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SUMMARY:Snow Wonder
DESCRIPTION:The Faculty & Staff Health and Well-being Program presents Snow Wonder\, a UC systemwide wellness challenge!  \nRegistration opens November 3 – November 24\nChallenge runs Monday\, November 17 – Sunday\, December 14 \nJoin this 2025 UC Snow Wonder Challenge! Picture yourself having a healthier\, happier holiday season. Form teams with your colleagues and motivate each other and celebrate your healthy habit accomplishments to end the year on a healthy high note and head into 2026 feeling your best! \nVisit the UCSC Snow Wonder webpage to learn more. Register to create a new account and choose UC Santa Cruz as your location. Please note that space for this challenge is limited\, so sign up early.
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-11-21/
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-11-22/
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-11-23/
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-11-24/
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-11-25/
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UID:10005613-1764115200-1766707199@events.ucsc.edu
SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-11-26/
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UID:10005614-1764201600-1766793599@events.ucsc.edu
SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-11-27/
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:CA
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UID:10005617-1764460800-1767052799@events.ucsc.edu
SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:CA
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UID:10005618-1764547200-1767139199@events.ucsc.edu
SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-12-02/
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:CA
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UID:10005621-1764806400-1767398399@events.ucsc.edu
SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:CA
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UID:10005623-1764979200-1767571199@events.ucsc.edu
SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:CA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T235959
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T130000
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SUMMARY:Engineering Teaching Community (Faculty)
DESCRIPTION:During the chaos of a quarter\, is it hard to find time to reflect and improve as an instructor? Would you like to be a part of an inclusive\, supportive group of engineering instructors who do this in community? ETC is for sharing teaching experiences\, classroom ideas\, research on learning\, and methods that support instructors and students. All are welcome\, and lunch is provided. Please reach out to Jenny Quynn with questions.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/engineering-teaching-community-faculty/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T130000
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SUMMARY:Research Lunch & Learn: Managing Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on Financial Conflicts of Interest (FCOI) and Conflicts of Commitment (COC) — what they are\, why they matter\, and how we manage them at UC Santa Cruz. This session will provide an overview of institutional processes for disclosing and reviewing potential conflicts\, clarify the key differences between FCOI and COC\, and explain how both are addressed in the context of federally funded research. Led by OR and APO experts\, the speakers will also explore the broader implications of unmanaged conflicts on research integrity\, public trust\, and institutional accountability. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Bri Quinn\, Office of Research Compliance Administration; Karisa Breckenridge and Ibukun Bloom\, Academic Personnel Office \n\n\n\nAudience: UCSC researchers \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/96141024228?pwd=fQBahVYKaad3a3FbXk1zLzXXm3k8ab.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 961 4102 4228Passcode: 960402 \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,96141024228#\,\,\,\,*960402# US+16699006833\,\,96141024228#\,\,\,\,*960402# US (San Jose)
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/research-lunch-learn-managing-conflicts-of-interest-and-commitment/
LOCATION:https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/96141024228?pwd=fQBahVYKaad3a3FbXk1zLzXXm3k8ab.1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T121948
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SUMMARY:Singh\, A. (ECE) - Quantum Key Distribution Using Entangled Pairs with Random Grouping
DESCRIPTION:Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) provides information-theoretic security for cryptographic key establishment\, but existing protocols exhibit limited noise tolerance\, restricting their applicability in practical quantum channels with finite resources. This work introduces a QKD protocol based on entanglement swapping that significantly enhances error tolerance and key generation rates. The protocol encodes six-bit classical symbols into six-qubit entangled states organized as three Bell pairs. Key contributions include: (1) maintaining positive secrecy rates under 100% intercept-resend attacks\, unprecedented among existing protocols\, (2) proven security against collective attacks up to 29.29% quantum bit error rate (QBER)\, substantially exceeding BB84’s 11% threshold\, and (3) finite-key security analysis demonstrating viable key generation under practical block size constraints. These results establish that structured multi-qubit encoding fundamentally broadens the operational capabilities of quantum key distribution\, enabling secure communication in high-noise environments such as free-space satellite links and urban channels where conventional protocols fail. \nHost: Archana Jayprakash Singh\, Ph.D. Student\, Electrical and Computer Engineering  \nAdvisor: Zouheir Rezki  \nZoom- https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/92875779810?pwd=xIWhFkOw5WR3vyBvVhBCkd7ueJs2m2.1 \nPasscode- 530049
