Summer 2026 classes are now posted at summer.ucsc.edu. Explore courses and start planning your summer schedule over winter closure! Days and times will be in the schedule of classes on March 15. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions.
Affordable produce from the campus farm and local farmers market for students and the community! Fall 2025 Schedule Wednesdays: 11am–3pm at Quarry Plaza Fridays: 11am–3pm outside the Science & Engineering Library
Art Department students exhibit their art work throughout studios and classrooms at the Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center at UC Santa Cruz. The Open Studios event features student art work in a variety of media, including: – Drawing – Painting – Print media – Sculpture – Photography – Environmental art – Electronic art/new media — […]
UCSC Choir
Join us for an Alumni Volunteer Day at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
UCSC Jazz Combos present a fall quarter concert
UCSC Jazz Big Band
Join us for a discussion on Financial Conflicts of Interest (FCOI) and Conflicts of Commitment (COC) — what they are, why they matter, and how we manage them at UC Santa Cruz. This session will provide an overview of institutional processes for disclosing and reviewing potential conflicts, clarify the key differences between FCOI and COC, […]
Unlock the secrets of delicious, healthy, and home-crafted food at our Home Fermentation Workshop! This hands-on class dives deep into the art and science of fermentation, from understanding how beneficial microbes transform basic ingredients into delicious, healthy foods, to exploring a variety of home fermentation projects—including demonstrations of ferments like pickled vegetables and tangy yogurt. […]
Members of the hub’s working group focused on Undergraduate student success will meet to share ideas and strategize. If you would like to be involved in the hub’s work, please contact Richard Raygoza at riraygoz@ucsc.edu
Cardiff Open House is an opportunity for campus partners and the greater community to visit the American Indian Resource Center's new shared location with the Women's Center at the Cardiff House near the base of campus. Stay connected with our centers and the resources we offer by visiting with us & touring our space.
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education coordinates the Elementary (grades 4-6) and Junior High (grades 7-9) County Spelling Bee Competition.
This is the kick-off event for Teaching Week 2026. The symposium will showcase the work of instructors (including grads, lecturers, senate faculty) presenting on a teaching innovation, activity, program, or scholarly work. Presentation modalities include posters and short spoken presentations.
Join us as Distinguished Teaching Award recipient Laurie Palmer, Professor of Art, shares her insights on teaching. This lecture is one of the key events featured in Teaching Week 2026.
Starting in 2018-2019, the Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes outstanding teaching on our campus. This annual award is an opportunity to acknowledge the pedagogical contributions of our colleagues that include—but also go beyond—any one particular course. It seeks to recognize an instructor that has made significant contributions to educational equity within and beyond UC Santa Cruz.
The UCSC Celtic Music Ensemble performs live during a beginner-friendly, gender-neutral, darn good barn dance. Attendees are invited to dance, and partners are not needed. — ADMISSION – Open admission; tickets/registration not required. – FREE and open to UCSC affiliates. — PARKING – Parking by permit or ParkMobile. – Lot #170 is the closest parking […]
The first Tuesday of each month, the Arboretum is open without charge to visitors. See dates and times UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is open. NOTE: Due to limited parking at the Arboretum and the popularity of Community Day, we greatly encourage visitors to carpool, bike, walk or use public transportation as much […]
Art Department students exhibit their art work throughout studios and classrooms at the Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center at UC Santa Cruz. The Open Studios event features student art work in a variety of media, including: – Drawing – Painting – Print media – Sculpture – Photography – Environmental art – Electronic art/new media — […]
This quarter, make time for you, for reflection, and for community!
Dear Baskin Engineering community, We’re excited to invite you to the kickoff of this year’s BE Climate Connectors series — a monthly gathering designed to bring together faculty, instructors, researchers, graduate students, and key staff working on climate solutions. When: Thursday, October 16 at 5:00 PM Where: E2 599 What: Wine, beer, and light snacks provided These informal monthly […]
Spontaneous human combustion! Evil lawyers! Detectives! Family intrigue! Join the Pickwick Club for a series of discussions about ‘Bleak House.’