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SUMMARY:CM Seminar - “The ‘Social’ Side of Social Virtual Reality”
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Bree McEwan \nDescription: One of the potential use cases of virtual reality is to create spaces where humans can interact with each other or virtual agents across distances. However\, despite many of the technological challenges of social VR being solved\, social VR does not see poised for widespread adoption. Multi-user social VR needs to be perceived not just as a technology to be solved but an emerging communication channel. Social science approaches\, particularly from communication scholars\, are needed to truly understand the way that humans engage with VR and each other in these new environments. McEwan’s talk will outline a program of research using qualitative and quantitative approaches to understand communication processes\, effects\, and user perceptions of VR design to deepen our understanding of how people engage with environments and each other in social VR. \nBio: Bree McEwan is a Professor in the Institute of Communication\, Culture\, Information and Technology\, an associate director of the Data Sciences Institute\, and a faculty affiliate of the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society at the University of Toronto. She is a co- organizer and founder of the Questioning Reality conference\, a social VR research incubator. McEwan authored Navigating New Media Networks and co-authored Interpersonal Encounters. She directs the McEwan Mediated Communication Lab which researches the intersection of technology and social interaction. McEwan has published on relational maintenance on social network sites\, perceived social affordances of communication channels\, linguistic patterns in online communities\, and the diffusion of information through social media. In addition\, McEwan has metascience interests focused on transparency and replication in the social sciences. Current studies of the McMC Lab focus on affordances of social virtual environments\, cognition and heuristics related to learning in VR spaces\, and nonverbal communication patterns of avatars and agents. \nHosted by: Professor Katherine Isbister \nWhen: Monday\, February 9\, 2026 from 12:30PM to 1:30PM \nLocation:  \nIN-PERSON @ UCSC Main Campus\, E2-280. \nViewing room @ SVC 3212.   \nLUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED AT BOTH LOCATIONS! Faculty and students are highly encouraged to attend. \nZoom info: \nhttps://ucsc.zoom.us/j/91469785121?pwd=F0jplMgh4eTjy6qNZI0lEhlljs0XhG.1 \nMeeting ID: 914 6978 5121\nPasscode: 183098
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/cm-seminar-the-social-side-of-social-virtual-reality/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:Li\, X. (CSE) - Compute-Efficient Scaling of Fully-Open Visual Encoders
DESCRIPTION:Vision encoders have demonstrated significant performance gains in visual generation and multimodal reasoning. These improvements are primarily attributed to the scaling of data\, model capacity\, and compute. However\, this progress is becoming less accessible due to a lack of transparency in data curation and training recipes. In combination with the high compute requirements of foundation-scale pre-training\, these factors hinder independent reproducibility. \nIn this dissertation\, we democratize large-scale visual encoder training by developing compute-efficient\, reproducible training recipes for video encoders\, vision-language models (VLMs)\, and multimodal large language models (MLLMs). First\, we challenge the common belief that scaling necessarily requires proportionally more resources. Specifically\, we show that decoupled pre-training separates key factors such as space/time and token length\, and learns strong priors first. This design yields dramatic efficiency gains across image\, video\, and generative modeling. Next\, we address the challenge of undisclosed or inaccessible training data by releasing and systematically studying the curation of high-quality\, large-scale datasets. We demonstrate that high-quality synthetic captions at scale enable vision-language models to learn stronger visual representations\, especially when paired with training frameworks that unify contrastive and generative objectives. Lastly\, building on these findings\, we develop fully open vision encoders with complete training data\, recipes\, and checkpoints\, and show that transparency can enable rather than hinder state-of-the-art performance as an MLLMs’ visual backbone. \nTogether\, these contributions establish that openness and efficiency are mutually reinforcing\, providing a reproducible foundation for the next generation of visual intelligence. \nEvent Host: Xianhang Li\, Ph.D. Candidate\, Computer Science and Engineering \nAdvisor: Cihang Xie  \nZoom- https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/95801462664?pwd=koENnyV65jyPnkJYTbiYr1jaNsV5BE.1 \nPasscode- 782017
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/li-x-cse-compute-efficient-scaling-of-fully-open-visual-encoders/
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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SUMMARY:AM Seminar: Data Driven Modeling for Scientific Discovery and Digital Twins
