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SUMMARY:Min Jin Lee - American Hagwon
DESCRIPTION:Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes Min Jin Lee\, the National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Pachinko\, who returns with American Hagwon—a breathtaking contemporary epic\, by turns sweeping and intimate\, that reckons with ambition and moderation\, lust and loyalty\, personal dreams and familial duty. This event is cosponsored by The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz. \n“With her gift for wonderfully empathetic storytelling\, this is a profoundly generous and humane novel about duty\, family\, and the dream of a better life…. I was fully absorbed by the fates of the Koh family and\, as the novel worked its cumulative magic\, deeply moved by this masterful tale of sacrifice\, familial devotion\, and\, ultimately\, acceptance.” —Douglas Stuart\, author of John of John and Shuggie Bain\, winner of the Booker Prize \n \n“Min Jin Lee brings grand ambition\, fierce heart\, and the tenderest hope to a novel I didn’t want to end.” —Roxane Gay\, bestselling author of Bad Feminist and Hunger \nIn schools and churches\, hotel rooms and nail salons\, law firms and fried-fish shops; in cramped\, dingy apartments and luxury\, gated communities\, the men\, women\, and children in American Hagwon struggle to find satisfaction and meaning in a world that seems to grow less forgiving with each passing year. Once comfortably middle class in Korea\, John and Helen Koh and their three children—Bo\, DH\, and Mido—find their lives upended\, first by a shocking betrayal by John’s oldest friend\, then by the 1997 Asian financial crisis. \nDesperately striving to regain their footing\, they leave Seoul for Sydney and eventually settle in Southern California—where new vistas of opportunity open up for the children as their parents\, strangers in a strange land\, must adjust to a new life in which their experience and education mean little\, and they set their sights on whatever it takes to provide for their children’s futures. The Kohs\, their friends\, relatives\, and even their foes move in and out of each other’s lives as they navigate new courses across the years\, always nursing the almost all-consuming faith that education will lead the next generation to success and security. \nIn American Hagwon\, Min Jin Lee has crafted an unforgettable\, panoramic novel where the smallest of gestures can have enormous repercussions\, where the bonds of family and of memory twist and fray but rarely break\, and where willful self-sacrifice—for the benefit of loved ones and even strangers—is a kind of prayer. \n \nMin Jin Lee is the author of the novels Free Food for Millionaires and Pachinko\, a finalist for the National Book Award\, runner-up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize\, and a New York Times “100 Best Books of the Century.” She serves as the New York State Author Laureate from 2025 through 2027. She is the 2024 recipient of The Fitzgerald Prize for Literary Excellence. Lee has received the Manhae Grand Prize for Literature\, the Bucheon Diaspora Literary Award\, and the Samsung Happiness for Tomorrow Award for Creativity from South Korea. She is the recipient of fellowships in Fiction from the Guggenheim Foundation\, the Harvard Radcliffe Institute\, and the New York Foundation for the Arts. Lee is an inductee of the New York Foundation for the Arts Hall of Fame and the New York State Writers Hall of Fame. She lives in Harlem with her family.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/min-jin-lee-american-hagwon/
LOCATION:Rio Theater\, 1205 Soquel Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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SUMMARY:Environmental Studies Seminar Series | Diana Macias\, UC Berkeley
DESCRIPTION:In person and via Zoom (Meeting ID: 978 5545 8946\, Passcode: 454736).  \nIf you are unable to stream the talk live and need to access a recorded version\, please contact Stacy Philpott at sphilpot@ucsc.edu. A UC Santa Cruz email address is required to access the recording. \nHost: Maywa Montenegro \nSpeaker: Diana Macias\, UC Berkeley \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/environmental-studies-seminar-series-diana-macias/
LOCATION:Interdisciplinary Sciences Building\, 7487 Red Hill Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Fellowships for Research in Japan – In-person Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the largest funding agency for academic research in Japan. Fellowships are offered for Ph.D. students\, post-doctorate scholars\, researchers\, and faculty members in all fields. \nJoin our information session to find out how JSPS can help you conduct research in Japan. \nFor Master’s and Ph.D. students\, postdoctoral fellows\, professors\, and other researchers in ALL disciplines! \nLight refreshments provided. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/fellowships-for-research-in-japan-in-person-info-session/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Sustainability & Dining at UCSC
DESCRIPTION:Join UCSC Dining and campus sustainability partners for a one-hour lunchtime webinar on how food\, dining operations\, and campus food systems connect to sustainability\, basic needs\, and climate action. This Zoom session will highlight UCSC Dining’s sustainability accomplishments\, including reusable container programs\, waste reduction\, composting\, food donation\, sustainable procurement\, plant-forward menu innovation\, and the Bring Your Own Mug campaign. Participants will also learn how students\, faculty\, and staff can take action by reducing single-use products\, supporting sustainable dining choices\, volunteering with campus food systems\, and helping shape the future of food at UCSC. \nZoom login \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/sustainability-dining-at-ucsc/
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SUMMARY:Kraw Lecture: Could a “Super El Niño” be coming?
