Note Taking and Reading Strategies Tuesday, February 10, 12:00-12:45 p.m. Location: ARCenter 203 Learn reading and note-taking methods and why they work to help you learn. Successful Slug Workshop Series […]
This presentation provides an overview of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and UCSC’s responsibilities in compliance with federal law, CalNAGPRA state-specific law, and the UCOP policy […]
Economics Behavioral, Econometrics and Theory Seminar: Sebastian Calonico
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 […]
This seminar explores how pre-modern debates over body and soulshaped political and eschatological thought in the Mediterranean. Each panel brings Jewish, Christian, and Islamic voices into dialogue, with Dante Alighieri’s oeuvre as a recurring point of comparison. Our aim is to situate questions of embodiment, psychology, soteriology, and collective destiny in light of their historical […]
This quarter, make time for you, for reflection, and for community!
Graduate Council will be holding a winter 2026 graduate director event seeking input on the future of UC Santa Cruz graduate programs. When: February 20, 2026 Where: University Center Alumni Room Who should attend: all current and former graduate program directors, other interested faculty may RSVP (link upcoming) More information from Graduate Council, including format […]
Move into the spotlight with Dreamgirls, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul, sparkle, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young women as they rise from hopeful dreamers to international superstars. With powerful vocals, stimulating choreography, and hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not […]
Spontaneous human combustion! Evil lawyers! Detectives! Family intrigue! Join the Pickwick Club for a series of discussions about ‘Bleak House.’
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. Application to Present RSVP here to attend
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.
Join us for a conversation on labor, food, and justice with Will Work for Food co-author Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern and regional food production and service workers Veronica Rodriguez (Dole, Soledad), and X (Verve, Santa Cruz). Together, they will explore the often-overlooked role of labor in building a more just food system. Free and open to the public. Translation provided.
Student directed and choreographed dance production. — ADMISSION – General admission $5–$20 “Pay What You Like” – Free for UCSC undergrads (ticket required). – Tickets issued online here through Eventbrite only – Follow the Dept. of Performance, Play & Design on Eventbrite for notifications and updates. – Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior […]
Join us for the 23rd annual Practical Activism Conference. This day-long, student-coordinated conference features speakers, workshops, tabling and hands on opportunities.
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 the public. — 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 […]
UCSC Orchestra
College Nine and John R. Lewis College, in collaboration with UCSC Dining, present “Gotta Catch Them All? ” – a Pokémon-themed event exploring animal rights. Join us Wednesday, March 4 […]
Shakespeare returns to the characters and themes of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in what may have been the last play he had a hand in writing: The Two Noble Kinsmen. This time, however, […]
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 […]