organizing, and afroecology. Make sure to RSVP: https://forms.gle/Gqwfp71fPbyzUaX67
This event is open to all students consistent with state and federal law.

Semiconductor Career Summit - From Campus to Silicon Valley
2026-02-27 09:45 - 16:00 | Stevenson Event Center, Stevenson Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
A SEMI Professional Development Seminar organized by the SEMI Silicon Valley Chapter – Connecting College Students to the Semiconductor Industry. Learn about career opportunities in high tech and acquire valuable, practical information that will help you choose career directions and plan for your success.
Come learn about careers in the semiconductor industry at the SEMI Professional Development Seminar hosted by UC Santa Cruz.

Listen to professionals in the industry talk about their roles and find out how to prepare for jobs in the Semiconductors Industry.
Discover semiconductor job opportunities you didn’t know existed (internship and entry-level) and how you can prepare for them through job searches, interviews, resumes, and more.
Meet with professionals and executives during our speed mentoring, mock interview, and networking sessions.

All majors are welcome! Students with a background in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Data Science, and Business are strongly encouraged to attend.

Enjoy free food, free swag, and giveaways.
Students can come and go.

EVENT is FREE but registration is required. Register by Feb 20th to secure a lunch.
Event is organized by SEMI in collaboration with Career Success, Baskin Engineering and the Innovation & Business Engagement Hub.
You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
Questions? Send to csuccess@ucsc.edu or visit Career Success at Hahn 125 East Entrance
Need accessibility support? Let us know at slugtalent@ucsc.edu at least two weeks prior to the event date.

Get Certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED!
2026-02-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Scotts Valley Center
Location: Scotts Valley Center
Register for the training.
This Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips you to recognize and care for various first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. It is designed for individuals who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements.
This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion must be completed before attending the Instructor-led skills session. A valid 2-year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued upon completion.
This training will be held on-site at the Scotts Valley Center. To register, please fill out the registration link.
For more information, please visit the Occupational Health Training website.
For questions or to schedule a training for your team, please contact Occupational Health Specialist, Elizabeth Tomlinson, at ektomlin@ucsc.edu.

"Career Success Resources" for UTC Transfer/Continuing Students
2026-02-27 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
Come and find out ALL that Career Success has to offer to UCSC students – every resources is FREE for you! Resume/Cover Letter feedback, Career Coaching Appointments, Graduate School Preparation, Interviewing Skills, Networking Opportunities, Career Fairs, Professional Development Workshops and MORE!
All students are welcome. The presentation will last 30 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A.
We will provide captions for the presentation. If you have disability-related needs, please contact the Career Success office at csuccess@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4420 as soon as possible.

YOU BELONG HERE
Programs and services are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Education Innovation Workshop: Math Atlas
2026-02-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Welcome to The Math Altas!
In this one-day workshop, learning specialist Elizabeth Powell will be sharing her 35 years of experience as an educator in evidence-based strategies from The Math Atlas framework. We’ll talk about instructional effectiveness and learner engagement in one-on-one math settings.
You’ll get to evaluate the real-world implications of visual, verbal, and multi-sensory approaches to math instruction by reflecting on case examples and adapting them to the needs of individual learners and you’ll discover how The Math Atlas methods strengthen conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in mathematics.
This workshop is very welcoming to those who have struggled in math as well as those who love it!
Note: Teachers are welcome to attend, but we’ll be focusing on individualized instruction rather than classroom techniques.
Welcome to our immersive Education Innovation workshop series.
Join master educators to explore the most current, evidence-based best practices to keep your knowledge and skills up to date and to strengthen your ability to support every student. Each session is led by an expert in the field with real-world experience, who will guide you through the material and help you apply it immediately to your work. This workshop is sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Educational Therapy certificate program.
Enroll today.

Mental Health First Aid Certification
2026-03-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 14:00 | CA
Thursday, February 19, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Register for the Zoom link
Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. In the course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies to help someone in crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help.
We encourage all staff and faculty to take advantage of this opportunity. Whether you work directly with students or behind the scenes, your participation in MHFA training is a crucial step in building a resilient and supportive campus community.
Register for the Zoom link. For more information, please visit the Occupational Health Training website.
For questions or to schedule a training for your team, please contact Occupational Health Specialist, Elizabeth Tomlinson, at ektomlin@ucsc.edu.

Engineering Teaching Community (Faculty)
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Jack Baskin Engineering, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
During the chaos of a quarter, is it hard to find time to reflect and improve as an instructor? Would you like to be a part of an inclusive, supportive group of engineering instructors who do this in community? ETC is for sharing teaching experiences, classroom ideas, research on learning, and methods that support instructors and students. All are welcome, and lunch is provided. Please reach out to Jenny Quynn with questions.