DESCRIPTION:UC Santa Cruz researchers are closely tracking the development of a potential “super El Niño” this year. In this Kraw Lecture\, two UC Santa Cruz experts will explore the natural forces that drive El Niño events\, how scientists forecast major climate shifts\, and what current research can tell us about the months ahead. While every El Niño is unique\, decades of research at UC Santa Cruz provide valuable insights into potential impacts and how communities can prepare. \nAttendees will also get an early look at findings from California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment and explore CoSMoS Adapts\, an innovative project examining future coastal flood risks and the effectiveness and cost of different adaptation strategies. Join us for a timely conversation about what a changing climate and a potential major El Niño could mean for California’s coast and communities. \nSpeakers:\nGary Griggs\nDistinguished Professor\, Earth & Planetary Sciences\, UC Santa Cruz \nMike Beck\nDirector\, Center for Coastal Climate Resilience\, UC Santa Cruz \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/kraw-lecture-could-a-super-el-nino-be-coming/
LOCATION:The Quad Conference Center\, 2400 Sand Hill Rd\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:2026 Fall STEM Career & Internship Fair
DESCRIPTION:Here is a chance to meet tech recruiters in person! \nIf you are interested in pursuing a career in science\, technology\, engineering\, mathematics or research\, then take advantage of this opportunity to meet recruiters from companies looking to fill various positions (both technical and non-technical). Learn more about internships and full-time career opportunities. Undergraduate 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 the top 3-5 companies you are interested in\, but remember to be open to different companies you may not have heard of because they may be a startup or business-to-business organization that doesn’t directly serve consumers. \nDo your research by reviewing company websites. Look for their mission\, values\, location\, and the type of available opportunities (e.g.\, internships\, full-time positions\, etc.). Company representatives are impressed by potential candidates who take the time to do this! \n2. Prepare your introduction and questions \nReflect on what it is about each company that resonates with you. Perhaps it’s the specific technology they’re developing\, the research they’re leading\, or the world problem they’re trying to solve. What relevant experiences do you have? How can you be of service to that organization? Exercise critical thinking skills to develop questions to ask recruiters and hiring managers. \n3. Dress with confidence \nEach industry and each company has different work attire expectations and organizational culture. Do your research\, ask mentors in advance for advice\, and dress to impress! \nPLEASE NOTE: You are encouraged to check in at the student registration table in order to participate in the career fair. Bring your student ID. \nWant more support? \n\nVisit a peer coach during drop-in hours\nSchedule a career coaching appointment with a Career Engagement Specialist\nFor PhD students looking to pursue careers in industry\, explore Beyond the Professoriate\n(Scroll over “Login to Platform” at the top navigation bar and click “Through your institution”)\nGet career tips on demand from our Career Success YouTube video library\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 make sure to check your junk/spam folder if you are not receiving any communication.\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. \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. \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-fall-stem-career-internship-fair/
LOCATION:Stevenson Event Center\, Stevenson Service Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences
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SUMMARY:Festival of Monsters: The Quatermass Experiment
DESCRIPTION:The Festival of Monsters screens the 1955 classic sci-fi horror film The Quatermass Experiment at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday\, Oct. 14\, 2026\, at The 418 in Downtown Santa Cruz.  This screening includes a live introduction by monster maven Dr. H. Marshall Leicester (UC Santa Cruz Professor Emeritus of Literature). \nA trio of British astronauts are launched into space by obsessed rocket scientist Professor Quatermass (Brian Donley) – but only one returns to Earth and he’s not the same\, to put it mildly. \nThe Festival is sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Center for Monster Studies. \nTickets are $12.51 in advance\, $15 at the door. The screening occurs at The 418 Project’s Small Theater\, 155 River St S\, Santa Cruz.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/festival-of-monsters-the-quatermass-experiment/
LOCATION:The 418 Project\, 155 River St S\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Screening
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SUMMARY:2026 Fall (all-majors) Career & Internship Fair
DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni interested in pursuing careers in all industries are welcome to attend. Get the chance to meet recruiters from all industries/firms seeking to fill both 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! \nCurious about how to best prepare for the fair? \n1. Research the organization \nIdentify the top 3-5 companies you are interested in\, but remember to be open to different companies you may not have heard of because they may be a startup or business-to-business organization that doesn’t directly serve consumers. \nDo your research by reviewing company websites. Look for their mission\, values\, location\, and the type of available opportunities (e.g.