Campus to Career: Job Talk with Kim Angulo, Assistant Public Defender
2025-11-13 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humanities 1 Building, 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, United States
Interested in an impact-driven career in law, public policy, or politics? Come hear from UCSC Humanities alum Kim Angulo, an Assistant Public Defender with experience in both law and public policy work. You’ll gain insights into how to enter these fields, considerations for knowing whether they’re a good fit for you, and ideas for how to put your humanistic training to work for public service.
This is a hybrid event and will be hosted both in-person in Humanities 1, Room 210 and on Zoom. All attendees will enter a raffle for a Humanities tumbler, and pizza will be provided for those joining in person!
Register on Handshake here
Learn more about Kim:
Kim Angulo (she/her) graduated from UCSC in 2013 with her BA in Feminist Studies. She worked in the California State Capitol on public policy and politics for three years, focusing on courts, criminal justice, and human services. Kim attended UC Davis Law School from 2016 to 2019, gaining experience in Public Defense, Workers’ Rights, and Civil Rights. Kim has been an Assistant Public Defender representing people who cannot afford to hire an attorney for six years. She has represented hundreds of clients facing criminal charges and conducted misdemeanor and felony jury trials. She currently works in Mental Health Diversion.

Visiting Theater Artists 2-Day Residency with Torange Yeghiazarian and Evren Odcikin from MENA
2025-11-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Digital Arts Research Center, 407 McHenry Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Visiting theater artists from MENA Theater Makers Alliance—Torange Yeghiazarian and Evren Odcikin—and the Department of Performance, Play & Design’s IRIS LAB invite attendees to participate in the 2-day residency, including a conversation with the artists and a workshop. MENA’s mission is to amplify the voices of Middle Eastern and North African theater makers and expand how stories from and about these communities are told on U.S. stages.
Wed. Nov. 12, 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
DARC 108 (Digital Arts Research Center at UC Santa Cruz)
“MENA Theater Makers Modeling Possibility and Resistance”
– An Intergenerational conversation with Playwright, Director, Arts Leader Torange Yeghiazarian and Director, Playwright, and Arts Leader Evren Odcikin
– Moderated by Lisa Marie Rollins, Assistant Professor of Playwriting & Black Drama, Department of Performance Play and Design and Artistic Director of The Iris Lab
– This event will be live streamed for those who would prefer to attend online.
Thur. Nov 13, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
DARC 108 (Digital Arts Research Center at UC Santa Cruz)
“Master Class: Theatrical Play, Staging Language and Poetry Creative workshop”
– for theater makers and interdisciplinary performance researchers with Torange Yeghiazarian and Evren Odcikin .
ADMISSION
– FREE and open to the public
– Donations to the IRIS LAB are welcomed and appreciated
– Registration required
– Wed. Nov 12: live streamed on Howlround Theater Commons; use THIS LINK to stream and join online.
– Thu. Nov 13: registration is required for the Master Class/Workshop; Register online here
PARKING
– Parking by permit or ParkMobile
– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event
– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, Medical spaces, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.
– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)
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This program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.

Applied Microeconomics and Trade Seminar Series presents: Giovanni Peri
2025-11-13 13:40 - 15:00 | Engineering 2, Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Applied Microeconomics and Trade Seminar
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 1:40-3:00 p.m.
Location: E2-499

Speaker: Giovanni Peri
Title: C. Bryan Cameron Distinguished Professor in International Economics
Affiliation: UC Davis
Host: Gueyon Kim

Seminar title: How the1942 Japanese Exclusion Impacted U.S. Agriculture

ABSTRACT: In the early 1940s, Japanese American farmers and farm workers represented an important part of agriculture-specific human capital in the United States. In 1942 all those living in the “exclusion zone” along the WestCoastwereforcefully relocated to internment camps and most of them never returned to farming. Using county-level panel data from historical agricultural censuses and a triple-difference (DDD) estimation approach we find that, by 1960, counties in the exclusion zone experienced 12% lower cumulative growth in farm value for each percentage point loss of their 1940 share of Japanese farm workers, relative to counties outside the exclusion zone. Farm revenues, farm productivity, adoption of high-value crops, mechanization, and farm wages were also correspondingly lower. Taken together, these findings are consistent with Japanese farmers representing hard-to-replace human capital, rather than replaceable labor, in US agriculture.

