• Monterey Bay Aquarium Trip

    Join International Student Services and Programming (ISSP) for our annual trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This will be a great time to get to know each other more while exploring an exciting and beautiful location. The trip will be limited to 30 participants. Non-international students can also sign up, but priority will be given […]

    $25
  • Formula Slug Open House

    We’re excited to announce our Formula Slug Open House at Baskin Engineering on Saturday, February 28th. Last season we placed 18th out of 120 teams representing UC Santa Cruz at the national FSAE competition, the result of a year spent designing, manufacturing, and testing our electric race car. The open house is an opportunity to see the work and decisions […]

  • Coast-to-Coast Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament – Championship

    Kaiser Permanente Arena 140 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    The Coast-to-Coast Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament is coming to Santa Cruz!  The Banana Slugs are set to host the five-game tournament February 26-28, welcoming University of Mary Washington, Christopher Newport University, Salisbury University, and Warren Wilson College to the West Coast!  Quarterfinals are Thursday, Feb. 26 at Kaiser Permanente Arena. Tip-off is 3 p.m. Semifinals […]

  • Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)

    Move into the spotlight with Dreamgirls, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul, sparkle, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young women as they rise from hopeful dreamers to international superstars. With powerful vocals, stimulating choreography, and hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not […]

    Free – $20
  • UCSC Family Opera—Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”

    UCSC Family Opera
    Music Center Recital Hall 400 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Voice students, accompanied by Luke Shepherd on piano, perform an abridged version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. This is a family-friendly production of Mozart’s most famous fairytale. Duration is approximately 1 hour with music and dialogue presented in English. The two matinee performances showcase two different casts. — ADVISORIES – Loud noises (thunder sound effects) […]

    FREE and open to the public.
  • Barn Dance at the Hay Barn

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

    The UCSC Celtic Music Ensemble performs live during a beginner-friendly, gender-neutral, darn good barn dance. Attendees are invited to dance, and partners are not needed. — ADMISSION – Open admission; tickets/registration not required. – FREE and open to the public. – Donations of any amount are welcomed and appreciated to support to support live music […]

    FREE and open to UCSC affiliates
  • Optional Practical Training (OPT) Awareness Week

    Join us for OPT Awareness Week at UC Santa Cruz, a supportive and informative series designed to help international students learn about and confidently prepare for Optional Practical Training. You’ll learn application steps, key timelines, and employment rules while connecting with advisors and peers who are here to help you succeed. Whether you’re just starting to explore […]

  • Statistics Seminar: Decoding Phytoplankton Responses to a Changing Ocean

    Presenter: Francois Ribalet, Research Associate Professor, School of Oceanography, University of Washington Description: François Ribalet will present new observational technologies and computational approaches for studying phytoplankton responses to ocean warming. […]

  • Free Coffee, Snacks, & Conversation

    Free Coffee, Snacks, & Conversation
    Merrill College Office 641 Merrill Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Enjoy a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea, and a breakfast snack with Merrill Provost McGuinness. Stay and chat with him and Poppy the Merrill Chihuahua, or take it go. See you outside of the Merrill College office, across from the Merrill Mailroom.

    Free
  • Mental Health First Aid Certification

    Thursday, February 19, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Register for the Zoom link Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as […]

  • Drop-In Figure Drawing

    Drop-In Figure Drawing
    Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center Baskin Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    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 […]

    FREE and open to the public.