• Community Tuesday at the UCSC Arboretum

    Community Tuesday at the UCSC Arboretum
    Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    The Arboretum opens its gates to the community free of charge the first Tuesday of every month. Come enjoy our gardens and wildlife. Don’t forget to stop by Norrie’s, our wonderful gift shop and plant nursery (Open Tues-Sun 10 am-4 pm). Community Days are popular, please consider carpooling or using alternative transportation. Current Arboretum members […]

  • SBIR/STTR Basics Workshop for UCSC Researchers & Innovators

    Virtual Event

    Are you developing a technology, scientific discovery, or innovation with commercial potential at UC Santa Cruz? Join us for a virtual workshop on SBIR/STTR Basics, designed specifically for UC Santa Cruz faculty, researchers, postdocs, graduate students, and campus entrepreneurs. Learn how to secure non-dilutive federal grant funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and […]

  • PyTorch Santa Cruz Meetup

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

    A community gathering of people interested in PyTorch and the projects that use it – not an official PyTorch organization. Sponsored by Red Hat and Univ. of California Santa Cruz

    Free
  • International Lounge Grand Opening

    Classroom Unit Classroom Unit, Santa Cruz, CA, Select a Country:

    You’re invited to join Global Engagement for the grand opening of its new International Lounge! The International Lounge is a space dedicated to supporting our internationally-minded community including our students, scholars, employees, and more. Our grand opening will feature light refreshments and a look into the new space. Stop on by for a nice treat […]

  • AIRC and PoCSC Fall Open House

    Cardiff House 114 Carriage House Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join the American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) and People of Color Sustainability Collective (PoCSC) for our Fall Open House at the Cardiff House! We’re opening the doors of the Cardiff House and inviting the campus community to stop by, explore the space, meet our staff and student interns, and learn about the many resources, programs, events, […]

  • Demystifying the IRB: ask us anything!

    Namaste Lounge 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Have you ever wondered what really happens to your protocol after you hit submit? Join us for an informal, in-person conversation with IRB members to peel back the curtain on the review process. The event is open to all researchers, students, and staff conducting, planning, or supporting human subjects research. To ensure we address what […]

  • Virtual Town Hall about Public/Open Scholarship and Equity-Centered Mentoring

    Virtual Event

    Faculty, researchers, staff, and graduate students are invited to a Virtual Town Hall about valuing Public/Open Scholarship and Equity-Centered Mentoring in faculty merit review process at 1:00–1:45 p.m. on October 8. Register today! As part of this campuswide initiative, Divisional Listening Sessions on Public/Open Scholarship for faculty and researchers are planned between October 19–23. Sign […]

  • 9th US – India Conference | Shaping the Next Global Turn

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

    With the theme ‘US–India: Shaping the Next Global Turn’, this conference aims to serve as a premier platform for substantive dialogue on the evolving business, technological and geopolitical relationship between India and the United States. The event will feature eminent speakers and thought leaders from both countries, addressing strategic opportunities and challenges in bilateral collaboration […]

  • 9th US–India Conference: Shaping the Next Global Turn

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

    The All India Management Association (AIMA) jointly with UC Santa Cruz and the Consulate General of India in San Francisco, is back again with the 9th US-India Conference scheduled for […]

  • Bruce H. Jennings in conversation with Mayor Fred Keeley

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

    Join us and Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley for a conversation with Author Bruce H. Jennings about his new book, Revolutionary Science: The Struggle for Agroecology in the Americas. About the book As the climate crisis becomes more urgent and issues of social inequality intensify, Revolutionary Science: The Struggle for Agroecology in the Americas shows how agroecology […]

    Free
  • AA/PI/SWANA Community Welcome: Hatch Into Your Next Chapter!

    Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Hatch into your next chapter on Thursday, October 8th from 6-8:30pm at the College 9 and John R. Lewis College Multipurpose Room (MPR) ⋆.˚⟡ ࣪ ˖ Connect with students, staff, and faculty from various Asian American, Pacific Islander, and/or Southwest Asian & North African (AA/PI/SWANA) student organizations and campus departments over food, activities, tabling, and […]

  • AI Frontier Summit – Intelligence at Scale: Agents, Physical AI & Chips #SFTechWeek

    3175 Bowers Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95054 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United States
    Hybrid Event

    AI Frontier Summit 2026 brings together AI founders, researchers, investors, and industry leaders to examine how the next generation of intelligent systems is being built—from autonomous agents and physical AI to infrastructure innovations integrating GPUs, memory, photonics, and interconnect technologies. The summit connects technical breakthroughs with real-world deployment, business strategy, and investment opportunities. What You’ll […]

  • Building Better Food Policy Councils with Nessa Richman

    Oakes College Recycling, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join us in the Oakes College Mural Room for a book talk by Nessa Richman followed by a panel conversation with campus and community food systems professionals exploring civic engagement and how we can foster a more just and sustainable food system for all. Nessa Richman is executive director of the Rhode Island Food Policy […]

    Free
  • Welcome Black BBQ

    Stevenson Knoll

    The African American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC) is excited to invite you to our Welcome Black BBQ! Friday, October 9th 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Stevenson Knoll (Click on the link for directions) Join AARCC for an afternoon filled with delicious food, music, games, and fun activities! This event is a great opportunity to […]

  • Women’s Center Welcome Fall Ball: 2016 Throwback

    Stevenson Event Center Stevenson Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    We’re Going Back to 2016 💿✨ The UCSC Women’s Center invites you to our Welcome Fall Ball: 2016 Edition! Grab your chokers and flower crowns and get ready for a night of throwback music, dancing, DIY crafts, nostalgia, and 2016 vibes. Come Join Us For. . . 🎁 Raffle Prizes to Win 🌸 DIY Flower […]

  • SF Tech Week Hackathon @ UCSC SVC

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

    One weekend. One room. Three tracks: Robotics, Cloud AI, and Local AI. Build something real with AI — alongside students, engineers, founders, and neighbors from across the Bay Area. Bring […]

    Free
  • Santa Cruz Maker Studios at Seymour Center!

    Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA

    Looking for fun, weekend family activities? Join us on select Saturdays through the end of the year for hands-on, ocean-themed maker projects for kids! ✨ Featured Workshops:  🌊 Build and […]