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SUMMARY:Denim Day Open Mic & Survivor Share-Out
DESCRIPTION:Join CARE in closing out Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2026\, during Denim Day\, for a space where we’ll connect as a community\, hand out copies of the new volume of the CARE Art Zine\, and hold an open mic and survivor share-out\, open to all UCSC survivors\, their supporters\, and allies! Food and refreshments provided\, no RSVP required! For questions or accommodations\, please email the CARE team. \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/denim-day-open-mic-survivor-share-out/
LOCATION:Namaste Lounge\, 615 College Nine Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Performances,Social Gathering
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SUMMARY:Stamp it Out: Pasifika Patterns
DESCRIPTION:Join AA/PIRC and Mauna Kea Protectors on Wednesday\, April 29th from 6-8pm at Terry Freitas Commons to learn about the cultural significance of different Pasifika patterns and how to respectfully use the designs\, before creating your own linocut stamps. The ink will work for both paper and cloth\, so bring any old clothes you may want to upcycle! \nRegister at bit.ly/aapirc-stamp \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/pasifika-patterns/
LOCATION:Terry Freitas Commons\, 600 McLaughlin Dr. College Nine\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:TLC Convocation 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Opposite of Cheating: Rethinking Instruction in the Age of AI\nDavid Rettinger\, Applied Professor and Undergraduate Program Director at the University of Tulsa\nHigher 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 this moment of disruption also presents an opportunity to refocus on what truly matters: student learning and growth. In this session\, David Rettinger will outline a positive\, evidence-based approach to academic integrity in the age of AI\, encouraging all of us to move beyond policing to authentic learning. Together\, we will take an evidence-based approach toward change\, by rethinking assessments to focus on durable human skills\, by learning to communicate the value of higher education to our students\, and by evaluating strategies for integrating AI thoughtfully into our courses. Attendees will leave with both conceptual frameworks for decision-making and concrete tools for AI integration\, communicating about integrity\, and reducing misconduct through improved teaching and learning. \nRegister to attend in person or watch remotely
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/tlc-convocation-2026/
LOCATION:Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room\, 615 College Nine Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Portfolio Workshop for Arts Division Students - all majors
DESCRIPTION:Employment opportunities in various portions of the Art industry often require a portfolio as part of an application.  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!  We will focus on best practices that apply broadly to almost all portfolio styles for all majors – digital media\, fine art\, AGPM\, music\, etc.  We will also spend a few minutes on items that are specific to various majors/industries.  We’ll end with time for you to ask questions and make a specific plan of action for yourself!  Join us for this informative\, relevant\, and empowering workshop! \n  \nKNOW OUR POLICIES \nJob postings and employer announcements 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\nPrograms and services are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. To learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications. \nOnline Safety Tips \nUC Santa Cruz Career Success〡Hahn 125 \nEmail Career Success: csuccess@ucsc.edu \nVisit Career Success Website: https://careers.ucsc.ed
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/portfolio-workshop-for-arts-division-students-all-majors/
LOCATION:https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/2614256373?pwd=WVdISUN0Q3ZHTXhSak5VVWN5OVc3dz09
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SUMMARY:Blue Zones: Secrets to Health and Longevity Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Zoom link. \n \nWhat do some of the world’s longest-living communities have in common? In regions known as Blue Zones\, people routinely live longer\, healthier lives. Known as centennials\, they often reach 90 or even 100 with vitality. In this workshop\, we’ll explore: \n \n\n 	The 5 Blue Zone regions and their secrets to longevity\n \n 	Everyday habits shared by these longevity hotspots\n \n 	Tips for eating\, movement\, connection with others\, purpose\, and stress management\n\n \nTake away small and realistic changes they can apply to support long-term health and well-being in your own life. \n \nRegister here for the Zoom link. \n \nFor questions\, please reach out to Ashley Parker\, Health and Well-being Specialist\, at aseparke@ucsc.edu.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/blue-zones-secrets-to-health-and-longevity-workshop/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:UC Santa Cruz Police Accountability Board (PAB) Spring 2026 Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The UC Santa Cruz Police Accountability Board (PAB) invites students\, staff\, faculty\, and community members to its Spring 2026 Public Meeting on Thursday\, April 30 from 3–4 p.m. via Zoom. This is an opportunity to learn about the PAB’s role in providing civilian oversight of the UC Santa Cruz Police Department\, hear updates on complaint data and board activities\, and share your questions and feedback directly with board members. The PAB is an independent committee charged by the Chancellor to review investigations into complaints of police misconduct\, evaluate UCSC PD policies and procedures\, and submit advisory recommendations to the Chief of Police. Your voice matters — join us and help shape the future of public safety at UC Santa Cruz.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today: https://ucsc.zoom.us/meeting/register/Rwisb3unSZ-LKKfBbNtx0w#/registration
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/uc-santa-cruz-police-accountability-board-pab-spring-2026-public-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T160000
