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SUMMARY:Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
DESCRIPTION:Norris Center Art + Science Graduate Fellowship Exhibition \nEcology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World brings together the work of ten graduate students supported by the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History Art + Science Fellowship\, a program dedicated to creative research connecting art with the natural world. Across media – including sound\, moving image\, music\, performance\, installation\, comics\, social practice\, photography\, and storytelling – the artists in Ecology of Presence emphasize relationality and careful attention to place as essential to building relationships with environs. As accelerating environmental change and technological dependency threaten ways of belonging\, the works in this exhibition maintain a steadfast commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that propose kinship with the natural world. By coming together\, Art + Science Fellows artworks and social practices suggest ways of imagining human life in relation to the more-than-human world.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ecology-of-presence-pathways-to-the-natural-world/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery\, 11 Cowell Service Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Fredrickson\, K. (CSE) - Practical Anonymity with Formal Resistance to Traffic Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Anonymous communication systems hide who is talking to whom\, not just what is said. However\, existing systems are either vulnerable to traffic analysis attacks–attacks where adversaries observe and correlate the network traffic of users–or are forced to rely on unrealistic and unenforceable assumptions about how users behave. Worse\, existing theory lacks tools to rigorously model traffic analysis attacks\, much less inform whether if a system is secure against traffic analysis or how to design systems that are. \nWe make several contributions toward our goal of practical anonymity systems that resist traffic analysis. First\, we develop the first formal framework for describing the security of systems against traffic analysis attacks\, allowing us to quantitatively describe and compare the security of all existing works. Second\, leveraging this framework\, we develop a security definition that distinguishes between systems that are and are not susceptible to traffic analysis. We call this property input/output independence. We use this definition to prove that the dominant model of systems–synchronous systems–cannot practically provide input/output independence. We then design a new asynchronous anonymity functionality\, deferred retrieval\, that achieves input/output independence with far more flexible user assumptions and up to 3400 times less traffic overhead for the same latency compared to prior methods. Finally\, we design and implement Sparta\, a family of high-throughput\, scalable instantiations of deferred retrieval using trusted execution environments and oblivious algorithms\, yielding the first practical anonymity systems that are formally resistant to long-term traffic analysis. \nEvent Host: Kyle Fredrickson\, Ph.D. Candidate\, Computer Science and Engineering \nAdvisor: Darrell Long \nZoom – https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/98133127429?pwd=QNICsMrQa6bQUKNPo40PthZyQEQCFl.1 \nPasscode – 242206
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/fredrickson-k-cse-practical-anonymity-with-formal-resistance-to-traffic-analysis/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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SUMMARY:Slugs Go Bowling
DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Leadership and Involvement\, in collaboration with the Slug Mentor Network and the Services for Transfer\, Re-entry\, and Resilient Scholars (STARRS) Office\, for Slugs Go Bowling — a UCSC student takeover at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk Bowl! \nCelebrate and connect with fellow Banana Slugs during an evening of free bowling\, desserts\, swag\, and community-building. This event is designed to help students mingle\, build connections\, and learn more about campus support services in a fun\, welcoming environment. \nDon’t miss the chance to snap a photo with Sammy the Slug! \nDate: Friday\, February 20 \nTime: 7:00–9:00 p.m. \nLocation: Boardwalk Bowl 115 Cliff St\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95060 \nRSVP HERE \nIf you have questions or need accommodations\, please email involved@ucsc.edu. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \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/slugs-go-bowling/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Bowl\, 115 Cliff St\, Santa Cruz\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering
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SUMMARY:Barnstorm Presents—"Secret Family" Sketch Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to laugh with “Secret Family\,” UC Santa Cruz’s home-grown sketch comedy team.\n—\nABOUT BARNSTORM\nUC Santa Cruz students experiment with and create their own innovative theater and gain a sense of operating and creating art in the Barnstorm Theater Company\, a student-run theater arts production company established in 2004.\n—\nADVISORIES\n– Ticket holders not seated at least 10 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will be issued.\n—\nFULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS\nFri. Feb. 20: 7:30 p.m.\nSat. Feb. 21: 7:30 p.m.\nSun. Feb. 22: 2:00 p.m.\n—\nADMISSION\n– Tickets issued through Eventbrite HERE; Follow the Dept. of Performance\, Play & Design and Barnstorm on Eventbrite for notifications and updates.\n– Free for UCSC undergraduate students (ticket required).\n– General admission “Pay What You Like” options $5–20\n– A limited number of tickets/seats may be available at the door\, even after online ticket sales end or reach full capacity.