\, internships\, full-time positions\, etc.). Company representatives are impressed by potential candidates who take the time to do this! \n2. Prepare your introduction and questions \nReflect on what it is about each company that resonates with you. Perhaps it’s the specific technology they’re developing\, the research they’re leading\, or the world problem they’re trying to solve. What relevant experiences do you have? How can you be of service to that organization? Exercise critical thinking skills to develop questions to ask recruiters and hiring managers. \n3. Dress with confidence \nEach industry and each company has different work attire expectations and organizational culture. Do your research\, ask mentors in advance for advice\, and dress to impress! \nPLEASE NOTE: You are encouraged to check in at the student registration table in order to participate in the career fair. Bring your student ID. \nThis program is open to all students consistent with state and federal law\, the UC Nondiscrimination Statement and the Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters. \nWant more support? \n\nVisit a peer coach during drop-in hours\nSchedule a career coaching appointment with a Career Engagement Specialist\nFor PhD students looking to pursue careers in industry\, explore Beyond the Professoriate\n(Scroll over “Login to Platform” at the top navigation bar and click “Through your institution”)\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 make sure to check your junk/spam folder if you are not receiving any communication. \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\n\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-fall-all-majors-career-internship-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:Race the Flame – A Wildfire Preparedness Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Race Details\n\nDate: Oct. 17\, 2026\nStart Time: 8:00 AM\nLocation: East Upper Field\, UCSC\nEntry Fee: Adults are $20 and kids 12 and under are $15\nRegister for the race today!\n\nIn an effort to increase public awareness and preparedness for wildfire season\, University of California\, Santa Cruz has partnered with the City of Santa Cruz to host the first Race the Flame taking place on Oct. 17\, 2026. \nJoin the award-winning emergency preparedness run/walk at UC Santa Cruz! Last year the City of Santa Cruz’s Race the Wave earned a CAPIO Award for Excellence—and this year we’re putting a new emergency scenario to the test. If you had to escape a wildfire in Santa Cruz how long would it take you to run or walk to reach safety? Would you know which way to go? Here’s your chance to test yourself and gain knowledge about wildfires and their impact on our community. \nRegister for the race today! \nClick to learn more about Race the Flame.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/race-the-flame-a-wildfire-preparedness-run-walk-3/
LOCATION:Upper East Field
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering
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SUMMARY:2026 Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Connect with community on the campus farm at the annual Harvest Festival! Harvest Fest will have activities for all ages including face painting\, flower pressing\, pumpkin painting\, cider pressing\, tractor rides\, live music\, and more! Plus\, enjoy food and treats from local food trucks\, participate in an apple pie bake-off (more info coming soon)\, connect with local organizations\, and enjoy the campus farm. Full list of activities coming soon.\nCost: $5 for general public; free entry for current students of UCSC\, Hartnell and Cabrillo College\, Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden members\, and children under 12. Cash preferred at the entrance gate. \nTransportation and parking: We encourage carpooling\, walking\, biking\, or taking the bus if you are able to! Parking info coming soon. \nLogistics: Please do not harvest any of the crops on the farm during your visit. The crops grown on the farm feed students in need and support our research and programming. We encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle to save plastic and stay hydrated! Pets are not allowed on the UC Santa Cruz campus (with the exception of service animals). The Harvest Festival is presented by the UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology\, the Food Systems Working Group\, Measure 43 and Life Lab. \nThe UCSC Farm has hilly and uneven terrain with gravel\, dirt\, and mulched paths. We strive to make our events as accessible as possible. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate\, please email agroecology@ucsc.edu and we will do our best to accommodate. We recommend requesting accommodations in advance to able to provide the best experience possible\, one to two weeks prior is preferred.  \nPhoto-Jim Clark
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/2026-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:UCSC Farm\, 152 Farm Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Social Gathering
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SUMMARY:Dance Masterclasses with NBA Dancers Caroleen Chang (Golden State Warriors) & EJ Aban (Sacramento Kings)
DESCRIPTION:Come train with the UCSC Spirit Squad and our incredible masterclass teachers at our Fall Clinic on October 17th! \nWe are hosting classes in contemporary with Caroleen Chang and hip hop with Emil “EJ” Aban! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to learn from these talented NBA dancers! \nSecure your spot! \nFind the registration form on our Linktree here or by visiting our Instagram (@ucsc_spirit). \nYou can sign up for one or both of these classes. \n#ucscspiritsquad \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 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/dance-masterclasses-with-nba-dancers-caroleen-chang-golden-state-warriors-ej-aban-sacramento-kings/
LOCATION:West Field House\, Rachel Carson College Service Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Competition,Performances,Social Gathering,Sporting Events,Training,Undergraduate
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SUMMARY:Alumni Awards Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:UC Santa Cruz recognizes and honors those who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievements\, made distinct contributions to society and UC Santa Cruz\, and have embodied the values and spirit of the University. \nThe UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2026 UC Santa Cruz Alumni Awards recipients. These awards celebrate individuals whose vision\, leadership\, and dedication have made a meaningful impact in their professions\, in society\, within the University community\, and across the globe. Each honoree exemplifies the values and spirit of UC Santa Cruz through their achievements and contributions. \nJoin us for the annual UC Santa Cruz Alumni Awards Celebration event scheduled for Friday\, October 16\, 2026\, where the community with gather to recognize and honor this year’s esteemed recipients. \nEvening festivities include: \n5:30 PM | Welcome Reception\n6:30 PM | Alumni Awards Ceremony\n8:00 PM | Dessert Reception\n8:30 PM | Event Concludes \nEvent tickets are $75 and include the award ceremony\, an elegant small plates reception\, open bar service\, dessert selection\, and complimentary parking.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/alumni-awards-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:University Center\, University Center\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Award(s) Ceremony,Reception