Successful Slug Workshop: Reading & Notetaking Strategies (on Zoom!)
2025-11-13 14:00 - 15:00
Reading & Notetaking Strategies
Thursday, November 13, 2:05 p.m.– 2:50 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Learn reading and note-taking methods and why they work to help you learn.
Successful Slug Workshop Series
Join Learning Support Services (LSS) for Successful Slug Workshops on Mondays at 11:40 a.m. and Wednesdays at 2:05 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/

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.

Leveraging UC Resources To Launch Your Biotech Company
2025-11-13 16:30 - 19:00 | Hay Barn, 94 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, 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 firsthand from UC-affiliated founders, investors, and innovation experts who have successfully navigated the path from lab discovery to market launch. Stay afterward for a networking reception to connect with peers, panelists, and campus innovation partners.
Open to: UCSC faculty, postdocs, and graduate studentsLight refreshments provided.
Registration requested: https://luma.com/2gmhjlbo

College Night: Cozy Cabin with KC
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Porter/Kresge Dining Hall, 411 Porter-Kresge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Kresge College, in collaboration with UCSC Dining, present Cozy Cabin with KC. Join us Thursday, November 13, from 5–7 p.m. at the Porter/Kresge Dining Hall for a night of activities, fun, community, and a special themed menu. Standard dining hall entry pricing applies, and all students, faculty, and staff are invited.
Please note: The dining hall will be closed from 2–5 p.m. for event preparation.
Learn more about College Nights at dining.ucsc.edu/events.
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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.

Slugs at Sundown -- Humanity at the Helm: Thriving in an AI-Driven World
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, 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 relevant, resilient, and future-ready in an AI-driven world.

Info Session: UCEAP Summer at University College London
2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:00
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.
Friday, November 14
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Classroom Unit Building, 101 (Global Engagement Conference Room)
Sign Up to Attend
Why attend?

Get the inside scoop from a UCL Summer School representative
Learn about the different course options
Find out how to apply and make it happen
Connect with Global Learning advisors and start planning your summer abroad

Whether you’re just curious or ready to go, this is your chance to get inspired and take the next step toward studying abroad at University College London!
Questions? Contact us at globallearning@ucsc.edu.

Road Trip! Light in the American West, from Baja to the Yukon
2025-11-14 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery, 11 Cowell Service Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
The photographs in this exhibition, made between 2004 and 2025, span across the American West from the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico to The Yukon territory in Canada. Paul Schoellhamer’s (Cowell ‘69) color photographs invite us to travel with him and reflect on our relationship to land, the light that shapes it, and the freedom – contested but essential – to move across it.
The exhibition draws on voices across time and perspective that frame the American landscape as more than a stage for beauty and awe. For Chief Satanta of the Kiowa Nation, to roam the land freely was life itself. For N. Scott Momaday, land must be “believed to be seen.” For Eliot Porter, light and reflection imparted magic to Glen Canyon’s waters. For Wallace Stegner, saving natural places meant saving fragments of our collective sanity. For Brook M. Thompson, the Klamath River is recognized with personhood. Alongside these perspectives, Paul’s images press us to see public land not as scenery to extract or aestheticize, but as sustenance and history. Land is alive and contested. To see closely is not to linger on a romanticized vision of the American landscape, but to reckon with responsibility: how we safeguard access, how we imagine “wildness,” and how we hold space for futures beyond our own. For Paul, this exhibition is a call for students to encounter land and light firsthand and let those encounters be their teachers.
Opening Reception
October 4, 2025
1-4pm
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Join us every Friday for Art Fridays.
No experience necessary. Supplies and snacks provided.

Sep 26 Snail Mail/Postcards
Oct 3 Souvenir Keychains
Oct 10 Stamp Magnets
Oct 17 Cyanotype Totebags/Pouches/Pencil cases
Oct 24 Candy Around The World Linocuts
Oct 31 Abstract Felt Collages
Nov 7 Phone Photos/Buttons
Nov 14 Travel Related Patches With Upcycled Materials
Nov 21 Thanksgiving Break! No Art Friday
Nov 28 Unexpected Landscape Surrealist Collage

Please note that the date and the project is subject to change.