Penguin Random House Info Session for UC Santa Cruz Undergraduates
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | https://events.ucsc.edu/event/penguin-random-house-info-session-for-uc-santa-cruz-undergraduates/
Looking to break into the publishing field? Join us for an insightful information session with an experienced recruiter at Penguin Random House!
This session is exclusively for UCSC students and will provide an overview of pathways within publishing and careers at Penguin Random House. You will learn about their dynamic internship program and get insider tips for navigating the recruitment process. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from a publishing professional!
Register here
YOU BELONG HERE
Programs and services are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
Find more Humanities Division career events and other resources at Humanities Career Engagement

Research Lunch & Learn: PI Eligibility and the Exception to Policy (ETP) Process
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | https://events.ucsc.edu/event/research-lunch-learn-pi-eligibility-and-the-exception-to-policy-etp-process/
Join us on March 11, 2026, 12-1 p.m. for a session led by Deirdre Beach, Executive Director of the Office of Sponsored Projects, and others as they discuss and review UCSC’s policy on Principal Investigator (PI) eligibility. This session will highlight which appointments are eligible to request an exception, when PIship is necessary to support the work, and the process for submitting an exception request for consideration.
Join: Zoom link for this session.

What's new in AI?
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Chat with the AI chair
Lead innovation as a machine learning engineer
Want to learn what’s new in AI? Join Praveen Krishna, chair of the Artificial Intelligence Application Development certificate program, in an informal discussion about the AI topic of the month and an open Q&A. You’ll get an insider’s look at what you need to know for where you want to go. Bring your questions. Share your experience. Plan your learning.
Every 2nd Wednesday | Online
Visit our program page for a closer look at our AI App Development courses and offerings.
Register now.

Your path to medical school starts here.
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Are you considering medical school and seeking a clear, supportive path forward?
Join the University of California, Santa Cruz, for a free online informational session to learn more about our Summer 2026 Premed Postbacc Cohort Programs. This session is designed for students and graduates who are serious about pursuing a career in health care and want expert guidance through the medical school preparation and application process.
During this session, you’ll learn how the UCSC Premed Postbacc Program provides a structured, cohort-based experience—offered in Silicon Valley and Marina on the Central Coast—to help students strengthen their academic foundation, prepare for medical school, and apply with confidence.
Claim your seat.

Non-Toxic Gopher Control workshop
2026-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Hay Barn, 94 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, United States
Gophers! Every backyard gardener’s nemesis. Join Anastatia Foster for this informative class on effective gopher control methods that are safe for humans and the environment.
Gophers and other vertebrate pests take a huge toll in agriculture as well as your own backyard; as much as 10 to 50% of crops can be lost to animal pests. This workshop will cover innovative methods and tools to reduce crop damage by managing pest populations in several ways. The most effective lethal traps and techniques will be presented along with exclusion barriers, integrating pest predators, and crop rotation.

Narcan Training for Faculty and Staff
2026-03-17 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-24 13:00 - 13:30 | CA
Tuesday, March 17, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Register for the Zoom link.
Narcan is a life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug. Join us in this workshop as we learn the following:

How to use Narcan
When to use Narcan
Narcan FAQs
Where to find Narcan locally

Register for the Zoom link. To learn more, please visit the Narcan wellness initiative webpage. For trainings, please visit the Occupational Health Training website.
For questions or to schedule a training for your team, please contact Occupational Health Specialist, Elizabeth Tomlinson, at ektomlin@ucsc.edu.

AI-Enhanced Project Management Workshop
2026-03-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Transform the way you manage projects
Join Sri Srinivasa, program management leader at Tesla, for a one-day workshop focused on leveraging generative AI tools for project management.
Workshop goals

Describe and discuss AI technology available to Project Managers
Explain the transformative potential of Generative AI in improving project planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication
Demonstrate an ability to properly and effectively use generative AI for project management tasks and processes, reducing errors, optimizing workflows, and saving time and resources

Topics

Benefits of adopting generative AI for project management
Effective prompt engineering to optimize generative ai usage along with case examples
Identify use cases for generative AI in project management
AI-driven insights for KPI & project performance measurement

Here’s the workshop syllabus.
Students are required to bring laptops for class exercises.
About the AI Technology Workshop Series
The UCSC Silicon Valley Extension AI Technology Workshop Series provides an immersive AI experience. Students are introduced to new and established AI tools 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.

Explore lots of AI courses
Project management courses
Workshops

Enroll today.

Bioinformatics: Lead the next wave of innovation
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Lead the next wave of innovation in life sciences and data.
As biotechnology and data analytics converge, the demand for professionals who can interpret complex biological data and drive discovery continues to grow. Learn how experts in bioinformatics use computational tools, programming, and molecular biology to transform raw data into scientific and medical insights.
Join Darryl A. León, Ph.D., chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Bioinformatics program, for an inside look at how our courses can help you strengthen your skills in data analysis, genomics, and software tools—preparing you to contribute to advances in biotech, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.
This info session is sponsored by the Bioinformatics certificate program.
Special offer
New students get a 10% discount. Use code: FIRSTTIME10%
Claim your seat today.

Advance your career in medical device design and quality
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
As healthcare technology evolves, professionals who understand global regulatory standards, risk management, and quality systems are in high demand. Learn how to design, document, and validate medical devices, digital health solutions, and AI/ML-based devices while ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO, and EU MDR requirements.
Join Kiran Gulati, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Medical Device Quality and Design program, for an inside look at how our courses provide hands-on training, practical case studies, and industry-relevant skills that prepare you for roles in quality engineering, regulatory compliance, and design assurance.
This info session is sponsored by the Medical Device Quality and Design certificate program at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension.
Claim your seat.