\n– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.\n—\nPARKING\n– Parking by permit\, ParkMobile\, or $11 cash/credit via the on-site parking attendant\n– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event\n– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces\, Medical spaces\, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment\, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.\n– UCSC affiliates must purchase their permits before arriving at the event in order to receive their discounted UCSC rate. Attendants will only sell the non-affiliate-priced permits.\n– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)\n—\nThis program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/barnstorm-presents-secret-family/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater\, 453 Kerr Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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SUMMARY:Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
DESCRIPTION:Move into the spotlight with Dreamgirls\, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul\, sparkle\, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young women as they rise from hopeful dreamers to international superstars. With powerful vocals\, stimulating choreography\, and hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going\,” this AATAT production will bursts with passion\, ambition\, and inspiration! \nDirected by Don Williams. \nCo-presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT) and the Department of Performance\, Play & Design (PPD).\n—\nADMISSION\n– General admission with “Pay What You Like” options.\n– Free for UCSC students (ticket required).\n– Tickets issued online here through Eventbrite only.\n– Follow the Dept. of Performance\, Play & Design on Eventbrite for notifications and updates.\n– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.\n– Ticket holders not seated at least 5 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will be issued.\n—\nFULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS\nDreamgirls is a two-week production\, with seven performances at UC Santa Cruz*\, including the following:\n– Fri.\, Feb. 20\, 7:30 p.m.\n– Sat.\, Feb. 21\, 7:30 p.m.\n– Sun.\, Feb. 22\, 2:00 p.m. matinee\n– Fri.\, Feb. 27\, 7:30 p.m.\n– Sat.\, Feb. 28\, 2:00 p.m. matinee\n– Sat.\, Feb. 28\, 7:30 p.m.\n– Sun.\, Mar. 1\, 2:00 p.m. matinee\n—\nPARKING\n– Parking by permit\, ParkMobile\, or $11 cash/credit via the on-site parking attendant\n– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event\n– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces\, Medical spaces\, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment\, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.\n– UCSC affiliates must purchase their permits before arriving at the event in order to receive their discounted UCSC rate. Attendants will only sell the non-affiliate-priced permits.\n– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)\n—\nABOUT AATAT\nFor nearly 35 years\, the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT) at UC Santa Cruz has been a vehicle to create unity\, higher visibility and greater understanding of the multicultural community at UC Santa Cruz and the greater Santa Cruz community. AATAT hope for your continued support for the next 30 years and would appreciate your support of the scholarship fund. Donations are welcome here. AATAT awards a minimum of $5\,000 in scholarships to individuals participating in the program who exhibit exemplary academic performance. Since 1993\, thanks to generous donors\, AATAT has raised over $120\,000 in annual scholarship funding.\n—\nThis program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/dreamgirls/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Theater Arts Mainstage\, 411 Kerr Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Performances
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SUMMARY:Wedding Vendor Showcase and Hay Barn Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Open House and Vendor Showcase at the Historic Cowell Ranch Hay Barn. Take this opportunity to experience what our local vendors have to offer\, first hand. \nExplore an array of talented local vendors\, each showcasing their finest work in the wedding and events industry\, as we gear up for the 2026 season. From breathtaking floral designs\, mouth watering catering options\, innovative photographers\, and stunning table scapes\, you’ll find everything you need to bring your wedding vision to life. \nIndulge in delightful samples\, engage in inspiring demonstrations\, and enjoy personalized consultations. Whether you’re newly engaged\, planning your next big celebration\, or even if you’ve already booked your wedding at another venue\, all are welcome to join us for a day of inspiration and connection. \nBe sure to RSVP and mark your calendars—don’t miss this chance to experience the best in the business. \nSee you there! \n\n\nSee the full list of vendors and RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vendor-showcase-open-house-tickets-1867525692619?aff=erelexpmlt.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/wedding-vendor-showcase-and-hay-barn-open-house/
LOCATION:Hay Barn\, 94 Ranch View Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