Film Screening: Shimmering with Matte Hewitt, MFA
2025-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Communications Building, 7487 Red Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
The Center for Documentary Arts and Research (CDAR) and the UCSC American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) are honored to invite you to the Shimmering Film Screening and Q&A Discussion with invited Guest Panelists, on Friday, November 14th, 2025 in Studio C of the Communications Building at UC Santa Cruz.
SHIMMERING (2025, 20 min) is an essay film poetically investigating creation, extraction, and second lives. Guided by the luminous figure of Hummingbird, SHIMMERING moves through place-based ways of knowing, tracing the entanglement between biological studies of hummingbirds and the rise of military drone technology. The film also features storytelling and insights from Mutsun Ohlone and Tribal Chair of Indian Canyon, Kanyon “Coyote Woman” Sayers-Roods. Through interwoven narratives of land, militarization, taxidermy, Native regalia, the filmmaker’s relationship with their trans identity—and with a hummingbird they name Anna–the filmmaker learns about Central California Native Land and culture. Blurring the lines between documentary, personal letter, and ecological study, the film invites viewers to consider new forms of kinship across species, systems, and histories.Gentle yet provocative, SHIMMERING offers a multispecies meditation on knowledge, power, and connection.
Following the film screening will be a Q&A Discussion facilitated by Associate Professor Selmin Kara who will be joined by the filmmaker, Matte Hewitt, a film participant, Gizelle Hurtado, and a film interlocutor Angel Riotutar, Director of the UCSC American Indian Resource Center. With respect to Native American Heritage Month, Angel will speak with us about learning as a non-Native person. How do we do so respectfully and with reciprocity?

Korean Experimental Music Festival—Featuring the National Gugak Center and Del Sol Quartet
2025-11-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-15 17:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Music Center Recital Hall, 400 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
The National Gugak Center—Korea’s foremost institution for traditional music—joins forces with the Bay Area’s acclaimed Del Sol String Quartet to offer California audiences a rare and resonant experience. The festival blends traditional Korean musical practices, Western classical instrumentation, and cutting edge music technology in the world premiere of a over 20 newly commissioned works by faculty and graduate student composers from UC Santa Cruz, UC Berkeley, and Stanford University.
Two concerts on Fri., Nov. 14 feature a first-of-its-kind ensemble pairing two gayageums—Korea’s zither-like string instrument—with a Western string quartet. In two additional performances on Sat., Nov. 15, traditional Korean wind instruments—the piri, saenghwang, and daegeum—are transformed through real-time computer sound processing into a striking electroacoustic experience.
The festival culminates a two-year collaboration among the National Gugak Center, the UC Santa Cruz Music Department, UC Berkeley’s Center for New Music and Audio Technologies (CNMAT), and Stanford’s Department of Music and Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA). We hope you enjoy these concerts of new works shaped by deep intercultural dialogue and inspired by the enduring legacy of traditional Korean music.
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ADMISSION
– Open admission/first-come, first-served seating (no ticket required)
– Free and open to the public
– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time
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FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Korean Experimental Music Festival includes two-days of events at UC Santa Cruz, each with two back-to-back concerts, including:
KEMF: Traditional Korean Gayageum with String Quartet Part I
Fri. Nov. 14, 5:00 p.m., UCSC Music Center Recital Hall
New works for Korean gayageums—traditional zither-like stringed instruments—and Western string quartet, by Maisha Lani, Ben Dorfan, Michael J. Fleming, Nina Barzegar, Siamak Barghi, Chris Everingham, and Jinwei Sun. Featuring musicians from the National Gugak Center in Seoul, and San Francisco’s Del Sol Quartet.
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KEMF: Traditional Korean Gayageum with String Quartet Part II
Fri. Nov. 14, 8:00 p.m., UCSC Music Center Recital Hall
New works for gayageums—traditional zither-like stringed instruments—and Western string quartet, by UC Santa Cruz Professor Ben Leeds Carson, and by UC Berkeley faculty Cindy Cox, Edmund Campion, and Jean Ahn. Featuring musicians from the National Gugak Center in Seoul, and San Francisco’s Del Sol Quartet.
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KEMF: Korean Winds and Electronics Part I
Sat. Nov. 15, 5:00 p.m., UCSC Music Center Recital Hall
Music for traditional Korean wind Instruments, including piri (a traditional Korean double-reed instrument similar to a shawm or oboe), saenghwang (a traditional Korean free-reed mouth organ, like a large, complex harmonica), and daegeum (a large, traditional transverse bamboo flute)—all of which are combined with experimental electronics. New works by UC Santa Cruz Professor Emeritus David Evan Jones, and by composers Michael J. Fleming, Mat Muntz, and Dion Nataraja. Featuring musicians from the National Gugak Center in Seoul.
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KEMF: Korean Winds and Electronics Part II
Sat. Nov. 15, 8:00 p.m., UCSC Music Center Recital Hall
Music for traditional Korean wind Instruments, including piri (a traditional Korean double-reed instrument similar to a shawm or oboe), saenghwang (a traditional Korean free-reed mouth organ, like a large, complex harmonica), and daegeum (a large, traditional transverse bamboo flute)—all of which are combined with experimental electronics. New works by UC Santa Cruz Professors Matt Schumaker and David Evan Jones; UC Berkeley Professors Ken Ueno and Edmund Campion; and Stanford Professor Jarosław Kapuściński. Featuring musicians from the National Gugak Center in Seoul.
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Additional events at Stanford and at UC Berkeley Nov. 7–12
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VISITOR PARKING AT UCSC
– Parking by permit, ParkMobile, or $5 cash/credit via the on-site parking attendant
– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event
– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, Medical spaces, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.
– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)
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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The festival is the culmination of a two-year collaboration between the National Gugak Center, the UC Santa Cruz Music Department, UC Berkeley’s Center for New Music and Audio Technologies (CNMAT) and the Department of Music at UC Berkeley, and Stanford’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA).
The Korean Experimental Music Festival is supported by: The National Gugak Center; the UC Santa Cruz Music Department; The Hellman Fellows Program; The Arts Research Institute, UC Santa Cruz; Porter College, UC Santa Cruz; the Center for New Music and Audio Technologies, UC Berkeley; the UC Berkeley Music Department; CCRMA at Stanford University, and others.
This program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.

