Celebrate the wild acrobats of hummingbirds during their courtship & territorial displays in the gardens! Visit our website for special event updates throughout March! arboretum.ucsc.edu/visit/events
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Enjoy a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea, and a breakfast snack with Merrill Provost McGuinness. Stay and chat with him and Poppy the Merrill Chihuahua, or take it go. See you outside of the Merrill College office, across from the Merrill Mailroom.
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Join the Cantu Queer Center and the Diversity Center for an intergenerational Trans Day of Visibility gathering rooted in euphoria, joy, and sacred witnessing. Trans, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, and gender-expansive people of all ages are invited to share their stories, create art, and witness each otherโs full humanity in a moment of dangerous hypervisibility and harm […] |
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The culminating exhibition of the Environmental Art and Social Practice MFA program at UCSC presents new projects developed through concentrated inquiry over a two-year period and offers a window into the artists unique long-term research projects that expand beyond the gallery space. Picking up Shells Amid a Tsunami ์ฐ๋๋ฏธ๊ฐย ๋ฐ๋ ค์ค๋๋ฐ,ย ์กฐ๊ฐ๋ย ์ค๊ณ ย ์๋ค. The phrase evokes a scene in […]
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Drop-In Draw provides a live model and room monitor. There is no formal lesson and only dry media is allowed (no paints). โ ADVISORIES – These events contain mature content and nudity. – Drop-In Draw is subject to the possibility of last-minute cancellation without notification, and sessions are not guaranteed. โ ADMISSION – FREE and […]
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This quarter, make time for you, for reflection, and for community! 
Maggie Cao lecture
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Transform your workplace with practical AI skills. Explore how to lead with AIโwhether you want to build it or apply it. In this information session, discover two dynamic pathways: AI Business Practices, for professionals seeking practical AI tools to boost productivity without coding, and AI Engineer, for those ready to design and deploy production-ready AI […] |
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The UCSC Genome Browser is hosting a free workshop for new and advanced users! Beginner session starts at 9 and will include: How to understand genome annotations How to find annotation data Overview of training resources Intermediate + advanced session starts at 10, covering Custom tracks Track hubs BLAT And more!! Join us and be […] 
Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 18 participants. Call 831-459-3800 or sign-up online. Virtual tours are available online. seymourcenter.ucsc.edu.
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4 events,We gather to forgeย newย vernacularsย ofย theย geopolitical, to assembleย spatialย imaginariesย ofย the โoceanicโ that refuse rather thanย relentย to the insistent marchย ofย capital and empire.ย Toย dissentย here is an invitation to think more about the messiness and stucknessย ofย our intellectual labors across historiesย ofย slavery, indenture, colonialism and more.ย This event is open to the campus community. Further details about registration to come. With questions email Sadie Lynn atย sklynn@ucsc.edu This […]
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Head to a Sacramento Kings game with fellow UC Santa Cruz alumni on Friday, April 3. Sit together, cheer loudly, and connect with Sacramento Slugs at Golden1 Center! Click here to purchase tickets in our section. |
5 events,First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending on the time of year, the interests of the tour guide, and the people who join in. For example, you might learn about the birds […] 
Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes bestselling author Suzanne Simard (Finding the Mother Tree), a scientist who pioneered the concept of sophisticated communication between trees. Simard will share her highly anticipated new bookย When the Forest Breathes, in which she offers a powerful vision for saving our forests based on natureโs deep-rooted cycles of renewal. โA masterclass on […] |
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International Student Services and Programming (ISSP) will be hosting two tax-related sessions for international students and scholars in the coming months, including a hands-on workshop for anyone who wants support while working through the filing process. We understand that filing taxes can be daunting, so our office is here to provide resources to make this […] |
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The damming of the Nile River transformed agriculture and human health in 20th-century Egypt. While dams enabled year-round irrigation and provided hydroelectricity, the prevalence of parasitic disease also skyrocketed. Professor Derr explores the effects of damming the Nile on the health of Egyptians and the impact of large-scale environmental transformation on the knowledge and practice that made medicine during the 20th century.