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SUMMARY:Environmental Studies Seminar Series |  North Stars of Emancipation: Navigating Movements and Institutions to Change Food Systems
DESCRIPTION:In person and via Zoom (Meeting ID: 978 5545 8946\, Passcode: 454736).  \nIf you are unable to stream the talk live and need to access a recorded version\, please contact Stacy Philpott at sphilpot@ucsc.edu. A UC Santa Cruz email address is required to access the recording. \nHost: Stacy Philpott \nSpeaker: Antonio Roman-Alcala\, CSU East Bay \nTitle: North Stars of Emancipation: Navigating Movements and Institutions to Change Food Systems \nAbstract: In this talk\, Dr. Roman-Alcalá will discuss his new book North Stars of Emancipation: California’s Diverse Food and Farming Movements in Times of Racial Reckoning\, based on his twenty years of engaging such movements as both participant and (more recently) researcher. The book addresses how food movements’ racial politics and change-making strategies have shifted over recent decades\, in response to the interventions of activists and allies\, and in relation to the ever-vexing challenge of working across various kinds of difference. Antonio will present insights from North Stars\, illuminating the origins of right wing populist political strategies in California’s agrarian history\, dynamics of contemporary movement organizing among ecological farmers\, farmworkers\, Indigenous people\, food justice activists\, nonprofit staff\, researchers\, and others\, and suggestions for how to both diversify and strengthen the movement. Addressing social scientific and social movement debates about if and how social movements should seek radical change to society\, and how movements might navigate problematic political and economic systems not set up to serve them\, the talk will introduce the book’s call for a “North Star” approach to political change. Such an approach\, Antonio argues\, can leverage food markets and state policy even while seeking a food system (and world) beyond capitalism and the colonial nation-state. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/environmental-studies-seminar-series-north-stars-of-emancipation/
LOCATION:Interdisciplinary Sciences Building\, 7487 Red Hill Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:The Dominican Wake: Contradictions of the Human and Human Rights in the Dominican Republic with Dr. Génesis Lara
DESCRIPTION:As a part of the Sovereignty & Solidarity Fall Speaker Series\, the Huerta Center is thrilled to host Dr. Génesis Lara from UC-Irvine to speak on topics related to her upcoming book.  \nThe May 1961 assassination of dictator Rafael Trujillo propelled the Dominican Republic into the center stage of Cold War Caribbean geopolitics. This presentation places the Organization of American States (OAS) human rights inspection of the Dominican Republic in contrast to the writings of Dominican women to showcase the limitations of hemispheric entities of human rights in the Caribbean. The paper argues that in the absence of public platforms for truth and reconciliation\, the strategic employment of human rights and maternalism on behalf of Dominican women sought to hold the Dominican state accountable for state violence. Through the close reading of personal correspondence and state memoranda\, I examine how varying definitions of human were utilized by Dominican women to extract specific demands from Dominican officials. This presentation also examines the ways conservatism and rising Dominican radicalism influenced the demands women made of the state. Critically\, this paper excavates the central role of Dominican women in hemispheric development of human rights and reconciliation to argue for its inclusions in evaluations of the legacies of the Cold War radicalism in the Caribbean and Latin America.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-dominican-wake/
LOCATION:Charles E. Merrill Lounge\, Rutherford House\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Statistics Seminar: Advancing Science on the Sea and Stars with Modern Statistical Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: J. Xavier Prochaska\, Professor\, UC Santa Cruz \nDescription: I will present two current and challenging research problems from the domains of astrophysics and oceanography which are leveraging standard Bayesian methods. After describing the datasets\, scientific goals\, and currently methodology\, I will welcome a discussion on ways to improve\, advance\, and/or replace the current approaches. Ideally within the realm of tradiational/modern statistics\, but I will welcome soluation with machine learning/AI approaches. I will then conclude by describing forthcoming\, large datasets that could leverage expertise from members of the Department of Statistics. For those who wish a preview of the data and current techniques\, I will circulate a README a day or two in advance of the seminar. \nAbout the speaker: PhD Physics — UC San Diego; Professor Astronomy & Astrophysics and Ocean Sciences — UC Santa Cruz \n\n\n\n\n\nThis seminar is hosted by Professor Yunyi Shen.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/statistics-seminar-advancing-science-on-the-sea-and-stars-with-modern-statistical-techniques/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:North Stars of Emancipation: Navigating Movements and Institutions to Change Food Systems
