BME 280B Seminar: Nature’s Miniature Masterpieces - Nanobodies as Small but Mighty Antibodies for the next Pandemic
2026-01-08 11:40 - 13:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Physical Sciences Building, Physical Sciences Building, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Presenter: Katja Hanack, Founder and CEO, New/Era/Mabs
Description: Nanobodies combine remarkable simplicity with surprising power. Their small size allows them to reach targets that remain inaccessible to conventional antibodies, while maintaining high specificity and stability. Their compact architecture allows them to access targets that conventional antibodies cannot reach, yet they preserve the specificity and power that make antibody therapeutics so transformative. In this talk I will introduce the science behind selma, a cell based discovery platform developed over more than a decade to rapidly identify high quality antibodies and nanobodies. I will explore why these tiny binders matter, how they differ from classical antibodies, and what their unique biology enables for diagnostics and therapeutics.
The presentation will conclude with my current project on immune infrastructure and how pre validated nanobody archives can shift the pandemic response from a reactive model to proactive preparedness for future outbreaks.
Bio: Katja Hanack, PhD, MBA, is the Founder and CEO of new/era/mabs and a leading expert in antibody discovery for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, with a particular focus on nanobody technologies. With more than 20 years of experience, she has developed pioneering platforms that enable the efficient generation and selection of next-generation monoclonal antibodies and nanobodies. She holds a Biology degree from Humboldt University of Berlin and a PhD in Biotechnology from the University of Potsdam. As a former Professor of Biochemistry and Biology at the University of Potsdam, she built and led a research group of 25 scientists, secured over €16 million in external funding, and authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications. Since 2017, Dr. Hanack has contributed to translational innovation as an industrial advisor for SPARK Stanford and SPARK Berlin, supporting academic teams in bringing biomedical discoveries to patients.
Hosted by: Professor Rebecca Dubois, BME Department

AI Application Development Program Info Session
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Lead Innovation as a Machine Learning Engineer.
As AI becomes central to products and services across industries, there’s a growing demand for professionals who can design, build and deploy intelligent services & systems. Learn how you can preprocess data, develop Machine Learning models, apply Deep Learning techniques, and create AI solutions that solve real‑world problems.
Speaker
Join Praveen Krishna, chair of the Artificial Intelligence Application Development program, for an inside look at how our courses provide hands‑on experience, industry‑driven projects, and the technical foundation you need to advance your career as an ML Engineer, MLOps Engineer, or Applied AI Researcher.
Sponsor
This winter info session is sponsored by the AI Application Development program.

Register today!

Career Success Drop-In Coaching at the EOP Office - Winter 2026
2026-01-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Academic Resources Center (ARC), 408 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
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: Mondays, Weeks 2, 4, 6, & 8 of Winter Quarter 2026
1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23
Location: Academic Resource Center, EOP Lounge
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Programs and services are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Kathleen Schmidt: Sequential Experimental Design for Materials Strength Model Calibration
2026-01-12 16:00 - 17:00
Presenter: Katie Schmidt, UQ & Optimization Group Leader, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Description: Due to the time and expense associated with physical experiments, there is significant interest in optimal selection of the conditions for future experiments. Selection based on reduction in parameter uncertainty provides a natural path forward. We consider this type of optimal sequential design in the context of Bayesian calibration of materials strength models with the strength model characterizing the evolving resistance of a material to permanent strain. This problem is particularly challenging because different types of experiments and associated diagnostics are employed across strain rate regimes. For lower-strain-rate experiments, stress-strain curves can be measured directly. For higher-strain-rate experiments, strength must be inferred (e.g., from the deformation of a cylinder of material in a Taylor cylinder experiment). We employ data fusion in our sequential design methodology to incorporate these multiple experimental modalities.
LLNL-ABS-835231 This work was performed under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory under Contract DE-AC52-07NA27344.
Bio: Katie Schmidt is the UQ & Optimization Group Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She joined LLNL in 2016 after earning a PhD in Applied Mathematics from North Carolina State University. During her time at the lab, Katie has been involved in a variety of uncertainty quantification problems related to national security as well as outreach and education through LLNL’s Data Science Institute. Her research interests include mixed-effects models, Bayesian inference, sequential design, and sensitivity analysis.
Hosted by: Statistics Department

