What is Grad Slam? Grad Slam is a communication contest hosted by the UC Santa Cruz Graduate Division that is open to all graduate students (except those who have won 1st place in a previous Grad Slam. Currently enrolled graduate students who have won 2nd or the people’s choice in a prior Grad Slam may […]
Bookshop welcomes prize-winning historian and UC Santa Cruz professor Gregory O’Malley for a discussion about his new book The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom, and the American Revolution—the dramatic story of a Black man’s relentless search for freedom in Revolutionary America. This book tells the story of David George who in […]
Stay for the engaging conversation or grab it to go. Either way, it’s hot and free. Coffee, tea, cocoa, and breakfast snacks.
Featuring coffee from Alta Organic Roasting Company, a fair trade locally women owned company.
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 limited parking at the Arboretum and the popularity of Community Day, we greatly encourage visitors to carpool, bike, walk or use public transportation as much […]
Join the Northeastern University Bay Area recruiters for an essential information session on graduate programs offered here in the Bay Area. Our master’s degree programs in computing, engineering, public policy, game design and more professional studies are designed to fit your professional aspirations and schedule, helping you advance or change your career trajectory.
Going Global Sessions are opportunities for students interested in pursuing global learning experiences (study abroad or away) to drop in and learn about the opportunities available to them at UC Santa Cruz. Sessions provide an overview of available programs, key application timelines, and what to expect throughout the process. Students will also receive practical planning […]
Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes George Saunders, recipient of the 2025 National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, for a discussion about his wise, playful, electric novel Vigil, which takes place at the bedside of an oil company CEO in the twilight hours of his life as he is ferried from this world […]
Drop-In Draw provides a live model and room monitor. There is no formal lesson and only dry media is allowed (no paints). — ADVISORIES – These events contain mature content and nudity. – Drop-In Draw is subject to the possibility of last-minute cancellation without notification, and sessions are not guaranteed. — ADMISSION – FREE and […]
The Dickens Project is seeking volunteer writing mentors for our to support Santa Cruz-area high school juniors and seniors during a one-day writing retreat and competition at the Museum of Art and History! No prior writing or teaching experience is necessary. Anyone who enjoys working in a creative environment is welcome. For more information about […]
This quarter, make time for you, for reflection, and for community!
Presenter: Qi Xu, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Statistics & Data Science, Carnegie Mellon University Description: Multi-modality data are increasingly common across science medicine and technology, such as imaging, text, sensors, and genomics. These modalities are often high dimensional or unstructured and naturally exhibit blockwise (nonmonotone) missingness where different samples observe different subsets of modalities. Such […]
The American Indian Resource Center and Lionel Cantú Queer Center present: Two Spirit Luncheon! Join us on February 4th, 2026 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM at the Alumni Room in College […]
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: Wednesdays, Weeks 2 & 5 of Winter Quarter 2026 1/14/2026 & 2/4/2026 Location: Crown Provost House / Ethnic Resource […]
Yiman Wang lecture
The California DNA Program (CALeDNA), launched from the University of California in 2017, has been tackling the massive disconnection in scales of measuring nature from satellite-based sensing down to DNA in a gram of soil or water. Through dozens of collaborative projects around the world, CALeDNA lab scientists have harmonized different ways of observing biodiversity […]
Lead regulatory strategy in the evolving medical device industry. As global regulations become increasingly complex, professionals who can navigate FDA, EU, and international requirements are in high demand. Learn how to design and execute regulatory strategies, manage premarket submissions using tools like the FDA’s eSTAR, leverage AI-driven platforms for regulatory intelligence, and ensure compliance across […]
Learn more about our Pre-College Programs Discover what’s possible in Summer 2026! Join us for a one-hour info session to learn about our Pre-College programs, including courses, eligibility, and how students can get a head start on college and career pathways. Special offer Receive an application fee waiver when you enroll and attend the session. […]
The Center for Southeast Asian Coastal Interactions (SEACoast) invites you to join us for our winter Slow Seminar, “A History of Families: Bosses, Bullies, and Dictators in the Modern Philippines,” on February 5, 2026 from 11:00 am – 1:00pm. Professor Steve McKay (Sociology) will facilitate our conversation focused on a selection of classic and contemporary […]
The Office of Risk Services has partnered with OHSU’s Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Services to provide mental health support training to UCSC supervisors and managers. This evidence based program teaches leaders: To identify employee mental health struggles Appropriate ways to respond to employee warning signs Practical strategies to reduce employee stress Employees whose managers […]
Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. via Zoom. Register Here Earn 10 units on a summer program on the Global Seminar Mediterranean France in Marseille this summer. This program is taught by Muriam Davis, Associate Professor of History, and Thomas Serres, Associate Professor of Politics. Quick Facts: Locations: Marseille, France […]