BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Events - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Events X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.ucsc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Events REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20280312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20281105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T130000 DTSTAMP:20261003T045046Z CREATED:20261003T045046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T045046Z UID:10017712-1794484800-1794488400@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Research Lunch & Learn: Research cybersecurity and compliance attestation DESCRIPTION: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 trigger a review of that attestation\, and granting agencies can pause or revoke funding across an entire program\, not just one award. Join Chief Information Security Officer Brian Hall for a discussion of what attestation requirements mean for UCSC\, where research security risks most commonly arise\, the role researchers and research staff play in helping the campus meet and keep meeting these compliance obligations\, and options we are exploring for researchers to use environments that are secure by default. \nJoin us on November 12\, 2026\, 12-1 p.m. (note different date due to holiday). \nJoin: Zoom link for this session. URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/research-lunch-learn-research-cybersecurity-attestation/ LOCATION:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/research-lunch-learn-research-cybersecurity-attestation/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260904T221409Z CREATED:20260904T221409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T221409Z UID:10016387-1794592800-1794598200@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:James Spooner in conversation with Johnny Damm on AFROPUNK\, anger\, and other things DESCRIPTION: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 one mixed-race teenager’s search for belonging in the nineties New York City punk scene. \nThe conversation will be followed by a book signing by Spooner. Local author and punk historian John Malkin will also be signing his new book\, Punk Spirit! – An Oral History of Punk Rock\, Spirituality\, and Liberation\, and Johnny Damm will have his latest comic\, I’m a Cop: Real Life Horror Comics No. 3 available. URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/james-spooner-in-conversation-with-johnny-damm-on-afropunk-anger-and-other-things/ LOCATION:Institute of the Arts and Sciences\, 100 Panetta Ave\, Santa Cruz\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/afro-punk-1-2048x1588-1.webp GEO:36.9557939;-122.0505546 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Institute of the Arts and Sciences 100 Panetta Ave Santa Cruz United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100 Panetta Ave:geo:-122.0505546,36.9557939 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T120000 DTSTAMP:20261002T200345Z CREATED:20261002T200345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T200345Z UID:10017710-1794646800-1794657600@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday at the UCSC Farm DESCRIPTION: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 dahlias\, but they still need a bit of care and processing to be ready for storage until they are planted again in the spring. Participants will help with all aspects of this process and in exchange will learn about dahlia flower classes\, year round life cycles\, propagation methods\, dividing tuber clusters\, and all that you need to do to store your tubers so that they will be in prime condition for replanting the following year. Please come prepared to join us dressed in layers\, wearing closed toed shoes\, and with gloves if you desire. All other tools will be provided. \nLEARN MORE AND RSVP URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/volunteer-workday-at-the-ucsc-farm-2/ LOCATION:UCSC Farm\, 152 Farm Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/54158702578_272d8dbc61_k.jpg GEO:36.9834167;-122.0551622 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd Santa Cruz CA 95064;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=152 Farm Rd:geo:-122.0551622,36.9834167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T235959 DTSTAMP:20260925T161642Z CREATED:20260925T161642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T161642Z UID:10017586-1794787200-1795219199@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:International Education Week DESCRIPTION: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 of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study\, learn\, and exchange experiences. \nEach year\, the Division of Global Engagement partners with departments\, colleges\, and offices across campus to provide our community with a wide range of intercultural\, international\, and globally-themed events during IEW. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your cultural perspective by sharing with and learning from others. \nVisit our International Education Week website to learn more about this year’s offerings. \nIf you are interested in partnering/promoting an international-themed event during IEW\, please contact iprogramming@ucsc.edu. URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/international-education-week/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences,Reception,Social Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-NEW-IEW-Events-Calendar-Graphics.