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SUMMARY:Book Celebration with Kriti Sharma Relationality: An Emergent Politics of Life Beyond the Human
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 30th in Humanities 2-259 for a talk with Kriti Sharma\, Assistant Professor of Critical Race Science and Technology Studies at UCSC and co-author of Relationality: An Emergent Politics of Life Beyond the Human (Bloomsbury UK\, 2024) with co-authors Michal Osterweil and Arturo Escobar. \nAbout the Book\nThis important new book argues that at the root of the contemporary crisis of climate\, energy\, food\, inequality\, and meaning is a certain core presupposition that structures the ways in which we live\, think\, act and design: the assumption of dualism\, or the fundamental separateness of things. \nThe authors contend that the key to constructing livable worlds lies in the cultivation of ways of knowing and acting based on a profound awareness of the fundamental interdependence of everything that exists – what they refer to as relationality. This shift in paradigm is necessary for healing our bodies\, ecosystems\, cities\, and the planet at large. \nThe book follows two interwoven threads of argumentation: on the one hand\, it explains and exemplifies the modes of operation and the dire consequences of non-relational living; on the other\, it elucidates the nature of relationality and explores how it is embodied in transformative practices in multiple spheres of life. \nThe authors provide an instructive account of the philosophical\, scientific\, social\, and political sources of relational theory and action\, with the aim of illuminating the transition from living within seemingly ineluctable ‘toxic loops’ of unrelational living (based on ontological dualism)\, to living within ‘relational weaves’ which we might co-create with multiple human and nonhuman others. \nGet the Book\n\nMore information can be found at: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/relationality-9781350225992/\n\n\nAbout the Authors\nArturo Escobar is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill\, USA. His main interests are political ecology\, ontological design\, and the anthropology of globalization\, social movements\, and technoscience. He is the author of Designs for the Pluriverse (2018)\, and several other books including Encountering Development: The Making and Unmaking of the Third World (Princeton University Press\, 1995)\, a seminal text in post-development studies. He is an activist-researcher from Cali\, Colombia\, working on territorial struggles against extractivism\, postdevelopmentalist and post-capitalist transitions\, and ontological design. Over the past three decades he has worked closely with several Afro-Colombian\, environmental and feminist organizations on these issues. \nMichal Osterweil is Teaching Associate Professor in Global Studies at the University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill\, USA. She is also a radical homemaker and community actionist. Her main areas of interest are social movements\, new theories/imaginaries of social change and the intersection of knowledge production\, epistemology and change work. \nKriti Sharma is a microbial ecologist and philosopher whose work bridges biology\, philosophy\, and art to re-tell “the story of life” not as struggle and scarcity\, but as radical interdependence. She is Associate Professor of Critical Race Science and Technology Studies in CRES at UC Santa Cruz\, and the author of Interdependence: Biology and Beyond (Fordham University Press\, 2015).
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/book-celebration-with-kriti-sharma-relationality-an-emergent-politics-of-life-beyond-the-human/
LOCATION:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/book-celebration-with-kriti-sharma-relationality-an-emergent-politics-of-life-beyond-the-human/
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SUMMARY:Planetary Health and Innovation Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive conversation featuring visionary entrepreneurs\, investors\, and ecosystem experts at the forefront of global sustainability. This panel explores the intersection of environmental stewardship and cutting-edge solutions to drive meaningful impact. Following the discussion\, please stay for a networking reception to connect with fellow attendees and industry leaders. It is a premier opportunity to exchange ideas and forge new partnerships within the planetary health space.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/planetary-health-and-innovation-panel/
LOCATION:Seymour Marine Discovery Center\, 100 McAllister Way\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Your Next Degree: Business School
DESCRIPTION:Is business school the right next step for you? This webinar will feature admissions representatives from UCLA Anderson School of Management and other UC programs\, offering an inside look at the application process\, admissions requirements\, and the range of business degrees available. \nDesigned for alumni at any stage of exploration\, this session will help you assess whether business school aligns with your goals\, understand the value it can bring to your career\, and determine the right timing to apply. The session will conclude with a live Q&A\, giving you the opportunity to ask questions directly to admissions professionals. \nThis program\, hosted by UCLA\, is open to alumni from all UC campuses. \nWebsite for additional information \nRegistration link 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/your-next-degree-business-school/
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SUMMARY:Slugs at Sundown: CEO of Your Own Career