DESCRIPTION:Norris Center Art + Science Graduate Fellowship Exhibition \nEcology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World brings together the work of ten graduate students supported by the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History Art + Science Fellowship\, a program dedicated to creative research connecting art with the natural world. Across media – including sound\, moving image\, music\, performance\, installation\, comics\, social practice\, photography\, and storytelling – the artists in Ecology of Presence emphasize relationality and careful attention to place as essential to building relationships with environs. As accelerating environmental change and technological dependency threaten ways of belonging\, the works in this exhibition maintain a steadfast commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that propose kinship with the natural world. By coming together\, Art + Science Fellows artworks and social practices suggest ways of imagining human life in relation to the more-than-human world.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ecology-of-presence-pathways-to-the-natural-world/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery\, 11 Cowell Service Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Barnstorm Presents—"Secret Family" Sketch Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to laugh with “Secret Family\,” UC Santa Cruz’s home-grown sketch comedy team.\n—\nABOUT BARNSTORM\nUC Santa Cruz students experiment with and create their own innovative theater and gain a sense of operating and creating art in the Barnstorm Theater Company\, a student-run theater arts production company established in 2004.\n—\nADVISORIES\n– Ticket holders not seated at least 10 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will be issued.\n—\nFULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS\nFri. Feb. 20: 7:30 p.m.\nSat. Feb. 21: 7:30 p.m.\nSun. Feb. 22: 2:00 p.m.\n—\nADMISSION\n– Tickets issued through Eventbrite HERE; Follow the Dept. of Performance\, Play & Design and Barnstorm on Eventbrite for notifications and updates.\n– Free for UCSC undergraduate students (ticket required).\n– General admission “Pay What You Like” options $5–20\n– A limited number of tickets/seats may be available at the door\, even after online ticket sales end or reach full capacity.\n– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.\n—\nPARKING\n– Parking by permit\, ParkMobile\, or $11 cash/credit via the on-site parking attendant\n– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event\n– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces\, Medical spaces\, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment\, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.\n– UCSC affiliates must purchase their permits before arriving at the event in order to receive their discounted UCSC rate. Attendants will only sell the non-affiliate-priced permits.\n– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)\n—\nThis program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/barnstorm-presents-secret-family/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater\, 453 Kerr Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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SUMMARY:Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
DESCRIPTION:Move into the spotlight with Dreamgirls\, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul\, sparkle\, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young women as they rise from hopeful dreamers to international superstars. With powerful vocals\, stimulating choreography\, and hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going\,” this AATAT production will bursts with passion\, ambition\, and inspiration! \nDirected by Don Williams. \nCo-presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT) and the Department of Performance\, Play & Design (PPD).\n—\nADMISSION\n– General admission with “Pay What You Like” options.\n– Free for UCSC students (ticket required).\n– Tickets issued online here through Eventbrite only.\n– Follow the Dept. of Performance\, Play & Design on Eventbrite for notifications and updates.\n– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.\n– Ticket holders not seated at least 5 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will be issued.\n—\nFULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS\nDreamgirls is a two-week production\, with seven performances at UC Santa Cruz*\, including the following:\n– Fri.\, Feb. 20\, 7:30 p.m.\n– Sat.\, Feb. 21\, 7:30 p.m.\n– Sun.\, Feb. 22\, 2:00 p.m. matinee\n– Fri.\, Feb. 27\, 7:30 p.m.\n– Sat.\, Feb. 28\, 2:00 p.m. matinee\n– Sat.\, Feb. 28\, 7:30 p.m.\n– Sun.\, Mar. 1\, 2:00 p.m. matinee\n—\nPARKING\n– Parking by permit\, ParkMobile\, or $11 cash/credit via the on-site parking attendant\n– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event\n– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces\, Medical spaces\, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment\, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.\n– UCSC affiliates must purchase their permits before arriving at the event in order to receive their discounted UCSC rate. Attendants will only sell the non-affiliate-priced permits.\n– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)\n—\nABOUT AATAT\nFor nearly 35 years\, the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT) at UC Santa Cruz has been a vehicle to create unity\, higher visibility and greater understanding of the multicultural community at UC Santa Cruz and the greater Santa Cruz community. AATAT hope for your continued support for the next 30 years and would appreciate your support of the scholarship fund. Donations are welcome here. AATAT awards a minimum of $5\,000 in scholarships to individuals participating in the program who exhibit exemplary academic performance. Since 1993\, thanks to generous donors\, AATAT has raised over $120\,000 in annual scholarship funding.\n—\nThis program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/dreamgirls/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Theater Arts Mainstage\, 411 Kerr Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:UCSC Dining Competes at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Clam Chowder Cook-Off