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T204047Z CREATED:20260929T204047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T204047Z UID:10017615-1794826800-1794830400@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop DESCRIPTION: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 and will need to attend another workshop. \nZoom Link \nTo learn more about OPT\, visit the ISSP Optional Practical Training webpage. URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/optional-practical-training-opt-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260922T180840Z CREATED:20260917T185033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T180840Z UID:10017082-1794843000-1794848400@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Fall Slow Seminar: The Range of the River by Iftekhar Iqbal DESCRIPTION: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 of the River: Asia’s Great River Systems and the Making of a Transregional World on Monday\, November 16\, 2026 from 3:30-5:00pm PST in Room 210\, Humanities 1. \nSpanning nearly four million square kilometers across eastern South Asia\, mainland Southeast Asia\, and southern China\, the Tibetan river system connects some of Asia’s major waterways\, including the Brahmaputra\, Mekong\, and Yangtze. In The Range of the River\, Iqbal traces the intertwined histories of these rivers and the human and other-than-human forces that have shaped them. The book considers rivers not only as sites of imperial power\, territorial contestation\, and economic activity\, but also as dynamic forces and shared commons that have facilitated movement\, exchange\, commerce\, and cultural encounters across political and geographic boundaries. \nProfessor Anna Tsing (UCSC Anthropology) will facilitate our Slow Seminar to focus on three river systems explored in Iqbal’s book: the Brahmaputra\, Mekong\, and Yangtze. Three scholars including Sanjay Barbora (UCSC Sociology)\, David Biggs (UCR History)\, and Ben Read (UCSC Politics) will offer brief reflections on one river each\, providing distinct disciplinary and regional perspectives before the discussion opens to a broader collective conversation. Our seminar conversation will focus on Chapters 1\, 4\, 6\, and 7 of the book. \nPlease register for the Slow Seminar by filling out this Google Form. Registered guests will receive a PDF copy of selected chapters of The Range of the River via email. \nThis is a Hybrid event. Participants may join in-person at UCSC or by Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out to registered participants at least 1 hour before the event. \nRegistration will close at midnight on November 15\, 2026. \nNew to Slow Seminars? Check out SEACoast’s definition here. URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/fall-slow-seminar-the-range-of-the-river-by-iftkhar-iqbal/ LOCATION:Humanities 1 Building\, 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Southeast Asian Social Interactions":MAILTO:seacoast@ucsc.edu GEO:36.9979834;-122.0555164 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Humanities 1 Building 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road Santa Cruz CA 95064 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=257 Cowell-Stevenson Road:geo:-122.0555164,36.9979834 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T183000 DTSTAMP:20260925T174844Z CREATED:20260921T174221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T174844Z UID:10017109-1794934800-1794940200@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Humanities Grad School 101 DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about graduate school in the humanities? Join this Humanities Grad School 101 session\, where we’ll hear from Associate Dean of Research Pranav Anand and stellar UCSC graduate students in History\, Linguistics\, Literature\, and Philosophy. We’ll discuss important considerations for deciding to pursue graduate school and what to look for in an academic program and advisor. You’ll leave knowing how to decide whether grad school is right for you and what you can do now to prepare. \nThis is a hybrid event and will be hosted both in-person in Humanities 1\, Room 210 and on Zoom. Dinner will be provided for those joining in person. \nRegister here \nHosted by the UCSC Humanities Division \nQuestions? Contact hum-career-engagement@ucsc.edu URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/humanities-grad-school-101-2/ LOCATION:Humanities 1 Building\, 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States CATEGORIES:Training,Undergraduate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Humanities-Research.png GEO:36.9979834;-122.0555164 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Humanities 1 Building 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road Santa Cruz CA 95064 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=257 Cowell-Stevenson Road:geo:-122.0555164,36.9979834 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T160000 