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Dr. Roman-Alcalá will discuss his new book\, North Stars of Emancipation: California’s Diverse Food and Farming Movements in Times of Racial Reckoning\, based on his 20 years of engaging such movements as both participant and (more recently) researcher. The book addresses how food movements’ racial politics and change-making strategies have shifted over recent decades\, in response to the interventions of activists and allies\, and in relation to the ever-vexing challenge of working across various kinds of difference. \nAntonio will present insights from North Stars\, illuminating the origins of right wing populist political strategies in California’s agrarian history\, dynamics of contemporary movement organizing among ecological farmers\, farmworkers\, Indigenous people\, food justice activists\, nonprofit staff\, researchers\, and others\, and suggestions for how to both diversify and strengthen the movement. \nAddressing social scientific and social movement debates about if and how social movements should seek radical change to society\, and how movements might navigate problematic political and economic systems not set up to serve them\, the talk will introduce the book’s call for a “North Star” approach to political change. Such an approach\, Antonio argues\, can leverage food markets and state policy even while seeking a food system (and world) beyond capitalism and the colonial nation-state.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/north-stars-of-emancipation-navigating-movements-and-institutions-to-change-food-systems/
LOCATION:Hay Barn\, 94 Ranch View Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:Lineages of Workers Inquiry in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:The 1970s saw a burst of working-class struggle in the United States. In a moment of crisis\, workers responded with courage and determination to fight back. A wave of strikes and rank-and-file rebellion led a number of feminist scholars and activists to investigate\, contextualize\, and broadcast this activity. Some engaged in oral history\, others in participant observation by obtaining jobs in different industries. They asked crucial questions about what the meaning of class relationships\, the connection between historical memory and ongoing struggles\, and the significance of social reproduction in analyzing exploitation and resistance. \nIn our present\, as younger generations enter the labor movement through union drives\, salting\, strike support\, and other paths\, this body of research and action offers valuable lessons. \nWith: Ann Bookman\, Gail Hershatter\, Vicki Ruiz\, Pat Zavella \nModerator: Patrick King \nRegister Here \nOCTOBER 20\, 2026 | 6 PM-8 PM\nCOWELL RANCH HAY BARN\n94 RANCH VIEW RD\, SANTA CRUZ\, CA 95064 \n  \nLa década de 1970 fue testigo de un aumento de las luchas de la clase trabajadora en Estados Unidos. En un momento de crisis\, los trabajadores respondieron con valor y determinación para contragolpear. Un gran incremento de huelgas y rebeliones de trabajadores sindicalizados llevó a diversas académicas y activistas feministas a investigar\, contextualizar y difundir esta actividad. Algunas recurrieron a la historia oral\, mientras que otras emplearon la observación participante\, consiguiendo empleos en diferentes sectores industriales. Plantearon preguntas fundamentales sobre el significado de las relaciones de clase\, la conexión entre la memoria histórica y las luchas actuales\, y la importancia de la reproducción social a la hora de analizar la explotación y la resistencia. \nAhora\, a medida que las generaciones más jóvenes se incorporan al movimiento laboral —ya sea mediante campañas de sindicalización\, la estrategia de infiltración laboral (*salting*)\, el apoyo a huelgas o otras maneras—\, este conjunto de investigaciones y acciones ofrece lecciones valiosas. \nCon: Ann Bookman\, Gail Hershatter\, Vicki Ruiz\, Pat Zavella \nModerado por: Patrick King \nRegistrese aqui \n20 de Octubre 2026 | 6 PM-8 PM\nCOWELL RANCH HAY BARN\n94 RANCH VIEW RD\, SANTA CRUZ\, CA 95064
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/lineages-of-workers-inquiry-in-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Hay Barn\, 94 Ranch View Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
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SUMMARY:Taking Charge of Change: Five Fundamental Truths for Mastering the Chaos of Life
DESCRIPTION:Taking Charge of Change: Five Fundamental Truths for Mastering the Chaos of Life With Jim Hjort \nWednesday\, Oct. 21\, 2026 | Noon PT \nVirtual via Zoom \nHosted by the UCLA Alumni Association\, open to all UC alumni \nChange is the only constant in life\, and every day we are called to reckon with this. Today\, it may be most apparent to you in national or global tumult\, a career pivot you’re contemplating\, or relationship dynamics you’re struggling to tweak or adapt to. \nHowever it shows up\, you can count on the rug continuing to shift beneath your feet. And your brain really doesn’t like that\, at least by default. In its frenzy to find stability today\, it will leap to ways of thinking and behaving that will leave you feeling even more stuck\, stifled\, and afraid tomorrow. Yet\, if you are inclined toward personal growth\, you can use the tidal forces of change to propel you to ever-greater wisdom\, inner stability\, and even growth. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/taking-charge-of-change-five-fundamental-truths-for-mastering-the-chaos-of-life/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T170000
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SUMMARY:Wiki-a-thon  to support BIPOC Scientists and Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Wikipedia overwhelmingly recognizes the achievements of white people. Join us as we add wikipedia pages for BIPOC leaders in science and technology\, highlighting their often overlooked accomplishments and ensuring that the next generation can see role models who look like them. \n\n\n\nNo experience is necessary – just bring a laptop! \n\n\n\n\nWe will provide a list of scientists who don’t yet have pages\, or you can come up with your own! The event will begin with a short training on how to edit Wikipedia\, followed by time to write your own article on a scientist\, engineer\, or technologist of your choice. \nRSVP here \nPlease RSVP above for a Zoom link if you will be attending virtually\, or to let us know that you are coming in person. Snacks will be provided!