DESCRIPTION:Come support UCSC Dining as they compete in the legendary Clam Chowder Cook-Off at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! This two-day event is one of the country’s largest and longest-running clam chowder competitions\, where talented chefs prepare and serve their best chowder recipes along the Boardwalk.   \nOn Sunday\, February 22\, UCSC Dining will join professional teams in both Boston (white) and Manhattan (red) clam chowder categories. Cheer on our teams — University Chowder led by Chance Taylor (cooking up the white Boston chowder) and Redwood Chowder Heads led by Chad Glassley (cooking up red Manhattan chowder) — as they compete for top honors and People’s Choice votes.   \nWhen: Sunday\, February 22\, 1–3 p.m. \nWhere: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk \nDetails: Boardwalk admission is free; tasting kits go on sale starting at 10 a.m. or you can pre-purchase your tasting kits online. (public tasting begins at 1 p.m.) and benefit Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ucsc-dining-competes-at-the-santa-cruz-beach-boardwalk-clam-chowder-cook-off/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Social Gathering
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Pickwick Club presents: Bleak House
DESCRIPTION:Spontaneous human combustion! Evil lawyers! Detectives! Family intrigue! These all come together in Charles Dickens’s masterwork\, Bleak House. This year\, we will spend the year reading the 2026 Dickens Universe novel. Join Dickens enthusiasts and Pickwick Club members on Zoom for a series of discussions about this beloved book. \nRegister via Zoom \nReading Schedule:  \n\nOCT 26: Chapters 8-13\nNOV 23: Chapters 14-19\nDEC 28: No meeting\nJAN 25: Chapters 20-25\nFEB 22: Chpaters 26-32\nMAR 22: Chapters 33-38\nAPR 26: Chapters 39-46\nMAY 24: Chapters 47-53\nJUN 28: Chapters 54-67 (End)\n\nRecommended Edition: We recommend the Penguin Classics edition of the novel for its appendices and notes\, but other versions are fine. First-time readers should avoid the Introduction if they don’t want spoilers. Download the novel to read at Gutenburg.org or listen to it at LibriVox.org. \nThe Santa Cruz Pickwick (Book) Club\, a branch of the Dickens Fellowship\, is a community of local bookworms\, students\, and teachers who meet monthly to discuss a nineteenth-century novel. The Santa Cruz Public Libraries provide support for the reading group.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/santa-cruz-pickwick-club-presents-bleak-house-2/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Barnstorm Presents—"Secret Family" Sketch Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to laugh with “Secret Family\,” UC Santa Cruz’s home-grown sketch comedy team.\n—\nABOUT BARNSTORM\nUC Santa Cruz students experiment with and create their own innovative theater and gain a sense of operating and creating art in the Barnstorm Theater Company\, a student-run theater arts production company established in 2004.\n—\nADVISORIES\n– Ticket holders not seated at least 10 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will be issued.\n—\nFULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS\nFri. Feb. 20: 7:30 p.m.\nSat. Feb. 21: 7:30 p.m.\nSun. Feb. 22: 2:00 p.m.\n—\nADMISSION\n– Tickets issued through Eventbrite HERE; Follow the Dept. of Performance\, Play & Design and Barnstorm on Eventbrite for notifications and updates.\n– Free for UCSC undergraduate students (ticket required).\n– General admission “Pay What You Like” options $5–20\n– A limited number of tickets/seats may be available at the door\, even after online ticket sales end or reach full capacity.\n– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.\n—\nPARKING\n– Parking by permit\, ParkMobile\, or $11 cash/credit via the on-site parking attendant\n– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event\n– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces\, Medical spaces\, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment\, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.\n– UCSC affiliates must purchase their permits before arriving at the event in order to receive their discounted UCSC rate. Attendants will only sell the non-affiliate-priced permits.\n– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)\n—\nThis program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/barnstorm-presents-secret-family/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater\, 453 Kerr Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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SUMMARY:Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
DESCRIPTION:Move into the spotlight with Dreamgirls\, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul\, sparkle\, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young women as they rise from hopeful dreamers to international superstars. With powerful vocals\, stimulating choreography\, and hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going\,” this AATAT production will bursts with passion\, ambition\, and inspiration! \nDirected by Don Williams. \nCo-presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT) and the Department of Performance\, Play & Design (PPD).\n—\nADMISSION\n– General admission with “Pay What You Like” options.\n– Free for UCSC students (ticket required).\n– Tickets issued online here through Eventbrite only.\n– Follow the Dept. of Performance\, Play & Design on Eventbrite for notifications and updates.\n– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.\n– Ticket holders not seated at least 5 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will be issued.\n—\nFULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS\nDreamgirls is a two-week production\, with seven performances at UC Santa Cruz*\, including the following:\n– Fri.\, Feb. 20\, 7:30 p.m.\n– Sat.\, Feb. 21\, 7:30 p.m.\n– Sun.\, Feb. 22\, 2:00 p.m. matinee\n– Fri.\, Feb. 27\, 7:30 p.m.\n– Sat.\, Feb. 28\, 2:00 p.m. matinee\n– Sat.\, Feb. 28\, 7:30 p.m.\n– Sun.\, Mar. 1\, 2:00 p.m. matinee\n—\nPARKING\n– Parking by permit\, ParkMobile\, or $11 cash/credit via the on-site parking attendant\n– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event\n– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces\, Medical spaces\, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment\, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.