Events

Barnstorm Presents—Our Dear Dead Drug Lord
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater, 453 Kerr Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, United States
A gang of teenage girls gathers in an abandoned treehouse to summon the ghost of Pablo Escobar. Are they messing with the actual spirit of the infamous cartel kingpin? Or are they really just messing with each other? A roller coaster ride through the danger and damage of girlhood—the teenage wasteland—has never been so much twisted fun. Show by Alexis Scheer. Directed by Angela Rangel.
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ABOUT BARNSTORM
UC Santa Cruz students experiment with and create their own innovative theater and gain a sense of operating and creating art in the Barnstorm Theater Company, a student-run theater arts production company established in 2004.
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ADVISORIES
– Ticket holders not seated at least 10 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will be issued.
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FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Fri. Feb. 27: 7:30 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 28: 7:30 p.m.
Sun. March 1: 2:00 p.m.
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ADMISSION
– Tickets issued through Eventbrite HERE; Follow the Dept. of Performance, Play & Design and Barnstorm on Eventbrite for notifications and updates.
– Free for UCSC undergraduate students (ticket required).
– General admission “Pay What You Like” options $5–20
– A limited number of tickets/seats may be available at the door, even after online ticket sales end or reach full capacity.
– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.
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PARKING
– Parking by permit, ParkMobile, or $11 cash/credit via the on-site parking attendant.
– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event.
– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, Medical spaces, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.
– UCSC affiliates must purchase their permits before arriving at the event in order to receive their discounted UCSC rate. Attendants will only sell the non-affiliate-priced permits.
– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS).
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This program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.

Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV—The Experiment
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Second Stage, Second Stage, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Random With A Purpose is a popular annual student-directed and -choreographed dance showcase.
Per directors Lydia Wallman and Brennah Lyons, this year’s production, The Experiment, “serves as a platform for collaborators to develop work that does not yet exist in the physical world and to investigate elements of community and features a cast that reflects UC Santa Cruz’s diverse student population through a wide range of dance styles and perspectives.”
Admission

General admission $5–$20 “Pay What You Like”
FREE for UCSC undergrads (ticket required).
Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to the event start time.
Ticket holders not seated at least 5 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will be issued.

Advisories
This performance is approximately 90 minutes with a 15-minute intermission and includes: flashing lights and mature language.
Event dates

Fri. Feb. 27: 7:30 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 28: 7:30 p.m.
Sun. Mar. 1: 2:00 p.m.
Thu. Mar. 5: 7:30 p.m.
Fri. Mar. 6: 7:30 p.m.
Sat. Mar. 7: 7:30 p.m.
Sun. Mar. 8: 2:00 p.m.

Parking

Parking by permit, ParkMobile, or $11.00 cash/credit card via the on-site parking attendant
Arts parking lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event
Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, Medical spaces, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.
Refer to Transportation & Parking Services for more information.

This program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Santa Cruz
2026-02-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95062, United States
For the 35th year, UC Santa Cruz Adventure Rec is thrilled to bring the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Santa Cruz! Each November, the Banff Festival in Canada showcases the year’s most breathtaking, inspiring adventure films—and we’re bringing the very best of them to the Rio Theatre, February 27, 28, & March 1, 2026.
Each night features completely different films. Join us for one, two or all three nights!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
Your ticket purchases help Adventure Rec raise over $20,000 to reduce students’ Rec trip costs by up to 50%. Thank you!

