• Wang, Q. (STAT) – Modern Statistical Methods for Modeling Spatial and Temporal Processes

    Jack Baskin Engineering Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA
    Hybrid Event

    Modern scientific studies increasingly rely on complex datasets exhibiting spatial and temporal dependence, particularly in social, environmental, and climate applications. This dissertation develops statistical models and computational methods for analyzing such data, with an emphasis on capturing dependence structures, nonlinear dynamics, and uncertainty quantification. A spatial deep learning framework is developed to extend classical geostatistical […]

  • CSE Colloquium – Evaluating AI Agents in the Real World: Lessons from Two Benchmarks

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

    Presenter: Tanya Roosta, AMD Abstract: Autonomous research and web-navigation agents — OpenAI Deep Research, Gemini Deep Research Max, OpenAI Operator — are now shipping to millions of users. Yet independent evaluation finds leading agents reach less than 68% rubric compliance, and recent work shows that 14+ points of MMLU “performance” disappears once contamination is removed […]

    Free
  • IRB Webinar: Secondary use in research

    Virtual Event

    Join our upcoming IRB webinar exploring key considerations for research involving the secondary use of data, samples, and publicly available datasets. During this session we will discuss regulatory, institutional, and practical insights. Whether you are new to this type of research or looking to advance your understanding, this session will offer valuable guidance.

  • Servingness en Acción: Nurturing Student Leadership Rooted in Cariño, Cultura, y Comunidad

    HSI Equity Talks
    Virtual Event

    Presented by El Centro Lead Student Coordinators, Joselyn Salgado Lomeli and Giovanna Fernandez This is the 1st session of a 2-part Student-led HSI Equity Talks Series titled “From Voice to Power: Students as Leaders, Knowledge Holders, and Change Agents.” El Centro interns are student leaders who draw upon their cultural strengths and lived experiences to […]

  • VMCC Talk with Jaleh Mansoor—Political Agency in The Anthropocene

    Virtual Event

    In this presentation, Jaleh Mansoor will draw upon recent Italian Marxist Feminist perspectives on ecology and discourses on the Anthropocene to question how Italian feminist analyses of invisible labor came to be elided with the question of a wider, post anthropocentric ecological horizon. Jaleh Mansoor is a writer and an associate professor of Art History […]

    FREE and open to the public
  • Mental Health and Money with Slug Cents and SHOP

    Hahn Student Services Hahn Student Services, Santa Cruz, CA

    Finances can really affect your mental health. Come join Slug Cents and SHOP to learn about financial wellness, how to make a budget and stick to it, and self-compassion around money matters. Chipotle provided with registration! Register via this Google Form. The workshop will be held at the Slug Cents Office at Hahn Student Services, […]

  • Stress Less Workshop with CAPS

    Student Health Center 525 McLaughlin Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    The CAPS Peer Educators invite you to learn about common student stress experiences, how to recognize the signs, and what to consider when developing strategies to manage stress. This event will […]

  • International Research Opportunities Forum: focus on Latin America

    Engineering Building 2, E2-180

    Please register by Monday, May 4, 2026. If attending virtually, a Zoom link will be shared after you register. Join us for the International Research Opportunities Forum: focus on Latin America, a collaborative hybrid event hosted by the Division of Global Engagement and the Division of Graduate Studies. This forum is intended for faculty and […]

  • Let’s Talk

    Let’s Talk
    Cantu Queer Center Crown Lane, Santa Cruz, CA

    Need to talk? We’re here to listen! Drop in for a confidential chat with a professional counselor who can provide support, advice and information. Where:  UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 633 Crown […]

  • Chancellor’s Innovation Impact Awards

    University Center University Center, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join us for the Innovation Impact Awards program celebration, a festive event honoring some of UC Santa Cruz’s most innovative and creative individuals and communities. Thursday, May 7, 2026 4 […]

  • Rasanblaj as Spirit Turn: Gina Athena Ulysse in Conversation with Jennifer González

    Institute of the Arts and Sciences 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

    Please join us for a conversation between Gina Athena Ulysse and Jennifer González, discussing Ulysse’s solo exhibition Redwoods Rasanblaj: Origins & Disentanglements. The internationally-lauded work of humanities professor Gina Athena Ulysse […]

  • The Annual Maya K. Peterson Memorial Lecture

    University Center University Center, Santa Cruz, CA

    “Colonizing Water: Empire, Commodification, and Appropriation in Africa” Matthew Bender, Professor of History, The College of New Jersey Friday, May 8, 2:30-4:00pm; Alumni Room @ UCSC’s University Center In early 2018, […]

  • Reflections of Us Evening Bazaar – 2nd annual AA/PI/SWANA Heritage Night Market

    Upper Quarry Amphitheater 15 McLaughlin Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    It’s time for the 2nd annual AA/PI/SWANA Heritage Night Market on FRIDAY, MAY 8TH, from 5-9PM @ the QUARRY AMPHITHEATER! In celebration of AA/PI Heritage Month in May and SWANA Heritage Month in April, AA/PIRC invites you to join us for the Reflections of Us Evening Bazaar — an evening full of free food, games, […]

  • Guitar Virtuoso Hao Yang in Concert—An Evening of Classical Guitar Music from Around the World

    Music Center Recital Hall 400 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join acclaimed classical guitarist Hao Yang as she brings her extraordinary talent to the stage, fresh off winning the prestigious 2024 Koblenz International Guitar Competition, “Hubert Käppel,” and placing second at the 2024 GFA International Concert Artist Competition. A recipient of the Clifton Foundation’s Emerging Artists Award, she has captivated audiences at Carnegie Hall, the […]

    FREE and open to UCSC affiliates.
  • UCSC Wind Ensemble

    Music Center Recital Hall 400 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    UCSC Wind Ensemble concert

    Free – $12
  • Pitch-In! Campus Clean Up Day 2026!

    Porter College D-Building, Santa Cruz, CA

    Help us keep our campus and county beautiful. Come volunteer to pick up litter across the county and campus. Our meet-up spot will be in front of the Porter Squiggle! We’ll be picking up litter, beautifying our campus, and celebrating with some snacks and prizes. Bring a friend, and help us save the planet! If you’re unable […]

    Free
  • Where Cultures Bloom — We Belong here

    Oakes Learning Center

    Where Cultures Bloom is a large-scale cultural celebration centered on community, expression, and belonging, grounded in the idea that UCSC is shaped by the diverse identities and voices of those […]

  • Mocktails and Mock Interviews with EOP and USS

    Academic Resources Center (ARC) 408 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join us for an afternoon soirée of delicious mocktails and delightful mock interview conversations. Get inquisitive with your fellow soirée companions as we delve into the do’s and don’t of interviews, then take a turn yourself to debut your interview skills and practice proper interview etiquette. Questions and Accommodations may be addressed to your gracious […]