\n– UCSC affiliates must purchase their permits before arriving at the event in order to receive their discounted UCSC rate. Attendants will only sell the non-affiliate-priced permits.\n– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)\n—\nABOUT AATAT\nFor nearly 35 years\, the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT) at UC Santa Cruz has been a vehicle to create unity\, higher visibility and greater understanding of the multicultural community at UC Santa Cruz and the greater Santa Cruz community. AATAT hope for your continued support for the next 30 years and would appreciate your support of the scholarship fund. Donations are welcome here. AATAT awards a minimum of $5\,000 in scholarships to individuals participating in the program who exhibit exemplary academic performance. Since 1993\, thanks to generous donors\, AATAT has raised over $120\,000 in annual scholarship funding.\n—\nThis program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/dreamgirls/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Theater Arts Mainstage\, 411 Kerr Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Performances
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SUMMARY:Food For Thought
DESCRIPTION:Join the People of Color Sustainability Collective for a fun\, community-centered day of activities\, shared food\, and meaningful conversation. This gathering creates an informal\, educational space for the UCSC community to connect with one another while exploring themes within environmentalism\, with an emphasis on inclusive sustainability. \nFood for Thought will focus on food sovereignty and strengthening relationships with local organizations leading food justice work. The evening will include a shared dinner\, presentations and discussion with community leaders in food justice\, and a hands-on food preservation workshop to build practical skills and collective knowledge.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/food-for-thought-2/
LOCATION:Cardiff House\, 114 Carriage House Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142939
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T002905Z
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SUMMARY:Food For Thought
DESCRIPTION:Join People of Color Sustainability Collective for Food for Thought! This event will be focused on food sovereignty and connecting our community with local organizations involved in related work. The event will include dinner\, including presentations and discussion with impactful food justice representatives\, and a hands-on food preserving workshop. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/food-for-thought/
LOCATION:Cardiff House\, 114 Carriage House Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="People of Color Sustainability Collective":MAILTO:pocsc@ucsc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T104000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T114500
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SUMMARY:ECE 290 Seminar: High-Frequency Circuits for Next-Generation Communication: From Beyond-5G mm-Wave MIMO to Co-Packaged Optics
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Susnata Mondal\, Research Scientist\, Intel \nDescription: \nRapid growth in wireless connectivity\, cloud computing\, and AI infrastructure is driving an urgent need for communication systems that can deliver higher data rates with improved energy efficiency. Meeting these demands requires advances in high-frequency circuit design across both wireless and wireline domains\, spanning millimeter-wave radios to optical interconnects. \nThis seminar will present recent developments in two complementary directions. The first focuses on millimeter-wave MIMO systems for beyond-5G communication. Conventional phased arrays are typically limited to single-stream beamforming\, while fully digital solutions\, although flexible\, incur significant power and area overhead. Emerging hybrid architectures enable multi-stream\, multi-band operation with improved spectral efficiency by combining RF and baseband beamforming\, supporting carrier aggregation\, adaptive spatial processing\, and full-duplex operation. Prototype systems have demonstrated scalable multi-antenna transceivers operating across 28/37 GHz bands\, integrating RF front-ends\, beamforming networks\, and system-level signal processing. \nThe second direction addresses high-performance computing interconnects\, where electrical links increasingly struggle with loss and energy efficiency at high data rates. Co-packaged optics offers a promising alternative by placing optical engines in close proximity to compute and switch chips\, improving link efficiency. The seminar will discuss circuit and system innovations enabling scalable optical I/O\, including equalization\, clocking\, and high-linearity design techniques for high-speed optical links\, along with recent prototype demonstrations achieving high data rates with low energy per bit. \nBio: Susnata Mondal received the B.Tech. and M.Tech. degrees in E&ECE from IIT Kharagpur in 2015 and the Ph.D. degree in ECE from Carnegie Mellon University\, Pittsburgh\, in 2020. Since then\, he has been a Research Scientist at Intel\, Hillsboro\, working on co-packaged optics and high-speed I/O. He has authored several lead-author papers in ISSCC and JSSC and holds 18 U.S. patents. He is a Technical Program Committee member of RFIC and an Associate Editor for TCAS-I\, TCAS-II\, and SSCL. His honors include the SSCS Predoctoral Achievement Award\, the Best Ph.D. Thesis Award from CMU ECE\, and selection as an SSCS Rising Star. \nHosted by: Professor Soumya Bose\, ECE Department \nZoom: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/97975378707?pwd=ljcgaCfhMmhZ88Vt5dqQUBVQRjehOx.1
