*UPDATE!* New date! Now on Thursday, February 26th, 12- 1:30pm at the Stevenson Event Center. Following the January 3 US attack and kidnapping of its president, Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela has been transformed into something approaching a protectorate of the US. In this bizarre regime change without a change of regime, Maduro’s former vice president, Delcy […]
Discover innovation at the Baskin Engineering Club Bash, an event celebrating National Engineers Week! Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 26, 12–2 PM in the BE Courtyard! The BE Club Bash brings together student organizations across all engineering disciplines to showcase their projects, demos, and interactive activities. Stop by to: Explore hands-on booths and demonstrations from student organizations Learn about engineering opportunities on […]
Norris Center Art + Science Graduate Fellowship Exhibition Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World brings together the work of ten graduate students supported by the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History Art + Science Fellowship, a program dedicated to creative research connecting art with the natural world. Across media – including sound, […]
Are you interested in writing, fashion, or sustainability? Join us for a job talk with Elizabeth Segran, a successful fashion reporter and author.
Join the African American Resource & Cultural Center every Thursday from 1–2 p.m., at the front of the Ethnic Resource Center for Black on the Block, a weekly tabling and engagement space. Stop by to learn about campus resources, upcoming programs, and ways to get involved. It’s a casual, welcoming space to ask questions, make […]
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 […]
Join us as Distinguished Teaching Award recipient Laurie Palmer, Professor of Art, shares her insights on teaching. This lecture is one of the key events featured in Teaching Week 2026.
Starting in 2018-2019, the Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes outstanding teaching on our campus. This annual award is an opportunity to acknowledge the pedagogical contributions of our colleagues that include—but also go beyond—any one particular course. It seeks to recognize an instructor that has made significant contributions to educational equity within and beyond UC Santa Cruz.
Most professionals are told a simple formula: work hard, deliver results, and your career will naturally advance. Yet many find that after years of strong performance, progress slows—responsibilities grow without recognition, and promotions go elsewhere. The issue is rarely capability, but a misunderstanding of how advancement really works. Each career stage has different expectations: the […]
Experience a performance and talk by composers and sound artists Corey Diane and Peter J. Bowling, two members of the Whale Liberation Front. The Intersections of Climate Change Series is organized with the Friedlaender Lab in conjunction with Weather and the Whale. — ADDITIONAL SERIES EVENTS – Thurs. Feb. 5, 6:00 p.m: Intersections of Climate […]
Join us for a conversation on labor, food, and justice with Will Work for Food co-author Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern and regional food production and service workers Veronica Rodriguez (Dole, Soledad), and X (Verve, Santa Cruz). Together, they will explore the often-overlooked role of labor in building a more just food system. Free and open to the public. Translation provided.
Madame Mystery: A Night of Magic & Cabaret All the way from Las Vegas to UCSC, experience a fabulous evening of mystery and magic inspired by the glamour of vintage cabaret houses. Madame Mystery blends illusion with humor, sophistication with surprise, and spectacle with substance for a one-of-a-kind live performance. Join us for an enchanting […]
Bookshop Santa Cruz Presents Kitchen Counterculture: A Conversation About Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and the Food that Fueled a Revolution,” featuring award-winning food writer Gabi Moskowitz and journalist, teacher, and author Jim Newton. This event is cosponsored by the UC Santa Cruz The Humanities Division, The Humanities Institute, and the UCSC Special Collections & […]
Join Porter College for a screening of Just Mercy Whether it’s just entertainment and a study break, or you want to let your mind stretch in a different direction from your classes and homework. We hope you might find these films engaging. Popcorn, hot tea, and cocoa will be provided. You Belong Here: The […]
Summer 2026 classes are now posted at summer.ucsc.edu. Explore courses and start planning your summer schedule over winter closure! Days and times will be in the schedule of classes on March 15. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions.
Join us for our second workshop to cook breakfast for the community and discuss food as resistance within the Black diaspora. Topics include: urban farming, food distribution in organizing, and afroecology. Make sure to RSVP: https://forms.gle/Gqwfp71fPbyzUaX67 This event is open to all students consistent with state and federal law.
A SEMI Professional Development Seminar organized by the SEMI Silicon Valley Chapter – Connecting College Students to the Semiconductor Industry. Learn about career opportunities in high tech and acquire valuable, practical information that will help you choose career directions and plan for your success.
Sip Smarter @ UCSC is your chance to grab a free drink, connect with friends, and learn how small choices can make a big impact. Stop by this drop-in campus event in partnership with Pepsi to enjoy one of nearly 1,000 canned beverages while exploring UCSC Dining’s move toward more sustainable packaging and right-sized portions. […]
February 27, 2026 | Noon–1PM *ONLINE* Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines are not fully aligned with the ethical priorities of community-engaged research. Join Dr. Rebecca London and Ned LeBlond as they discuss barriers and solutions for developing clearer practices and stronger collaborations between researchers and the IRB for supporting ethical community-engaged research at UC Santa […]
Norris Center Art + Science Graduate Fellowship Exhibition Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World brings together the work of ten graduate students supported by the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History Art + Science Fellowship, a program dedicated to creative research connecting art with the natural world. Across media – including sound, […]
Location: Scotts Valley Center Register for the training. This Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips you to recognize and care for various first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. It is designed for individuals who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class […]