DESCRIPTION:Tired of the dreaded question\, “So\, what do you do?” Join us for a high-impact session designed to help you ditch the “humble brag” and start speaking like the CEO of your career. Our alumna career coach will guide you through a “Marketing Mindset” workshop\, using timed journaling and a proven three-part formula to help you craft a powerful statement of your professional impact. You won’t just leave with a draft—you’ll have the chance to test-drive your new narrative immediately during our networking portion. Whether you’re leveling up or pivoting\, come gain the confidence to own your value in a supportive\, low-pressure environment. \nThursday\, April 30 \n5:30 – 5:45 p.m. | Check-in\n5:45 – 6:45 p.m. | Welcome\, Presentation\, Q&A\n6:45 – 7:30 p.m. | Networking \nThis workshop will be presented by Megan Rees (Porter ’99). Megan is a therapist\, coach\, and workplace consultant with nearly 20 years of experience helping people communicate more clearly and work better together. After studying theater at UC Santa Cruz\, she earned a master’s degree in drama therapy at NYU\, combining psychology\, storytelling\, and performance to help people better understand themselves and each other. Megan works with individuals\, leaders\, and teams to clarify their narrative\, strengthen their professional presence\, and build the trust and communication that sup11port collaboration and innovation. \nPlease register to confirm your attendance.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/slugs-at-sundown-ceo-of-your-own-career/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Summer Session Enrollment Open
DESCRIPTION:  \nSummer 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
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/summer-session-enrollment-open/2026-05-01/
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SUMMARY:Sequence to Survival: Using Genomics to Save Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:A Free Public Symposium \nFriday\, May 1\, 2026 Merrill Cultural Center\, UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Doors open at 12:30 PM | Program begins at 1:00 PM \nRegistration is free but required! \n\nIn the 25 years since the Human Genome Project\, scientists have sequenced the DNA of thousands of species. But what can genomics actually do for ecological conservation? The answers are both surprising and urgent. Join us for an afternoon at the cutting edge of conservation genomics as we explore everything from de-extinction to searching water samples for viral genomes\, with researchers from the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute who are turning DNA into a tool for protecting life on Earth. \nKeynote Speaker: Beth Shapiro Chief Science Officer\, Colossal Biosciences Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, UC Santa Cruz; Director of Conservation Genomics\, UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute \nBeth Shapiro leads the science behind Colossal Biosciences’ efforts to bring back the woolly mammoth and dire wolf. In her talk\, “How (and Why) to Clone a Mammoth\,“ she’ll share what the science of de-extinction is revealing about how we can protect the species we still have — and why the tools being built for resurrection may be our best hope for preventing extinction in the first place. \nPanel Discussion: Conservation Genomics in Action \nFollowing the keynote\, Beth joins a panel of researchers working on the front lines of conservation: helping kelp forests survive warming oceans\, tracking the genetic health of California’s brown bears\, monitoring biodiversity through DNA collected from soil and water\, and partnering with Indigenous communities to protect species around the world. Panel participants include: \n\nBeth Shapiro- Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UC Santa Cruz\, CSO of Colossal Biosciences\nMeaghan Clark- Postdoctoral Scholar in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCSC\nKatie Jones- Director of Community Engagement at Wise Ancestors\nJoanna Kelley- Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UC Santa Cruz\nRachel Meyers – Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UC Santa Cruz\, CSO of eDNA Explorer\n\nScience Fair Showcase \nExplore live demos and talk directly with researchers from some of the top conservation genomics labs in the country. Come curious. \nRefreshments provided by 10X Genomics and Oxford Nanopore Technologies! \nSchedule \n12:30 PM — Doors open\n1:00 PM — Welcome remarks by David Haussler and Keynote by Beth Shapiro\n1:50 PM — Panel discussion and Q&A\n2:50 PM — Refreshments and science fair showcase\n4:30 PM — Event close
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/sequence-to-survival-using-genomics-to-save-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Cultural Center – Merrill College\, 641 Merrill Rd\, Santa Cruz\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Meet the Campus Mobile Crisis Team
DESCRIPTION:The UC Santa Cruz Campus Mobile Crisis Team (CMCT) will be at the SHOP RAVE Ready Event at Porter College Quad on May 1 from 3–5 PM. Drop by to meet the CMCT team\, learn more about the services they offer\, and connect in a welcoming space. Enjoy some treats while you’re there and take the opportunity to get familiar with your campus resources. \nThis event is supported by Student Health Services for Mental Health Awareness Month. You are invited to engage in a variety of campus-wide activities focused on mental health and wellness. Learn about support services\, discover ways to help a friend in need\, and explore strategies to care for your own well-being. Information is available on the Mental Health Month Event Calendar. \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/meet-the-campus-mobile-crisis-team/
LOCATION:Porter College Quad
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T090000
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SUMMARY:Berry U-Pick at the UCSC Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy picking your own organic strawberries and/or blueberries at the campus farm! Our delicious\, organic berries will be plentiful this spring and we hope you can come enjoy the bounty. \nWhen: U-picks will take place on Saturdays from 9am to 12pm while supplies last. Blueberries will be available approximately through June\, and strawberries will be available into the summer season. PLEASE NOTE that u-picks will not occur on Saturday\, June 13 due to campus commencement ceremonies that will impact traffic and parking. \nWhere: Free parking will be available in the Hay Barn lot or lot 115/116 during u-pick hours. Please walk to the pinned location at the farm to pre-pay and collect your u-pick container(s). We will have directional signage displayed. There is one ADA parking spot on the farm. The UCSC Farm has uneven\, hilly terrain. If you require accommodations  to fully participate\, please email agroecology@ucsc.edu and we will do our best to accommodate. \nPayment: Credit card payments only (you will need a smartphone to scan a QR code and enter your card info manually).