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ece-290-seminar-high-frequency-circuits-for-next-generation-communication-from-beyond-5g-mm-wave-mimo-to-co-packaged-optics/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T170000
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SUMMARY:Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
DESCRIPTION:Norris Center Art + Science Graduate Fellowship Exhibition \nEcology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World brings together the work of ten graduate students supported by the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History Art + Science Fellowship\, a program dedicated to creative research connecting art with the natural world. Across media – including sound\, moving image\, music\, performance\, installation\, comics\, social practice\, photography\, and storytelling – the artists in Ecology of Presence emphasize relationality and careful attention to place as essential to building relationships with environs. As accelerating environmental change and technological dependency threaten ways of belonging\, the works in this exhibition maintain a steadfast commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that propose kinship with the natural world. By coming together\, Art + Science Fellows artworks and social practices suggest ways of imagining human life in relation to the more-than-human world.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ecology-of-presence-pathways-to-the-natural-world/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery\, 11 Cowell Service Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
ORGANIZER;CN="Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery":MAILTO:epsgal@ucsc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142939
CREATED:20260213T223807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T223807Z
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SUMMARY:Wellness in Action: Managing Stress in Times of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, February 23\, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\nLocation: Register for the Zoom link \nPeriods of uncertainty can increase stress\, reduce focus\, and affect overall well-being. Participants will learn practical strategies to pause\, regain perspective\, and respond to stress with greater clarity. These sustainable skills build resiliency\, help maintain calm\, and create balance during challenging times. \nThe Wellness in Action series is designed to help you improve your health in a short session with simple tips you can try in your own life. In the follow-up session on Monday\, March 9 from 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\, you will have the opportunity to share your experience and learn from others in the group. \nRegister for the Zoom link. The workshop will be recorded\, and a link to the recording will be sent out after the first session. The follow up session will not be recorded. \nTo learn more about our events and workshops\, visit the Upcoming Wellness Events page. \nFor questions\, please contact Health and Well-being Specialist\, Ashley Parker\, at aseparke@ucsc.edu.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/wellness-in-action-managing-stress-in-times-of-uncertainty/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142939
CREATED:20251218T232339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T203112Z
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SUMMARY:Career Success Drop-In Coaching at the EOP Office - Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in with Career Coach & Engagement Specialist Bridge Kennedy to discuss Career Exploration\, Job Search Strategy\, Interview Prep\, Grad School Prep\, or whatever’s on your mind related to your career success! \nTime: 1:30pm – 3:00pm \nDates: Mondays\, Weeks 2\, 4\, 6\, & 8 of Winter Quarter 2026 \n1/12\, 1/26\, 2/9\, 2/23 \nLocation: Academic Resource Center\, EOP Lounge \nYOU BELONG HERE\nPrograms and services 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. To learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/career-success-drop-in-coaching-at-the-eop-office-winter-2026/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Academic Resources Center (ARC)\, 408 McHenry Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T170000
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SUMMARY:Statistics Seminar: Rotated Mean-Field Variational Inference and Iterative Gaussianization
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Sifan Liu\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Statistical Science\, Duke University \nDescription:Mean-field variational inference (MFVI) approximates a target distribution with a product distribution in the standard coordinate system\, offering a scalable approach to Bayesian inference but often severely underestimating uncertainty due to neglected dependence. We show that MFVI can be greatly improved when performed along carefully chosen principal component axes rather than the standard coordinates. The principal components are obtained from a cross-covariance matrix of the target’s score function and identify orthogonal directions that capture the dominant discrepancies between the target distribution and a Gaussian reference. Performing MFVI in a rotated system defines a rotation followed by a coordinatewise transformation that moves the target closer to Gaussian. Iterating this procedure yields a sequence of transformations that progressively Gaussianize the target. The resulting algorithm provides a computationally efficient construction of normalizing flows\, requiring only MFVI sub-problems and avoiding large-scale optimization. In posterior sampling tasks\, we demonstrate that the proposed method greatly outperforms standard MFVI while achieving accuracy comparable to normalizing flows at a much lower computational cost. \nBio: Sifan Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistical Science at Duke University. She was previously a research scientist at the Flatiron Institute and received her Ph.D. in Statistics from Stanford University. Her research interests include sampling\, generative modeling\, and selective inference. \nHosted by: Statistics Department
