• Merrill College Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program

    The program offers Merrill students an invaluable professional opportunity: the chance to work closely with a faculty member and get the kind of experience and advice that can prepare students for graduate or professional school or a career. Students who participate in the program will be employed as Research Assistants.

    This program enables Merrill College Faculty Fellows to benefit from paid research assistance from an undergraduate affiliate of Merrill College.

    The application is submitted by the faculty member rather than the student.

  • 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, […]

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  • “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
  • Opening Reception for Ecology of Presence

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

    Join us to celebrate this collaborative exhibition with the Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery and the Ken Norris Center Art + Science Graduate Fellowship. Light refreshments will be served. Remarks begin at 3pm Parking ADA parking and ParkMobile parking available in Lots 107 & 108 Interactive Parking Map

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  • Career Success Drop-In Coaching at the EOP Office – Winter 2026

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

    Drop-in with Career Coach & Engagement Specialist Bridge Kennedy to discuss Career Exploration, Job Search Strategy, Interview Prep, Grad School Prep, or whatever’s on your mind related to your career success! Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm Dates: Mondays, Weeks 2, 4, 6, & 8 of Winter Quarter 2026 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23 Location: Academic Resource Center, […]

  • Kathleen Schmidt: Sequential Experimental Design for Materials Strength Model Calibration

    Jack Baskin Engineering, 165

    Presenter: Katie Schmidt, UQ & Optimization Group Leader, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Description: Due to the time and expense associated with physical experiments, there is significant interest in optimal selection of the conditions for future experiments. Selection based on reduction in parameter uncertainty provides a natural path forward. We consider this type of optimal sequential […]

  • AM Seminar: Science in the Age of Foundation Models

    Virtual Event

    Presenter: Dr. Danielle Robinson, AWS AI Description: In this talk, I will discuss the large impact of foundation models within the sciences with a particular focus on the importance of physical constraints and uncertainty quantification. First, I will detail our novel ProbConserv framework for enforcing hard constraints within black-box deep learning models. ProbConserv provides uncertainty […]

  • Clinical Trials Design and Management Info Session

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

    This event has been moved to Jan. 12. Advance your career in the global clinical research industry. As the demand for safe, effective therapies grows, so does the need for professionals who can lead clinical trials with scientific precision and regulatory expertise. Learn how experts design and manage studies that bring medical innovations from the […]

  • Be Inspired: Explore Graduate Studies in STEM

    Not sure if graduate school is right for you? Join us to learn what graduate school is really about and explore whether it’s the right path for you. We’ll cover topics such as qualifying exams, funding options, common misconceptions, and more! Click the link below to register for the event: https://ucsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_31OHhwc7QPqJ7nSyiuAUNg

  • January Slugs and Steins with Professor Marco Rolandi

    Virtual Event

    Slugs & Steins is a monthly series of informal discussions highlighting UC Santa Cruz’s amazing faculty members. Talks are held on the 2nd Monday of each month with topics ranging from organic artichokes to endangered zebras, self-driving cars to Shakespeare. This month, we welcome Professor Marco Rolandi. Marco Rolandi is a professor of electrical and […]

  • Diabetes Prevention Program

    The UCSC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a 1-year lifestyle change program designed for non-diabetic individuals who are at risk for either prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes from progressing fully to Type 2 Diabetes. Over the course of a year, trained lifestyle coaches and group support are utilized to help you strive toward your health […]

  • Info Session: Global Seminar Art in a Globalized World: UK

    Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Tuesday, January 13 at 12:00-1:00 pm via Zoom. Register Here.  Earn 6 units on a summer program on the Global Seminar: Art in a Globalized World: UK. The program is taught by Dee Hibbert-Jones, Professor of Art, Digital Art, and New Media. Quick Facts: Location: Falmer, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom […]

  • “Words That Impress: Creating a Great Résumé & Cover Letter”

    Career Success Student Lounge (125 Hahn) 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Crafting a fantastic Resume and Cover Letter are the key to getting an interview and landing a job!  Join us for this informative workshop that will cover best practices for resume and cover letter development.  You’ll gain understanding about the perfect format, navigating AI filters, and how to write captivating resume bullet points and engaging […]

  • Labor Against ICE

    Merrill Cultural Center 200 McLaughlin Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

    Trump’s second term has been marked by a dramatic increase in immigration enforcement operations, including the deployment of federal and national guard troops to major cities across the United States. Ramped-up ICE raids have resulted in injuries, deaths, and the disappearance of migrants and non migrants alike. As legal challenges demanding the cessation of indiscriminate […]

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Last modified: Jan 28, 2026