AM Seminar: Science in the Age of Foundation Models
2026-01-12 16:00 - 17:00 | https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/96136632376?pwd=[REDACTED]
Presenter: Dr. Danielle Robinson, AWS AI
Description: In this talk, I will discuss the large impact of foundation models within the sciences with a particular focus on the importance of physical constraints and uncertainty quantification. First, I will detail our novel ProbConserv framework for enforcing hard constraints within black-box deep learning models. ProbConserv provides uncertainty quantification, and can be used to enforce conservation law constraints as well as other nonlinear constraints. Next, I will discuss its extensions to ensembles of Neural Operators and out-of-distribution (OOD) estimations, as well as how it can be used in constrained generative modeling of PDEs. I will then show applications of our work in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), including weather forecasting, aerodynamics and chaotic systems. Lastly, I will conclude with a forward-looking view of the next steps for designing a physics foundation model that can be applied across various types of flows, geometries and boundary conditions, and what is needed for such a model to be developed.

Bio: Danielle Maddix Robinson is a Senior Applied Scientist in the Machine Learning Forecasting Group within AWS AI. She graduated with her PhD in Computational and Mathematical Engineering from the Institute of Computational and Mathematical Engineering (ICME) at Stanford University. She was advised by Professor Margot Gerritsen and developed robust numerical methods to remove spurious temporal oscillations in the degenerate nonlinear Generalized Porous Medium Equation. She is passionate about the underlying numerical analysis, linear algebra and optimization methods behind numerical PDEs and applying these techniques to deep learning. During her PhD, she also did an internship at NVIDIA with Joe Eaton and Alex Fender, and implemented an efficient and load-balanced sparse matrix vector multiplication (spmv) in cuSPARSE and nvGRAPH libraries. She is excited to be back at NVIDIA today. After graduating, Danielle joined AWS in 2018, and has been working on developing statistical and deep learning foundation models for time series forecasting including Chronos. Over the last several years, she has been leading the research initiative on developing models for physics-constrained machine learning for scientific computing on the DeepEarth team. In particular, she has researched how to apply ideas from numerical methods, e.g., finite volume schemes, to improve the accuracy of black-box ML models for PDEs with applications to ocean and climate models, aerodynamics and chaotic systems.

Hosted by: Applied Mathematics

Link: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/96136632376?pwd=[REDACTED]

Clinical Trials Design and Management Info Session
2026-01-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
This event has been moved to Jan. 12.
Advance your career in the global clinical research industry.
As the demand for safe, effective therapies grows, so does the need for professionals who can lead clinical trials with scientific precision and regulatory expertise. Learn how experts design and manage studies that bring medical innovations from the lab to the marketplace—applying biostatistics, good clinical practices, and international regulations to ensure safety and compliance.
Speaker
Join Karim Sajwani, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Clinical Trials Design and Management program, for an inside look at how our courses prepare you to coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee global trials, and navigate complex approval processes that shape the future of healthcare.

Sponsor
This winter info session is sponsored by the Clinical Trials Design and Management program.
Note: This event was formerly scheduled for Jan. 5.
Claim your seat.

Be Inspired: Explore Graduate Studies in STEM
2026-01-12 17:00 - 18:30
Not sure if graduate school is right for you?
Join us to learn what graduate school is really about and explore whether it’s the right path for you. We’ll cover topics such as qualifying exams, funding options, common misconceptions, and more!
Click the link below to register for the event:
https://ucsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_31OHhwc7QPqJ7nSyiuAUNg

January Slugs and Steins with Professor Marco Rolandi
2026-01-12 18:30 - 20:00
Slugs & Steins is a monthly series of informal discussions highlighting UC Santa Cruz’s amazing faculty members. Talks are held on the 2nd Monday of each month with topics ranging from organic artichokes to endangered zebras, self-driving cars to Shakespeare. This month, we welcome Professor Marco Rolandi.
Marco Rolandi is a professor of electrical and computer engineering at UC Santa Cruz, where he holds the Jack Baskin Endowed Chair in Engineering. He is also the co-founder and advisor of CruzFoam, which creates sustainable packaging solutions. His research focuses on bioelectronic systems and devices, biological control in regenerative medicine and synthetic biology, and their translational applications. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, the BBC, and others. He currently leads a team on a multicampus multimillion dollar program to accelerate wound regeneration using bioelectronics. Rolandi holds a Ph.D. in applied physics from Stanford.
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Coffee with Provost Aims McGuinness
2026-01-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Merrill College Office, 641 Merrill Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
FREE fresh hot coffee, tea, cocoa and snacks. Featuring Alta Organic Fair Trade coffee; locally & woman owned.