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Hot on the heels of the Festival that is held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in over 600 communities and more than 40 countries across the globe, the Banff World Tour celebrates amazing achievements in outdoor storytelling and filmmaking worldwide.
From the over 400 entries submitted into the Festival each year, award-winners and audience favorites are among the films that are carefully selected to play in theaters around the world.
Traveling to remote vistas, analyzing topical environmental issues, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports the 2025/26 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.
For more information contact Adventure Rec (adventurerec@ucsc.edu; 831-459-2806).
Thank you to our local sponsors!…

Allterra Solar
Land Trust of Santa Cruz County
KZSC 88.1
Pacific Edge Climbing Gym
Good Times
Woodstock’s Pizza

Coast-to-Coast Men's Basketball Conference Tournament - Championship
2026-02-28 17:00 | Kaiser Permanente Arena, 140 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The Coast-to-Coast Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament is coming to Santa Cruz!
The Banana Slugs are set to host the five-game tournament February 26-28, welcoming University of Mary Washington, Christopher Newport University, Salisbury University, and Warren Wilson College to the West Coast!

Quarterfinals are Thursday, Feb. 26 at Kaiser Permanente Arena. Tip-off is 3 p.m.
Semifinals will take place Friday, Feb. 27 at West Field House. Game #1 tips off at 3 p.m. and game #2 at 6 p.m.
The championship game will be Saturday, Feb. 28 at Kaiser Permanente Arena, with tip-off at 5 p.m.

Students, staff, faculty, and the Santa Cruz community are invited to attend. With fans traveling from across the country, it’s set to be a high-energy weekend of championship basketball.
Tickets: $15 for Adults, $5 for students (with ID) and youth (k-12), kids under 5 are free.

Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
2026-02-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Theater Arts Mainstage, 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Move into the spotlight with Dreamgirls, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul, sparkle, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young women as they rise from hopeful dreamers to international superstars. With powerful vocals, stimulating choreography, and hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” this AATAT production will bursts with passion, ambition, and inspiration!
Directed by Don Williams.
Co-presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT) and the Department of Performance, Play & Design (PPD).
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ADMISSION
– General admission with “Pay What You Like” options.
– Free for UCSC students (ticket required).
– Tickets issued online here through Eventbrite only.
– Follow the Dept. of Performance, Play & Design on Eventbrite for notifications and updates.
– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.
– Ticket holders not seated at least 5 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will be issued.
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FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Dreamgirls is a two-week production, with seven performances at UC Santa Cruz*, including the following:
– Fri., Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.
– Sat., Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m.
– Sun., Feb. 22, 2:00 p.m. matinee
– Fri., Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m.
– Sat., Feb. 28, 2:00 p.m. matinee
– Sat., Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.
– Sun., Mar. 1, 2:00 p.m. matinee
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PARKING
– Parking by permit, ParkMobile, or $11 cash/credit via the on-site parking attendant
– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event
– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, Medical spaces, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.
– UCSC affiliates must purchase their permits before arriving at the event in order to receive their discounted UCSC rate. Attendants will only sell the non-affiliate-priced permits.
– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)
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ABOUT AATAT
For nearly 35 years, the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT) at UC Santa Cruz has been a vehicle to create unity, higher visibility and greater understanding of the multicultural community at UC Santa Cruz and the greater Santa Cruz community. AATAT hope for your continued support for the next 30 years and would appreciate your support of the scholarship fund. Donations are welcome here. AATAT awards a minimum of $5,000 in scholarships to individuals participating in the program who exhibit exemplary academic performance. Since 1993, thanks to generous donors, AATAT has raised over $120,000 in annual scholarship funding.
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This program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.

Formula Slug Open House
2026-02-28 12:30 - 17:30 | Jack Baskin Engineering, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
We’re excited to announce our Formula Slug Open House at Baskin Engineering on Saturday, February 28th.
Last season we placed 18th out of 120 teams representing UC Santa Cruz at the national FSAE competition, the result of a year spent designing, manufacturing, and testing our electric race car. The open house is an opportunity to see the work and decisions made behind the scenes, as well as a sneak peek into the changes being made on our next race car, FS-4.
RSVP FORM: https://forms.gle/VqZ2Pz8NdhSxhpt37
Itinerary:
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Guest Arrival & Seating
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Team Overview @ Jack Baskin Engineering (JBE) Auditorium
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM: Alumni Panel: Experiences Beyond FSAE @ JBE Auditorium
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Lab Tours, Subteam Showcases & Networking @ Baskin Courtyard
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Acknowledgements

Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
2026-02-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery, 11 Cowell Service Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Norris Center Art + Science Graduate Fellowship Exhibition
Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World brings together the work of ten graduate students supported by the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History Art + Science Fellowship, a program dedicated to creative research connecting art with the natural world. Across media – including sound, moving image, music, performance, installation, comics, social practice, photography, and storytelling – the artists in Ecology of Presence emphasize relationality and careful attention to place as essential to building relationships with environs. As accelerating environmental change and technological dependency threaten ways of belonging, the works in this exhibition maintain a steadfast commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that propose kinship with the natural world. By coming together, Art + Science Fellows artworks and social practices suggest ways of imagining human life in relation to the more-than-human world.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Trip
2026-02-28 10:30 - 16:30 | Cowell College, 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Join International Student Services and Programming (ISSP) for our annual trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This will be a great time to get to know each other more while exploring an exciting and beautiful location.

The trip will be limited to 30 participants. Non-international students can also sign up, but priority will be given to those who are a part of the Global Mentorship Program and/or are international students. The cost of participation is $25 and includes a round-trip shuttle service and entry to the aquarium. Fees will be charged to your UCSC account following the event (no pre-payment is required).

We recommend bringing about $20 for lunch and souvenirs. You can also bring your own lunch/snacks if you’d prefer.

Please RSVP here by Friday, February 20th to reserve your spot!
Date: Saturday, February 28
Time: 10:30-16:30
Location: Cowell Circle, UCSC Campus
Meeting Location: Please meet at Cowell Circle between 10:15-10:30 for this exciting day trip!
The last day to cancel is Wednesday, February 25th. If you cancel beyond this date, you’ll be responsible for the $25 participation fee.
If you have any questions, please contact us at iprogramming@ucsc.edu.

Education Innovation Workshop: Math Atlas
2026-02-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Welcome to The Math Altas!
In this one-day workshop, learning specialist Elizabeth Powell will be sharing her 35 years of experience as an educator in evidence-based strategies from The Math Atlas framework. We’ll talk about instructional effectiveness and learner engagement in one-on-one math settings.
You’ll get to evaluate the real-world implications of visual, verbal, and multi-sensory approaches to math instruction by reflecting on case examples and adapting them to the needs of individual learners and you’ll discover how The Math Atlas methods strengthen conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in mathematics.
This workshop is very welcoming to those who have struggled in math as well as those who love it!
Note: Teachers are welcome to attend, but we’ll be focusing on individualized instruction rather than classroom techniques.
Welcome to our immersive Education Innovation workshop series.
Join master educators to explore the most current, evidence-based best practices to keep your knowledge and skills up to date and to strengthen your ability to support every student. Each session is led by an expert in the field with real-world experience, who will guide you through the material and help you apply it immediately to your work. This workshop is sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Educational Therapy certificate program.
Enroll today.

UC Davis Alumni Careers & Identity Conference 2026
2026-02-28 08:30 - 15:50 | CA
Join fellow UC alumni in Sacramento for a dynamic, in-person conference exploring
topics at the intersection of career and identity. Enjoy interactive breakout sessions,
meaningful networking opportunities and important conversations designed specifically
for UC alumni.
Open to graduates from all UC campuses, this event welcomes anyone interested in the
topics presented.
Registration and experience include:
● Full conference program and materials
● Professional headshots
● Light breakfast and catered lunch
● Exhibitor fair
● Prize giveaways and more
Register by January 31 to take advantage of early-bird pricing.
Standard registration closes February 21.
Learn More and Register

Practical Activism Conference
2026-02-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room, 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Join us for the 23rd annual Practical Activism Conference. This day-long, student-coordinated conference features speakers, workshops, tabling and hands on opportunities.