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/wiki-a-thon-to-support-bipoc-scientists-and-engineers/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering,Training,Undergraduate,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T120000
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SUMMARY:Make & Take Dried Floral Pumpkin Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make a beautiful and long-lasting dried floral and succulent pumpkin that can be used as a stunning centerpiece in this “make and take” workshop\, just in time for the holidays. Instructor Amber Pearsall will demonstrate the mechanics of putting everything together and will have a couple examples to guide your inspiration. Personal artistic style is highly encouraged! You’ll be able to choose from a wide selection of dried and some fresh materials\, some that were grown at the Farm & Garden and some provided by the instructor and team. With care\, your beautiful pumpkin creation will last well into the new year! Light refreshments will be served and the atmosphere promises to be jovial\, creative and social. \nREGISTER
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/make-take-dried-floral-pumpkin-workshop/
LOCATION:Hay Barn\, 94 Ranch View Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T132500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T143000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Studies Seminar Series | Kimmy Waite\, CSU Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:In person and via Zoom (Meeting ID: 978 5545 8946\, Passcode: 454736).  \nIf you are unable to stream the talk live and need to access a recorded version\, please contact Stacy Philpott at sphilpot@ucsc.edu. A UC Santa Cruz email address is required to access the recording. \nHost: Flora Lu \nSpeaker: Kimmy Waite\, CSU Los Angeles \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/environmental-studies-seminar-series-kimmy-waite/
LOCATION:Interdisciplinary Sciences Building\, 7487 Red Hill Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T110000
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SUMMARY:2026 Graduate & Professional School Fair
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us\, open to all majors! \nUndergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni interested in pursuing continuing education opportunities are invited to attend. Get the chance to meet admission representatives seeking to share insight into their respective graduate and professional school programs and discuss ways in which to stand out in the application process. \nCurious about how to best prepare for the fair? \n1. Research the organization\nIdentify your top 3-5 graduate and professional 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 graduate program mission? values?)\, admissions process and requirements\, and perhaps check out their social media for the latest news from the university/school. Graduate and professional 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 graduate or professional 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 graduate and professional 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 graduate or professional school program. \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. \nPLEASE NOTE: You are encouraged to check in at the student registration table in order to participate in the career fair. Bring your student ID. \nWant more support? \n\nVisit a peer coach during drop-in hours\nSchedule a career coaching appointment with a Career Engagement Specialist\nFor PhD students looking to pursue careers in industry\, explore Beyond the Professoriate\n(Scroll over “Login to Platform” at the top navigation bar and click “Through your institution”)\nGet career tips on demand from our Career Success YouTube video library\nStay in the loop by following Career Success on Instagram\, Facebook\, and Twitter\n\nYou will receive registration and additional information to your email from Career Success via Handshake. Please make sure to check your junk/spam folder if you are not receiving any communication.\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. \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. \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/2026-graduate-professional-school-fair/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Stevenson Event Center\, Stevenson Service Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences
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SUMMARY:Reshaping representation: Midterm elections and emerging district map battles
DESCRIPTION:Congressional elections are central to American democratic representation. Their importance underpins recent concerns about partisan gerrymandering in the states and makes civic participation even more critical given the narrow majorities in Congress. Indeed\, the outcome of congressional elections has significant consequences for whose voices are reflected in state and federal policymaking\, especially when both parties have used redistricting strategically to improve their electoral prospects. In advance of the 2026 midterm elections\, this event will contextualize past redistricting efforts and explore some of the most pressing threats to today’s electoral process. Our panel will discuss the long history of redistricting in the United States\, differentiate between racial gerrymandering and partisan gerrymandering\, discuss the intersection of race and partisan objectives\, highlight the role of recent state independent redistricting commissions and California’s Prop 50\, along with exclusionary changes to the Voting Rights Act and recent actions taken by the Supreme Court. You will not want to miss this informative discussion as