DTSTAMP:20260925T162038Z CREATED:20260925T161711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T162038Z UID:10017589-1795010400-1795017600@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Global Cafe: International Education Week DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach monthly cafe is held on the following Wednesdays from 14:00 – 16:00: \n\nOctober 21\nNovember 18\nDecember 2\n\n  URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/global-cafe-international-education-week/ LOCATION:Classroom Unit\, Classroom Unit\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support,Social Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2.png GEO:36.9979122;-122.0568677 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Classroom Unit Classroom Unit Santa Cruz CA 95064 Select a Country:;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Classroom Unit:geo:-122.0568677,36.9979122 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260930T194116Z CREATED:20260930T194105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T194116Z UID:10017636-1795023000-1795030200@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Slugs at Sundown - Negotiating for Mutual Gains DESCRIPTION: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 essential for every stage of your career. Join fellow Banana Slug Scott McCreary for an interactive session designed for early and mid-career professionals. While Scott’s career has focused on high-stakes environmental disputes\, the core principles of his “Mutual Gains” approach apply to challenging negotiations of all kinds. \nUsing real-world vignettes from his 35-year practice\, Scott will illuminate key strategies you can apply to your own professional journey\, in conversation with UCSC Alumni Engagement Executive Director Shayna Kent. There will be ample time for an open Q&A and interactive discussion. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/slugs-at-sundown-negotiating-for-mutual-gains/ LOCATION:3175 Bowers Avenue Santa Clara\, CA 95054\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SAMMY-SLUGS-SUNDOWN_BANNER_1600x600-copy.jpg GEO:37.3796975;-121.9765484 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3175 Bowers Avenue Santa Clara CA 95054 3175 Bowers Avenue Santa Clara CA 95054 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3175 Bowers Avenue:geo:-121.9765484,37.3796975 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260930T182556Z CREATED:20260930T182556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T182556Z UID:10017634-1795111200-1795111200@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Lee Herrick – Morton Marcus Poetry Reading DESCRIPTION: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 to a second term. He is the author of four books\, most recently In Praise of Late Wonder: New and Selected Poems (2024). He co-edited The World I Leave You: Asian American Poets on Faith and Spirit and the AGNI Portfolio of Adoptee Writing. His writing appears in anthologies such as Here: Poems for the Planet\, with an introduction by the Dalai Lama; Indivisible: Poems of Social Justice\, with an introduction by Common; and Dear America: Letters of Hope\, Habitat\, Defiance\, and Democracy\, among others. Born in Daejeon\, Korea and adopted to the United States at ten months old\, he lives with his wife and daughter\, and teaches in Fresno\, California. Poet Gary Young\, will host the program\, and the evening will include an announcement of the winner of the Morton Marcus Poetry Prize (recipient receives a $1\,000 prize). \n \nThis event is a part of the Fall UCSC Living Writers course\, which features poets\, novelists\, academics\, curators\, and artists in conversation with one another\, in person\, across genre and media. \nPurchase both Lee Herrick and Gary Young’s works at: www.bookshopsantacruz.com \n\nParking Information \nThe Cultural Center Merrill College is located in Merrill College\, in the northeast corner of the campus core. Those walking or arriving by Metro bus or campus shuttle can take the steep path heading northeast from the Crown/Merrill bus stop. \nFor those driving from the Main Entrance\, stay on Coolidge Drive. Shortly after Coolidge turns left and becomes McLaughlin Drive\, turn right at the sign for Merrill College. At the top of the hill\, veer right. There is parking for “A\,” “B\,” and “C” permits along the right. Parking is provided free of charge courtesy of the Morton Marcus Poetry Commitee. There are two accessible parking spaces if you turn left at the top of the hill and two more if you turn right. Parking attendants will be on site to issue parking permits to event attendees. \n\nThe Morton Marcus Poetry Reading honors poet\, teacher\, and film critic Morton Marcus (1936–2009). Marcus\, a nationally acclaimed poet\, called Santa Cruz his home for more than fifty years. This annual poetry series continues Mort’s tradition of bringing acclaimed poets to Santa Cruz County\, acknowledges the significant role poetry has played in our community’s history\, and works to maintain poetry’s influence in our county’s culture. Marcus was the 1999 Santa Cruz County Artist of the Year and a recipient of the 2007 Gail Rich Award. Among his published works are eleven volumes of poetry\, including The