Coffee & More with Merrill Provost Aims McGuinness
2026-01-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Merrill College Office, 641 Merrill Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Grab a cup to go or stay and join the conversation. Provost Aims McGuinness is here to answer your questions, provide support . . . and hand out FREE coffee, cocoa, tea, and breakfast snacks.

Diabetes Prevention Program
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00
The UCSC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a 1-year lifestyle change program designed for non-diabetic individuals who are at risk for either prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes from progressing fully to Type 2 Diabetes.
Over the course of a year, trained lifestyle coaches and group support are utilized to help you strive toward your health goals. The classes are held via Zoom and includes discussions on nutrition education, ways to increase physical activity, ideas to stay motivated, and stress management tools.
Fill out the DPP Informational Session registration for the Zoom link. The informational session will be recorded, and a link to recording will be sent out after the session. Note that the program requires live participation when it starts, and is not available for recording.
Visit the UCSC DPP website for more information.
For questions, reach out to Health and Well-being Specialist, Ashley Parker, at aseparke@ucsc.edu.

Info Session: Global Seminar Art in a Globalized World: UK
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00
Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Tuesday, January 13 at 12:00-1:00 pm via Zoom.
Register Here.
Earn 6 units on a summer program on the Global Seminar: Art in a Globalized World: UK. The program is taught by Dee Hibbert-Jones, Professor of Art, Digital Art, and New Media.
Quick Facts:

Location: Falmer, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Courses: ART 186 Art and Globalization (6 units)
Dates: June 29-July 17, 2026
Eligibility: Open to students who are an Art Major or Minor (or with special instructor approval), have completed at least 45 units by the time of departure, and have at least a 2.3 GPA.
Finances: Financial aid applies, and scholarships are available! The budget with program fees and expenses is posted on the website.
How to apply: Visit here. Applications open on December 1 and close on March 2.
Get in touch: Email your questions to globallearning@ucsc.edu

Program Description: In this studio art, students create site-responsive artworks across media created in response to our visits to museums, galleries, sites, and exhibitions in London and Brighton, UK. Studio work and research explore what it means to make art in a global art world (sculpture, drawing, zines, graphic works, animation, photography, installation and/or performance). We will work in the new media studios at the University of Sussex, and students will live on campus at the University. This class includes art making, lectures, docent tours, museum visits, discussions and critique by UK artists and a final gallery exhibition on campus. More information can be read here.

"Words That Impress: Creating a Great Résumé & Cover Letter"
2026-01-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Career Success Student Lounge (125 Hahn), 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, 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 cover letter paragraphs. The presentation will be 30 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of optional worktime here in our office with coaches to give you brief input.
We will provide captions for the presentation. If you have disability-related needs, please contact the Career Success office at csuccess@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4420 as soon as possible.
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Programs and services are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Macroeconomics & International Finance Seminar Series Presents: Dean Corbae
2026-01-13 13:40 - 15:00 | Engineering 2, Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Macroeconomics and International Finance Seminar
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Time: 1:40-3:00 p.m.
Location: E2-499

Speaker: Dean Corbae
Title: William Sellery Trukenbrod Chair in Finance
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin – Madison
Host: Grace Gu Steadmon

Seminar title: A Quantitative Model of Bank Merger Dynamics

ABSTRACT:
We develop a simple model of the bank merger process to study the rise in bank concentration following the deregulation of bank branching in the Riegle-Neal Act of 1994. Motivated by the data where currently 10 (dominant) banks have over 55 percent of the U.S. deposit market share while the remaining over 4000 (fringe) banks cover the rest, we apply a dominant-fringe framework with a merger stage to model the rise in concentration following the change in regulation making interstate branching possible. First, we study the effect of the merger wave on competition, efficiency, and stability of the banking industry. Then we use our model to understand the interaction between regulatory and monetary policy. Specifically, how has the bank lending channel of monetary policy been affected by rising concentration; has it amplified or dampened the effectiveness of monetary policy? How might monetary policy itself contribute to mergers and rising concentration?

