The Social Documentation M.F.A. Thesis Screening is a yearly event held by the Film and Digital Media Department. This event is part of the Social Documentation M.F.A. program, and involves second-year students presenting a 20-minute documentary film they have produced while in the program. Films are screened sequentially at the Del Mar Theater, with a […]
Congratulations, Class of 2026! The American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) Year End Celebration, affectionately referred to as YEC, is an intimate celebration of all graduating Native students and past interns of the American Indian Resource Center and People of Color Sustainability Collective. We will be honoring a few of our graduates with gifts and a […]
Embedded Systems: Build the Intelligence Behind the Hardware Join Juergen Kienhoefer to explore the foundations of embedded systems and how firmware powers the devices we use every day—plus get an introduction to how AI is transforming the field. Learn how the Embedded Firmware Essentials course prepares you to develop low-level software, interface with hardware components, and build reliable real-time […]
For decades, El Centro has hosted the Chicane Latiné Year-End Ceremony—a beloved tradition that celebrates the achievements and cultural pride of Chicanx Latinx graduating students and their families. This bilingual […]
Summer courses start today! Make sure you’re set with Canvas access, dates and deadlines, and any first-day instructions from your instructors. Find answers to common questions on our website or email summer@ucsc.edu. You can still add classes until the deadline for each session!
Please join us on June 24, 2026, at 5:30 pm at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, for a special reception with UC Santa Cruz Nobel Laureate Carol Greider and […]
Homer’s Odyssey is about to turn into a major motion picture. Whether you like to see movies or not, that’s a great excuse to re-read this millennia-old story about a wet, salty man trying to find his way home. For two days in June and July, join The Humanities Institute for a series of online […]
Life After Graduation Series Hosted by UC Davis, open to recent alumni and rising seniors of all UC campuses. Join the Cal Aggie Alumni Association for another session in the Life […]
Homer’s Odyssey is about to turn into a major motion picture. Whether you like to see movies or not, that’s a great excuse to re-read this millennia-old story about a wet, salty man trying to find his way home. For two days in June and July, join The Humanities Institute for a series of online […]
UCSC’s Summer Academy on Artificial Intelligence is a four-week, in-person program for talented and motivated high school students who are interested in exploring artificial intelligence (AI) in a university setting. Hosted at the UCSC Silicon Valley Campus, the program offers an immersive learning experience that combines foundational AI concepts with hands-on, research-inspired work. Students learn […]
Life After Graduation Series Hosted by UC Davis and COOP Careers, open to recent alumni and rising seniors of all UC campuses. Join the Cal Aggie Alumni Association for another […]
Life After Graduation Series Hosted by UC Davis, open to recent alumni and rising seniors of all UC campuses. Join the Cal Aggie Alumni Association for another session in the Life […]
Tickets are now on sale for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s 2026 Season, featuring Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth. Co-sponsored by the Humanities Institute. The 2026 season runs from July 16 – August 30. Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s wittiest and most beloved comedies. Of all the couples in Shakespeare, perhaps none is more widely loved than Beatrice and […]
The hardest thing in the world is to live only once… Bookshop Santa Cruz and The Humanities Institute are pleased to welcome critically acclaimed author and staff favorite Ocean Vuong (Time Is a Mother, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous) for an event celebrating the paperback release of The Emperor of Gladness, Vuong’s bighearted novel about chosen […]
The Dickens Universe is a unique cultural event that brings together scholars, teachers, students, and members of the general public for a week of stimulating discussion and festive social activity—all focused on Victorian literature. In 2026, the Dickens Universe will feature ‘Bleak House’ by Charles Dickens.
“We the Dreamers is both an invitation and a responsibility”; says Music Director Cristian Măcelaru. “At this historic moment, we are asking how music can help us imagine a more […]
Summer Session 2 courses start today! Make sure you’re set with Canvas access, dates and deadlines, and any first-day instructions from your instructors. Find answers to common questions on our […]
Dig deeply into this season’s Shakespeare productions with a special weekend of lectures, discussions and hands-on activities. In partnership with UCSC’s Shakespeare Workshop and The Humanities Institute, this is a […]
Dig deeply into this season’s Shakespeare productions with a special weekend of lectures, discussions and hands-on activities. In partnership with UCSC’s Shakespeare Workshop and The Humanities Institute, this is a […]
Get ready to Return to the Redwoods! Reconnect with friends, family, and fellow alumni as you explore the beauty of UC Santa Cruz. From the kick-off party and Stars & […]