Santa Cruz Mountain Poems\, Pages from a Scrapbook of Immigrants\, Moments Without Names\, Shouting Down the Silence\, Pursuing the Dream Bone and The Dark Figure In The Doorway; a novel\, The Brezhnev Memo; and a literary memoir\, Striking Through the Masks. He taught English and Film at Cabrillo College for thirty years\, was the co-host of the radio program\, The Poetry Show\, and was the co-host of the television film review show\, Cinema Scene. Learn more at: www.mortonmarcus.com \nThe Morton Marcus Poetry Archive is in the Special Collections & Archives at UC Santa Cruz. Mort’s personal papers\, manuscripts\, and recordings reflect his legacy as a poet and educator\, and his collection of poetry books\, broadsides\, literary magazines and correspondence with other poets and writers illuminate his deep involvement in\, and passion for\, the literary art of poetry. \nOrganizing Committee: Farnaz Fatemi\, Donna Mekis\, Teresa Mora\, Mark Ong\, Maggie Paul\, Irena Polić\, David Sullivan\, Jennifer Tseng\, and Gary Young \nMorton Marcus Memorial Poetry Contest: Every year\, the annual reading coincides with the The Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry Prize\, a national poetry contest which honors Morton Marcus\, “whose life and work inspired the writing of many students\, friends\, and emerging poets.” The contest is hosted by The Hive Poetry Collective. The Hive is a group of Santa Cruz poets creating a weekly radio show and live poetry events featuring a diverse roster of poets and seeks to bring a diverse community together in appreciation of all kinds of poetry by all kinds of people. This year’s contest will be judged by Brynn Saito. For more information visit: https://hivepoetry.org/morton-marcus-prize/ \nSupport Poetry in Santa Cruz: The Annual Morton Marcus Poetry Reading is made possible due to campus and community co-sponsorships and generous contributions from members of our community\, like you. To ensure we can continue to offer this poetry reading free and open to the public in honor and memory of Morton Marcus\, and to have our lives deeply enriched by exceptional poetry\, please consider making a gift to The Morton Marcus Poetry Reading Fund: thi.ucsc.edu/projects/morton-marcus-poetry-reading. \nThis event is presented by: The Humanities Institute and co-sponsored by Ow Family Properties; Donna F. Mekis; Side By Side Studios; Bookshop Santa Cruz; Cabrillo College English Department; and the following departments at UC Santa Cruz: Special Collections and Archives\, Merrill College\, Cowell College\, and Porter College. \nIf you have disability-related needs\, please contact us at thi@ucsc.edu or call 831-459-1274 by November 12. 2026. \nThis event is open to all students\, faculty\, staff\, and members of the public consistent with University policy and state and federal law. URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/lee-herrick-morton-marcus-poetry-reading/ LOCATION:Cultural Center – Merrill College\, 641 Merrill Rd\, Santa Cruz\, 95064\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lee-Herrick-UCSC-events-banner.png GEO:37.0003908;-122.0534175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cultural Center – Merrill College 641 Merrill Rd Santa Cruz 95064 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=641 Merrill Rd:geo:-122.0534175,37.0003908 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260928T233517Z CREATED:20260928T233517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T233517Z UID:10017610-1795195800-1795204800@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Vigil in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance and Resistance DESCRIPTION:Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil 2026: Remember Me As… \nAn evening exploring memory\, legacy\, and our shared LGBTQ+ lineage to honor trans\, 2 Spirit\, non-binary\, and gender expansive lives lost in the last year. Featuring community-made fabric art installations\, an intergenerational lineup of performances\, and more to explore our community’s strength and cement our commitment to fight for trans lives.   This event is open to all students\, faculty\, staff\, and members of the wider Santa Cruz Community. It is a collaboration between the Cantu Queer Center and The Diversity Center with support from the London Nelson Community Center and Fabrica Santa Cruz. \nDate: Friday\, November 20\, 2026\nTime: 5:30 – 8:00 pm\nLocation: London Nelson Community Center\nAges: All \nRSVP Here \n  \nIn addition to the vigil\, there will be Trans Memorial Quilt Panel Craft Meet-Ups to create a Trans Memorial Quilt honoring the lives of Trans people that will be displayed at the vigil. \nDates:  Friday\, October 2 at the Fabrica and Thursday\, October 22\, 2026 at the Cantu Queer Center\nTime: 6:00 – 9:00 pm\nAges: All\nRSVP Here \n \n  \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.  URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/vigil-in-honor-of-trans-day-of-remembrance-and-resistance/ LOCATION:London Nelson Community Center\, 301 Center St.