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/statistics-seminar-rotated-mean-field-variational-inference-and-iterative-gaussianization/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142939
CREATED:20260114T175234Z
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SUMMARY:AM Seminar: Multiscale Modeling of Cellular Membranes and Oncogenic Proteins
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Liam Stanton\, Professor\, San Jose State University \nDescription: In this talk\, I will present a multiscale model for cellular membranes\, which is trained on molecular dynamics simulations. The model is constructed within the formalism of dynamic density functional theory and can be extended to include features such as the presence of proteins and membrane deformations. This new framework has enabled simulations that can access length-scales on the order of microns and time-scales on the order of seconds\, all while maintaining near fidelity to the underlying molecular interactions. Such scales are significant for accessing biological processes associated with signaling pathways within cells and experimentally relevant regimes. As applications\, we consider the cellular interactions of two membrane proteins of biological interest: G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and RAS-RAF complexes\, the latter being implicated in roughly 30% of human cancers. \nBio: Dr. Stanton received his PhD in Applied Mathematics from Northwestern University in 2009. He went on to do a postdoc at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)\, where he later became a staff scientist at the Center for Applied Scientific Computing. In 2018\, he joined the faculty at San Jose State University in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics\, where he is now an associate professor and a recent recipient of the Dean’s Scholar Award in Research Excellence. Dr. Stanton’s current research interests are in the multiscale modeling of non-equilibrium\, many-body systems. In particular\, he focuses on areas such as fusion energy\, biophysical systems and statistical mechanics. \nHosted by: Applied Mathematics
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/am-seminar-multiscale-modeling-of-cellular-membranes-and-oncogenic-proteins/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142939
CREATED:20260221T040533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T230546Z
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SUMMARY:Bay Tree Building Renovation Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to learn more about the Bay Tree Building Renovation and campus resources for meeting rooms\, tabling\, and events during the renovation. \nDate: February 23\nTime: 5–6 p.m. via Zoom (Zoom link) \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/bay-tree-building-renovation-information-session/
LOCATION:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/bay-tree-building-renovation-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142939
CREATED:20251216T203224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T213935Z
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SUMMARY:College Night: Camp Snoopy
DESCRIPTION:Merrill College\, in collaboration with UCSC Dining\, present Peanuts (not the food) college night. Join us Monday\, February 23\, from 5–8 p.m. at the Crown/Merrill Dining Hall for a night of activities\, fun\, community\, and a special themed menu. Standard dining hall entry pricing applies\, and all students\, faculty\, and staff are invited. \nPlease note: The dining hall will be closed from 2–5 p.m. for event preparation. \nLearn more about College Nights at dining.ucsc.edu/events. \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.How to Use the Statement Across Communication Channels
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/college-night-peanuts-not-the-food/
LOCATION:Crown/Merrill Dining Hall
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142939
CREATED:20260218T234306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T234553Z
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SUMMARY:Right Livelihood Community Organizing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:On SuperBowl weekend\, students part of the Right Livelihood Student Club\, YDSA\, and other communities organized a successful local rally against ICE operations\, showing solidarity with Americans and the global consciousness against current agendas of militarism\, capitalism\, and imperialism. \nThe Right Livelihood Community Organizing Workshop focuses on issues that students want to strategize. A nice dinner will be supplied by Pretty Good Advice as we look for ways the student community can continue to rise up in solidarity with humanity. RSVP in bio. \nThis is more than a space to discuss anti-ICE tactics\, but a workshop where you can pick whatever issue you care about to plan a campaign on. \nClick here to RSVP.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/right-livelihood-community-organizing-workshop/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142939
CREATED:20260121T234908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T195950Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Convo with Provost Aims
DESCRIPTION:Stay for the engaging conversation or grab it to go. Either way\, it’s hot and free. Featuring Alta Organic Roasting Company coffee\, a fair trade locally women owned company.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/coffee-and-convo-with-provost-aims/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142939
CREATED:20260129T145348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T232106Z
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SUMMARY:Transform Your Future Pop-Up (Cookies Included!)