Welcome to the City: San Diego
2025-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Jacob and Cushman San Diego Food Bank, 9850 Distribution Ave, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Join us for Welcome to the City in Santa Diego, hosted in partnership with the Jacob and Cushman San Diego Food Bank. The project will be held Friday, November 14 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Food Bank (9850 Distribution Avenue, San Diego, CA 92121). Please register in advance to help us and our non-profit partner plan accordingly.
Project Description:
Volunteers primarily work at the Food Bank’s warehouse, completing a variety of essential tasks, most of which involve inspecting, sorting, and packing food for distribution.
Welcome to the City is an annual series of regional events which help graduates connect with their local UCSC community. While the program is designed with recent grads in mind, all are welcome to participate.
Please contact alumni@ucsc.edu with questions.

Native American Heritage Night Basketball Game
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Kaiser Arena, 140 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Santa Cruz Warriors Native American Heritage Night: A Celebration of Culture and
Community coming to Santa Cruz November 14th, 2025!

Join us for a special evening as the Santa Cruz Warriors proudly host their first ever Native
American Heritage special event night! This event is a tribute to the rich history, diverse cultures,
and enduring contributions of our local Native American and Indigenous communities.
This special game night will be more than just basketball; it will be an immersive cultural
experience. We will honor Native American traditions through a variety of engaging activities
and performances, including:
● Pre-Game and Halftime Performances: Enjoy captivating performances of traditional
songs and dances from local and regional Native American cultural groups. These
powerful displays will showcase the beauty and significance of ancestral arts.
● Educational and Cultural Displays: Explore informational booths and tables
highlighting the Native American community and the ongoing work of several local
organizations and resource groups dedicated to enriching and educating the
community about their deep connection to the Santa Cruz area.
● Community Partnership: This event is presented in collaboration with American
Indian Resource Center, Student Alliance for Native American Indigenous Students,
UCSC departments, Cabrillo College, and local Native American organizations and to
ensure a celebration that is authentic, respectful, and meaningful.
This is a night to celebrate, learn, and honor the vibrant heritage that is a cornerstone of our
community’s past and present. We invite all fans to come together to show their support and
appreciation.
Date: November 14th, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM-7:00 PM tabling event outside & Game starts at 7 pm (Doors open @ 6:00 PM)
Location: Kaiser Permanente Arena
A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales purchased through this special link, will be donated to the American Indian Resource Center.