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dongbin Xiu\, Professor\, Ohio State University \nDescription:We present a data-driven modeling framework for scientific discovery\, termed Flow Map Learning (FML). This framework enables the construction of accurate predictive models for complex systems that are not amenable to traditional modeling approaches. By leveraging data and the expressiveness of deep neural networks (DNNs)\, FML facilitates long-term system modeling and prediction even when governing equations are unavailable. FML is particularly powerful in the context of Digital Twins\, an emerging concept in digital transformation. With sufficient offline learning\, FML enables the construction of simulation models for key quantities of interest (QoIs) in complex Digital Twins\, when direct mathematical modeling of the QoIs is infeasible. During the online execution of a Digital Twin\, the learned FML model can simulate the QoIs without reverting to the computationally intensive Digital Twin simulation model. As a result\, FML serves as an enabling methodology for real-time control and optimization for complex systems. \nBio: Dongbin Xiu received his Ph.D degree from the Division of Applied Mathematics of Brown University in 2004. He joined the Department of Mathematics of Purdue University in 2005 and moved to the University of Utah in 2013. In 2016\, He joined The Ohio State University as Professor of Mathematics and Ohio Eminent Scholar. He received NSF CAREER award in 2007 and was elected to SIAM Fellow in 2023. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Computational Physics and the founding Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Machine Learning for Modeling and Computing (JMLMC). His current research focuses on developing efficient numerical methods for scientific machine learning\, data driven discovery and digital twins. \nHosted by: Daniele Venturi\, Applied Mathematics
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/am-seminar-data-driven-modeling-for-scientific-discovery-and-digital-twins/
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SUMMARY:Building Brotherhood with the Khalil Center
DESCRIPTION:Join AA/PIRC\, SWANA\, & the Khalil Center for a conversation about mental health for men in the Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) community. This event centers SWANA men & is open to all students. Food will be provided! Please RSVP here. \nThe Khalil Center is a wellness center that integrates Islamic spiritual approaches into professional psychology to help achieve optimal\, holistic health by providing a wide variety of mental health services. \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.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/building-brotherhood-with-the-khalil-center/
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SUMMARY:February Slugs and Steins with Distinguished Professor Emeritus John Brown Childs
DESCRIPTION:Kings of Infinite Space: Courageous Compassion Among Men in Soledad Prison\n \n“I could be bounded in a nutshell\, and count myself king of infinite space…”\n–Hamlet \nWhen I reflect on the expansively creative\, compassionate\, and transformational minds and actions of the incarcerated men with whom I have worked as a volunteer teacher of what I call “transcommunal peace and cooperation\,” for some twenty years first in DVI Prison\, and mostly Soledad Prison\, the central image that strikes me is the first part of Hamlet’s statement\, in the Shakespeare play\, wherein he says\, “I could be bounded in a nutshell and count myself king of infinite space….” The men with whom I work\, despite their incarceration in narrow\, constraining\, routinized circumstances\, are nonetheless able to reach out to\, and draw from a wide and deep universe of humane love for all. Their organizing group\, Cemanahuac (an Indigenous Nahuatl word meaning “One World”-all races\, cultures\, faiths\, regions\, and perspectives); is the foundation for the success of transcommunality. My book Transcommunality\, from the Politics of Conversion to the Ethics of Respect\, (Temple University Press\, 2003)\, that is the basis for my teaching in Soledad and elsewhere\, emphasizes ways of achieving mutual respect among diverse\, even opposing vantage points\, with an emphasis on being able to disagree over key matters while still working together. The concept of “transcommunality” is rooted in the brilliant\, ancient Indigenous philosophy of the Haudenosauunee (“Iroquois”) Peacemaker\, Deganawidah. Similarly\, rather than being simple stereotyped negatives; these Soledad men are positives\, who are providing important foundations for building bridges in a time of overall societal division\, and emphasizing\, in the midst of the national cauldron of hate\, the healing power of love. \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/february-slugs-and-steins-with-distinguished-professor-emeritus-john-brown-childs/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:2026 Pre-Health School Fair
DESCRIPTION:Here is a chance to meet the recruiters in person! \nIf you are interested in pursuing a career in medicine or other health professions\, then take advantage of this opportunity to meet recruiters from health professional schools. Learn more about their respective health professional programs\, including medical schools\, and discuss ways in which to stand out in the application process. \nUndergraduate students\, graduate students\, and recent alumni are all welcome to attend! \nCurious about how to best prepare for the fair? \n1. Research the organization\nIdentify your top 3-5 pre-health and medical schools you’re interested in (but be sure to stay open to engaging with multiple programs at the event). Do your research by reviewing school websites (what’s the pre-health or medical school program mission? values?)\, admissions process and requirements\, and perhaps check out their social media for the latest news from the university/school. Pre-health and medical school representatives are impressed by potential candidates who take the time to do this!