• Exhibition—The One with the Manes, works by Yasmine Benabdallah

    Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery Baskin Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    A multimedia exhibition by Yasmine Benabdallah, Film and Digital Media PhD candidate, explores a shared history between Morocco, Brazil, and Portugal through video installations, photographs, and watercolors. More information about […]

    FREE and open to the public
  • Reframing the STEM Classroom: Justice as Pedagogical Practice

    Namaste Lounge 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    In this conversation, Jabari Jones, Emily Murai, and Kriti Sharma reflect on their experiences integrating justice into teaching and curriculum design. They discuss why this work is critical for STEM fields […]

  • Networking Skills 101

    Career Success Student Lounge (125 Hahn) 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Does the concept of “networking” leave you feeling a little mystified? Everyone says this is an essential skill for career development, but how do we do it effectively? Join us […]

  • Slugs at Sundown: Strengthening Your Professional Brand

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

    In a constantly evolving job market, having a clear and authentic professional brand can open doors at any career stage. Join fellow Banana Slugs for a practical, engaging conversation focused […]

  • Graduate Council Workshop: Future of Graduate Education at UCSC

    University Center University Center, Santa Cruz, CA

    Graduate Council will be holding a winter 2026 graduate director brown bag workshop on the future of UC Santa Cruz graduate programs When: Friday, February 20, 2026 from 11:30am–2:00pm Where: […]

  • Slugs Go Bowling

    Boardwalk Bowl 115 Cliff St, Santa Cruz, United States

    Join the Office of Leadership and Involvement, in collaboration with the Slug Mentor Network and the Services for Transfer, Re-entry, and Resilient Scholars (STARRS) Office, for Slugs Go Bowling — […]

  • Wedding Vendor Showcase and Hay Barn Open House

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

    Join us for our annual Open House and Vendor Showcase at the Historic Cowell Ranch Hay Barn. Take this opportunity to experience what our local vendors have to offer, first […]

    Free
  • Food For Thought

    Cardiff House 114 Carriage House Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join People of Color Sustainability Collective for Food for Thought! This event will be focused on food sovereignty and connecting our community with local organizations involved in related work. The […]

  • Food For Thought

    Cardiff House 114 Carriage House Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join the People of Color Sustainability Collective for a fun, community-centered day of activities, shared food, and meaningful conversation. This gathering creates an informal, educational space for the UCSC community […]

  • Right Livelihood Community Organizing Workshop

    On SuperBowl weekend, students part of the Right Livelihood Student Club, YDSA, and other communities organized a successful local rally against ICE operations, showing solidarity with Americans and the global […]