The SpongeBob Musical
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-15 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Theater Arts Mainstage, 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
The SpongeBob Musical is a Broadway production based on the popular animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants. It premiered in Chicago in 2016 and then debuted on Broadway in 2017, receiving 12 Tony Award nominations. The musical tells the story of SpongeBob and his friends in Bikini Bottom as they face the potential destruction of their town by a volcano, with songs written by David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, The Flaming Lips, and more.
Directed by Rebecca Wear, assistant professor
Musical Direction by Luke Shepherd, lecturer
Choreography by Cid Pearlman, lecturer
Read more about this production on Lookout Santa Cruz.
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AUDIENCE ADVISORIES
– Ticket holders not seated at least 5 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will be issued.
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ADMISSION
– Free for UCSC undergrads (ticket required).
– General admission “Pay What You Like” tickets $5–25
– Tickets issued online through Eventbrite only.
– Follow the Dept. of Performance, Play & Design on Eventbrite for notifications and updates.
– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.
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FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
This is a two-week production with nine performances, including :
Fri. Nov. 14: 7:30 p.m.
Sat. Nov. 15: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 16: 2:00 p.m.
Thu. Nov. 20: 7:30 p.m.
Fri. Nov. 21: 7:30 p.m.
Sat. Nov. 22: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 23: 2:00 p.m.
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PARKING
– Parking by permit, ParkMobile, or $5 cash/credit via the on-site parking attendant
– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event
– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, Medical spaces, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.
– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)
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DONATIONS welcome!
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Barnstorm Presents—1972: The Future of Sex
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Theater Arts Center, 453 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
It is 1972: an era of possibility and polyester and pubic hair. While Ziggy Stardust is on Top of the Pops, Penny is writing an essay on Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Christine is watching Deep Throat and Brian is confused. Devised by The Wardrobe Ensemble, 1972: The Future of Sex incorporates the company’s trademark theatricality, irreverent humour and ensemble ingenuity to tell the story of three couples having sex for the first time—and a country on the brink of a sexual awakening. Commissioned by Shoreditch Town Hall, the play was first seen there in 2014, before a UK tour in 2015, including performances at Bristol Old Vic and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It was revived at the Bristol Old Vic in 2019.
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ADMISSION
– General admission “Pay What You Like” options $5–20
– Free for UCSC undergraduate students (ticket required).
– Tickets issued through Eventbrite; Follow the Dept. of Performance, Play & Design on Eventbrite for notifications and updates.
– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.
– Ticket holders not seated at least 10 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will be issued.
– A limited number of tickets/seats may be available at the door, even after online ticket sales end or reach full capacity.
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FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
This production runs for two weekends and includes six performances:
Fri. Nov. 14: 7:30 p.m.
Sat. Nov. 15: 7:30 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 16: 3:00 p.m.
Thu. Nov. 20: 7:30 p.m.
Fri. Nov. 21: 7:30 p.m.
Sat. Nov. 22: 7:30 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 23: 3:00 p.m.
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PARKING
– Parking by permit or ParkMobile.
– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event.
– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, Medical spaces, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.
– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)
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This program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.

Welcome to the City: Los Angeles (Culver City)
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, 6300 Hetzler Rd, Culver City, 90232, United States
Join us for Welcome to the City in Los Angeles (Culver City), hosted in partnership with the California State Parks Foundation at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook. The project will be held Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook (6300 Hetzler Rd, Culver City, CA 90232). Please register in advance to help us and our non-profit partner plan accordingly.
Project description:
Join California State Parks Foundation and their partners at Nature Nexus Institute to support ongoing habitat restoration efforts at the park! Volunteers will help remove invasive plants and plant native species. Additional tasks may be completed as needed, including seed collection, seed cleaning, transplanting plants, and fixing plant basins. Ages 12 and older are welcome (minors must be accompanied by an adult and have waivers signed by their guardian).
Welcome to the City is an annual series of regional events which help alumni connect with their local UCSC community. While the program is designed with recent grads in mind, all are welcome to participate.
Please contact alumni@ucsc.edu with questions.

Welcome to the City: Santa Cruz
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Homeless Garden Project Farm, Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Join us for Welcome to the City in Santa Cruz, hosted in partnership with the Homeless Garden Project. The project will be held Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Homeless Garden Project Natural Bridges Farm (Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060). Please register in advance to help us and our non-profit partner plan accordingly.
Project description:
Participants will receive a tour of the farm and then assist with some farm tasks.
Welcome to the City is an annual series of regional events which help alumni connect with their local UCSC community. While the program is designed with recent grads in mind, all are welcome to participate.
Please contact alumni@ucsc.edu with questions.