\n \n2. Prepare your introduction and questions\nReflect on what about each program resonates with you. Perhaps it’s the specific the curriculum they’re developing\, research they’re leading\, or the career path a specific degree program can lead you on. What relevant experiences do you have? How can you be of service to the pre-health or medical school? Exercise critical thinking skills to develop questions to ask recruiters. \n3. Plan your time\nBe sure to manage the time you have to ensure you’re able to connect with the pre-health and medical school programs you’re most interested in\, but remember to also be open to different schools you may not have heard of because they may be a smaller or out of area pre-health or medical school program. \nWant more support? \n  \n\nView our Pre-Health page\nVisit a peer coach during drop-in hours\nSchedule a career coaching appointment with a Career Engagement Specialist\nStay in the loop by following Career Success on Instagram\n\nYou will receive registration and additional information in your email from Career Success via Handshake. Please check your junk/spam folder if you are not receiving any communication.\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. \n\nQuestions? Send to csuccess@ucsc.edu or visit Career Success at Hahn 125 East Entrance\nNeed accessibility support? Let us know at slugtalent@ucsc.edu at least two weeks prior to the fair date. \n \nCareer fair registrations are made without endorsement\, direct or implied\, by Career Success or UCSC. Career Success educates students about various opportunities and ensures equity of access to campus recruiting activities for all employers who abide by our Employer Policies. Individual students are encouraged to determine which employers align with their diverse talents\, values\, and interests.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/2026-pre-health-school-fair/
LOCATION:Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room\, 615 College Nine Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences
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SUMMARY:International Grad Workers Chat Lounge Session #2
DESCRIPTION:Come by Graduate Student Commons on Friday\, 2/6 and Tuesday\, 2/10 afternoon to grab snacks and chat with fellow international grads. Join our grad peer mentors to discuss specific topics related to international workers such as informed decision-making through step-by-step information about bargaining\, voting (SAV)\, and striking. They’ll also hold space for questions and concerns you may have. \nTime: Friday\, 2/6 and Tuesday\, 2/10 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM \nPlace: Graduate Student Commons – Fireside Lounge & Room 204  \nRSVP here. You are also welcome to submit anonymous questions / concerns. \nRefreshments will be provided. Feel free to drop by individually or with friends anytime during these afternoons. Looking forward to seeing you there! 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/international-grad-workers-chat-lounge-session-2/
LOCATION:Graduate Student Commons\, 420 Hagar Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support
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SUMMARY:Continuing Student Housing Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in university housing for next year?\nJoin us for an information session about university housing options for the 2026-27 academic year. Led by knowledgeable housing staff\, this is a great opportunity to learn about the different housing options available\, the housing application and Room Selection processes\, ways to improve your chances of getting a space\, and more. \nThe session will be held on Zoom and will include breakout rooms for individual colleges and housing communities\, allowing you to get more specific information about your housing options. \nDate: Wednesday\, Feb. 11\, 2026 \nTime: 10 a.m.–12 noon \nLocation: Zoom (register here) \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/housing-info-session-1/
CATEGORIES:Undergraduate,Workshop
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SUMMARY:CSE Colloquium: Incentivized Alignment for Strategic Agents (Human and Otherwise)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Grant Schoenebeck\, University of Michigan \nAbstract: Advances in machine learning enable new forms of human-AI collaboration\, but collaborative settings typically involve agents with divergent objectives and private information. This will become increasingly critical in the emerging world of agentic AI\, where ML-powered agents act on behalf of individuals or institutions with conflicting goals. I use the term incentivized alignment to describe the approach of combining both machine learning and incentive design to achieve alignment of system outcomes despite misaligned agents. This talk presents two case studies of incentivized alignment showing how machine learning can make mechanism design scalable and practical\, and how mechanism design can make machine learning strategically robust. First\, I examine the use of LLMs as judges for rating subjective responses. While LLMs perform well on existing datasets\, they are highly susceptible to manipulation. I propose adapting peer-prediction mechanisms to create strategically-robust scoring mechanisms that incentivize honest reporting. Beyond ensuring high-quality inputs to AI systems\, these mechanisms can potentially eliminate reward hacking in ML training pipelines. Second\, I consider collective decision-making where agents hold different objectives and private information. The goal is to design mechanisms that incentivize strategic agents to select outcomes that would be optimal under full information sharing\, according to certain criteria. Both case studies demonstrate solutions for incentivized alignment in multi-agent systems employing the combination of incentive design and machine learning\, a theme likely to be central to the future of collaborative AI. \nBio: Grant Schoenebeck is an associate professor at the University of Michigan in