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  • International Fall Welcome

    Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    College Nine/John R. Lewis and International Student Services and Programming invites you to come celebrate the start of fall quarter at our annual International Fall Welcome! Swing by to meet […]

  • UC Santa Cruz promotes a public lecture titled “Extrasolar planets and astrobiology: 30 years of discovery” by Natalie Batalha, with a Q&A by Bryan Gaensler. The banner features Batalha’s photo against a backdrop of space and a planet.

    Science in the Neighborhood – Extrasolar planets and astrobiology: 30 years of discovery

    Science in the Neighborhood

    Presentation by Natalie Batalha, Professor, UC Santa Cruz Professor Batalha is the director of the Santa Cruz Center for Astrobiology, which aims to advance interdisciplinary research and academic opportunities focused on the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. The presentation will be followed by a live Q&A. Free and open to the […]

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    Free Guided Tour of the UCSC Farm

    Free Guided Tour of the UCSC Farm
    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Take a free, guided tour of the 30-acre organic UCSC Farm. Visitors can enjoy touring the organically managed greenhouses, hand-worked garden beds, orchards, row crop fields, and children’s garden, while […]

  • Race the Flame logo with Sammy the Slug racing through the forest and jersey reading "ready, prep, go SC!"

    Race the Flame – A Wildfire Preparedness Run/Walk

    Upper East Field

    Race Details Date: Oct. 17, 2026 Start Time: 8:00 AM Location: East Upper Field, UCSC Entry Fee: Adults are $20 and kids 12 and under are $15 Register for the race today! In an effort to increase public awareness and preparedness for wildfire season, University of California, Santa Cruz has partnered with the City of Santa Cruz to host […]

    $15 – $20
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    Harvest Festival

    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Connect with community on the campus farm at the annual Harvest Festival! Harvest Fest will have activities for all ages including face painting, flower pressing, pumpkin painting, cider pressing, tractor rides, live music, and more! Plus, enjoy food and treats from local food trucks, participate in an apple pie bake-off (more info coming soon), connect […]

    Free – $5
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    Lineages of Workers Inquiry in the U.S.

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

    The 1970s saw a burst of working-class struggle in the United States. In a moment of crisis, workers responded with courage and determination to fight back. A wave of strikes and rank-and-file rebellion led a number of feminist scholars and activists to investigate, contextualize, and broadcast this activity. Some engaged in oral history, others in […]

    free

  • Taking Charge of Change: Five Fundamental Truths for Mastering the Chaos of Life

    Taking Charge of Change: Five Fundamental Truths for Mastering the Chaos of Life With Jim Hjort  Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 | Noon PT Virtual via Zoom Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association, open to all UC alumni Change is the only constant in life, and every day we are called to reckon with this. Today, […]

    Free

  • Seymour Center Homeschool Day: Spectacular Science

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

    Calling all homeschool families! Join the Seymour Center on Friday, October 30, at 10 a.m. for a morning of hands-on science investigations, aquarium feeds, a scavenger hunt, and lots more. • Enjoy hands-on science investigations, crafts, and a scavenger hunt. • Make an enormous whale skeleton appear in front of your eyes, then walk inside it with our […]

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    23rd Annual Graduate Research Symposium

    Physical Sciences Building Physical Sciences Building, Santa Cruz, CA

    This event celebrates and highlights the work of UCSC graduate students in all academic divisions. Any enrolled graduate student is welcome to present either a poster, talk, or mixed media presentation. The event is free and open to the public.

  • “Greeting to the Sun” installation in Zadar, Croatia with sunset in background

    Social Justice in Climate Finance Symposium

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

    December 4, 2026 at UC Santa Cruz, Silicon Valley Campus The Social Justice in Climate Finance Symposium brings together global communities within and beyond academia to envision how to mobilize climate financing for the benefit of frontline communities. To meet our collective climate challenges, we must reimagine how billions of dollars are invested into building […]

  • Volunteer at the UCSC Arboretum

    Volunteer at the UCSC Arboretum
    Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Volunteer Information Sessions at the Arboretum Do you love gardens and gardening? The UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden has a wonderful community of staff, students, and volunteers, ready to welcome you. Opportunities include staffing our gift shop & retail nursery and working to care for our gardens and greenhouses.  To learn more, join us at […]

  • Seymour Center’s Seaside Storytime

    Seymour Center’s Seaside Storytime
    Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA

    Get ready to set sail on a storybook adventure! 📚 ✨ It’s the ultimate weekend treat to spark big imaginations, foster a love for nature, and nurture the next generation of ocean heroes! 🌊 🐚 📖 Our friends at Bookshop Santa Cruz have hand-selected a collection of books about the environment that are perfect for […]

  • Seymour Center’s Art in the Aquarium

    Seymour Center’s Art in the Aquarium
    Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA

    Dive into your creative side and make a splash with us! 🎨🌊 Bring the whole family and unleash your inner artist while surrounded by fascinating ocean life. Whether you’re a budding painter or just looking for a fun weekend activity, you’ll leave with your very own sea-inspired masterpiece to take home! 🐠✨ Join us on […]

  • First Saturday Tour at the Arboretum

    First Saturday Tour at the Arboretum
    Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending on the time of year, the interests of the tour guide, and the people who join in. For example, you might learn about the birds […]