Slime is on Their Side: Celebrating 40 (Official) Years of the UCSC Banana Slug Mascot While rumors and stories abound about the sea lion vs. banana slug controversy of the 1980s, the full history of the banana slug as UCSC’s long-running student chosen mascot has rarely been explored. In honor of the 40th anniversary of […]
Welcome new international students! International Student Orientation (ISO) is designed to help you get to know other students, learn more about the campus, and ease your transition to UC Santa Cruz, with a focus on international student challenges and intercultural adjustment. During orientation, you will meet Global Engagement staff, connect with our Global Leaders (continuing […]
When Traditional Career Advice Doesn’t Fit Your Brain: ADHD at Work With Kelly George Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 ǀ Noon PT Virtual via Zoom Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association, open to all UC alumni Many professionals with ADHD feel like they’re not living up to their potential at work—but aren’t always sure why. Challenges […]
Saying goodbye is a major milestone! Join us in Humanities Lecture Hall 206 after helping your student settle into their new home. These dedicated send-off gatherings give families a space to celebrate this exciting transition, connect with other families, and officially kick off the next chapter before heading home. A student panel, networking opportunities, and […]
Welcome, New International Slugs! Come join International Student Services and Programming and fellow new international students on a fun day trip to the city of San Francisco. We will be traveling together to visit some famous sites and catch a glimpse of one of the world’s greatest cities. Click here to RSVP for our day trip. Confirmation […]
College Nine/John R. Lewis and International Student Services and Programming invites you to come celebrate the start of fall quarter at our annual International Fall Welcome! Swing by to meet UCSC Slugs from all over the world, enjoy refreshments, and participate in fun activities. No RSVP required. Questions? Contact us at iprogramming@ucsc.edu.
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The Mindful U: Finding Calm, Clarity + Connection in a Chaotic World With Jessica Sanam Hekmat Thursday, Sept. 30, 2025 | Noon PT Virtual via Zoom Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association, open to all UC alumni This interactive session, led by career coach Jessica Sanam Hekmat, invites participants to pause and reset to cultivate […]
Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Miriam Pawel for a reading and signing of her new book California Dreams: The Making and Remaking of the University of California—an epic story of one of the world’s elite public universities, its sweeping social impact, and hopeful lessons about endurance in troubled times. This event is cosponsored […]
Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes Min Jin Lee, the National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Pachinko, who returns with American Hagwon—a breathtaking contemporary epic, by turns sweeping and intimate, that reckons with ambition and moderation, lust and loyalty, personal dreams and familial duty. This event is cosponsored by The Humanities Institute […]
Race Details Date: Oct. 17, 2026 Start Time: 8:00 AM Location: East Upper Field, UCSC Entry Fee: Adults are $20 and kids 12 and under are $15 Register for the race today! In an […]
Connect with community on the campus farm at the annual Harvest Festival! Harvest Fest will have activities for all ages including face painting, flower pressing, pumpkin painting, cider pressing, tractor rides, live music, and more! Plus, enjoy food and treats from local food trucks, participate in an apple pie bake-off (more info coming soon), connect […]
Come train with the UCSC Spirit Squad and our incredible masterclass teachers at our Fall Clinic on October 17th! We are hosting classes in contemporary with Caroleen Chang and hip hop with Emil “EJ” Aban! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to learn from these talented NBA dancers! Secure your spot! Find the registration […]
The 1970s saw a burst of working-class struggle in the United States. In a moment of crisis, workers responded with courage and determination to fight back. A wave of strikes and rank-and-file rebellion led a number of feminist scholars and activists to investigate, contextualize, and broadcast this activity. Some engaged in oral history, others in […]
Taking Charge of Change: Five Fundamental Truths for Mastering the Chaos of Life With Jim Hjort Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 | Noon PT Virtual via Zoom Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association, open to all UC alumni Change is the only constant in life, and every day we are called to reckon with this. Today, […]
Calling all homeschool families! Join the Seymour Center on Friday, October 30, at 10 a.m. for a morning of hands-on science investigations, aquarium feeds, a scavenger hunt, and lots more. • Enjoy hands-on science investigations, crafts, and a scavenger hunt. • Make an enormous whale skeleton appear in front of your eyes, then walk inside it with our […]
This event celebrates and highlights the work of UCSC graduate students in all academic divisions. Any enrolled graduate student is welcome to present either a poster, talk, or mixed media presentation. The event is free and open to the public.
December 4, 2026 at UC Santa Cruz, Silicon Valley Campus The Social Justice in Climate Finance Symposium brings together global communities within and beyond academia to envision how to mobilize climate financing for the benefit of frontline communities. To meet our collective climate challenges, we must reimagine how billions of dollars are invested into building […]
The Summer Session Schedule of Classes goes live today. Explore course descriptions, prerequisites, and meeting times to start planning early for summer enrollment. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions or call 831-459-5373.