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The first Tuesday of each month, the Arboretum is open without charge to visitors. See dates and times UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is open. NOTE: Due to limited parking at the Arboretum and the popularity of Community Day, we greatly encourage visitors to carpool, bike, walk or use public transportation as much […] 
Theย BME Department and Genomics Institute are once again hostingย our annualย Nextย Waveย of Faculty in Genomics Symposium, which will be held onย April 7th from 11:40โ1:15 in E2 180. Please join us to hear cutting-edge genomics talks from outstanding postdocs from around the country! A burrito reception catered by Alebrijeโs will follow immediately after the talks.ย Registration is free, but […] |
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Join us on April 8, 2026, 12-1 p.m. for a session led by Benjamin Legum, Director, New Venture Development. Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) grants are offered by most federal agencies to foster the translation of high-tech solutions to commercial applications. This session provides a comprehensive introduction to the federal SBIR/STTR programs […] 
Lead innovation as a machine learning engineer Want to learn what’s new in AI? Join Praveen Krishna, chair of the Artificial Intelligence Application Development certificate program, in an informal discussion about the AI topic of the month and an open Q&A. You’ll get an insider’s look at what you need to know for where you […] |
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CAREโs Healing After Trauma survivor circles are an in-person, drop-in space to share and connect on the glimmers & struggles of recovering from harmful sexual experiences. Guided and led by CARE advocates, each week’s session will offer an opportunity to engage with a different alternative healing modality – from sound healing, to art therapy, collective […]
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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 45 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of optional worktime here in our office with coaches to give you brief input. 
Join the African American Resource & Cultural Center every Thursday from 1โ2 p.m., at the front of the Ethnic Resource Center for Black on the Block, a weekly tabling and engagement space. Stop by to learn about campus resources, upcoming programs, and ways to get involved. It’s a casual, welcoming space to ask questions, make […] |
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Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 18 participants. Call 831-459-3800 or sign-up online. Virtual tours are available online. seymourcenter.ucsc.edu.
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The Right Livelihood International Conferenceย is a four-week global conference exploring how education can strengthen democracy, collective intelligence, and just futures. Bringing together Right Livelihood Laureates, students, faculty, and community partners across continents, the conference combines asynchronous learning with participatory dialogue and collaborative action. Rather than advocating specific outcomes, the conference positions education as a democratic […] 
Presenter: Dr. Ryan Giordano, UC Berkeley Statistics Description: Multilevel Regression with Post-stratification (MrP) has become a workhorse method for estimating population quantities using non-probability surveys, and is the primary alternative to traditional survey calibration weights, e.g.~ as computed by raking. For simple linear regression models, MrP methods admit “equivalent weights”, allowing for direct comparisons between […] |
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This quarter, make time for you, for reflection, and for community! Wednesday, April 15, 5:00-7 p.m. Stockwell Cellars 1100 Fair Avenue, Santa Cruz Space is limited.ย Please let us know if you are able to attendย via this registration link. โDrink and make a happy day!โ (New Kingdom Theben tomb) โWine gladdens the heart of manโฆโ (Psalm 104:15) At this โsymposiumโ event, three UCSC professors in Classical, Biblical, […] |
7 events,
Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 18 participants. Call 831-459-3800 or sign-up online. Virtual tours are available online. seymourcenter.ucsc.edu.
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Undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni interested in pursuing careers in business, arts, social sciences & humanities industries are welcome to attend. Get the chance to meet recruiters from many industries/firms seeking to fill internship, full-time, and part-time roles. Come take essential steps toward laying the foundation for your future career and potentially even land an interview! |
5 events,In honor of Earth Day, The Power of One brings together the campus and the community for a unique blend of film, dialogue, and environmental stewardship. The program begins Friday evening with a special campus screening ofย The Power of Oneย documentary and a panel discussion featuring filmmakersย Alex Valdez and Pablo De la Fuente. They will explore […] |
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Native Star Stories with free private tour for students and their families at Lick Observatory in San Jose.
