• George Saunders – Vigil

    Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

    Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes George Saunders, recipient of the 2025 National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, for a discussion about his wise, playful, electric novel Vigil, […]

  • Mentors Needed: Dickens Day of Writing

    Museum of Art & History 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    The Dickens Project is seeking volunteer writing mentors for our to support Santa Cruz-area high school juniors and seniors during a one-day writing retreat and competition at the Museum of Art and History! No prior writing or teaching experience is necessary. Anyone who enjoys working in a creative environment is welcome. For more information about […]

    Free
  • Canceled Two Spirit Luncheon

    College Nine and John R. Lewis Dining Hall

    The American Indian Resource Center and Lionel Cantú Queer Center present: Two Spirit Luncheon! Join us on February 4th, 2026  from 12:00PM to 2:00PM at the Alumni Room in College […]

  • VMCC Series: Yiman Wang

    Porter College D-Building, Santa Cruz, CA

    Yiman Wang lecture

    FREE and open to the public
  • Kraw Lecture: Learning Earth’s Biodiversity via Space and eDNA

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

    The California DNA Program (CALeDNA), launched from the University of California in 2017, has been tackling the massive disconnection in scales of measuring nature from satellite-based sensing down to DNA […]

  • Regulatory Affairs Info Session

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

    Lead regulatory strategy in the evolving medical device industry. As global regulations become increasingly complex, professionals who can navigate FDA, EU, and international requirements are in high demand. Learn how […]

  • Pre-College Program Info Session

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

    Learn more about our Pre-College Programs Discover what’s possible in Summer 2026! Join us for a one-hour info session to learn about our Pre-College programs, including courses, eligibility, and how […]

  • UC Santa Cruz NAI Chapter: From Campus to Commerce Winter Event

    Merrill Cultural Center 200 McLaughlin Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join us for an engaging gathering at the intersection of breakthrough science and real-world impact featuring: ​A fireside chat with accomplished inventor and NAI Fellow David Schaffer – UC Berkeley […]

    Free
  • Carl Deppe Memorial Lecture with Dr. Kara Cooney

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

    The UCSC Ancient Studies Program presents the Carl Deppe Memorial Lecture, taking place February 5th at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn (reception to follow). Kara Cooney will present her lecture […]

    Free
  • Safety Planning for ICE Raids at Work

    February 5, 2026 | 6PM-7:30PM *ONLINE* How can workers stay safe on the job amidst increased immigration enforcement and raids that target our workplaces? Register below to join UC Berkeley’s […]

    free
  • Science in the Neighborhood: Innovations for building coastal resilience locally, nationally, and globally

    Science in the Neighborhood
    Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA

    Coastal risks are growing from climate change, development, and habitat loss. The Center for Coastal Climate Resilience assesses coastal risks, promotes nature-based adaptations, and identifies innovative solutions to reduce risks to people, property, and the environment. Dr. Beck will describe recent successes in bridging ecology, engineering, and economics to develop solutions at the intersection of science, policy, and finance. This is part of the Science in the Neighborhood lecture series.

    Free