The Rite of Strings— "One Night Only" concert with UCSC Music Department faculty and special guests
2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Music Center Recital Hall, 400 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Audiences are invited to a concert featuring Christopher Mallett, guitar; William Coulter, guitar; Robert Miller, guitar; and Grijda Spiri, violin.
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ADVISORIES
– Seating is first-come, first-served
– No intermission
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ADMISSION
– FREE and open to the public
– Open seating (no ticket required)
– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.
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PARKING
– Parking by permit, ParkMobile, or $11 cash/credit via the on-site parking attendant
– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event
– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, Medical spaces, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.
– UCSC affiliates must purchase their permits before arriving at the event in order to receive their discounted UCSC rate. Attendants will only sell the non-affiliate-priced permits.
– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)
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This program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.

Lunar New Year SC Warriors Game with ISSP
2026-02-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Kaiser Permanente Arena, 140 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Lunar New Year Santa Cruz Warriors Basketball Game
Date: Friday, February 27
Time: 19:00 Tipoff
Location: Kaiser Permanente Arena
Click here to RSVP for free ticket(s)

We are teaming up with the SC Warriors to offer a limited number of free tickets to their upcoming Lunar New Year-themed game!
Sign up above and let us know how many tickets you’d like. Students should download the SC Warriors app and link their Ticketmaster account in order to receive the digital ticket.

If you have any questions, please contact us at iprogramming@ucsc.edu.

Lunar New Year Santa Cruz Warriors Game
2026-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Kaiser Permanente Arena, 140 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The Division of Student Affairs & Success Leadership & Involvement is excited to partner with the Santa Cruz Warriors for a special Lunar New Year–themed game on Fri, 2/27/26 at 7 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente Arena .
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Tip-off at 7 p.m.
Bring your friends to cheer on the Sea Dubs as they take on the San Diego Clippers . Enjoy a special lion dance halftime performance, community gathering, and more!
A limited number of FREE student tickets will be distributed first-come, first-served at campus tabling pop-ups:
Wed, Feb 11 | 1:30–3:30 PM | S&E Library
Fri, Feb 13 | 1:30–2:30 PM | S&E Library
Wed, Feb 18 | 1:30–3:30 PM | McHenry Library
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Lunar New Year and rep the Sea Dubs!

Pachanga 2026: Noche de Baile
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:30 | Cultural Center – Merrill College, 641 Merrill Rd, Santa Cruz, 95064, United States
Join El Centro, the African American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC), and Merrill College for our annual Noche de Baile as part of Pachanga 2026! For years, El Centro and the AARCC have collaborated on Pachanga, an annual event series during Black History Month focused on uplifting and celebrating AfroLatinidad. Each year, the series culminates in a Noche de Baile, where folks come together in community and dance. This year’s baile will be held on Friday, February 27th from 6 PM to 9:30 PM at the Cultural Center at Merrill.
We are excited to welcome Portsha Jefferson, of Rara Tou Limen in Oakland, CA, who will be offering a live traditional Haitian dance workshop. Stick around for an open dance floor featuring beats from DJ Rianna! We will have delicious food, refreshing beverages, and an evening filled with música y comunidad!
You 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.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Coast-to-Coast Men's Basketball Conference Tournament - Semifinals Game #2
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | West Field House, Rachel Carson College Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064

"Career Success Resources" for UTC Transfer/Continuing Students
2026-02-27 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
Come and find out ALL that Career Success has to offer to UCSC students – every resources is FREE for you! Resume/Cover Letter feedback, Career Coaching Appointments, Graduate School Preparation, Interviewing Skills, Networking Opportunities, Career Fairs, Professional Development Workshops and MORE!
All students are welcome. The presentation will last 30 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A.
We 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.

YOU BELONG HERE
Programs 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.

