Summer Courses Listed for 2026
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 […]
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Course Reading Solutions and Challenges: A Half-Day Symposium — Teaching Week 2026
McHenry Library 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CAJoin us for a half-day symposium dedicated to course readings. Hear from UCSC faculty who re-envisioned the role of readings in their courses in order to improve student success and lower student course costs, followed by small group discussions on key topics including homework platforms, selecting materials, student insights on their reading experience, and what […]
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BE Club Bash – Engineers Week
Jack Baskin Engineering Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CADiscover innovation at the Baskin Engineering Club Bash, an event celebrating National Engineers Week! Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 26, 12–2 PM in the BE Courtyard! The BE Club Bash brings together student organizations across all engineering disciplines to showcase their projects, demos, and interactive activities. Stop by to: Explore hands-on booths and demonstrations from student organizations Learn about engineering opportunities on […]
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Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery 11 Cowell Service Rd, Santa Cruz, CANorris 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 […]
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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, CAExhibition 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 […]
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Campus to Career: Job Talk with Fashion Reporter Elizabeth Segran
Virtual EventAre you interested in writing, fashion, or sustainability? Join us for a job talk with Elizabeth Segran, a successful fashion reporter and author.
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Distinguished Teaching Award Lecture — Teaching Week 2026
Merrill Cultural Center 200 McLaughlin Dr, Santa Cruz, CAHybrid EventJoin 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.Free to the public -
How to be an influencer (without being on reality TV)
Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United StatesIn today’s world, influence isn’t just for celebrities — it’s a career asset. Whether you’re a job seeker, entrepreneur, or industry expert, building your personal brand online can open doors. This hybrid session will cover how to grow your presence on LinkedIn and share your expertise. Learn how building your personal brand can create new […]
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Electroacoustic Performance and Artist Talk with the Whale Liberation Front
Institute of the Arts and Sciences 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, United StatesExperience a performance and talk by composers and sound artists Corey Diane and Peter J. Bowling, two members of the Whale Liberation Front. The Intersections of Climate Change Series is […]
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Will Work for Food
Hay Barn 94 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJoin 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.
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Kitchen Counterculture: A Conversation About Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and the Food that Fueled a Revolution
Bookshop Santa CruzBookshop Santa Cruz Presents Kitchen Counterculture: A Conversation About Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and the Food that Fueled a Revolution,” featuring award-winning food writer Gabi Moskowitz and journalist, teacher, and author Jim Newton. This event is cosponsored by the UC Santa Cruz The Humanities Division, The Humanities Institute, and the UCSC Special Collections & […]
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Semiconductor Career Summit – From Campus to Silicon Valley
Stevenson Event Center Stevenson Service Road, Santa Cruz, CAA SEMI Professional Development Seminar organized by the SEMI Silicon Valley Chapter – Connecting College Students to the Semiconductor Industry. Learn about career opportunities in high tech and acquire valuable, practical information that will help you choose career directions and plan for your success.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Santa Cruz
Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, United StatesFor the 35th year, UC Santa Cruz Adventure Rec is thrilled to bring the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Santa Cruz! Each November, the Banff Festival in Canada showcases the year’s most breathtaking, inspiring adventure films—and we’re bringing the very best of them to the Rio Theatre, February 27, 28, & March […]
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Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV
Second Stage Second Stage, Santa Cruz, CAStudent directed and choreographed dance production. Admission General admission $5–$20 “Pay What You Like” Free for UCSC undergrads (ticket required). Tickets through Eventbrite only Doors open 30 minutes prior to the event start time. Ticket holders not seated at least 5 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will […]
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Barnstorm Presents—Our Dear Dead Drug Lord
Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater 453 Kerr Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesBarnstorm
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The Rite of Strings—”One Night Only” concert with UCSC Music Department faculty and special guests
Music Center Recital Hall 400 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CAAudiences are invited to a concert featuring Christopher Mallett, guitar; William Coulter, guitar; Robert Miller, guitar; and Grijda Spiri, violin. — ADVISORIES – Seating is first-come, first-served – No intermission — ADMISSION – Open seating (no ticket required) – Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time. — PARKING – Parking […]
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Dreamgirls
Theater Arts Mainstage 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CAMove 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 […]
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Practical Activism Conference
Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CAJoin us for the 23rd annual Practical Activism Conference. This day-long, student-coordinated conference features speakers, workshops, tabling and hands on opportunities.
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UC Davis Alumni Careers & Identity Conference 2026
Join fellow UC alumni in Sacramento for a dynamic, in-person conference exploring topics at the intersection of career and identity. Enjoy interactive breakout sessions, meaningful networking opportunities and important conversations designed specifically for UC alumni. Open to graduates from all UC campuses, this event welcomes anyone interested in the topics presented. Registration and experience include: […]
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UCSC Family Opera
Music Center Recital Hall 400 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CAVoice students, accompanied by Luke Shepherd on piano, perform an abridged version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. This is a family-friendly production of Mozart’s most famous fairytale. Duration is approximately 1 hour with music and dialogue presented in English. The two matinee performances on Sunday, March 1st at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. showcase two […]
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