the School of Information. His work has recently focused on developing and analyzing systems for eliciting and aggregating information from a diverse group of agents with varying information\, interests\, and abilities by combining ideas from machine learning and economics (e.g. game theory\, mechanism design\, and information design). More generally\, his recent work has been about incentives and (machine) learning in a variety of contexts. His research is supported by multiple NSF grants including a CAREER award and spans publications in top venues including NeurIPS\, ICLR\, EC\, WINE\, the Web Conference\, STOC\, and FOCS. His former PhD students and postdocs now hold tenure-track positions at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, Peking University\, George Mason University\, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He recently served as Program Committee Co-chair for WINE\, Theory Track Co-chair for EC\, and Economics and Computation Track co-chair at the Web Conference. Grant received his PhD at UC Berkeley\, studied theology at Oxford University\, and received his BA in mathematics and computer science from Harvard. \nHosted by: Professor Nikos Tziavelis \nLocation: Engineering 2\, Room E2-180 \n*Light refreshments such as coffee\, pastries\, and fruit will be available. \nZoom: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/93445911992?pwd=YkJ2TQtF79h0PcNXbEcpZLbpK0coiY.1&jst=3
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/cse-colloquium-incentivized-alignment-for-strategic-agents-human-and-otherwise/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Research Lunch & Learn: NAGPRA\, CalNAGPRA\, and UC Repatriation policy overview
DESCRIPTION:This presentation provides an overview of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and UCSC’s responsibilities in compliance with federal law\, CalNAGPRA state-specific law\, and the UCOP policy regarding repatriation. Join Victoria Jennings\, UCSC’s Repatriation and Tribal Collaborations Coordinator\, on February 11\, 2026\, 12-1 p.m.\, to learn more about where NAGPRA intersects with research activities and how we can show respect for tribal sovereignty in our day-to-day actions on and off campus. \nJoin: Zoom link for this session.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/research-lunch-learn-nagpra-calnagpra-and-uc-repatriation-policy-overview/
CATEGORIES:Training
LOCATION:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/research-lunch-learn-nagpra-calnagpra-and-uc-repatriation-policy-overview/
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SUMMARY:On the Margins of Empire: The Archaeology of Social Complexities in Lower Akinyele\, Southwest Nigeria Ca. 18th- 20th centuries
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Abstract: My research examines the materiality of everyday life in non-urban spaces between the 18th and 20th centuries. I seek to articulate the nature of social complexities that may have characterized these spaces\, with particular attention to the domestic domain. In my study at Lower Akinyele\, I aim to investigate how social agents negotiated their daily lives within complex historical processes such as imperial control\, conflict\, migration\, and resettlement\, and how these dynamics shape their lived experience and are reflected in the archaeological record over this extended period. \nCombining an interdisciplinary approach\, my research employs ethnography\, archaeological field survey with geospatial analysis\, and material science-based analysis. Drawing on theories of agency\, practice\, and feminist perspectives\, I move beyond a monolithic view that privileges urban centers as the primary sites for studying social complexity. Instead\, my work advocates for a more nuanced understanding that captures the varied scales of human interactions within these communities. \nAbout the Presenter: Boluwaji Ajayi is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Anthropology at UCSC. Ajayi’s research examines the social complexities that shaped the everyday lives of settlements located on the peripheries of early cities and empires in the Yoruba-Edo region of Southwestern Nigeria from the precolonial era to the twentieth century.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/on-the-margins-of-empire-the-archaeology-of-social-complexities-in-lower-akinyele-southwest-nigeria-ca-18th-20th-centuries/
LOCATION:Social Sciences 1\, Social Sciences 1\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Centering the Experiences of Undocumented Transfer Students at HSIs: A Brown Bag Presentation by Valeria Alonso Blanco
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Huerta Center is proud to present a brown bag presentation by Graduate Student Research Awardee Valeria Alonso Blanco. She will present on a qualitative study that explores how undocumented Latinx transfer students navigate institutional support\, belonging\, and barriers at a four-year Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Findings reveal gaps between institutional commitments and student realities\, and she offers actionable recommendations for more equitable\, transfer-receptive practices.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/centering-the-experiences-of-undocumented-transfer-students-at-hsis-a-brown-bag-presentation-by-valeria-alonso-blanco/
LOCATION:Huerta Center Conference Room (Casa Latina)\, 641 Merrill Rd\, Santa Cruz\,\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Ph.D. Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T153000
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SUMMARY:Faculty Forum — The Residential College System and the First-Year Student Experience