Coast-to-Coast Men's Basketball Conference Tournament - Semifinals Game #1
2026-02-27 15:00 | West Field House, Rachel Carson College Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064

Get Certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED!
2026-02-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Scotts Valley Center
Location: Scotts Valley Center
Register for the training.
This Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips you to recognize and care for various first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. It is designed for individuals who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements.
This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion must be completed before attending the Instructor-led skills session. A valid 2-year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued upon completion.
This training will be held on-site at the Scotts Valley Center. To register, please fill out the registration link.
For more information, please visit the Occupational Health Training website.
For questions or to schedule a training for your team, please contact Occupational Health Specialist, Elizabeth Tomlinson, at ektomlin@ucsc.edu.

URBAN Lunch Hour: IRB Guidelines and Community-Engaged Research
2026-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
February 27, 2026 | Noon–1PM *ONLINE*
Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines are not fully aligned with the ethical priorities of community-engaged research. Join Dr. Rebecca London and Ned LeBlond as they discuss barriers and solutions for developing clearer practices and stronger collaborations between researchers and the IRB for supporting ethical community-engaged research at UC Santa Cruz.
This event is co-sponsored by UC Santa Cruz Campus + Community (C+C) and Urban Research Based Action Network (URBAN)
Register Here.

Sip Smarter
2026-02-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Porter/Kresge Dining Hall, 411 Porter-Kresge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Sip Smarter @ UCSC is your chance to grab a free drink, connect with friends, and learn how small choices can make a big impact. Stop by this drop-in campus event in partnership with Pepsi to enjoy one of nearly 1,000 canned beverages while exploring UCSC Dining’s move toward more sustainable packaging and right-sized portions.
Through quick, interactive activities, you’ll discover why aluminum cans can be a smarter option for the planet — and get the inside scoop on campus retail spots where you can find exclusive canned drinks not available in the dining halls. Swing by, sip, and see what it’s all about.
Date: Friday, Feb. 27
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Porter/Kresge Dining Hall

Semiconductor Career Summit - From Campus to Silicon Valley
2026-02-27 09:45 - 16:00 | Stevenson Event Center, Stevenson Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
A SEMI Professional Development Seminar organized by the SEMI Silicon Valley Chapter – Connecting College Students to the Semiconductor Industry. Learn about career opportunities in high tech and acquire valuable, practical information that will help you choose career directions and plan for your success.
Come learn about careers in the semiconductor industry at the SEMI Professional Development Seminar hosted by UC Santa Cruz.

Listen to professionals in the industry talk about their roles and find out how to prepare for jobs in the Semiconductors Industry.
Discover semiconductor job opportunities you didn’t know existed (internship and entry-level) and how you can prepare for them through job searches, interviews, resumes, and more.
Meet with professionals and executives during our speed mentoring, mock interview, and networking sessions.

All majors are welcome! Students with a background in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Data Science, and Business are strongly encouraged to attend.

Enjoy free food, free swag, and giveaways.
Students can come and go.

EVENT is FREE but registration is required. Register by Feb 20th to secure a lunch.
Event is organized by SEMI in collaboration with Career Success, Baskin Engineering and the Innovation & Business Engagement Hub.
You 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.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
Questions? Send to csuccess@ucsc.edu or visit Career Success at Hahn 125 East Entrance
Need accessibility support? Let us know at slugtalent@ucsc.edu at least two weeks prior to the event date.

Food as Resistance Within the Black Diaspora
2026-02-27 09:00 - 23:30 | Cowell Coffee Shop, 1156 high St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, United States
Join us for our second workshop to cook breakfast for the community and discuss food as resistance within the Black diaspora. Topics include: urban farming, food distribution in organizing, and afroecology. Make sure to RSVP: https://forms.gle/Gqwfp71fPbyzUaX67
This event is open to all students consistent with state and federal law.

Movies to let you "Think Different": Just Mercy
2026-02-26 20:30 - 22:00 | Porter/Kresge Dining Hall, 411 Porter-Kresge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Join Porter College for a screening of Just Mercy
Whether it’s just entertainment and a study break, or you want to let your mind stretch in a different direction from your classes and homework. We hope you might find these films engaging.
Popcorn, hot tea, and cocoa will be provided.

