• Visual & Media Cultures Colloquium (VMCC) Series

    Porter College D-Building, Santa Cruz, CA

    The Visual & Media Cultures Colloquium (VMCC) is an annual lecture series that brings cutting-edge scholars to speak on a broad range of subjects related to visual and media culture. The series is co-sponsored with the graduate programs in the History of Art & Visual Culture (HAVC) and the Film & Digital Media departments. Each […]

    FREE and open to the public
  • CSE Colloquium – Neurosymbolic AI: from research to industry

    Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

    Presenter: Luis Lamb, Catholic Institute of Technology Abstract: Neurosymbolic AI brings together the statistical nature of machine learning with the formal reasoning capabilities of symbolic AI. It seeks to offer a balanced approach to contemporary AI technologies, by combining the ability to learn from data, with the capacity to reason upon knowledge acquired from an environment. […]

    Free
  • Research Lunch & Learn: Research Development Explained, or How to Get Grants Funded

    Join members of the UCSC Research Development (RD) team as they discuss how they work in advance and alongside their colleagues in the Office of Sponsored Projects to ensure PIs submit the most compelling and competitive proposals. Engage early with RD to develop long-term fundraising strategies, build interdisciplinary teams, interact with sponsors, and project manage […]

  • Work for California – Your State Career

    The Work for California — Your State Career presentation will give you an opportunity to learn about the benefits of California state service, the range of career opportunities with the State of California, and the process for searching and applying for state jobs. We will provide resources and be here to answer your questions. Join […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Humanities Career Skills Workshop: Networking and LinkedIn

    Humanities 1 Building 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    Have you heard that networking is important, but don’t know how to begin? Join this interactive, hands-on workshop to learn the basics of how, where, and why to network and see how LinkedIn can help.

  • Book Talk with Winnie Wong—VMCC Series

    Porter College D-Building, Santa Cruz, CA

    In this public talk, Winnie Wong presents her latest book, The Many Names of Anonymity: Portraitists of the Canton Trade, which examines the tension between recognizing individuals as artists with rights of authorship and the limitations of the modern “artist” concept.

    FREE and open to the public.
  • Women In Academia

    Rachel Carson College Red Room

    Join the UCSC Women’s Center for Women in Academia featuring Dr. Cindy Wong (Global & Community Health, Merrill College). This event highlights Dr. Wong’s journey as a woman of color into academia, her path to becoming a lecturer, and her ongoing research in planetary health, sustainability, and community-based public health. Through her story, students will gain insight into nontraditional academic pathways and the impact of women scholars shaping inclusive and applied research.

    RSVP By: November 10th

    Please email: srostami@ucsc.edu for accommodations and questions.

  • Haunting Interruptions: Race, Infrastructural Violence, and Spatial Memory in Ferguson, Missouri

    Rachel Carson College 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join the Sociology Department together with the Center for Critical Urban & Environmental Studies (CUES), The Black Geographies Lab, and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies in the Rachel Carson College Red Room, to welcome speaker Rashad Timmons (UC PPFP) for a discussion on Race, Infrastructural Violence, and Spatial Memory in Ferguson, Missouri moderated by Camilla Hawthorne (UC Santa Cruz).

  • Leveraging UC Resources To Launch Your Biotech Company

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

    Are you a UCSC faculty member, postdoc, or graduate student with an entrepreneurial mindset? Join us for an insightful panel discussion on how to turn your biotech research into a successful startup. Learn how to tap into the University of California’s robust innovation ecosystem—from research commercialization and funding opportunities to mentorship and startup incubation. Hear […]

  • Slugs at Sundown — Humanity at the Helm: Thriving in an AI-Driven World

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

    Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, live, and connect — but it doesn’t define the future. What matters most are the skills and strengths that only humans bring: creativity, empathy, adaptability, and big-picture thinking. Join fellow UC Santa Cruz alumni for an evening of conversation and connection as we explore how to stay […]

    Free
  • Info Session: UCEAP Summer at University College London

    Thinking about studying abroad this summer? Discover what it’s like to spend your summer at University College London (UCL)—one of the world’s leading universities, located in the heart of London. Join us for a special info session on the UCEAP Summer at University College London program! Hear from Charlotte Murphy, Senior Student Recruitment and Partnerships Officer at UCL. […]

  • BIPOC Outdoors: Arboretum Tour

    Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    The People of Color Sustainability Collective presents: BIPOC Outdoor series, Arboretum Tour. This event will take place on November 14th, 2025 from 2:45pm-4:45pm at the UCSC Arboretum. Students will get an opportunity to learn about the space and build relationships with land and one another. PoCSC’s mission for BIPOC Outdoors is to hold educational, inviting, […]

  • Korean Experimental Music Festival—Featuring the National Gugak Center and Del Sol Quartet

    Music Center Recital Hall 400 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    The National Gugak Center, Korea’s premier institution for traditional music, collaborates with the Bay Area’s acclaimed Del Sol String Quartet to present a rare and resonant festival blending Korean musical traditions, Western classical instrumentation, and cutting-edge technology.

    FREE and open to the public
  • Welcome to the City: San Diego

    Jacob and Cushman San Diego Food Bank 9850 Distribution Ave, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join us for an Alumni Volunteer Day at the Jacob & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.

  • The SpongeBob Musical

    The SpongeBob Musical

    Theater Arts Mainstage 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    The SpongeBob Musical follows SpongeBob and his friends as they race to save Bikini Bottom from an erupting volcano.

    $5 – $25
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