• 2026 Right Livelihood International Conference

    Hybrid Event

    The Right Livelihood International Conference is a five-week global conference exploring how education can strengthen democracy, collective intelligence, and just futures. Bringing together Right Livelihood Laureates, students, faculty, and community partners across continents, the conference combines asynchronous learning with participatory dialogue and collaborative action. Rather than advocating specific outcomes, the conference positions education as a democratic […]

  • Survivor Circles: Healing After Trauma

    Hahn Student Services Hahn Student Services, Santa Cruz, CA

    CARE’s Healing After Trauma survivor circles are an in-person, drop-in space to share and connect on the glimmers & struggles of recovering from harmful sexual experiences. Guided and led by CARE advocates, each week’s session will offer an opportunity to engage with a different alternative healing modality – from sound healing, to art therapy, collective […]

    Free
  • Younger Lagoon Reserve Tours

    Younger Lagoon Reserve Tours
    Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA

    Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 18 participants. Call 831-459-3800 or sign-up online. Virtual tours are available online.  

    Free
  • Defeating Academic Burnout with Self-Efficacy

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

    In this workshop, you will: Learn how developing your self efficacy can combat burnout through a mindful reflection activity. The Successful Slug Workshop series, hosted by Learning Support Services Peer […]

  • Stress Less Workshop with CAPS

    Student Health Center 525 McLaughlin Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    The CAPS Peer Educators invite you to learn about common student stress experiences, how to recognize the signs, and what to consider when developing strategies to manage stress. This event will […]

  • International Research Opportunities Forum: focus on Latin America

    Engineering Building 2, E2-180

    Please register by Monday, May 4, 2026. If attending virtually, a Zoom link will be shared after you register. Join us for the International Research Opportunities Forum: focus on Latin America, a collaborative hybrid event hosted by the Division of Global Engagement and the Division of Graduate Studies. This forum is intended for faculty and […]

  • Black on the Block

    Crown Provost House 660 Crown Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join the African American Resource & Cultural Center every Thursday from 1–2 p.m., at the front of the Ethnic Resource Center for Black on the Block, a weekly tabling and […]

  • Let’s Talk

    Let’s Talk
    Cantu Queer Center Crown Lane, Santa Cruz, CA

    Need to talk? We’re here to listen! Drop in for a confidential chat with a professional counselor who can provide support, advice and information. Where:  UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 633 Crown […]

  • Chancellor’s Innovation Impact Awards

    University Center University Center, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join us for the Innovation Impact Awards program celebration, a festive event honoring some of UC Santa Cruz’s most innovative and creative individuals and communities. Thursday, May 7, 2026 4 […]

  • Rasanblaj as Spirit Turn: Gina Athena Ulysse in Conversation with Jennifer González

    Institute of the Arts and Sciences 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

    Please join us for a conversation between Gina Athena Ulysse and Jennifer González, discussing Ulysse’s solo exhibition Redwoods Rasanblaj: Origins & Disentanglements. The internationally-lauded work of humanities professor Gina Athena Ulysse […]

  • Let’s Talk

    Virtual Event

    Need to talk? We’re here to listen! Drop in for a confidential chat with a professional counselor who can provide support, advice and information. Zoom Meeting Link Meeting ID: 635 182 8273 Passcode: 231831 Facilitator: Mitchell Rees, PhD (831) 459-2628   You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent […]

  • Stanford Donor Center Blood Drive

    Porter Hitchcock Lounge 411 Porter-Kresge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    For all of the advances in modern medicine, there is still no substitute for Whole Blood donations. One single donation can save three lives. Whole blood needed planned or emergency surgeries (including childbirth). Red blood cells to help a patient suffering from chronic anemia or iron deficiency. Platelets to help in the recovery of chemo-therapy […]

  • Goal Setting

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

    In this workshop, you will: Set SMART goals to help you get organized & on track for success. The Successful Slug Workshop series, hosted by Learning Support Services Peer Coaches, […]

  • The Annual Maya K. Peterson Memorial Lecture

    University Center University Center, Santa Cruz, CA

    “Colonizing Water: Empire, Commodification, and Appropriation in Africa” Matthew Bender, Professor of History, The College of New Jersey Friday, May 8, 2:30-4:00pm; Alumni Room @ UCSC’s University Center In early 2018, […]