DESCRIPTION:Faculty Forum: The Residential College System and the First-Year Student Experience\nUC Santa Cruz was founded on a residential college system that combines living and learning. A core goal of our system has always been to use a shared learning experience built around the college theme to create a sense of belonging and community among first-year students. The campus has changed dramatically over the last quarter century: the shift to letter grades and a new approach to general education; growth of the undergraduate population; an increasingly diverse student body (HSI recognition in 2012\, AANAPISI in 2014\, APRU in 2020\, HSRU in 2022); and recognition as one of the top research universities in North America (AAU membership in 2019). \nThe college system has changed incrementally over that time\, but we have not had a comprehensive\, campus-wide discussion of what today’s students need from our college system and how best we might serve them; and Senate faculty engagement with the colleges has dwindled. As important\, UCSC has not been meeting predicted graduation rates in comparison to the academic preparation of entering first-year students. This forum is the first step in engaging the faculty in thinking about how we can ensure that our college system serves our students and meets our obligations to the state and our aspirations as a research university. \nThe forum will feature four speakers who will offer brief comments and then engage in a panel discussion\, largely addressing questions from the audience. \n\nKimberly Lau\, UC Santa Cruz\, Professor of Literature and Chair of the Council of College Provosts\, on our current college system.\nLaura Arroyo\, UC Santa Cruz\, Assoc. Vice Chancellor for Colleges\, Housing\, and Educational services\, on co-curricular approaches to college engagement.\nDaniel Friedman\, Univ. of South Carolina\, AVP University 101 and National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition\, on the South Carolina first-year model\nJohn Moore\, UC San Diego\, Professor of Linguistics and Dean of Undergraduate Education\, on the UC San Diego college model\n\nAll faculty are invited to join us for this important conversation.\nHosted by:\nKimberly Lau\nProfessor of Literature\nCollege Provost of John R. Lewis College\nChair of the Council of College Provosts \nMatthew McCarthy\nProfessor of Ocean Science\nChair of the Academic Senate \nPaul Koch\nDistinguished Professor of Earth & Planetary Sciences\nInterim Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor \nRichard Hughey\nProfessor of Computer Science & Engineering and Biomolecular Engineering\nVice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education and Global Engagement
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/faculty-forum-the-residential-college-system-and-the-first-year-student-experience/
LOCATION:Stevenson Event Center\, Stevenson Service Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205720
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SUMMARY:EOP Students - "Words That Impress: Creating a Great Résumé & Cover Letter"
DESCRIPTION:Crafting a fantastic Resume and Cover Letter are the key to getting an interview and landing a job!  Join us for this informative workshop that will cover best practices for resume and cover letter development.  You’ll gain understanding about the perfect format\, navigating AI filters\, and how to write captivating resume bullet points and engaging cover letter paragraphs.  The presentation will be 30 minutes\, followed by 30 minutes of optional worktime here in our office with coaches to give you brief input. \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/eop-students-words-that-impress-creating-a-great-resume-cover-letter/
LOCATION:Career Success Student Lounge (125 Hahn)\, 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences,Seminars,Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205720
CREATED:20260206T235925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T235925Z
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SUMMARY:Meet a Roomie: Oakes/Rachel Carson
DESCRIPTION:Looking for roommates for next year?\nHoping to add a roommate to a group or to join a group? Attend a Meet a Roomie event to connect with other continuing students who are interested in living in the Oakes or Rachel Carson communities for the 2026-27 academic year. \nThis is a casual\, in-person opportunity to meet potential roommates and start forming your housing group before the application and Room Selection process begins. \nDate: Wednesday\, Feb. 11\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 p.m. \nLocation: Oakes Learning Center (map) \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/meet-a-roomie-oakes-rachel-carson/
LOCATION:Oakes Learning Center
CATEGORIES:Undergraduate,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T193627Z
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SUMMARY:AI Application Development – A monthly conversation with the Chair
DESCRIPTION:Lead Innovation as a Machine Learning Engineer.\nAs AI becomes central to products and services across industries\, there’s a growing demand for professionals who can design\, build and deploy intelligent services & systems. Learn how you can preprocess data\, develop Machine Learning models\, apply Deep Learning techniques\, and create AI solutions that solve real‑world problems. \nSpeaker\nJoin Praveen Krishna\, Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Application Development program\, for this new monthly conversation series designed to spark discussion and dialogue. Get an inside look at how our courses deliver hands-on learning\, industry-driven projects\, and the technical foundation needed to advance your career as an ML Engineer\, MLOps Engineer\, or Applied AI Researcher. \nLearn more.\nVisit our program page for a closer look at our AI App Development courses and offerings. \nRegister today.  