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Join us at the UCSC Farm for an all-day conference on Food Justice and Abolition. We envision this conference as a grounds for cultivating hope and action towards food justice praxis. This includes building connections between disciplines and across communities so that we can engage in dialogue, build and strengthen coalitions, and ultimately work towards […] |
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Two lifelong peace activists and guides to Israel/Palestine, both of whom have lost family in the conflict, take readers on a revealing life-changing journey across this holy, bloodstained land and discover the mythic, political, and personal history that divides but also binds them and their peoples. Inย The Future Is Peace, Sarah and Inon take readers […] |
5 events,
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The Legal Studies Program presents: Policing Belonging: The Politics of Immigration Enforcement. This year, we will be hosting Professor Amada Armenta, UCLA Director of Latino Policy and Politics Institute. In this talk,ย Amadaย Armenta traces the policy and practice of immigration enforcement in the United States. Drawing on years of qualitative research with police officers, bureaucrats, and […] 
Join the UCSC People of Color Sustainability Collective for a panel that celebrates the efforts, voices, and visions of women of color environmentalists. These panelists have worked in various fields, from irrigation systems, marine research, agroecology, and more! Come learn about opportunities you can take part in as an undergrad, graduate opportunities and programs, and […] |
5 events,
CAREโs Healing After Trauma survivor circles are an in-person, drop-in space to share and connect on the glimmers & struggles of recovering from harmful sexual experiences. Guided and led by CARE advocates, each week’s session will offer an opportunity to engage with a different alternative healing modality – from sound healing, to art therapy, collective […]
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Join the African American Resource & Cultural Center every Thursday from 1โ2 p.m., at the front of the Ethnic Resource Center for Black on the Block, a weekly tabling and engagement space. Stop by to learn about campus resources, upcoming programs, and ways to get involved. It’s a casual, welcoming space to ask questions, make […] |
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Join your classmates back at UC Santa Cruz for Alumni Reunion Weekend, April 24โ26, 2026. This annual celebration honors the pioneering classes of 1965โ1976 and the mark you have left on our campus and the world. Reconnect with classmates, celebrate your achievements, and enjoy time among the redwoods. Whether you never left or you havenโt […] |
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Stock your garden with premium organic seedlings while supporting student education! Browse a huge variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs, and strawberriesโall grown by UCSC Farm staff, students, and volunteers in our greenhouses. Proceeds support the Center for Agroecology’s hands-on learning programs. Full list of varieties coming soon. Special Perks: Friends of the Farm & Garden […]
Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 18 participants. Call 831-459-3800 or sign-up online. Virtual tours are available online. seymourcenter.ucsc.edu.
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On April 25, the department will hold its Annual Chemistry Symposium. This year, we will host the Bunnett Organic Chemistry Seminar, the Fink Biomedical Chemistry Seminar, and the Crews Diversity in Science Lecture, all on the same day. In addition, we will include a lecture focused on Physical Chemistry and Materials Research. We hope to […] |
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Spontaneous human combustion! Evil lawyers! Detectives! Family intrigue! Join the Pickwick Club for a series of discussions about ‘Bleak House.’
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โDo I really need a LinkedIn profile to get hired?โ The answer is YES! Employers and recruiters absolutely use LinkedIn to look for and research candidates. Come to this fast-paced and practical workshop to learn more about the basics of creating a LinkedIn profile that gets noticed and just might help you land your dream job! Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes acclaimed author Karen Tei Yamashita (I Hotel) to celebrate the launch of her new novelย Questions 27 & 28โa masterful polyvocal history of Japanese Americans before, during, and after World War II. Yamashita will be in conversation with Alice Yang, Professor of History and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies at UC Santa […] |
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This quarter, make time for you, for reflection, and for community! Please join us as Quinn Slobodian & Ben Tarnoff discuss their new book, Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed (April, 2026). Aย Financial Timesย Most Anticipated Nonfiction Book of the Year โข Aย Kirkusย Most Anticipated Nonfiction Book of Spring 2026โข Aย Literary Hubย Most Anticipated Book of the Year A pyrotechnic examination of Elon Musk as a symptom and avatar […] |
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The Opposite of Cheating: Rethinking Instruction in the Age of AI David Rettinger, Applied Professor and Undergraduate Program Director at the University of Tulsa Higher education stands at a crossroads. Generative AI is a powerful and flawed tool that may render traditional assessments obsolete and call fundamental pedagogical assumptions into question across all disciplines. Yet […]
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CAREโs Healing After Trauma survivor circles are an in-person, drop-in space to share and connect on the glimmers & struggles of recovering from harmful sexual experiences. Guided and led by CARE advocates, each week’s session will offer an opportunity to engage with a different alternative healing modality – from sound healing, to art therapy, collective […]
Free
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
Employment opportunities in various portions of the Art industry often require a portfolio as part of an application. ย If you’re unsure how to create a portfolio for an employment application, or what should be included in it, this workshop is for you! ย We will focus on best practices that apply broadly to almost all portfolio […] |
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Summer Session enrollment is now open! All continuing students can add classes in MyUCSC. Incoming students must register to enroll. Get ahead on your degree, explore new subjects, or catch up on requirements. Financial aid is available. Learn more and enroll at summer.ucsc.edu |
4 events,First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending on the time of year, the interests of the tour guide, and the people who join in. For example, you might learn about the birds […] |