\, Santa Cruz\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Copy-of-Events_Cal_Template_Canva.png GEO:36.9694615;-122.0276729 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=London Nelson Community Center 301 Center St. Santa Cruz United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 Center St.:geo:-122.0276729,36.9694615 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261124T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261124T193000 DTSTAMP:20260928T204039Z CREATED:20260928T191559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T204039Z UID:10017605-1795548600-1795548600@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:UCSC Orchestra—Copland's Billy the Kid and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 in E minor\, Op. 64 DESCRIPTION:Audiences are invited on a journey from the American Wild West into the rich depths of late-Romantic darkness\, culminating in a triumphant finale as the UCSC Orchestra performs American composer Aaron Copland ‘s Billy the Kid (Suite from the Ballet)\, composed in 1939\, and Russian composer Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in E minor\, Op. 64\, composed in 1888. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nADMISSION\n\n\n\n\nAttend in person at the Music Center Recital Hall at UC Santa Cruz.\nAccessibility and visitor resources available here online.\nGeneral admission tickets ($5–$12) available through Eventbrite only.\nFree for UCSC students (ticket required).\nFollow the Music Dept on Eventbrite for notices and updates.\nDoors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.\n\nADVISORIES \n\nTicket holders not seated at least 5 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will be issued.\nThe presentation is estimated at 1+ hours.\nThere is no intermission scheduled for this event.\nFor more information\, contact the event organizer directly or email artsevents@ucsc.edu.\n\nPARKING \n\nArts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event.\nVisitor event parking permits are available in advance on Eventbrite as a ticket purchase “add on” at a discounted rate or via the on-site attendant at the event for the standard visitor price.\nUCSC affiliates may use their valid UCSC permit\, rather than purchase an additional event parking permit; however\, on-site attendants will only issue permits at the standard non-affiliate rate.\nLearn more about parking at UCSC via Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS).\n\n### \nThis program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law. URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/orchestra-fall-2026-27/ LOCATION:Music Center Recital Hall\, 400 McHenry Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064 CATEGORIES:Concerts,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/orchestra-photo_16x9-scaled.jpg GEO:36.9924036;-122.0619475 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Music Center Recital Hall 400 McHenry Road Santa Cruz CA 95064;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 McHenry Road:geo:-122.0619475,36.9924036 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261127T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261127T170000 DTSTAMP:20260925T162325Z CREATED:20260908T170714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T162325Z UID:10016373-1795766400-1795798800@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Dinner - Host an International Student DESCRIPTION:Every year\, International Student Services and Programming invites faculty and staff to host international students for Thanksgiving dinner. This wonderful opportunity allows our UCSC faculty and staff community to share traditions and help our international students experience the warmth and diversity of this American holiday. \n\n\nHow it Works\n\nMatching: We pair international students with UCSC staff or faculty hosts based on mutual preferences\, compatibility\, and availability.\nNotification: Host contact details will be shared with matched students prior to Thanksgiving so guests can reach out\, introduce themselves\, and coordinate arrival times\, dietary needs\, and address details.\nTransportation: Students are expected to arrange their own transportation (via public transit or ride-share) unless alternative arrangements are coordinated directly with their host.\n\nIf you are interested in participating as a host or guest\, please complete the interest form below. \nSign up as a Guest or Host \n  URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/thanksgiving-dinner-host-an-international-student/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-08-27-at-09.55.12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T170000 DTSTAMP:20260930T172300Z CREATED:20260930T160403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T172300Z UID:10017627-1795964400-1795971600@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Barn Dance at the Hay Barn DESCRIPTION:The UCSC Celtic Music Ensemble performs live during a beginner-friendly\, gender-neutral\, darn good barn dance. Attendees are invited to dance\, and partners are not needed.\n—\nADMISSION \n\nAttend in person at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn at UC Santa Cruz.\nOpen admission; tickets/registration not required.\nFREE and open to the public.\nDonations of any amount are welcomed and appreciated to support to support live music study\, performance\, and events like this.\n\nFULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n\nSun.