Presenter: J. Xavier Prochaska, Professor, UC Santa Cruz Description: I will present two current and challenging research problems from the domains of astrophysics and oceanography which are leveraging standard Bayesian methods. After describing the datasets, scientific goals, and currently methodology, I will welcome a discussion on ways to improve, advance, and/or replace the current approaches. […]
Presenter: Dr. Kelli Gutierrez, CSU Monterey Bay Description: Many microswimmers propel themselves using flagella, which are thin, threadlike filaments that beat in a periodic wavelike motion. The flagellar beat emerges from the coupled interactions between the surrounding fluid and the active and passive responses of the flagellum. Previous studies have observed the qualitative shape of […]
Dr. Antonio Roman-Alcalá has been participating in food and farming movements in California for over two decades. He’s founded urban farms, taught organic horticulture, and made documentary films about why food systems continue to be unsustainable. More recently, he’s turned towards participatory, movement-based research to develop an understanding of what “emancipation” might mean for those […]
Thinking about returning to UC Santa Cruz for your graduate degree? Join the Division of Graduate Studies and International Student Services and Programming (ISSP) for a virtual workshop tailored specifically for international exchange students navigating the UCSC graduate application process. In this interactive Zoom session, you’ll learn key application strategies, important timeline considerations, and tips […]
In a collaborative hands-on workshop the RISE Peer Mentors will present on the benefits of attending office hours, brainstorm what questions or topics students can bring to office hours, and make an action item to attend them. Panda Express will be provided! Date: Tuesday, October 20th Time: 12:00-1:00 PM Location: PSB Classroom 207 RSVP Here: bit.ly/DemystifyingOH […]
Join Porter and Kresge Colleges for the first College Night of the academic year at the Porter/Kresge Dining Hall on Tuesday, October 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. Celebrate with a Lotería theme featuring a specially curated menu, fun activities, and live entertainment. Don’t miss out on an evening of food, games, and community! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ […]
The 1970s saw a burst of working-class struggle in the United States. In a moment of crisis, workers responded with courage and determination to fight back. A wave of strikes and rank-and-file rebellion led a number of feminist scholars and activists to investigate, contextualize, and broadcast this activity. Some engaged in oral history, others in […]
Craft your favorite meal with paper at our Kamayan table on Tuesday, October 20th from 6-8pm at the RCC Red Room, as we share conversation exploring identity and culture! Kamayan is a Filipino tradition where you share a meal with others at a long table, using your hands. We’ll mirror the Kamayan tradition to share […]
Taking Charge of Change: Five Fundamental Truths for Mastering the Chaos of Life With Jim Hjort Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 | Noon PT Virtual via Zoom Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association, open to all UC alumni Change is the only constant in life, and every day we are called to reckon with this. Today, […]
Wondering what it’s really like to be an international graduate student at UC Santa Cruz? Join our International Graduate Peer Mentors for an informal, candid conversation about navigating grad school life as an international student. Panelists will share their firsthand experiences, insights on adapting to campus culture and life in Santa Cruz, strategies for balancing […]
Please join us for an Anthropology Lunch Talk on October 21st at noon in SocSci1, Rm 261. Emanuele Guglielmini, a PhD candidate in archaeology at UC Berkeley’s Anthropology department, will present “Archaeobotany of an Ainu Kotan: from Ethnographic Trope to Empirical Data.”
Join Global Engagement for our monthly Global Cafe. Come stop by the International Lounge in Classroom Unit 101 for coffee, tea, refreshments, and community. This event is open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members. Each monthly cafe is held on the following Wednesdays from 14:00 – 16:00: October 21 November 18 December 2 […]
You’re Invited! Come join us for the annual Transfer Students’ Celebration during National Transfer Week 2026. Location: Stevenson Event Center from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Come and be in community, enjoy some delicious food, music, and take part in fun activities.
Join the Humanities Institute, the Moving Image Lab, and the Quarry Amphitheater for a screening of Isaac Julien’s 1991 film, Young Soul Rebels. Recently restored to its original director’s cut, the film is a coming-of-age thriller set in London in 1977, the year of the Sex Pistols’ debut and Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee. It […]
UC Santa Cruz, in collaboration with The African Connections Research and Education Fund, Inc., presents two very special evenings with Dr. Samuel Waymon Award-winning composer, actor, lecturer, arranger and brother of the legendary Nina Simone Free film screenings and discussions Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m Communications Building, Room 150 “Ganja & Hess” ‘…one […]
CruzCon brings together UC researchers, faculty, students, campus leadership, and industry partners for a day exploring open source in research and innovation — hosted by the UC Santa Cruz Open Source Program Office (CROSS) and CITRIS and the Banatao Institute at the Seymour Center, UC Santa Cruz. Registration Open Please note that is not an […]
You’re Invited! Come join us in celebrating National Transfer Week 2026 at our Cookies and Mementos event. Location: Academic Resource Center (ARC), Room 216 (upstairs). Come grab a cookie, create a memento, and have a chance at winning one of our giveaways.
Stop by the Career Success Drop-ins and get professional advice from our Peer Coaches – now available across campus! 📝 Peers will rotate between McHenry and the Science & Engineering Library courtyards from Week 4 through Week 10 this quarter. Drop in for resume and cover letter support, job searching advice, grad school prep, and […]
No experience necessary! We will provide a list of scientists who don’t yet have pages, or you can come up with your own. The event will begin with a short training on how to edit Wikipedia, followed by time to write your own article on a scientist, engineer, or technologist of your choice.
Join us to explore how to decide if graduate school is right for you and the factors to consider in choosing a program. You will learn about the application process and tips to be a strong applicant. Register on Handshake. We will provide captions for the presentation. If you have disability-related needs, please contact the […]