Labor Against ICE
2026-01-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Merrill Cultural Center, 200 McLaughlin Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Trump’s second term has been marked by a dramatic increase in immigration enforcement operations, including the deployment of federal and national guard troops to major cities across the United States. Ramped-up ICE raids have resulted in injuries, deaths, and the disappearance of migrants and non migrants alike. As legal challenges demanding the cessation of indiscriminate workplace and neighborhood raids have largely failed, how are workers and communities fighting back? This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Refreshments provided. Immigrant and labor rights organizations will also be tabling.
Please join UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Labor and Community for a panel discussion with co-founder of LA Educators for Racial Justice (LAE4RJ), Denisha Jordan (United Teachers Los Angeles), founder of OEA Rapid Response Team and dual-language teacher, Jessie Papalia (Oakland Education Association), Emergency Medicine Resident, SatKartar Khalsa (SEIU 1021 Committee of Interns and Residents), Alex Quintero (@allthingslabor), and regional labor and community organizer Cesar Lara (California Federation of Labor) to learn how labor is organizing to defend migrants on the job.
RSVP HERE
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Medical Device Quality and Design Info Session
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00
Advance your career in medical device design and quality.
As healthcare technology evolves, professionals who understand global regulatory standards, risk management, and quality systems are in high demand. Learn how to design, document, and validate medical devices, digital health solutions, and AI/ML-based devices while ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO, and EU MDR requirements.
Speaker
Join Kiran Gulati, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Medical Device Quality and Design program, for an inside look at how our courses provide hands-on training, practical case studies, and industry-relevant skills that prepare you for roles in quality engineering, regulatory compliance, and design assurance.
Sponsor
This winter info session is sponsored by the Medical Device Quality and Design certificate program.
Register today!

User Experience and Web Design info session
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00
Design digital experiences people love to use.
In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, organizations need professionals who can combine empathy, usability, and aesthetics to create interfaces that engage and delight users. Learn how UX and web design specialists use research‑driven methods, prototyping tools, and inclusive design principles to build seamless digital experiences across platforms.
Your Speaker
Join Nicole Sharratt, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension User Experience & Web Design program, for an inside look at how our courses equip you with the skills to lead user‑centered design projects—whether you’re shaping websites, apps or digital products.
Sponsor
This winter info session is sponsored by UCSC Silicon Valley Extension User Experience & Web Design program.
Register today!

Info Session: Global Seminar Food Study, Field Study in London
2026-01-14 10:00 - 11:00
Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Wednesday, January 14 at 10:00-11:00 am via Zoom.
Register Here.
Earn 12 units on a summer program on the Global Seminar: Food Study Field Study in London this summer. This program is taught by Melissa L. Caldwell, Professor of Anthropology, and Anthropology Instructor Rikki Brown. It is a great opportunity to fulfill Anthropology requirements and/or units towards graduation!
Quick Facts:

Location: London, United Kingdom
Courses: ANTH 161 Anthropology of Food – 6 units (satisfies PE-H); and ANTH 151 Workshop in Ethnography – 6 units
Led by: Professor Melissa L. Caldwell and Instructor Rikki Brown
Eligibility: Open to students from any major who have completed 45 units by the time of departure and have a minimum of a 2.3 GPA
Dates: July 27-August 29, 2026
Finances: Financial aid applies, and scholarships are available! The budget will be posted on the website when it is available.
How to apply: Visit here for instructions. Applications open on December 1 and close on March 2.
Get in touch: Email your questions to globallearning@ucsc.edu.

Program Description: How do anthropologists learn about a place? Using contemporary ethnographic methods, they cultivate their senses to see, hear, touch, smell, and taste the stories and worlds around them. In this dual course summer program taught by a UCSC Anthropology Professor, London will become a living laboratory to learn how anthropologists study and practice ethnographic methods, with a focus on how and why food is an especially important gateway to understanding culture, power, exchange, memory, identity, histories of colonialism, and postcolonial futures. Immersive learning activities will provide exceptional opportunities to experience London’s multicultural food traditions firsthand. Discover more here.