DESCRIPTION:Join Baskin Engineering to celebrate National Engineers Week with a sweet stop at the Transform Your Future Pop-Up (Cookies Included!) 🍪☕ \nThis year’s Engineers Week theme\, Transform Your Future\, is a powerful reminder that engineering doesn’t just shape our world—it shapes our opportunities\, our communities\, and the futures we can imagine for ourselves. \nSwing by the BE Courtyard to grab cookies\, coffee\, and BE swag (first come\, first served!) and take a moment to celebrate how you are transforming your future. \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, February 24⏰ Time: 10:30 a.m.📍 Location: BE Courtyard \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/transform-your-future-pop-up-cookies-included/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering,Undergraduate
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SUMMARY:Disability Resource Center Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the UCSC Disability Resource Center (DRC) for an Open House. \nMeet DRC staff\, learn about disability services on campus\, and tour our space in Kerr Hall. Lunch will be provided. \nDate: Tuesday\, February 24 \nTime: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Kerr Hall\, Basement Level\, Room 54 \nQuestions? Email drc@ucsc.edu.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/disability-resource-center-open-house/
LOCATION:Kerr Hall\, Kerr Hall Kerr Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T120000
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SUMMARY:Arts Division - Application and Interview Skills That Will Get You A Great Job!
DESCRIPTION:Having a stand-out application and exceptional interview skills are essential for landing a great job! Join us for this fast-paced and interactive one-hour online workshop where we’ll explore how to submit an application that makes an employer WANT to interview you\, as well as top-notch tips and techniques to prepare for and answer  interview questions with intentionality\, confidence\, and skill. \nWe will provide captions for the presentation. If you have disability-related needs\, please contact the Career Success office at csuccess@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4420 as soon as possible. \nYOU BELONG HERE\nPrograms and services 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. To learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/arts-division-application-and-interview-skills-that-will-get-you-a-great-job/
LOCATION:https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/2614256373?pwd=WVdISUN0Q3ZHTXhSak5VVWN5OVc3dz09
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences,Seminars,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T120000
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SUMMARY:Successful Slug Workshop: Time Management
DESCRIPTION:Time Management\nTuesday\, February 24\, 12:00-12:45 p.m.\nLocation: ARCenter 203 \nLearn the ways you can manage your time and avoid procrastination/burnout. \nSuccessful Slug Workshop Series\nJoin Learning Support Services (LSS) for Successful Slug Workshops on Tuesdays at noon and Wednesdays at 2:45 p.m. \nThese 45-minute workshops are open to all UCSC students and offer tools and strategies to support your academic success. Each session highlights best practices for effective\, long-lasting learning and is led by LSS professional staff. \nTo get first priority\, sign up on TutorHub or simply drop in. You can also sign up on TutorHub to receive email reminders. \nLearn more and sign up: learningsupport.ucsc.edu/programs/workshops/ \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/successful-slug-workshop-time-management-2/
LOCATION:Academic Resources Center (ARC)\, 408 McHenry Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T120000
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SUMMARY:Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
DESCRIPTION:Norris Center Art + Science Graduate Fellowship Exhibition \nEcology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World brings together the work of ten graduate students supported by the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History Art + Science Fellowship\, a program dedicated to creative research connecting art with the natural world. Across media – including sound\, moving image\, music\, performance\, installation\, comics\, social practice\, photography\, and storytelling – the artists in Ecology of Presence emphasize relationality and careful attention to place as essential to building relationships with environs. As accelerating environmental change and technological dependency threaten ways of belonging\, the works in this exhibition maintain a steadfast commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that propose kinship with the natural world. By coming together\, Art + Science Fellows artworks and social practices suggest ways of imagining human life in relation to the more-than-human world.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ecology-of-presence-pathways-to-the-natural-world/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery\, 11 Cowell Service Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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