You 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.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Kitchen Counterculture: A Conversation About Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and the Food that Fueled a Revolution
2026-02-26 19:00 | Bookshop Santa Cruz
Bookshop Santa Cruz Presents Kitchen Counterculture: A Conversation About Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and the Food that Fueled a Revolution,” featuring award-winning food writer Gabi Moskowitz and journalist, teacher, and author Jim Newton. This event is cosponsored by the UC Santa Cruz The Humanities Division, The Humanities Institute, and the UCSC Special Collections & Archives.

Your RSVP helps us plan for your arrival and keep in touch with any changes. Thank you for registering!
Dead in the Kitchen, by Gabi Moskowitz: Kindly calling all Deadheads! Enjoy a variety of vibrant and delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes as you cook your way through Dead in the Kitchen: The Official Grateful Dead Cookbook, available just in time to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the legendary psychedelic rock band.
Welcome to the show! Dead in the Kitchen is the official, authorized Grateful Dead cookbook, a well-crafted extension of the vibrant, communal, free-spirited energy that the band and their legacy have graced us with for decades. Featuring the band’s iconic artwork, logos, and illustrations, this beautifully designed book brings the unmistakable Grateful Dead aesthetic to life on every page, making it a must-have collectible for devoted fans.
You’ll find recipes organized and inspired by not only the band’s timeless music, but also the loyal Deadheads that continue to find kindness and community amongst one another. Delight in dishes like the savory Curried Vegetable Pot Pie, the Meatless Meatball Sandwich, or a sweet bite of Pumpkin Cheesecake. With each recipe crafted to be simple and accessible for all, this is the perfect cookbook for novice cooks and seasoned pros alike. Find your flow in the kitchen as you create each flavorful dish and, if Jerry has taught us anything, don’t be afraid to improvise! This cookbook celebrates the Grateful Dead on each page and encourages more connection through gathering together and enjoying delicious food that’s good for feeding the mind, body, and soul.
Here Beside the Rising Tide: Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and an American Awakening, by Jim Newton: In 1965, in Palo Alto, Jerry Garcia opened a dictionary to a fable in which an appreciative soul repays the generosity of a traveler, a “gift of the grateful dead.” After a traumatic car accident that injured him and killed a close friend, Garcia had resolved to build his life around music. He had practiced relentlessly and caromed across the northern California folk and bluegrass scene. He had gathered up some fellow musicians and formed a band. Now they had their name. Following the history of the Grateful Dead means tracking American cultural history through a period of radical reconsideration. The Dead played at the Acid Tests and the Human Be-In and Woodstock, at the occupation of Columbia and the Bail Ball for People’s Park. They performed at the base of the Pyramids during a lunar eclipse, at Madison Square Garden to defend the rainforests, in San Francisco to sound the alarm over AIDS and at Huey Newton’s birthday party. For three decades, the band explored the meaning and limits of freedom. The radical message of the Dead, to reject the mainstream and build a bohemian community, radiated across the world, manifesting itself in art, music, business, and politics. Here Beside the Rising Tide tells the story of those disparate shafts of light, putting Garcia into a broader context while tracing his eventful life. Nearly a century after his birth, Garcia’s influence stretches onward, expressed in guitar licks and a gentle way of life, one of excellence and gratitude, chasing freedom, living moment to moment, guided by song-the gift of the Grateful Dead.
Gabi Moskowitz is the founder of BrokeAssGourmet.com, an award-winning website about inexpensive cooking. She’s written five cookbooks, and produced Freeform’s Young & Hungry, a situation comedy based on her life and writing. She lives in Marin County, California, with her husband and daughters.
Jim Newton is a journalist, teacher, and author of Justice for All, Eisenhower, Worthy Fights, and Man of Tomorrow. He was at the Los Angeles Times for twenty-five years as a reporter, bureau chief, editorial page editor, columnist, and editor at large. He lives in Pasadena, California, and teaches at UCLA, where he founded and edits the award-winning public affairs magazine Blueprint.