Cardiff Open House
2026-01-14 12:00 | Cardiff House, 114 Carriage House Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Cardiff Open House is an opportunity for campus partners and the greater community to visit the American Indian Resource Center's new shared location with the Women's Center at the Cardiff House near the base of campus. Stay connected with our centers and the resources we offer by visiting with us & touring our space.

Research Lunch & Learn: Research Security
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | https://events.ucsc.edu/event/research-lunch-learn-research-security/
Join us on January 14, 2026, 12-1 p.m., for an overview of evolving research security expectations and how they affect proposal development, award management, and ongoing project compliance. Led by Jeffrey Weekley, Director of Research IT, Nutan Mellegers, OSP Associate Director, and Csilla Csaplár, AVC Research, this virtual session will discuss the Research Security Training requirement, when it applies, and why research security matters. Participants will learn how research, data, and cybersecurity terms in proposals and awards trigger review, how PIs can engage during that process, and the resources available to support compliance. We’ll also highlight key risks and how to stay ahead of them.
Join: Zoom link for this session.

American Indian Resource Center and the Women's Center Cardiff House Winter Welcome Open House
2026-01-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Cardiff House, 114 Carriage House Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Cardiff House Winter Welcome Open House is an opportunity for new and returning students, and campus partners, including staff, and faculty to visit the American Indian Resource Center and the Women’s Center at the Cardiff House near the base of campus. Stay connected with our centers and the resources we offer by visiting with us and touring our space.The purpose of the Cardiff Winter Welcome Open House is to create a space where guests feel welcomed and able to ask questions and learn more about what the American Indian Resource Center, Women’s Center, and People of Color Sustainability Collective do and offer to students at UC Santa Cruz as well as become more familiarized with the Cardiff House itself and the resources within it.

Career Success Drop-In Coaching at the Ethnic Resource Center - Winter 2026
2026-01-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Crown Provost House, 660 Crown Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
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 Centers Lounge
YOU BELONG HERE
Programs and services are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Global Cafe (Winter 2026)
2026-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Classroom Unit, Classroom Unit, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, Select a Country:
International Student Services & Programming invites you to our monthly Global Cafe, a space for all international-minded community members to connect. Swing by for some refreshments and an opportunity to meet other international students and scholars, as well as Global Engagement staff. Feel free to drop in at any time and stay for as long as you’d like.
Our winter Global Cafe dates:

Wednesday, January 14
Wednesday, February 11
Wednesday, March 11

Successful Slug Workshop: Understanding & Using Your Syllabus
2026-01-14 14:30 - 15:30 | Academic Resources Center (ARC), 408 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Understanding & Using Your Syllabus
Wednesday, January 14, 2:45–3:30 p.m.
Location: ARCenter 203
Break down, understand, and use your syllabus as a tool for success.
Successful Slug Workshop Series
Join Learning Support Services (LSS) for Successful Slug Workshops on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. and Wednesdays at 2:45 p.m.
These 45-minute workshops are open to all UCSC students and offer tools and strategies to support your academic success. Each session highlights best practices for effective, long-lasting learning and is led by LSS professional staff.
To get first priority, sign up on TutorHub or simply drop in. You can also sign up on TutorHub to receive email reminders.
Learn more and sign up: learningsupport.ucsc.edu/programs/workshops/
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You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Campus Elections Orientation (Zoom)
2026-01-14 16:00 - 17:00 | https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/93207076397?pwd=[REDACTED]
2026 Campus Elections Orientation (Mandatory for Referenda Authors)
Date & Time:
Wednesday, January 14 | 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Location:
Zoom
Description:
Interested in proposing a referendum for the 2026 UCSC Campus Elections? At least one representative from each author group must attend a mandatory Campus Elections Orientation in order to initiate a referendum.
This session provides an overview of the Campus Elections process, timeline, and relevant policies, and includes guidance and examples from prior election cycles on how to author a referendum, opinion poll, or amendment.
Additional orientation sessions will also be held on Friday, January 16 (12:00–1:00 p.m.) and Tuesday, January 20 (10:00–11:00 a.m.). Sessions will be recorded and posted on the Campus Elections website.
All potential referenda authors must submit a completed 2026 Campus Elections Application. Proposals involving a new student fee or an amendment to an existing fee measure also require a Supplemental Fee Measure Referenda Form and draft language.
Application deadline: Monday, January 26, 2026, by 12:00 noon.
For questions or to request accommodations, contact Campus Elections Commissioner and Associate Dean of Students for Leadership and Engagement Travis S. Becker at trbecker@ucsc.edu.