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ai-application-development-a-monthly-conversation-with-the-chair/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T193000
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SUMMARY:Pasifika: Map it Out
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Pasifika identities and how to get involved with the Pasifika community at UCSC and beyond on Wednesday\, February 11th from 6-7:30pm at the Porter Hitchcock Lounge. RSVP at bit.ly/aapirc-map! \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/pasifika-map-it-out/
LOCATION:Porter Hitchcock Lounge\, 411 Porter-Kresge Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060-4902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205720
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SUMMARY:"The Eternal Song" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:The Eternal Song is a cinematic journey through timeless lands and Indigenous cultures. Voices from across generations and traditions invite us to witness the enduring scars of colonization on lands and peoples\, and the healing pathways carried through ancestral wisdom. Entrusted with medicine stories\, the film grapples with colonial legacies\, intergenerational trauma\, and the culture of separation that fragments our lives.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-eternal-song-film-screening/
LOCATION:Merrill Cultural Center\, 200 McLaughlin Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T210000
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SUMMARY:"The Eternal Song" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:About the Film\nThe Eternal Song is a cinematic journey through timeless lands and Indigenous cultures. Voices from across generations and traditions invite us to witness the enduring scars of colonization on lands and peoples\, and the healing pathways carried through ancestral wisdom. Entrusted with medicine stories\, the film grapples with colonial legacies\, intergenerational trauma\, and the culture of separation that fragments our lives. \nEvent Details:\nLocation: Merrill Cultural Center\nDoors Open: 6:30 PM\nFilm Begins: 7:15 PM\nTabling: 6:30–7:15 PM \nRSVP LINK \nHosted by the American Indian Resource Center and CoCo JRL/C10 \nNeed more information\, please contact: Angel Riotutar: ariotutar@ucsc.edu
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-eternal-song-film-screening-2/
LOCATION:Merrill Cultural Center\, 200 McLaughlin Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205720
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SUMMARY:Virtual Resume Review
DESCRIPTION:Meet with actual recruiters for this virtual resume review! You’ll get a chance to show them your resume and get feedback from professionals. \nGet career ready with Career Success! \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. \nHandshake is committed to building an accessible product\, as well as an ongoing\, sustainable process for maintaining accessibility. Please contact slugtalent@ucsc.edu if you need accessibility support at least 5 days prior to the event date. \nQuestions? Email slugtalent@ucsc.edu
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/virtual-resume-review/
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support,Lectures & Presentations,Seminars,Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T225152Z
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SUMMARY:University Center Bistro Special Valentine Menu
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Valentine’s Day early at the University Center Bistro \n\nThursday & Friday\, February 12–13 the Bistro will feature a special Valentine’s Day–themed menu served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.\n\nReservations are recommended. \n\nThe Bistro accepts Slug Points\, Flexi Dollars\, and credit cards. Treat yourself — or someone special — to lunch at the Bistro!
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/university-center-bistro-special-valentine-menu/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:University Center Bistro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205720
CREATED:20260211T234225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T234252Z
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SUMMARY:BME Seminar: Population Genetics in an Era of Genomic Health
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Eimear Kenny\, Founding Director of the Institute for Genomic Health and a Endowed Chair and Professor for Genomic Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai \nDescription: The overarching goal of my work is to advance genomics in medicine and research through diversity and innovation. The work of my group seeks to enrich our understanding of human genomic diversity by focusing on populations underrepresented in genomics\, developing and disseminating computational genomic tools to enhance precision and accuracy in diverse populations\, unveiling genetic architectures of diseases that can track with demographic history\, and advancing diversity large-scale genomic databases. We also work to integrate new paradigms of genomic medicine into routine clinical practice\, ensuring genomic insights are appropriately applied in real-world healthcare settings and lead to improved patient care and health equity. I will discuss aspects of this work with emphasis on why we should promote inclusivity\, innovate methodologies\, and harness the potential of diverse populations in genomic health.  \nBio: Eimear Kenny\, PhD\, is the Founding Director of the Institute for Genomic Health\, building resources for integrating genomic information and AI in routine clinical care\, and supporting the sequencing and return of results to a diverse patients in the Mount Sinai Health System. She also the Founding Director of the Center for Translational Genomics and a Endowed Chair and Professor of Genomic Health\, at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai\, working on computational and translational genomic research. She is Principal Investigator in many large NIH-funded international consortium focused on computational genomics and genomic medicine\, including eMERGE\, PRIMED\, CSER\, GSP\, TOPMed\, PAGE\, and HPRC. She is a strong advocate for the importance of diversity in genomic research\, is improving the accessibility of genetics to global populations\, and has led multiple genetics-based clinical trials. Her exceptional contributions to the field earned her the prestigious Early Career Award from the American Society of Human Genetics in 2022. In addition to her academic and research roles\, Dr. Kenny serves as a scientific advisor to various genomic medicine initiatives in government\, non-profit\, and industry sectors. \nHosted by: Professor Karen Miga\, BME Department
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/8123/
LOCATION:Physical Sciences Building\, Physical Sciences Building\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205720
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Agroecology Practicum in Guatemala