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/singh-a-ece-quantum-key-distribution-using-entangled-pairs-with-random-grouping/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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SUMMARY:The Everett Program Presents: Envisioning Digital Justice Together | 7th Annual Project Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Everett Program Presents: Envisioning Digital Justice Together | 7th Annual Project Showcase \nThis showcase aims to highlight the incredible work of our students\, who have completed a year-long practicum conceptualizing and using digital technology to work with nonprofit organizations on social justice issues from climate justice to the racist impacts of the carceral state. \nThis year\, Showcase is an event in which the audience can not only come together to support these wonderful students and their work\, but also to envision a range of digital futures together. \nAll are welcome! RSVP with the QR Code found on the poster\, we hope to see you there 🙂
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-everett-program-presents-envisioning-digital-justice-together-7th-annual-project-showcase/
LOCATION:Merrill Cultural Center\, 200 McLaughlin Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T190000
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SUMMARY:Data Science and Analytics Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Data analysts are in high demand\nEven as hiring slows in certain tech sectors\, organizations across industries are actively seeking professionals with data expertise. The ability to extract insights from data has become essential to business success\, creating abundant opportunities for skilled analysts. \nDiscover the expanding landscape of Data Science and Data Analytics careers\, and learn which in-demand skills will set your resume apart from the competition. Explore how AI is transforming the field and creating new opportunities for those who can harness its potential. \nWhether you’re starting fresh or advancing your career\, our comprehensive courses and expert instructors will equip you with the practical skills employers are looking for. Take the next step toward landing your ideal role in this dynamic\, growing field. \nSpeaker\nPartha Padmanabhan\, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Data Science program\, talks about how to learn these skills and prepare for the job market. \nSponsor\nThis winter info session series event is sponsored by the Data Science and Data Analytics Certificate program. \n  \nRegister today.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/data-science-and-analytics-info-session/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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SUMMARY:Operation Unplug! Pledge to Leave Campus Sustainability this Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:UCSC Energy Management and the Sustainability Office are leading the first annual “Operation Unplug” campaign to conserve energy (and reduce greenhouse gas emissions) during winter break. Before leaving your residence hall\, apartment\, or office\, please unplug any fridges or minifridges\, computers and/or monitors\, power strips\, and all other energy intensive appliances or equipment! Take the pledge and/or upload a photo of what you unplugged to the campaign’s google form for raffle entries to win one of two $50 gift certificates. Recruit your friends and coworkers for an additional entry each and try to be the winning building (the building with the most participants is guaranteed one raffle winner)! Operation Unplug is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty. Be the slug that pulls the plug! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/operation-unplug-pledge-to-leave-campus-sustainability-this-winter-break/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:CA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T121948
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SUMMARY:Tran\, L. (BMEB) -  Polysome Shadowing: A Long-Read Sequencing Approach to Study Translation
DESCRIPTION:Translation is a central and highly regulated step of gene expression\, yet there are few quantitative\, high-throughput tools to study translation. Existing methods such as sucrose gradients provide only bulk ribosome counts\, while Ribo-Seq offers positional information in the genome but destroys long-range structure and transcript expression information. Because of these limitations\, many fundamental questions about mRNA translation into protein remain difficult to assay. In this proposal\, I outline my plans to develop a novel technology\, deemed Polysome Shadowing\, that covalently marks ribosome-unprotected regions of RNA with hyperactive base editors. Because ribosomes protect ~21–30 nt regions of mRNAs\, ribosome “shadows” appear as tracts of unedited bases in long-read sequencing. In Aim 1\, I will identify ribosome shadows on single molecules by increasing editing efficiency through optimization of dual cytosine and adenosine base editors and statistical modeling. In Aim 2\, I will maximize the accuracy of information recovered from highly-edited RNAs by developing a multipass library preparation protocol to generate high-confidence reads. In Aim 3\, I will apply the tools I have already developed to examine previously difficult-to-assay paradigms of translational control in the form of viral frameshifting mechanisms. Together\, completion of these aims will build an information-rich sequencing technology capable of positioning ribosomes on intact mRNAs while preserving long-range information and establish feasibility to study nascent paradigms. \nHost: Liam Tran\, Ph.D. Student\, Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics  \nAdvisor: Joshua Arribere 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/tran-l-bmeb-polysome-shadowing-a-long-read-sequencing-approach-to-study-translation/