ECE Associate Teacher Info Session
2026-01-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Start a meaningful career shaping young minds.
With early learning programs in growing demand, educators who understand child development, curriculum design, and classroom dynamics are essential. The UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher certificate builds foundational expertise in teaching infants through preschool‑age children, developing age‑appropriate curriculum, and collaborating with families and communities.
Speaker
Join Ninet Moradi, chair of the program, for an inside look at how our courses can help you qualify for associate‑teacher roles, meet California licensing requirements, and launch a rewarding career supporting children’s growth and learning.
Learn more.
Visit our program page to explore the courses and opportunities within the Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher certificate program.
Register today.

Human Computer Interaction MS Virtual Info Session
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00
Join us January 14 from 7 – 8 PM for our Virtual Information Session. Learn more about our program, based at the UCSC Silicon Valley Campus, where you can earn your HCI MS in 15 months. We offer:

Application fee waivers for UCSC students and alumni
Full and partial scholarships
Dedicated careers services support
Internship and research opportunities
Industry mentorship
Industry sponsored capstone projects

Register for access to the Zoom link.

Stem Cell Internships in Laboratory-based Learning (SCILL) at San Jose State University
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:00
The San Jose State University Stem Cell Internships in Laboratory-based Learning (SJSU SCILL)
is a two-year master’s program that leads to a Master’s degree in Stem Cell Biology. During the
second year, a full-time internship will be offered to students, providing hands-on lab
training.

Some of the program’s partners include Stanford University, UC Santa Cruz, Amgen, NeuCyte, Neurona, Exir Bio, and SRI International.

The program provides:
One-year internship opportunity during the 2nd year of the program
Deadline to apply: March 1st, 2026
Join our presentation for more information and LUNCH!

You can read more and find the application by visiting
https://www.sjsu.edu/scill/index.php

Info Session: Global Seminar Mediterranean France in Marseille
2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:00
Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 1:00-2:00 pm 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
Course:
His 170 C: France and its Empire in the 20th century (5 credits)
POLI 166: Politics of Migration (5 credits)
Led by: Muriam Davis and Thomas Serres
Eligibility: Good academic and disciplinary standing, Min Age: 18, Minimum GPA- 2.3 cumulative GPA or higher at the time of application and every quarter before departure, 45 units completed by the time of departure
Dates: Summer Session 1 (Exact dates to be announced)
Finances: Financial aid applies, and scholarships are available! The budget will be posted on the website when it is available.
How to apply: Visit here for instructions. Applications open on December 1 and close on March 2.
Get in touch: Email your questions to globallearning@ucsc.edu.

Program Description: Students will study French history and politics in Marseille, a port city that has a rich tradition of immigration, activism, and cultural production. By meeting with urbanists, musicians, activists, historians, and filmmakers, they will reflect on how the diverse communities have shaped French culture and politics. They will also study the lingering effects of French colonialism and immigration policy through visits to the many museums and archives located in and around Marseille. Read about Marseille here or watch this Anthony Bourdain clip here.

The art of interviewing: From good to great.
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Interviews are no longer just about resumes. In this section with PK Agarwal, dean of UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, we will dive into behavioral questions, storytelling techniques, virtual interview etiquette, and ways to stand out with authenticity and confidence.

Learn to craft memorable responses to behavioral interview questions using proven storytelling frameworks.
Understand what sets standout candidates apart in both in-person and virtual interviews—including etiquette, presence, and tone.
Gain tips for showcasing your unique strengths with clarity and confidence while staying true to yourself.

This is a casual discussion with Dean Agarwal. Be sure to bring your questions and share your experience.
This event is part of the Dean Conversations: Pathways to professional success series.
Claim your seat!
