• Pasifika: Map it Out

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

    Learn about Pasifika identities and how to get involved with the Pasifika community at UCSC and beyond on Wednesday, February 11th from 6-7:30pm at the Porter Hitchcock Lounge. RSVP at bit.ly/aapirc-map! You […]

  • “The Eternal Song” Film Screening

    Merrill Cultural Center 200 McLaughlin Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

    The Eternal Song is a cinematic journey through timeless lands and Indigenous cultures. Voices from across generations and traditions invite us to witness the enduring scars of colonization on lands […]

  • Virtual Resume Review

    Virtual Event

    Meet with actual recruiters for this virtual resume review! You’ll get a chance to show them your resume and get feedback from professionals.

    Get career ready with Career Success!

  • Info Session: Agroecology Practicum in Guatemala

    Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Thursday, February 12 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. via Zoom. Register here  Earn 6 units on a summer program on the Global Seminar Agroecology Practicum in Guatemala this […]

  • College Night: Games

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

    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 […]

  • Hard truths about soft skills

    Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United States

    As AI reshapes jobs and automates almost everything we do, the skills that matter most for professionals are increasingly human ones. AI can mimic much of what we do. What […]

  • Marion Nestle – Sustainable Food in the Trump Era

    Hay Barn 94 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    What is the state of sustainable food now, what are the forces affecting food choice, and what can we do about it? Join us for this year’s Peggy Downes Baskin Ethics Lecture featuring Marion Nestle — Mark Bittman’s “guiding light” on nutrition and Alice Waters’ “tireless warrior for public health” — for a bracing look […]

  • Your path to medical school starts here.

    Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 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 […]

  • Honoring Our Relatives: Amah Mutsun Botanical Illustrations

    Museum of Art & History 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Join us Friday February 13th at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History from 6:00-8:00pm for the opening reception of Honoring Our Relatives, Amah Mutsun Botanical Illustrations, an exhibition celebrating kinship with plants and people, with plant artwork from an intergenerational cohort of Amah Mutsun tribal members and UCSC student artists.

    Free
  • Info Session: Global Seminar Travel Writing and Podcasting in Ireland

    Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Friday, February 13, 2026, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. via Zoom. Register Here. Earn 11 units on a summer program on the Global Seminar Travel Writing and Podcasting in Dingle, Ireland this summer. This program is taught by Steve Coulter, Writing Program Continuing Lecturer, and Rachel Anne Goodman, Community Studies Lecturer.  Quick […]

  • Career Mentoring Mixer for Environmental Studies and Agroecology Students

    Join us for an Environmental Studies and Agroecology Career Mentoring Mixer! Connect with industry professionals to get expert advice on career pathways and industry trends. After a brief introduction, we’ll split into small groups to have interactive discussions between students and mentors. Food will be provided after the career mentoring! Also, please feel free to stay […]

  • Honoring Our Relatives: The Teachings of Plants

    Hay Barn 94 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Join us Saturday February 14th for the Norris Center’s 12th annual natural history symposium at the UC Santa Cruz Hay Barn from 1-4:30pm. This year, our symposium will include a keynote presentation from renowned herbalist, healer, and teacher Sage LaPena, a panel discussion with local Amah Mutsun tribal stewards, herbal tea-making, and an opportunity to […]

    Free
  • Successful Slug Workshop: Defeating Academic Burnout with Self Efficacy

    Successful Slug Workshops
    Academic Resources Center (ARC) 408 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Defeating Academic Burnout with Self Efficacy Tuesday, February 17, 12:00-12:45 p.m. Location: ARCenter 203 Learn how developing your self efficacy can combat burnout through a mindful reflection activity. 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 […]

  • Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World

    Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery 11 Cowell Service Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Norris Center Art + Science Graduate Fellowship Exhibition Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World brings together the work of ten graduate students supported by the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History Art + Science Fellowship, a program dedicated to creative research connecting art with the natural world. Across media – including sound, […]

    Free
  • “Cut/Woven/Spoken” Exhibition: Works by UCSC alumna Pilar Agüero-Esparza

    Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery Baskin Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Exhibition of artworks by UC Santa Cruz Art Department alumna Pilar Agüero-Esparza. — ADMISSION – FREE and open to the public – Open admission from noon–5:00 p.m. – The gallery is closed on Mondays — PARKING – Lot 124 & 125 are the closest parking lots to the event. – Parking is by permit or […]

    FREE and open to the public
  • Going Global Sessions

    Going Global Sessions
    Classroom Unit Classroom Unit, Santa Cruz, CA, Select a Country:

    Going Global Sessions are opportunities for students interested in pursuing global learning experiences (study abroad or away) to drop in and learn about the opportunities available to them at UC Santa Cruz. Sessions provide an overview of available programs, key application timelines, and what to expect throughout the process. Students will also receive practical planning […]

  • Drop-In Figure Drawing

    Drop-In Figure Drawing
    Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center Baskin Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Drop-In Draw provides a live model and room monitor. There is no formal lesson and only dry media is allowed (no paints). — ADVISORIES – These events contain mature content and nudity. – Drop-In Draw is subject to the possibility of last-minute cancellation without notification, and sessions are not guaranteed. — ADMISSION – FREE and […]

    FREE and open to the public.