you prepare to participate in these important elections. \nThis event is the first in a series of 2026-27 Resilient Democracy events brought to you by the Institute for Social Transformation. \nModerator \n\nMelanie Springer\, Associate Professor of Politics (UC Santa Cruz)\n\nPanelists \n\nSonal Shaw\, Board Chair of Consumer Reports and Senior Advisor for Results Prism Advisory\nElspeth Wilson\, Assistant Professor in Politics/Legal Studies (UC Santa Cruz)\nErik J. Engstrom\, Professor of Political Science (UC Davis)\n\nFree and open to the public with registration: RSVP HERE to attend in-person or virtually. Questions? Contact transform@ucsc.edu. \nCo-sponsored by: UC Santa Cruz Institute for Social Transformation\, Politics Department\, Legal Studies Program\, Chancellor’s Office\, Office for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. \n\n\n\nRegister to vote! On November 3\, 2026 there will be a General Election. Make sure you are registered to vote. You can get more information on the California Secretary of State website or the Santa Cruz County Elections Department. UCSC students\, click here for information on how to vote on campus.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/reshaping-representation-midterm-elections-and-emerging-district-map-battles/
LOCATION:Namaste Lounge\, 615 College Nine Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T100000
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SUMMARY:Seymour Center Homeschool Day: Spectacular Science
DESCRIPTION:Calling all homeschool families! Join the Seymour Center on Friday\, October 30\, at 10 a.m. for a morning of hands-on science investigations\, aquarium feeds\, a scavenger hunt\, and lots more. \n• Enjoy hands-on science investigations\, crafts\, and a scavenger hunt. \n• Make an enormous whale skeleton appear in front of your eyes\, then walk inside it with our special virtual reality experience. \n• Touch live bat stars and crabs\, and learn about bone-eating zombie worms and hagfish. \n• Marvel at Ms. Blue\, a massive blue whale skeleton\, and discover how science and engineering innovations helped us restore this beloved Santa Cruz icon. \nAdmission fees apply. Special activities are included at no additional cost. \nRSVP here by October 15 to receive details and activities.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/seymour-center-homeschool-day-spectacular-science/
LOCATION:Seymour Marine Discovery Center\, 100 McAllister Way\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060
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SUMMARY:Environmental Studies Seminar Series | Edible Insects and the Future of Food: Capitalist Dreams\, Loss\, and Everyday Immigrant Practices
DESCRIPTION:In person and via Zoom (Meeting ID: 978 5545 8946\, Passcode: 454736).  \nIf you are unable to stream the talk live and need to access a recorded version\, please contact Stacy Philpott at sphilpot@ucsc.edu. A UC Santa Cruz email address is required to access the recording. \nHost: Stacy Philpott \nSpeaker: Paolina Hwae Kyung Kao Yook Lu\, UC Davis \nTitle: Edible Insects and the Future of Food: Capitalist Dreams\, Loss\, and Everyday Immigrant Practices \nAbstract: In the 2010s\, edible insects emerged in popular discourse as a potential “food of the future.” Drawing on fieldwork and interviews conducted in the United States from 2019-2024 with entrepreneurs\, farmers\, and food producers\, this talk traces how insects became a hopeful response to anxieties about ecological crisis\, food security\, and changing ways of life. I bring one Southeast Asian American family’s enduring practice of foraging for grasshoppers into conversation with the emergence and transformation of the insect agriculture industry. Doing so reveals two distinct relationships to insects: one shaped by the anticipation of future loss and the desire to secure against it\, the other by losses already lived through displacement and relocation. Attending to these differences while listening for what they share\, the talk asks what an affective throughline of loss can reveal about the ways people imagine futures\, develop relationships with other forms of life\, and work to make and sustain lives through food. \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/environmental-studies-seminar-series-edible-insects-food/
LOCATION:Interdisciplinary Sciences Building\, 7487 Red Hill Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:AM Seminar: Sliced Optimal Transport: From Acceleration to Bayesian Modeling
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Enter the speaker’s name\, title\, and institution at the top of the event \nDescription: Optimal transport (OT) provides a principled way to match\, compare\, and interpolate distributions\, but its computational cost limits its use at realistic scales. I will present our recent work on reducing that cost and on using OT for statistical modeling and inference. In the first part of the talk\, I will briefly introduce optimal transport and sliced optimal transport (SOT). I will then present sliced-regularized OT\, which uses a cheap sliced plan as an informative prior for approximating the full plan\, yielding an efficient approximate OT solver. In the second part\, I will show how SOT enables new applications in statistical inference. In particular\, I will introduce distributional determinantal point processes\, which use SOT geometry to place repulsive priors on distributions\, giving a Bayesian model for clustering distributional data. Applications include image processing and the clustering of single-cell and epilepsy data. \nAbout the speaker: Dr. Khai Nguyen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at Texas A&M University. He received his Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Texas at Austin and his B.Sc. in Computer Science from Hanoi University of Science and Technology. His research develops computational optimal transport\, particularly sliced methods that make large-scale transport tractable. He brings these tools to problems in machine learning and geometric data processing\, as well as to Bayesian approximate inference and nonparametric models for distributional data. \nThis seminar is hosted by Professor Yunyi Shen.