\, Nov. 29\, 2026\, 3:00–5:00 p.m.\nSun.\, Feb. 28\, 2027\, 3:00–5:00 p.m.\nSun.\, May 16\, 2027\, 3:00–5:00 p.m.\n\nPARKING \n\nLot #170 is the closest parking lot to the event\, and is free of charge on the weekends.\nParking overflow: additional nearby lots a short distance away are free of charge on the weekends including Carriage House (Lot 115)\, Campus Facilities (Lot 116)\, Granary (Lot 118)\, and Cardiff House (Lot 151); parking map here for reference.\nMore information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS). URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/barn-dance-at-the-hay-barn/2026-11-29/ LOCATION:Hay Barn\, 94 Ranch View Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,Social Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_3886.jpeg GEO:36.9817736;-122.0569624 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hay Barn 94 Ranch View Road Santa Cruz CA 95064 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=94 Ranch View Road:geo:-122.0569624,36.9817736 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T132500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T143000 DTSTAMP:20260922T225706Z CREATED:20260916T144631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T225706Z UID:10017065-1796045100-1796049000@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Environmental Studies Seminar Series | Exit Talk: The little things that run the world: how local communities and ants impact tropical forest restoration DESCRIPTION:In person and via Zoom (Meeting ID: 978 5545 8946\, Passcode: 454736).  \nIf you are unable to stream the talk live and need to access a recorded version\, please contact Stacy Philpott at sphilpot@ucsc.edu. A UC Santa Cruz email address is required to access the recording. \nHost: Karen Holl \nSpeaker: Christina Blebea\, UC Santa Cruz\, ENVS \nAbstract: Neotropical forests are biodiversity hotspots\, providing habitat for a diverse suite of species and important ecosystem services for people. However\, many forests are disappearing or are repeatedly recleared\, underscoring the need to identify the social and biological characteristics that influence whether forests persist and recover. My dissertation examines how tropical forest restoration affects ant communities and the ecosystem processes they support\, as well as local-level collective actions that lead to forest permanence. First\, I sampled ant communities from different forest restoration methodologies in a twenty-year-old restoration experiment in Costa Rica\, comparing functional traits to reveal how restoration shapes ant function. I also experimentally tested seed dispersal by ants to determine how restoration impacts ant disperser communities\, which have lasting effects on plant spatial diversity. Finally\, I conducted semi-structured interviews in rural Salvadoran communities with sustained forest permanence to ask about their perceptions of the forest over the past 50 years. Overall\, I found that restoration shapes which ant species are present\, which can affect the ecosystem processes\, informing restoration strategy. I also found that community organizing and community institutions can be fundamental to forest permanence\, highlighting how reforestation initiatives need to take into account local history and agency.  \n  URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/environmental-studies-seminar-series-christina-blebea-uc-santa-cruz/ LOCATION:Interdisciplinary Sciences Building\, 7487 Red Hill Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064 CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Blebea-scaled.jpg GEO:37.001379;-122.0617685 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Interdisciplinary Sciences Building 7487 Red Hill Road Santa Cruz CA 95064;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7487 Red Hill Road:geo:-122.0617685,37.001379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T160000 DTSTAMP:20260925T162042Z CREATED:20260925T162042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T162042Z UID:10017590-1796220000-1796227200@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Global Cafe: Holiday Treats DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach monthly cafe is held on the following Wednesdays from 14:00 – 16:00: \n\nOctober 21\nNovember 18\nDecember 2\n\n  URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/global-cafe-holiday-treats/ LOCATION:Classroom Unit\, Classroom Unit\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support,Social Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3.png GEO:36.9979122;-122.0568677 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Classroom Unit Classroom Unit Santa Cruz CA 95064 Select a Country:;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Classroom Unit:geo:-122.0568677,36.9979122 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260706T223607Z CREATED:20260323T190938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T223607Z UID:10011353-1796371200-1796407200@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Social Justice in Climate Finance Symposium DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 2026 at UC Santa Cruz\, Silicon Valley Campus\nThe Social Justice in Climate Finance Symposium brings together global