LOCATION:Biomedical Sciences Building\, 575 McLaughlin Drive
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T140000
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SUMMARY:Chambers\, K. (BMEB) - Using Genomics and Artificial Intelligence to improve prognosis for osteosarcoma patients
DESCRIPTION:Transcriptomic profiling has been transformative in pediatric oncology. Pediatric cancers arise from disrupted developmental programs. Their impaired transcriptional states reflect cell lineage infidelity\, aberrant differentiation\, and immune-microenvironment interactions distinct from those of adult tumors(Gröbner et al.\, 2018; X. Ma et al.\, 2018). Within the osteosarcoma (OS) landscape\, despite being the most common bone tumor of childhood\, it remains one of the least genomically characterized pediatric cancers. Advancements in survival for localized disease\, outcomes for metastatic or recurrent OS have remained stagnant for decades. Transcriptomics characterization of OS has facilitated the exposure of the unique chromothripsis patterns associated with the disease (Sayles et al.\, 2019; Schott et al.\, 2023). Largely\, progress in OS genomics is still limited by the lack of harmonized\, cross-study datasets accessible to researchers. I detail my contributions to OS research\, beginning with the curation of the largest publicly available and harmonized RNA-sequencing osteosarcoma dataset (Chapter 2). A continuous part of my research involved the systematic democratization\, aggregation\, harmonization\, and open sharing of pediatric cancer transcriptomic datasets within the Treehouse Childhood Cancer Initiative (Beale et al.\, 2025). This dataset provided a foundation for the analyses and discoveries presented in this dissertation. I utilize the multi-cohort and transcriptomic multi-omic public OS dataset to discover and define biologically meaningful subtypes that may explain differences in progression and treatment response (Chapter 3). Finally\, I expand these advanced computational approaches into the realm of diagnostic pathology by evaluating strategies for integrating generative AI into rare cancer classification. I leverage both general and domain-specific diffusion models alongside GPT-4o–generated pathology prompts to guide histologic image synthesis (Chapter 4). In summary\, my work advances transcriptional subtyping in OS by leveraging transcriptomic data to identify molecular subtypes of OS that could inform treatment strategies. \nHost: Krizia Chambers\, Ph.D. Candidate\, Biomolecular Engineering & Bioinformatics  \nAdvisor: Olena Vaske \nZoom- https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/93569812001?pwd=RWBuZUdQq2Yo1K4kQ75WRmP0uKjYAH.1&jst=3 \nPasscode- 915392
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/chambers-k-bmeb-using-genomics-and-artificial-intelligence-to-improve-prognosis-for-osteosarcoma-patients/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T130000
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SUMMARY:Laffan\, N. (CM) - Digital Memory Tools and Their Impact On Collective Remembering
DESCRIPTION:Today\, both individual and collective memories are increasingly mediated by digital platforms. Both are fundamentally enmeshed in platform ecosystems that orient around commercial imperatives very much at odds with community cohesion. The digital archive where our mediated memories are stored does not merely store information but actively inscribes it\, often privileging narratives aligned with commercial incentives rather than community cohesion. This invisibility is a problem: as we offload our personal memories onto commercial tools\, we unwittingly subject our shared past to algorithmic curation and “algo-time\,” which raises serious questions about how the use of our personal devices is quietly restructuring the way societies remember. \nDuring this presentation\, I will propose a three-pronged method of investigating and engaging in this conceptual space. All three prongs revolve around a shared question : how do the technologies that extend our personal memories affect what we remember collectively? The research first establishes a conceptual ecology around the question by tracing the lifecycle of a single image from individual capture to platform archive. Second\, it employs Research through Design (RtD) and speculative design methods to prototype tools explicitly built for collective remembrance rather than commercial extraction. Finally\, it utilizes artistic practice to “diffract” these concepts\, creating interactive installations that expose the distortions and contradictions inherent in digital memory. Together\, these projects aim to make visible the hidden dynamics that shape the memories we construct together. \nHost: Nate Laffan\, Ph.D. Student\, Computational Media  \nAdvisor: Nathan Altice  \nZoom- https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/93762016105?pwd=RBXDHnuleAECZdVghEaAz9L4KK4p1d.1 \nPasscode- 668969
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/laffan-n-cm-digital-memory-tools-and-their-impact-on-collective-remembering/
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