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/am-seminar-sliced-optimal-transport-from-acceleration-to-bayesian-modeling/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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SUMMARY:23rd Annual Graduate Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This event celebrates and highlights the work of UCSC graduate students in all academic divisions. Any enrolled graduate student is welcome to present either a poster\, talk\, or mixed media presentation. The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/23rd-annual-graduate-research-symposium/
LOCATION:Physical Sciences Building\, Physical Sciences Building\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T180000
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SUMMARY:James Spooner in conversation with Johnny Damm on AFROPUNK\, anger\, and other things
DESCRIPTION:The Institute of the Arts and Sciences invites you to a conversation with filmmaker and graphic novelist James Spooner about his latest graphic novel\, moderated by cartoonist Johnny Damm. It Starts with Anger: A Punk Beginning. An AFROPUNK Ending tells the origin story of the multi-million-dollar AFROPUNK festival—beginning not with big stages or brand sponsorship\, but with one mixed-race teenager’s search for belonging in the nineties New York City punk scene. \nThe conversation will be followed by a book signing by Spooner. Local author and punk historian John Malkin will also be signing his new book\, Punk Spirit! – An Oral History of Punk Rock\, Spirituality\, and Liberation\, and Johnny Damm will have his latest comic\, I’m a Cop: Real Life Horror Comics No. 3 available.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/james-spooner-in-conversation-with-johnny-damm-on-afropunk-anger-and-other-things/
LOCATION:Institute of the Arts and Sciences\, 100 Panetta Ave\, Santa Cruz\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T153000
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SUMMARY:Fall Slow Seminar: The Range of the River by Iftekhar Iqbal
DESCRIPTION:UCSC’s Center for Southeast Asian Coastal Interactions (SEACoast)  and the  Center for South Asian Studies  invite you to join us for a Slow Seminar to discuss Iftekhar Iqbal’s   The Range of the River: Asia’s Great River Systems and the Making of a Transregional World  on  Monday\, November 16\, 2026 from 3:30-5:00pm PST in Room 2010\, Humanities 1. \nSpanning nearly four million square kilometers across eastern South Asia\, mainland Southeast Asia\, and southern China\, the Tibetan river system connects some of Asia’s major waterways\, including the Brahmaputra\, Mekong\, and Yangtze. In The Range of the River\, Iqbal traces the intertwined histories of these rivers and the human and other-than-human forces that have shaped them. The book considers rivers not only as sites of imperial power\, territorial contestation\, and economic activity\, but also as dynamic forces and shared commons that have facilitated movement\, exchange\, commerce\, and cultural encounters across political and geographic boundaries. \nProfessor Anna Tsing (UCSC Anthropology) will facilitate our Slow Seminar to focus on three river systems explored in Iqbal’s book: the Brahmaputra\, Mekong\, and Yangtze. Three scholars including Sanjay Barbora (UCSC Sociology)\, David Biggs (UCR History)\, and Ben Read (UCSC Politics) will offer brief reflections on one river each\, providing distinct disciplinary and regional perspectives before the discussion opens to a broader collective conversation. \nPlease register for the Slow Seminar by filling out this Google Form. Registered guests will receive a PDF copy of The Range of the River via email. \nThis is a Hybrid event. Participants may join in-person at UCSC or by Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out to registered participants at least 1 hour before the event. \nRegistration will close at midnight on November 15\, 2026. \nNew to Slow Seminars?  Check out SEACoast’s definition here.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/fall-slow-seminar-the-range-of-the-river-by-iftkhar-iqbal/
LOCATION:Humanities 1 Building\, 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T170000
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SUMMARY:Humanities Grad School 101
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about graduate school in the humanities? Join this Humanities Grad School 101 session\, where we’ll hear from Associate Dean of Research Pranav Anand and stellar UCSC graduate students in History\, Linguistics\, Literature\, and Philosophy. We’ll discuss important considerations for deciding to pursue graduate school and what to look for in an academic program and advisor. You’ll leave knowing how to decide whether grad school is right for you and what you can do now to prepare. \nThis is a hybrid event and will be hosted both in-person in Humanities 1\, Room 210 and on Zoom. Dinner will be provided for those joining in person. \nRegister here
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/humanities-grad-school-101-2/
LOCATION:Humanities 1 Building\, 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Undergraduate
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