DESCRIPTION:Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Thursday\, February 12 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. via Zoom. \nRegister here  \nEarn 6 units on a summer program on the Global Seminar Agroecology Practicum in Guatemala this summer. This program is taught by Damian Parr\, Education Programs Manager and Instructor for the Agroecology Center and Michael Bakal\, post-doctoral researcher. \nQuick Facts: \n\nLocation: Antigua\, Guatemala; Lake Atitlán\, Guatemala\nCourse:\nENVS 133 B: Agroecology Practicum (6 units)\nLed by: Damian Parr and Michael Bakal\nEligibility: Good academic and disciplinary standing\, Min Age: 18\, 45 units completed at time of departure\, Minimum GPA 2.3 cumulative GPA or higher at the time of application and every quarter prior to departure\, Eligible majors: Agroecology\, ENVS\, additional majors by permission of the instructor.\nDates: June 17-July 2\, 2026\nFinances: Financial aid applies\, and scholarships are available! Budget will be posted on the website when it is available.\nHow to apply: Visit here for instructions. Applications open on December 1\, 2025\, and close on March 2\, 2026.\nGet in touch: Email your questions to globallearning@ucsc.edu.\n\nProgram Description: \nThis program will explore the historical and contemporary strengths and challenges to Guatemala’s food and agricultural system through the lens of Agroecology and indigenous-led agricultural development work. Examples of learning objective topics include developing students’ competencies in biological soil fertility and pest management\, tillage and cultivation\, crop care\, and analysis of diversified farming systems. The course frames these more technical production competencies within learning objectives related to agriculture literacies\, analyzing broader societal aspects of food sovereignty\, and the development of equitable and ecologically sustainable food systems. By broadening student perspectives and understandings of our diverse global community\, students will strengthen their ability to think critically about solutions. Studying and working in an unfamiliar place will support students in gaining a clearer sense of who they are as learners\, so that they leave the program empowered to tackle the challenges – both academic and non-academic – that inevitably lie ahead.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/info-session-agroecology-practicum-in-guatemala/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205720
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SUMMARY:Sambamurthy\, A. (AM) - Lazy Diffusion: Resolving Spectral Collapse in Generative Models for Turbulence
DESCRIPTION:Diffusion-based generative models offer a principled framework for probabilistic forecasting\, but we show they suffer from a fundamental spectral collapse when applied to turbulent flows. A Fourier-space analysis of the forward SDE reveals that the mode-wise signal-to-noise ratio decays monotonically in wavenumber for power-law spectra\, rendering high-wavenumber content indistinguishable from noise. We reinterpret the noise schedule as a spectral regularizer and introduce power-law schedules that preserve fine-scale structure deeper into diffusion time. We further propose Lazy Diffusion\, a one-step distillation method that leverages the learned score geometry to bypass long reverse trajectories and prevent high-wavenumber degradation. Applied to high-Reynolds-number 2D Kolmogorov turbulence and ocean reanalysis data\, these methods resolve spectral collapse and enable stable long-horizon autoregressive emulation. \nEvent Host: Anish Sambamurthy\, Ph.D. Student\, Applied Mathematics  \nAdvisor: Ashesh Chattopadhyay \nZoom- https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/5144530307?pwd=TllaWnNDc01tcVNpa1NNeVVIMnp5QT09 \nPasscode- 55555
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/sambamurthy-a-am-lazy-diffusion-resolving-spectral-collapse-in-generative-models-for-turbulence/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205720
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SUMMARY:El Centro\, SASA\, LALS\, MEChA presents: Understanding Venezuela: History\, Power\, and Multiple Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:There is no single Venezuelan experience. Stories from Venezuela and the Venezuelan diaspora are shaped by history\, politics\, migration\, and personal circumstances\, and they often differ from one another in meaningful ways. \nThis panel invites students and community members to learn about the historical and present-day realities shaping Venezuela\, including U.S. foreign policy\, political power\, natural resources\, and migration. The discussion also acknowledges that Venezuelans hold a wide range of political views\, including differing perspectives on the Maduro government\, perspectives that are often missing from the U.S.-centered conversations.vnzla postervnzla poster \nOur goal is to create a respectful space for learning\, listening\, and understanding. By centering multiple viewpoints and lived experiences\, this program encourages thoughtful dialogue and a deeper understanding of Venezuela beyond simplified narratives.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/el-centro-sasa-lals-mecha-presents-understanding-venezuela-history-power-and-multiple-perspectives/
LOCATION:Stevenson Fireside Lounge\, 101 McLaughlin Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205720
CREATED:20251211T183320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T185615Z
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SUMMARY:Marion Nestle - Sustainable Food in the Trump Era
DESCRIPTION:What is the state of sustainable food now\, what are the forces affecting food choice\, and what can we do about it? Join us for this year’s Peggy Downes Baskin Ethics Lecture featuring Marion Nestle — Mark Bittman’s “guiding light” on nutrition and Alice Waters’ “tireless warrior for public health” — for a bracing look at what’s on today’s menu and what’s in store.\n \n \nMarion Nestle is a consumer advocate\, nutritionist\, award-winning author\, and academic who specializes in the politics of food and dietary choice. Her research examines scientific\, economic\, and social influences on food choice and health\, with an emphasis on the role of food industry marketing. Her books explore how politics affects food production\, dietary intake\, food safety\, and human and planetary health. She is the author of books such as the classic\, Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health\, Safe Food: The Politics of Food Safety\, What to Eat\, and many more! Nestle is the emerita Paulette Goddard Professor in the Department of Nutrition\, Food Studies\, and Public Health and Professor of Sociology at New York University. She also holds an appointment as visiting professor in the Cornell Division of Nutritional Sciences. Her degrees include a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition\, both from the University of California\, Berkeley. \n\nThe Peggy Downes Baskin Ethics Lecture Series is made possible by the Peggy Downes Baskin Humanities Endowment for Interdisciplinary Ethics which enables lively dialogue about ethics related challenges in interdisciplinary settings.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/marion-nestle-sustainable-food-in-the-trump-era/
LOCATION:Hay Barn\, 94 Ranch View Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
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SUMMARY:Your path to medical school starts here.
