• Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation

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

    For more than 40 years, UC Santa Cruz’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation has honored Dr. King’s legacy of freedom, equity, and human dignity. In its early years, the convocation hosted foundational movement figures and icons of the Civil Rights Era. As systemic inequities have evolved, so too has the scope of our speakers—welcoming […]

    Free
  • Coffee with Provost Aims McGuinness

    Coffee with Provost Aims McGuinness
    Merrill College Office 641 Merrill Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Grab a free cup of coffee (and snacks) and chat with Provost Aims at Coffee with the Provost!
    Join us most Wednesdays through the Fall Quarter 9:00-11:00 am outside of the Merrill College Office.

    Free
  • Community Tuesday at the UCSC Arboretum

    Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    The Arboretum opens its gates to the community free of charge the first Tuesday of every month. Come enjoy our gardens and wildlife. Don’t forget to stop by Norrie’s, our wonderful gift shop and plant nursery (Open Tues-Sun 10 am-4 pm). Community Days are popular, please consider carpooling or using alternative transportation. Current Arboretum members […]

  • First Saturday Tour at the Arboretum

    First Saturday Tour at the Arboretum
    Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    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 […]