Broadsides No.2: Pairing Artworks with Poetry - Poetry Reading & Artist Talk
2025-11-15 16:00 - 18:00 | m.k. contemporary art, 703 Front Street, Santa Cruz, 95060, United States
Following the success of its 2023 debut, Broadsides No. 2 returns this fall to MK Contemporary Art Gallery with a compelling exploration of the dynamic relationship between poetry and visual art. The exhibition pairs nine nationally recognized poets with nine distinguished visual artists, presenting collaborative works that reveal the unexpected resonances between image and language.
The participating artists are celebrated for their ability to capture imagery with clarity and nuance, each recognized nationally for their contributions to contemporary art. The poets featured in Broadsides No. 2 are equally accomplished literary voices, with deep connections to the Santa Cruz community and beyond. Many are associated with the Morton Marcus Poetry Reading, an annual event honoring the legacy of one of Santa Cruz’s most beloved poets. This year’s reading takes place on Thursday, November 20 at UC Santa Cruz and features writer and poet Ellen Bass.
The exhibition is curated by Donna Mekis (poetry) and Rose Sellery (visual art), with broadside design by Gary Young, Director of the Cowell Press at UC Santa Cruz. Broadsides No. 2 is presented with support from The Humanities Institute and Special Collections & Archives at UC Santa Cruz.

Exhibition Events

Opening Reception with Poetry Reading & Artist Talk: Saturday, November 15, 4:00-6:00
First Friday Receptions: November 7 & December 5, 6:00-8:00

Visual Artists

Randy Beckelheimer
Glenn Carter
Linda Christensen
David Fleming
Melissa Kreisa
Quinn Peck
Margaret Rinkovsky
Rose Sellery
Bobby Williams

Poets

Killarney Clary
Nancy Miller Gomez
Lee Herrick
Stephen Kessler
Robin Magowan
Tom Meschery
Magdalena Montagne
Ayaz Pirani
Todd Turnidge

Image credit: Twirl by Quinn Peck

UCSC Roller Skating Day
2025-11-16 16:30 - 19:30 | Santa Cruz Roller Palladium, 1606 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, 95062, United States
UCSC will host FREE roller skating for all students on Sunday, November 16th, 4:30–7:30 p.m. at Santa Cruz Roller Palladium (1606 Seabright Ave).
Grab your friends and glide into an evening filled with good music, great vibes, and glowing lights. Whether you’re a pro skater or new to it, everyone’s welcome to join in on the fun.
Skate rentals are included, and admission is completely free with your UCSC student ID. Just show up, roll out, and make some memories!
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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.

International Education Week 2025
2025-11-17 00:00
International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Each year, the Division of Global Engagement partners with departments, colleges, and offices across campus to provide our community with a wide range of intercultural, international, and globally-themed events during IEW. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your cultural perspective by sharing with and learning from others.

Click here to see the full IEW schedule.

If you are interested in partnering/promoting an international-themed event during IEW, please contact iprogramming@ucsc.edu.

Second Harvest Food Bank Holiday Donation Drive
2025-11-17 00:00 - 2025-12-07 23:59, 2025-11-17 08:00 - 17:00
Take part in the campus-wide holiday drive by donating Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi Dollars to the Second Harvest Food Bank November 17 – December 11. 100% of your gift will provide food to Santa Cruz County residents.
WAYS TO DONATE
Students can donate up to 50 Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi Dollars in increments of 5.
ABOUT SECOND HARVEST
For every $1 raised, Second Harvest Food Bank provides 3 healthy meals thanks to their extensive relationships with farmers, retailers, food bank networks, and dedicated volunteers and donors. Second Harvest sources over 10 million pounds of food each year and distributes it to 150 food pantries, schools (including UCSC Slug Support, Student Union Assembly, Family Student Housing, and campus Basic Needs food pantries), soup kitchens, group homes, youth centers, and Second Harvest program sites. 1 in 3 residents are food insecure in Santa Cruz County. The food bank is actively reducing food insecurity by reaching 70,000 people each month through it’s work and from contributions from volunteers and donors. Learn more about Second Harvest at thefoodbank.org
DONATE at donatemeals.ucsc.edu Nov. 17–Dec 11!