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering medical school and seeking a clear\, supportive path forward? \nJoin the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, for a free online informational session to learn more about our Summer 2026 Premed Postbacc Cohort Programs. This session is designed for students and graduates who are serious about pursuing a career in health care and want expert guidance through the medical school preparation and application process. \nDuring this session\, you’ll learn how the UCSC Premed Postbacc Program provides a structured\, cohort-based experience—offered in Silicon Valley and Marina on the Central Coast—to help students strengthen their academic foundation\, prepare for medical school\, and apply with confidence. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/your-path-to-medical-school-starts-here/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T180000
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SUMMARY:Honoring Our Relatives: Amah Mutsun Botanical Illustrations
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday February 13th at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History from 6:00-8:00pm for the opening reception of Honoring Our Relatives\, Amah Mutsun Botanical Illustrations\, an exhibition celebrating kinship with plants and people\, with plant artwork from an intergenerational cohort of Amah Mutsun tribal members and UCSC student artists.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/honoring-our-relatives-amah-mutsun-botanical-illustrations/
LOCATION:Museum of Art & History\, 705 Front St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Global Seminar Travel Writing and Podcasting in Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Friday\, February 13\, 2026\, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. via Zoom. \nRegister Here.  \nEarn 11 units on a summer program on the Global Seminar Travel Writing and Podcasting in Dingle\, Ireland this summer. This program is taught by Steve Coulter\, Writing Program Continuing Lecturer\, and Rachel Anne Goodman\, Community Studies Lecturer.  \nQuick Facts: \n\nLocation: Dingle\, Ireland\nCourses:\nWriting 2 GS: Rhetoric and Inquiry: Research and Travel Writing in Ireland (6 units)- satisfies GE composition requirement\nCrown 98B: Podcasting: Digital Storytelling (5 units) – satisfies the Interpreting Arts and Media (IM) requirement\nLed by: Steve Coulter and Rachel Goodman\nEligibility: Open to students from any major who have completed 45 units by the time of departure\, have a minimum of a 2.3 GPA\, and have completed College 1 or Entry Level Writing Requirement\nDates: Summer Session 1 (Exact dates to be announced)\nFinances: Financial aid applies\, and scholarships are available! Budget will be posted on the website when it is available.\nHow to apply: Visit here for instructions. Applications open on December 1 and close on March 2.\nGet in touch: Email your questions to globallearning@ucsc.edu.\n\nProgram Description: \nComplete two of your GE requirements this summer in the lively town of Dingle\, County Kerry! \nWriting 2 satisfies your Composition requirement\, and Podcasting: Digital Storytelling satisfies your Interpreting Arts and Media (IM) requirement. Located in the far southwest corner of Ireland\, Dingle retains its traditional\, rural culture and offers a glimpse into life from another time. Here\, prehistoric stone circles stand beside state-of-the-art tech centers\, and there’s always something going on. Whether you’re fascinated by prehistoric megaliths\, love the sound of fiddles and bagpipes\, or are eager to climb the highest mountains in Ireland\, Dingle has it all! \nCheck out this student-produced video from 2022 alum Amanda Knox\, and Click Here to hear more about the experiences of other UCSC students who have completed this incredible program in the last couple of years.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/info-session-global-seminar-travel-writing-and-podcasting-in-ireland-2/
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SUMMARY:BAAITS Powwow
DESCRIPTION:BAAITS Powwow is an opportunity for students to engage with Native American/First Nations/indigenous cultures firsthand. Many students have never been to a powwow before. The American Indian Resource Center & the Cantù Queer Center invite you to join us for a day of fun & celebrating culture! One meal and transportation will be provided. Space is limited – RSVP now at bit.ly/4j7ocgX
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/baaits-powwow/
LOCATION:Cardiff House\, 114 Carriage House Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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