Rick Flores, Executive Director, UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden and Steward of the Amah Mutsun Relearning Program, will speak on Uses of Native Plants. 5:30 pm Plant ID Workshop 7:00 pm presentation. Attend the CNPS chapter meeting on October 12 to hear UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden Director Rick Flores explore seasonal harvest, nuts, berries, […]
The Flying Death: Poison, Plunder, and the Quest for a Miracle Medicine in the Amazon In the 1930s and 40s, amateur explorers and hardened plant hunters combed the Amazon in a race to unlock the secrets of curare, an Indigenous poison they hoped could cure many diseases. The poison they brought north had a major […]
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the largest funding agency for academic research in Japan. Fellowships are offered for Ph.D. students, post-doctorate scholars, researchers, and faculty members in all fields. Join our information session to find out how JSPS can help you conduct research in Japan. For Master’s and Ph.D. students, postdoctoral […]
Join UCSC Dining and campus sustainability partners for a one-hour lunchtime webinar on how food, dining operations, and campus food systems connect to sustainability, basic needs, and climate action. This Zoom session will highlight UCSC Dining’s sustainability accomplishments, including reusable container programs, waste reduction, composting, food donation, sustainable procurement, plant-forward menu innovation, and the Bring […]
$ustainable $lug Fund $howcase Connects Students with Three Major Campus Granting Bodies Free Food! An upcoming campus event brings together the Carbon Fund, Campus Sustainability Council, and the Earth Futures Institute Fellowship to showcase sustainable student funding opportunities. Students and campus community members with a vision for environmental impact are invited to the $ustainable $lug […]
UC Santa Cruz researchers are closely tracking the development of a potential “super El Niño” this year. In this Kraw Lecture, two UC Santa Cruz experts will explore the natural forces that drive El Niño events, how scientists forecast major climate shifts, and what current research can tell us about the months ahead. While every […]
If you are interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or research, then take advantage of this opportunity to meet recruiters from companies looking to fill various positions (both technical and non-technical). Learn more about internships and full-time career opportunities. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni are all welcome to attend!
Ready to explore the majestic coastal redwoods, discover Santa Cruz’s iconic beaches, or get out on the water? Join UCSC Adventure Rec and International Student Services & Programming (ISSP) for a friendly, beginner-focused orientation and info session designed specifically for international Slugs! Whether you are an experienced outdoor enthusiast or have never set foot on […]
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 must attend the full workshop to receive credit. Be sure to arrive on time and stay until the end, or you will not receive credit […]
“Come for the food, stay for the community!”
Yoga As Healing is a 6-week trauma-informed yoga series offered by the CARE office for students at UCSC who identify as survivors of interpersonal violence. Led by CARE Advocate, Abbey Wise, participants will practice gentle body movement, breathwork, meditation, and other activities from a survivor-centered, trauma-informed lens. Students with no yoga experience are welcome! Attending […]
How do ordinary people organize themselves to confront the multiple, intersecting crises that characterize our moment? What are effective strategies and tactics for beating back the agenda of the billionaire class? You are invited to attend a panel discussion with Tim Faust (organizer with democratic-socialist gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong’s campaign), Gopal Dayaneni (co-founder of Movement […]
The Hip Hop Lab welcomes lovers of Black music to a fall quarter celebration at UC Santa Cruz.
The Festival of Monsters screens the 1955 classic sci-fi horror film The Quatermass Experiment at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at The 418 in Downtown Santa Cruz. This screening includes a live introduction by monster maven Dr. H. Marshall Leicester (UC Santa Cruz Professor Emeritus of Literature). A trio of British astronauts are launched […]
The Audacity to Create is an alumni exhibition showcasing the work of UC Santa Cruz Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) alumni Alejandra Chavez, Jorge Gomez-Gonzalez , Katie Dorame, Seráb Serabia, Aleya Caballero, Edward Ramirez, Josselyne Morales, and Marceline Valentine. ADMISSION Attend in person at the Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery at UC Santa […]
Undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni interested in pursuing careers in all industries are welcome to attend. Get the chance to meet recruiters from all industries/firms seeking to fill both internship, full-time, and part-time roles. Come take essential steps toward laying the foundation for your future career and potentially even land an interview!
Welcome to the 3rd week of our BME 280B seminar series, a weekly seminar covering topics of current research in computational biology and bioinformatics. Open to all, food is provided. Class enrollment is not required. Please join us this week to learn more about the works of Dr. Kiley Graim: Presenter: Dr. Kiley Graim, […]
Come enjoy Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) snacks and chai while we share an informal space to discuss SWANA community needs, mingle, and brainstorm collaborative efforts on Thursday, October 15th from 12-2 PM at the Rachel Carson Red Room. RSVP here! Hosted by the Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center (AA/PIRC) at UCSC, this event […]
Presenter: Reza Ramezan, Associate Professor, Teaching Stream (Research Active), University of Waterloo Description: Neural spike trains are electrochemical signals that are localized in time and serve as the primary means of communication among nerve cells. The analysis of simultaneously recorded spike trains from multiple neurons presents substantial statistical and computational challenges. In this talk, I […]
The UCSC Sustainability Office is excited to announce Waste Fest, a fun, interactive event focused on reducing waste on campus! Join us for free food & drinks, tabling from campus organizations, a live band, and a book swap, plus learn about waste sorting, reuse, and sustainable living at UCSC. Come hang out, grab some goodies, and discover […]