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/berry-u-pick-at-the-ucsc-farm/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:UCSC Farm\, 152 Farm Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering
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SUMMARY:Kuumbwa Jazz Presents – Gregorio Uribe
DESCRIPTION:“Colombian artist Gregorio Uribe\, whose blend of contemporary cumbia and timeless charisma has marked him as an artist to watch.” – Billboard \nUribe was recognized by the Colombian government as one of “The 100 Most Successful Colombians Abroad”\, and has received honors from the city of Boston and the state of Massachusetts for his contribution to Latin music. He is currently recording his fourth studio album\, a groundbreaking collection of songs that will take the Colombian accordion to a new level of versatility. This concert date will feature a dynamic combination of solo and band performances.\n\n \nGregorio Uribe is a Latin GRAMMY-nominated Colombian singer-songwriter and accordionist. He graduated from Berklee College of Music and has performed his music at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert\, Carnegie Hall\, Madison Square Garden\, and the New Orleans Jazz Fest\, among others. He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Rubén Blades\, Carlos Vives\, and Paquito D’Rivera\, as well as with folklore masters Alfredo Gutiérrez\, Carmelo Torres\, and Martina Camargo. \nFor more information: Kuumbwa Jazz – Gregorio Uribe \n\nPresented by the Kuumbwa Jazz Center and Co-sponsored by The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/kuumbwa-jazz-presents-gregorio-uribe/
LOCATION:Kuumbwa Jazz Center\, 320-2 Cedar St\, Santa Cruz\, 95060\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T150000
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk
DESCRIPTION:Need to talk? We’re here to listen! Drop in for a confidential chat with a professional counselor who can provide support\, advice and information. \nZoom Meeting Link \nMeeting ID: 870 435 8865\nPasscode: 957836\n\nFacilitator: Niki Severson\, LCSW (831) 459-2628 \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/lets-talk-6/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/lets-talk-6/2026-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T170000
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SUMMARY:Statistics Seminar: Advancing Statistical Rigor in Single-Cell and Spatial Omics Using In Silico Control Data
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Guan’ao Yan\, Assistant Professor\, Michigan State University \nDescription: Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics technologies now let us map cellular diversity and tissue organization at high resolution\, but the computational methods built to analyze these data are difficult to evaluate in a rigorous\, reproducible way. Two key barriers are the lack of realistic synthetic data with known ground truth and the ambiguity in how we define biologically meaningful spatial patterns. This talk will introduce two simulation frameworks—scReadSim for single-cell RNA-seq and ATAC-seq data\, and scIsoSim for isoform-level expression and splicing—that generate realistic sequencing reads while preserving user-specified truth. These tools enable fair\, controlled benchmarking of quantification and splicing methods across experimental protocols. The talk will also present a systematic review of 34 methods for detecting spatially variable genes (SVGs) in spatial transcriptomics data\, proposing a new categorization of SVGs and outlining how future benchmarks should be designed. Overall\, the goal is to improve statistical rigor\, interpretability\, and comparability in single-cell and spatial omics analysis. \nBio: Guan’ao Yan is an Assistant Professor of Computational Mathematics\, Science & Engineering at Michigan State University. He received his Ph.D. in Statistics from UCLA. His research focuses on statistical and computational methods for modern statistical genomics\, particularly single-cell and spatial omics\, with an emphasis on rigorous benchmarking\, interpretability\, and biomedical discovery. \nHosted by: Statistics Department
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/statistics-seminar-advancing-statistical-rigor-in-single-cell-and-spatial-omics-using-in-silico-control-data/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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SUMMARY:AM Seminar: Using Math and Experiments to Study the Control of Cell Metabolism
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Denis Titov\, Assistant Professor\, University of California\, Berkeley \nDescription: Cells run thousands of chemical reactions simultaneously\, and these reactions must be precisely controlled—like a thermostat that prevents overheating. When this control fails\, diseases including diabetes\, cardiovascular disease\, and fatty liver disease result. One key control mechanism is allosteric regulation\, where a small molecule binds to an enzyme and changes its activity. Allosteric regulation is among the most conserved features of cellular life\, yet the functions it serves remain one of the oldest unsolved problems in biology. Several roles have been proposed\, but since the discovery of allostery in the 1950s\, no one has systematically disabled it in metabolic enzymes and measured the consequences. Four technological advances now converge to make this possible. CRISPR enables precise genome editing of allosteric sites. Structural biology has mapped which residues to target. LC-MS metabolomics makes metabolic phenotyping routine. The speed of modern computers enables detailed modeling of allosteric regulator function. In this talk\, I will describe our work developing and testing the first-in-class biophysical model of a metabolic pathway that accurately predicts responses to the addition or removal of allosteric regulators. Our work provides a framework for developing predictive models of cell metabolism that can be used for drug development or for engineering cells for energy production and chemical synthesis. Within a decade\, we plan to develop a model that accurately predicts metabolic activity in any human cell type under any condition. \nAbout the speaker: Denis Titov is an Assistant Professor at the University of California Berkeley with joint appointments in the Department of Metabolic Biology and Nutrition\, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology\, and Center for Computational Biology. Dr. Titov’s long-term research dream is to improve the understanding of human metabolic pathway regulation to a point where we can accurately predict metabolic pathway activity in any cell type\, under any condition\, and in response to any perturbation. Dr. Titov is interested in the following broad questions: How does metabolic homeostasis emerge from the activities of individual enzymes? What trade-offs drove the evolution of specific metabolic pathways and their control mechanisms? How to effectively combine data and biophysical models to simulate metabolic pathways? To tackle these questions\, Titov lab is using a combination of biochemistry\, mathematical modeling\, physiology\, custom instrumentation\, and genetically encoded tool development to study metabolism in mammalian cells and reconstituted biochemical systems. \nThis seminar is hosted by Professor Nilah Ioannidis.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/am-seminar-using-math-and-experiments-to-study-the-control-of-cell-metabolism/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T190000
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SUMMARY:Analyzing AI Security and Vulnerabilities in the Current Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Interested in careers in AI and cybersecurity? Then don’t miss this highly informative workshop covering today’s most relevant trends in this space. \n  \nIn this 2-part session\, you’ll get expert insight from security leaders at Microsoft. Here’s a breakdown of each part: \n  \nWhen AI Breaks\, Be the One Who Notices\nSpeaker: Raji Vanninathan \nDiscover how AI Security and AI Safety vulnerability research can lead to real‑world impact\, public credit\, and a competitive edge in the current job market. This talk focuses on how students can understand what qualifies as a real AI vulnerability\, how meaningful findings are assessed and validated\, and how responsible disclosure\, CVEs\, and bug bounty programs translate research into recognized impact across the industry We will also explore emerging challenges facing bounty programs as AI-assisted discoveries drivers higher volume and how the signal‑to‑noise problem of “AI slop” is reshaping vulnerability triage and detection. \nReimagining Security for the Agentic AI \nSpeaker: Neta Haiby \nAs AI evolves from tools into autonomous agents that can plan\, act\, and collaborate\, traditional security models start to break down. This session explores how agentic AI changes the rules of trust\, access\, and accountability – introducing challenges like agent sprawl\, permission misuse\, and unintended actions across systems.\nBuilding on foundational AI security concepts\, we’ll dive into practical strategies for securing and governing AI agents covering identity\, access control\, monitoring\, and human oversight. Students will leave with a clear mental model for securing agent-based systems and the skills to think critically about the next generation of AI security architectures. \n  \nDon’t miss this highly relevant and compelling event! And be sure to register as space is limited! \n  \n  \nIf you have disability-related needs\, please contact the Career Success office at csuccess@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4420 as soon as possible. \n  \nYOU BELONG HERE\nPrograms and services are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. To learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/analyzing-ai-security-and-vulnerabilities-in-the-current-landscape/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Undergraduate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T190000
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SUMMARY:Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with co-editors Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug and contributor Tim Crews about their new book Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods. Following the conversation\, we’ll enjoy a tasting of perennial treats\, and copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. \nLiving Roots makes the case for putting perennial foods at the center of our farms and our plates\, to add flavor and nutrients to our diets while reducing emissions and making our food system more resilient to climate change and economic uncertainty. With contributions from James Beard Award-winning chefs\, Macarthur genius grant-winning scientists\, and a host of farmers who are leading the way on perennializing agriculture\, the book takes readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the largest food forest in the United States\, the test plots developing the first commercial perennial grains\, and the vast grasslands where Indigenous communities are returning bison to their prairie homelands. In the process\, each contributor shares their unique story of learning with these long-lived plants about how to root deeper in the face of existential challenges\, speaking directly to readers charting their own path on a rapidly changing planet. \nRSVP
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/living-roots-book-talk/
LOCATION:Hay Barn\, 94 Ranch View Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T193000
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SUMMARY:The 60th Faculty Research Lecture\, featuring Professor Patty Gallagher\, department of Performance\, Play & Design
DESCRIPTION:Character: A Nongenue’s Guide to a Beautiful Life in the Theatre \nThis talk explores the predicament and privilege of the character actor. What acts of creativity and compassion are necessary to embody the oddball\, the creature\, the clown? \nPatty Gallagher‘s research and performance practice focuses on the concept of the Stranger in a Strange Land. Using examples from Beckett\, Shakespeare\, Homer\, and Balinese performance\, she will discuss how to imbue outsider characters with heart and dignity. Ultimately the transformative work of the “non-genue” actor is a space of beauty and wonder. \nTuesday\, May 5\, 2026 \nUCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage\, 411 Kerr Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95064 \n6:30 PM – 7:30 PM\, Cake reception to follow \nAbout this event: \n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating will begin at 6:00 p.m\nThe lecture will be held in person and also available to view via livestream.\nRegistration link\n\nParking: \n\nParking permits will be available for purchase for $11 cash/credit in the Performing Arts lot 126.\nPark Mobile options are available in this same lot. Please follow the event signage at the base of campus and a parking attendant will assist you.\nUCSC 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)
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-60th-faculty-research-lecture-featuring-professor-patty-gallagher-department-of-performance-play-design/
LOCATION:Theater Arts Mainstage\, 411 Kerr Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Reception
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SUMMARY:UCSC Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Join the UC Santa Cruz Orchestra\, conducted by Bruce Kiesling\, for a Spring concert.\n—\nADMISSION\n– General admission\n– Free for UCSC students (ticket required).\n– Tickets will be available here online through Eventbrite only.\n– Follow the Music Dept on Eventbrite for notices and updates.\n– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.\n– Ticket holders not seated at least 5 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and no refund will be issued.\n—\nPARKING\n– Parking by permit\, ParkMobile\, or $11 cash/credit via the on-site parking attendant\n– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event\n– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces\, Medical spaces\, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment\, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.\n– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)\n—\nThis program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ucsc-orchestra-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Music Center Recital Hall\, 400 McHenry Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Performances
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SUMMARY:Wang\, Q. (STAT) - Modern Statistical Methods for Modeling Spatial and Temporal Processes
DESCRIPTION:Modern scientific studies increasingly rely on complex datasets exhibiting spatial and temporal dependence\, particularly in social\, environmental\, and climate applications. This dissertation develops statistical models and computational methods for analyzing such data\, with an emphasis on capturing dependence structures\, nonlinear dynamics\, and uncertainty quantification. \nA spatial deep learning framework is developed to extend classical geostatistical models by incorporating convolutional neural network architectures\, allowing for flexible modeling of complex and nonstationary spatial dependence The proposed approach preserves principled uncertainty quantification alongside improved predictive performance for large and heterogeneous spatial datasets. \nIn the temporal domain\, a Bayesian hierarchical echo state network model is introduced for count-valued time series\, providing a flexible alternative to traditional autoregressive approaches. By embedding reservoir computing within a hierarchical probabilistic framework\, the model accommodates nonlinear temporal dynamics while enabling coherent inference and uncertainty quantification\, which are typically absent in standard neural network approaches. \nAlongside these model-driven developments\, we conduct a data-driven analysis of Northern Hemisphere snow cover using weekly satellite-derived observations from 1972 to 2024. A spatio-temporal modeling framework is developed that combines a seasonal two-state Markov structure for temporal dynamics with a Besag–York–Mollié (BYM) formulation to capture spatial dependence\, allowing both trend and seasonal effects to vary across space. Covariates including temperature\, latitude\, and elevation are incorporated to explain observed patterns. The analysis reveals substantial spatial heterogeneity and pronounced seasonal structure\, including week-specific trends and a coherent wave-like pattern of snow cover changes across continents. \nTogether\, this thesis addresses key limitations of classical approaches to spatial and temporal data analysis\, which often rely on restrictive assumptions that limit their ability to capture complex dependence structures and nonlinear dynamics. By integrating modern machine learning techniques with statistical modeling and complementing these developments with data-driven scientific analysis\, this dissertation provides a flexible and principled framework for understanding complex spatio-temporal processes while maintaining uncertainty quantification. \n  \nEvent Host: Qi Wang\, Ph.D. Candidate\, Statistical Science  \nAdvisor: Paul Parker \nZoom: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/97486222296?pwd=419R7C5I6gLbbB0eLqwMcSVQLTN7bA.1 \nPasscode: 766602
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/wang-q-stat-modern-statistical-methods-for-modeling-spatial-and-temporal-processes/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T130000
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SUMMARY:IRB Webinar: Secondary use in research
DESCRIPTION:Join our upcoming IRB webinar exploring key considerations for research involving the secondary use of data\, samples\, and publicly available datasets. During this session we will discuss regulatory\, institutional\, and practical insights. Whether you are new to this type of research or looking to advance your understanding\, this session will offer valuable guidance.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/irb-webinar-secondary-use-in-research/
LOCATION:https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/92134850429?pwd=hKDcyLYcRyuXEbdIghxlKdBhwavbZs.1#success
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SUMMARY:Jaleh Mansoor: Political Agency in The Anthropocene
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, Jaleh Mansoor will draw upon recent Italian Marxist Feminist perspectives on ecology and discourses on the Anthropocene to question how Italian feminist analyses of invisible labor came to be elided with the question of a wider\, post anthropocentric ecological horizon. Jaleh Mansoor is a writer and an associate professor of Art History at the University of British Columbia\, Vancouver\, where she teaches modern and contemporary art history with an emphasis on Post WWII European Art. Her areas of interest\, in addition to art and its histories\, include Materialist Formalism and Marxist Feminism. Mansoor’s first monographic book\, Marshall Plan Modernism: Italian Postwar Abstraction and the Beginnings of Autonomia was published by Duke UP in 2016.  \nHer latest primary project\, titled after Picabia’s eponymous homage to a passage in Marx’s Philosophical and Economic Manuscripts of 1844\, is Universal Prostitution: A Counter History of Modernism\, published by Duke University Press in May 2025. It traces the historical and structural entwinement of aesthetic and real (or concrete) abstraction — defined as the extraction of labor power valorized by transactional exchange on the market — over 20th-century art to offer a comprehensive account of the political-economic forces that motivated modernist abstraction and the advent of post-humanism.\n—\nThe Visual & Media Cultures Colloquium (VMCC) is an annual lecture series that brings cutting-edge scholars to speak on a broad range of subjects related to visual and media culture. The series is co-sponsored with the graduate programs in the History of Art & Visual Culture (HAVC) and the Arts Division.\n—\nADMISSION\n– ONLINE EVENT Registration Required\n– Open to UCSC affiliates only\n—\nThis program is open to all UC Santa Cruz affiliates consistent with state and federal law. \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/jaleh-mansoor-political-agency-in-the-anthropocene/
LOCATION:https://ucsc.zoom.us/meeting/register/xdWXvSNUQPqkVlP11dhItg
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T193000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health and Money with Slug Cents and SHOP
DESCRIPTION:Finances can really affect your mental health. Come join Slug Cents and SHOP to learn about financial wellness\, how to make a budget and stick to it\, and self-compassion around money matters. Chipotle provided with registration! Register via this Google Form. \nThe workshop will be held at the Slug Cents Office at Hahn Student Services\, Room 203\, upstairs next to the Financial Aid Office. \nThis event is supported by Student Health Services for Mental Health Awareness Month. You are invited to engage in a variety of campus-wide activities focused on mental health and wellness. Learn about support services\, discover ways to help a friend in need\, and explore strategies to care for your own well-being. Information is available on the Mental Health Month Event Calendar. \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 Publication.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/mental-health-and-money-with-slug-cents-and-shop/
LOCATION:Hahn Student Services\, Hahn Student Services\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Stress Less Workshop with CAPS
DESCRIPTION:The CAPS Peer Educators invite you to learn about common student stress experiences\, how to recognize the signs\, and what to consider when developing strategies to manage stress. This event will take place in the Cowell Student Health Center Mural Room. \nThis event is supported by Student Health Services for Mental Health Awareness Month. You are invited to engage in a variety of campus-wide activities focused on mental health and wellness. Learn about support services\, discover ways to help a friend in need\, and explore strategies to care for your own well-being. Information is available on the Mental Health Month Event Calendar. \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/stress-less-workshop-with-caps/
LOCATION:Student Health Center\, 525 McLaughlin Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:International Research Opportunities Forum: focus on Latin America
DESCRIPTION:Please register by Monday\, May 4\, 2026. If attending virtually\, a Zoom link will be shared after you register. \n \n \nJoin us for the International Research Opportunities Forum: focus on Latin America\, a collaborative hybrid event hosted by the Division of Global Engagement and the Division of Graduate Studies. This forum is intended for faculty and graduate students seeking to learn more about funding available for international research collaborations in Latin America. \nAttendees will hear from panelists who have successfully received funding\, followed by an interactive Q&A and networking session. \nLocation:  Engineering Building 2\, E2-180 (map) \nAgenda Highlights: \n\n12:00 p.m. Check-in/Lunch\n12:10 p.m. Opening Remarks\, Peter Biehl\, Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies\n12:15–12:45 p.m. Panel Discussion\n12:45–1:15 p.m. Audience Q&A\n1:15–2:00 p.m. Networking\n\nPanelists: \n\nSECTEC – Science\, Technology & Innovation Sector\, Consulate General of Brazil in San Francisco\nAaron Melaas – Associate Director for Research and Innovation\, UC Alianza MX\n\n\n\nKatia Obrączka – Professor\, Computer Science and Engineering\, CAPES Brazil funding recipient\n\n\n\nMalin Pinsky – Associate Professor\, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\,  Fulbright Scholar Grantee to Chile 2026-27\n\n\n\nGerardo Urritua Sánchez – UC Alianza-MX Postdoctoral Fellow & Vera Rubin Postdoctoral Fellow from Mexico
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/international-research-opportunities-forum-latin-america/
LOCATION:Engineering Building 2\, E2-180
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Seminars,Training
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk
DESCRIPTION:Need to talk? We’re here to listen! Drop in for a confidential chat with a professional counselor who can provide support\, advice and information. \nWhere:  UCSC Cantú Queer Center\, 633 Crown Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA  95064 \nFacilitator: Dean Khambatta\, LMFT (831) 459-5346 \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/lets-talk-3/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Cantu Queer Center\, Crown Lane\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support
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SUMMARY:Chancellor's Innovation Impact Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Innovation Impact Awards program celebration\, a festive event honoring some of UC Santa Cruz’s most innovative and creative individuals and communities. \nThursday\, May 7\, 2026\n4 p.m.\nUC Santa Cruz National Academy of Inventors Chapter From Campus to Commerce panel featuring a group of dynamic campus innovators and external commercialization partners bringing innovations to market \n5:30 p.m.\nHor d’oeuvre reception followed by the awards presentation and celebration \nUC Santa Cruz University Center\nCollege Nine Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA \nREQUEST REGISTRATION\n  \nThe awards recognize faculty\, researchers\, staff\, students\, and community partners for their valuable contributions to innovations and creative scholarship that have sparked transformative change and societal impact. \nThis year we will be recognizing and celebrating the following inspiring awardees: \nInnovator of the Year\nMike Beck\, director of the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience\, is advancing innovative nature-based solutions that protect coastlines and communities from climate-driven storms and flooding. \nTranslation of the Year\nNeuroSWARM3\, a groundbreaking neurophotonic technology developed in the Yanik Lab enables wireless\, minimally invasive monitoring of brain activity at unprecedented scale and resolution. \nLifetime Achievement Award\nRichard E. Green\, professor of biomolecular engineering\, has built a career defined by groundbreaking innovations in genomics and computational biology\, and translating fundamental science into lasting societal impact. \nCommunity Changemaker\nBud Colligan has used venture capital\, philanthropy\, and community partnerships to strengthen the economic vitality\, health\, and opportunity of the Monterey Bay and Central Coast regions. \nThe event will also bring together a dynamic and diverse group of people who contribute to an ecosystem and environment that spurs innovation\, creativity\, and entrepreneurship at the university and within the community. \nWe hope to see you there! \n\nEvent supported by:\nCarter\, DeLuca & Farrell LLP\nPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP\nBozicevic\, Field & Francis LLP\nSanta Cruz Ventures
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/chancellors-innovation-impact-awards/
LOCATION:University Center\, University Center\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Award(s) Ceremony
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