Forty-five years ago, survivors and descendants of the WWII Japanese American incarceration, testified before the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC), helping set in motion what would become one of the largest reparations efforts in U.S. history. This year’s Peggy Downes Baskin Ethics lecture marks that anniversary with the launch and premiere […]
This event celebrates and highlights the work of UCSC graduate students in all academic divisions. Any enrolled graduate student is welcome to present either a poster, talk, or mixed media presentation. The event is free and open to the public.
First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending on the time of year, the interests of the tour guide, and the people who join in. For example, you might learn about the birds […]
A space to collectively honor and celebrate the lives of our loved ones. Join us for a night of danza, prayer, food, music, and community. This cultural and family event is free and open to all, and is part of the UCSC Family Weekend! Please email elcentro@ucsc.edu for questions or concerns. Parking and Check-in: Please […]
Presenter: Chrysoula Tsogka, Professor, Applied Mathematics, UC Merced Description: In a strongly scattering medium, waves undergo multiple scattering that is usually seen as an obstacle to imaging. Time-reversal experiments show […]
Bookshop Santa Cruz and The Humanities Institute present author Matt O’Hara for a reading and signing of The Flying Death—A dramatic tale of explorers of the 1930s racing to find and harvest a poisonous Amazon vine, and how their work plundered local tribes and spurred the invention of new medicines. Your RSVP helps us plan […]
Federal agencies and research sponsors are increasingly requiring institutions to attest to and provide evidence of research security compliance. The stakes go beyond a single grant: a security incident can […]
The Institute of the Arts and Sciences invites you to a conversation with filmmaker and graphic novelist James Spooner about his latest graphic novel, moderated by cartoonist Johnny Damm. It Starts with Anger: A Punk Beginning. An AFROPUNK Ending tells the origin story of the multi-million-dollar AFROPUNK festival—beginning not with big stages or brand sponsorship, but with […]
New Play Festival is an annual student-run showcase of experimental, short stage readings at Theater Arts Second Stage at UC Santa Cruz.
Please join us for a day of harvesting, cleaning and storing dahlia tubers for the winter. After an incredible season of blooms, we will have cut back and lifted our […]
International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department […]
Presented by: Francesco Trotti, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow @ University of Bologna, Italy Description: “Developing autonomous robotic systems capable of operating reliably in uncertain and dynamic environments requires the integration […]
Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshops are MANDATORY for all F-1 students who will apply for OPT, and you MUST have attended the OPT workshop within 9 months of applying for OPT. You […]
UCSC’s Center for Southeast Asian Coastal Interactions (SEACoast) and the Center for South Asian Studies invite you to join us for a Slow Seminar to discuss Iftekhar Iqbal’s The Range […]
Learn more about the program, meet faculty and staff, and get your questions answered!
Curious about graduate school in the humanities? Join this event to learn important considerations and what to look for in a program.
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 […]
Whether you are aiming to land a new job, advocate for a promotion, navigate a complex workplace dynamic, or secure resources for your latest project, negotiation is a universal skill […]
The Humanities Institute is proud to present The Seventeenth Annual Morton Marcus Poetry Reading featuring California Poet Laureate, Lee Herrick. Lee Herrick is the first California Poet Laureateto be reappointed […]
Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil 2026: Remember Me As… An evening exploring memory, legacy, and our shared LGBTQ+ lineage to honor trans, 2 Spirit, non-binary, and gender expansive lives lost […]