communities within and beyond academia to envision how to mobilize climate financing for the benefit of frontline communities. To meet our collective climate challenges\, we must reimagine how billions of dollars are invested into building resilient societies. We welcome climate and environmental justice leaders across sectors to propose their priorities and approaches for inclusive climate investments from public\, private\, and individual sources. The goal of the symposium is to identify pathways for adaptation and mitigation funding to protect and empower those experiencing the most acute climate impacts by aligning investment strategies with academic approaches and governmental policies\, while centering community voices. \nThe in-person\, one-day symposium will include two keynote addresses from our community keynote speaker\, Silvia Paz\, Founder and Executive Director\, Alianza Coachella Valley\, and Dave Jones\, former California Insurance Commissioner. \nWe will also feature presenters\, including local and global leaders from CBOs\, Environmental Justice (EJ) and Climate Justice (CJ) practitioners\, policymakers\, and academics. \nParticipation will be limited to 50 people to ensure a meaningful discussion as a large group. Apply to attend or to host a breakout room discussion. \nVisit our website to learn more \nSponsored by University of California Santa Cruz: Center for Analytical Finance (CAFIN)\, Institute for Social Transformation\, Center for Coastal Climate Resilience\, and Center for Reimagining Leadership. URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/social-justice-in-climate-finance-symposium/ LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GettyImages-2253534210-1200x744-1.jpg GEO:37.3796975;-121.9765484 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue Santa Clara CA 95054 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3175 Bowers Avenue:geo:-121.9765484,37.3796975 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T110000 DTSTAMP:20260929T204045Z CREATED:20260929T204045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T204045Z UID:10017616-1796378400-1796382000@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop DESCRIPTION: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 and will need to attend another workshop. \nZoom Link \nTo learn more about OPT\, visit the ISSP Optional Practical Training webpage. URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/optional-practical-training-opt-workshop/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T130000 DTSTAMP:20261003T045549Z CREATED:20261003T045549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T045549Z UID:10017713-1796817600-1796821200@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Research Lunch & Learn: Employee Compensation Certification (ECC) DESCRIPTION:Please join Office of Research and Enterprise Financial Systems experts for a demonstration of the new Employee Compensation Certification (ECC) system. Presenters will review how this change impacts our reporting/certification processes\, and provide greater context about “compensation certification” and how it differs from our previous “effort reporting” mindset. During this session\, we will also define appropriate certifiers and details about what is being certified through this process. \nJoin us on December 9\, 2026\, 12-1 p.m. \nJoin: Zoom link for this session. URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/research-lunch-learn-ecc-demo/ LOCATION:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/research-lunch-learn-ecc-demo/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270315T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270315T235959 DTSTAMP:20251118T004433Z CREATED:20251118T004258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T004433Z UID:10005174-1805068800-1805155199@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Summer Live in the Schedule of Classes DESCRIPTION:The Summer Session Schedule of Classes goes live today. Explore course descriptions\, prerequisites\, and meeting times to start planning early for summer enrollment. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions or call 831-459-5373. URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/summer-live-in-the-schedule-of-classes/2027-03-15/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Events-Calendar-Enrollment-Open-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270501T170000 DTSTAMP:20251014T225625Z CREATED:20251009T203759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T225625Z UID:10004473-1809162000-1809190800@events.ucsc.edu SUMMARY:Summer Session Enrollment Open DESCRIPTION:  \nSummer Session enrollment is now open! All continuing students can add classes in MyUCSC. Incoming students must register to enroll. Get ahead on your degree\, explore new subjects\, or catch up on requirements. Financial aid is available. Learn more and enroll at summer.ucsc.edu URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/summer-session-enrollment-open/2027-05-01/ LOCATION:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/summer-session-enrollment-open/2027-05-01/ CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Events-Calendar-Enrollment-Open.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR