Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery 11 Cowell Service Rd, Santa CruzWeek of Events
Summer Courses Listed for 2026
Summer 2026 classes are now posted at summer.ucsc.edu. Explore courses and start planning your summer schedule over winter closure! Days and times will be in the schedule of classes on March 15. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions.
Of Body and Soul: Politics and Eschatology in the Pre-Modern Mediterranean
This seminar explores how pre-modern debates over body and soulshaped political and eschatological thought in the Mediterranean. Each panel brings Jewish, Christian, and Islamic voices into dialogue, with Dante Alighieri’s oeuvre as a recurring point of comparison. Our aim is to situate questions of embodiment, psychology, soteriology, and collective destiny in light of their historical […]
Summer Courses Listed for 2026
Summer 2026 classes are now posted at summer.ucsc.edu. Explore courses and start planning your summer schedule over winter closure! Days and times will be in the schedule of classes on March 15. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions.
Summer Courses Listed for 2026
Summer 2026 classes are now posted at summer.ucsc.edu. Explore courses and start planning your summer schedule over winter closure! Days and times will be in the schedule of classes on March 15. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions.
Summer Courses Listed for 2026
Summer 2026 classes are now posted at summer.ucsc.edu. Explore courses and start planning your summer schedule over winter closure! Days and times will be in the schedule of classes on March 15. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions.
Summer Courses Listed for 2026
Summer 2026 classes are now posted at summer.ucsc.edu. Explore courses and start planning your summer schedule over winter closure! Days and times will be in the schedule of classes on March 15. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions.
Summer Courses Listed for 2026
Summer 2026 classes are now posted at summer.ucsc.edu. Explore courses and start planning your summer schedule over winter closure! Days and times will be in the schedule of classes on March 15. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions.
Summer Courses Listed for 2026
Summer 2026 classes are now posted at summer.ucsc.edu. Explore courses and start planning your summer schedule over winter closure! Days and times will be in the schedule of classes on March 15. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions.
Monday, February 16, 2026
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February 16, 2026Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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, […]
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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February 17, 2026Successful Slug Workshop: Defeating Academic Burnout with Self Efficacy
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February 17, 2026Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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Virtual EventFebruary 17, 2026Global Seminar: Mokuhanga Printmaking in Japan Info Session
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February 17, 2026Meet a Roomie: College Nine/John R. Lewis
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February 17, 2026Meet a Roomie: Delaware Apartments
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February 17, 2026Economics Winter Quarterly Faculty and Undergraduate Colloquium
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February 17, 2026Drop-In Figure Drawing
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February 17, 2026Meet a Roomie: Cowell/Stevenson
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February 17, 2026Meet a Roomie: University Town Center
Successful Slug Workshop: Defeating Academic Burnout with Self Efficacy
Defeating Academic Burnout with Self Efficacy Tuesday, February 17, 12:00-12:45 p.m. Location: ARCenter 203 Learn how developing your self efficacy can combat burnout through a mindful reflection activity. Successful Slug Workshop Series Join Learning Support Services (LSS) for Successful Slug Workshops on Tuesdays at noon and Wednesdays at 2:45 p.m. These 45-minute workshops are open to […]
Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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, […]
Global Seminar: Mokuhanga Printmaking in Japan Info Session
Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Tuesday, February 17th at 12:00-1:00 pm in Seminar Room D101 in the Art Department. Register Here Earn 6 units on a summer program on the Global Seminar Mokuhanga Printmaking in Japan this summer. This program is taught by Jimin Lee, Professor of Art. Quick Facts: Locations: Tokyo, Japan Course: ART 161J Mokuhanga: […]
Meet a Roomie: College Nine/John R. Lewis
Looking for roommates for next year? Hoping to add a roommate to a group or to join a group? Attend a Meet a Roomie event to connect with other continuing students who are interested in living in the College Nine or John R. Lewis College communities for the 2026-27 academic year. This is a casual, […]
Meet a Roomie: Delaware Apartments
Looking for roommates for next year? Hoping to add a roommate to a group or to join a group? Attend a Meet a Roomie event to connect with other continuing students who are interested in living in the NEW Delaware Apartments community for the 2026-27 academic year. This is a casual, in-person opportunity to meet […]
Economics Winter Quarterly Faculty and Undergraduate Colloquium
This colloquium will cover the career opportunities available with an accounting concentration, recent updates to the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam, and an open Q&A to address any questions you may have.
Drop-In Figure Drawing
Drop-In Draw provides a live model and room monitor. There is no formal lesson and only dry media is allowed (no paints). — ADVISORIES – These events contain mature content and nudity. – Drop-In Draw is subject to the possibility of last-minute cancellation without notification, and sessions are not guaranteed. — ADMISSION – FREE and […]
Meet a Roomie: Cowell/Stevenson
Looking for roommates for next year? Hoping to add a roommate to a group or to join a group? Attend a Meet a Roomie event to connect with other continuing students who are interested in living in the Cowell or Stevenson communities for the 2026-27 academic year. This is a casual, in-person opportunity to meet […]
Meet a Roomie: University Town Center
Looking for roommates for next year? Hoping to add a roommate to a group or to join a group? Attend a Meet a Roomie event to connect with other continuing students who are interested in living at University Town Center for the 2026-27 academic year. This is a casual, in-person opportunity to meet potential roommates […]
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026Enrollment Prep Week Tea Party
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February 18, 2026CSE Colloquium – Query Optimization: How to design a Meta-Algorithm that designs Algorithms?
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February 18, 2026Engineering Teaching Community (Faculty)
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February 18, 2026Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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February 18, 2026Info Session: Global Seminar Eco-Entrepreneurship in the Netherlands
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February 18, 2026Career Success Drop-In Coaching at the Cantú Cabin – Winter 2026
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Virtual EventFebruary 18, 2026Successful Slug Workshop: Note Taking and Reading Strategies (Zoom)
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Virtual EventFebruary 18, 2026Creative Interventions: “Empathy in the Archives” with Irene Lusztig
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February 18, 2026Fetishized Book Talk with author Kaila Yu
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February 18, 2026Lunar New Year Celebration
Enrollment Prep Week Tea Party
Butterfly Pea tea, snacks, and strong support from your Merrill Peer Advisors.
CSE Colloquium – Query Optimization: How to design a Meta-Algorithm that designs Algorithms?
Presenter: Mahmoud Abo Khamis, RelationalAI Abstract: Database systems have evolved from simple bookkeeping tools to comprehensive data analytics platforms capable of learning from the data and making business decisions. As a result, database queries expanded in their expressive power and applications to include tensor computations, constraint satisfaction problems, graph analytics, scientific computing, SAT solving, among […]
Engineering Teaching Community (Faculty)
This quarter, make time for you, for reflection, and for community!
Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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, […]
Info Session: Global Seminar Eco-Entrepreneurship in the Netherlands
Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Register here Earn 10 units on a summer program on the Global Seminar Eco-Entrepreneurship in the Netherlands in Amsterdam this summer. This program is taught by Nada Miljkovic, Entrepreneurship Instructor and Program Manager for UCSC’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurial Development. Quick […]
Career Success Drop-In Coaching at the Cantú Cabin – Winter 2026
Drop-in with Career Coach & Engagement Specialist Bridge Kennedy to discuss Career Exploration, Job Search Strategy, Interview Prep, Grad School Prep, or whatever’s on your mind related to your career success! Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm Dates: Wednesdays, Weeks 7 & 9 of Winter Quarter 2026 2/18/2026 & 3/4/2026 Location: Cantú Queer Student Resource Center, Merrill […]
Successful Slug Workshop: Note Taking and Reading Strategies (Zoom)
Note Taking and Reading Strategies Wednesday, February 18, 2:45–3:30 p.m. Location: Zoom Learn reading and note-taking methods and why they work to help you learn. Successful Slug Workshop Series Join Learning Support Services (LSS) for Successful Slug Workshops on Tuesdays at noon and Wednesdays at 2:45 p.m. These 45-minute workshops are open to all UCSC students […]
Creative Interventions: “Empathy in the Archives” with Irene Lusztig
Across a range of projects, filmmaker/artist, archival researcher, and UC Santa Cruz Film + Digital Media Professor Irene Lusztig discusses her creative practice working with archival materials to reanimate hidden, forgotten, and unsettled histories in this talk, organized as part of the Creative Interventions speaker series. — ADMISSION – Attend online – FREE and open […]
Fetishized Book Talk with author Kaila Yu
Join AA/PIRC on Wednesday, February 18th from 5-7pm at Namaste Lounge for a conversation with Kaila Yu, former model and author of Fetishized, to discuss her experience being an object of Asian fetish and how media, pop culture, and colonialism contribute to the oversexualization of Asian women. AA/PIRC will be giving out 20 copies of Fetishized at our event, where you […]
Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate Lunar New Year at UCSC at our annual celebration hosted by ISSP and C9/JRL.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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February 19, 2026Enrollment Prep Week Tea Party
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February 19, 2026Mental Health First Aid Certification
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February 19, 2026Reframing the STEM Classroom: Justice as Pedagogical Practice
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February 19, 2026Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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February 19, 2026Networking Skills 101
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Virtual EventFebruary 19, 2026Global Seminar: Latin American Spain in Madrid Info Session
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February 19, 2026Info Session: Global Seminar Evolution and Fish Biology in Southern Africa
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February 19, 2026Amplifying the History Curriculum for Multilingual Learners
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February 19, 2026Slugs at Sundown: Strengthening Your Professional Brand
Enrollment Prep Week Tea Party
Butterfly Pea tea, snacks, and strong support from your Merrill Peer Advisors.
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Thursday, February 19, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Register for the Zoom link Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental […]
Reframing the STEM Classroom: Justice as Pedagogical Practice
In this conversation, Jabari Jones, Emily Murai, and Kriti Sharma reflect on their experiences integrating justice into teaching and curriculum design. They discuss why this work is critical for STEM fields […]
Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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, […]
Networking Skills 101
Does the concept of “networking” leave you feeling a little mystified? Everyone says this is an essential skill for career development, but how do we do it effectively? Join us for this fast-paced and informative workshop led by UCSC Career Success Student Coaches who will share best practices, insider tips, and relevant steps that you […]
Global Seminar: Latin American Spain in Madrid Info Session
Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Thursday, February 19th at 1:00-2:00 pm via Zoom. Register Here Earn 6 units on a summer program on the UCSC Global Seminar: Latin American Spain […]
Info Session: Global Seminar Evolution and Fish Biology in Southern Africa
Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Thursday, February 19 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. via Zoom. Register here Earn 12 upper-division units on an experiential EEB program this summer on the UCSC […]
Amplifying the History Curriculum for Multilingual Learners
Join us to discuss how teachers can “amplify” rather than “simplify” history instruction for multilingual learners (and all students) by engaging with historical texts and interactive learning opportunities. We are […]
Slugs at Sundown: Strengthening Your Professional Brand
In a constantly evolving job market, having a clear and authentic professional brand can open doors at any career stage. Join fellow Banana Slugs for a practical, engaging conversation focused on how to show up—and stand out—professionally. We’ll explore how AI-powered tools can help you efficiently tailor your resume for specific opportunities, along with best […]
Friday, February 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026Graduate Council Workshop: Future of Graduate Education at UCSC
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February 20, 2026Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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Hybrid EventFebruary 20, 2026Fredrickson, K. (CSE) – Practical Anonymity with Formal Resistance to Traffic Analysis
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February 20, 2026Slugs Go Bowling
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February 20, 2026Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
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February 20, 2026Barnstorm Presents—”Secret Family” Sketch Comedy
Graduate Council Workshop: Future of Graduate Education at UCSC
Graduate Council will be holding a winter 2026 graduate director brown bag workshop on the future of UC Santa Cruz graduate programs When: Friday, February 20, 2026 from 11:30am–2:00pm Where: University Center Alumni Room (this is an in-person only event) Who should attend: All current and former graduate program directors. Interested faculty who are not […]
Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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, […]
Fredrickson, K. (CSE) – Practical Anonymity with Formal Resistance to Traffic Analysis
Anonymous communication systems hide who is talking to whom, not just what is said. However, existing systems are either vulnerable to traffic analysis attacks–attacks where adversaries observe and correlate the […]
Slugs Go Bowling
Join the Office of Leadership and Involvement, in collaboration with the Slug Mentor Network and the Services for Transfer, Re-entry, and Resilient Scholars (STARRS) Office, for Slugs Go Bowling — a UCSC student takeover at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk Bowl! Celebrate and connect with fellow Banana Slugs during an evening of free bowling, desserts, swag, […]
Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
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 […]
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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February 21, 2026Wedding Vendor Showcase and Hay Barn Open House
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February 21, 2026Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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February 21, 2026Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
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February 21, 2026Barnstorm Presents—”Secret Family” Sketch Comedy
Wedding Vendor Showcase and Hay Barn Open House
Join us for our annual Open House and Vendor Showcase at the Historic Cowell Ranch Hay Barn. Take this opportunity to experience what our local vendors have to offer, first hand. Explore an array of talented local vendors, each showcasing their finest work in the wedding and events industry, as we gear up for the […]
Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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, […]
Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
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 […]
Sunday, February 22, 2026
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February 22, 2026Santa Cruz Pickwick Club presents: Bleak House
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February 22, 2026UCSC Dining Competes at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Clam Chowder Cook-Off
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February 22, 2026Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
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February 22, 2026Barnstorm Presents—”Secret Family” Sketch Comedy
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February 22, 2026Food For Thought
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February 22, 2026Food For Thought
Santa Cruz Pickwick Club presents: Bleak House
Spontaneous human combustion! Evil lawyers! Detectives! Family intrigue! Join the Pickwick Club for a series of discussions about ‘Bleak House.’
UCSC Dining Competes at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Clam Chowder Cook-Off
Come support UCSC Dining as they compete in the legendary Clam Chowder Cook-Off at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! This two-day event is one of the country’s largest and longest-running clam chowder competitions, where talented chefs prepare and serve their best chowder recipes along the Boardwalk. On Sunday, February 22, UCSC Dining will join professional […]
Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
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 […]
Food For Thought
Join People of Color Sustainability Collective for Food for Thought! This event will be focused on food sovereignty and connecting our community with local organizations involved in related work. The event will include dinner, including presentations and discussion with impactful food justice representatives, and a hands-on food preserving workshop.
Food For Thought
Join the People of Color Sustainability Collective for a fun, community-centered day of activities, shared food, and meaningful conversation. This gathering creates an informal, educational space for the UCSC community to connect with one another while exploring themes within environmentalism, with an emphasis on inclusive sustainability. Food for Thought will focus on food sovereignty and strengthening […]