Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery 11 Cowell Service Rd, Santa Cruz
Week 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.
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, March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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March 2, 2026Statistics Seminar: Decoding Phytoplankton Responses to a Changing Ocean
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, […]
Statistics Seminar: Decoding Phytoplankton Responses to a Changing Ocean
Presenter: Francois Ribalet, Research Associate Professor, School of Oceanography, University of Washington Description: François Ribalet will present new observational technologies and computational approaches for studying phytoplankton responses to ocean warming. […]
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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March 3, 2026Community Day: Free Admission at the Arboretum
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March 3, 2026Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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March 3, 2026Going Global Sessions
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March 3, 2026Drop-In Figure Drawing
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March 3, 2026UCSC Orchestra—Bravada and Tchaikovsky
Community Day: Free Admission at the Arboretum
The first Tuesday of each month, the Arboretum is open without charge to visitors. See dates and times UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is open. NOTE: Due to limited parking at the Arboretum and the popularity of Community Day, we greatly encourage visitors to carpool, bike, walk or use public transportation as much […]
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, […]
Going Global Sessions
Going Global Sessions are opportunities for students interested in pursuing global learning experiences (study abroad or away) to drop in and learn about the opportunities available to them at UC Santa Cruz. Sessions provide an overview of available programs, key application timelines, and what to expect throughout the process. Students will also receive practical planning […]
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 […]
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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March 4, 2026Engineering Teaching Community (Faculty)
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March 4, 2026Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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Virtual EventMarch 4, 2026Penguin Random House Info Session for UC Santa Cruz Undergraduates
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March 4, 2026Career Success Drop-In Coaching at the Cantú Cabin – Winter 2026
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March 4, 2026College Night: Gotta Catch Them All? – a Pokémon themed event exploring animal rights
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March 4, 2026The UC Santa Cruz Kraw Lecture Series presents: Unmasking cancer’s complete genetic code
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March 4, 2026Unexpected Returns: The Historic Entanglements of Fire, Settlement, and Stewardship in the Santa Cruz Mountains
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March 4, 2026Undiscovered Shakespeare: The Two Noble Kinsmen – Episode I
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, […]
Penguin Random House Info Session for UC Santa Cruz Undergraduates
Looking to break into the publishing field? Join us for an insightful information session with an experienced recruiter at Penguin Random House!
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 […]
College Night: Gotta Catch Them All? – a Pokémon themed event exploring animal rights
College Nine and John R. Lewis College, in collaboration with UCSC Dining, present “Gotta Catch Them All? ” – a Pokémon-themed event exploring animal rights. Join us Wednesday, March 4 from 5–8 p.m. at the College Nine/John R. Lewis Dining Hall for a night of activities, fun, community, and a special themed menu. Standard dining […]
The UC Santa Cruz Kraw Lecture Series presents: Unmasking cancer’s complete genetic code
In this Kraw lecture, Angela Brooks will discuss her work on cancer research. Current cancer research focuses almost entirely on finding errors—mutations—in DNA. This has given us incredible tools like […]
Unexpected Returns: The Historic Entanglements of Fire, Settlement, and Stewardship in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Join UCSC faculty members Miriam Greenberg and Andrew Matthews as they discuss the deep regional histories of fire, from indigenous burning, settler ranching, fire suppression, and much more. This event is part of Intersections of Climate Change, a series organized with the Friedlaender Lab in conjunction with Weather and the Whale. ADMISSION – FREE and […]
Undiscovered Shakespeare: The Two Noble Kinsmen – Episode I
Shakespeare returns to the characters and themes of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in what may have been the last play he had a hand in writing: The Two Noble Kinsmen. This time, however, […]
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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March 5, 2026Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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March 5, 2026Traveling Film Southasia – Film Screening Festival Launch
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March 5, 2026Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV
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, […]
Traveling Film Southasia – Film Screening Festival Launch
Located in Communications 150, Studio C Join the Center for South Asian Studies (CSAS) for a celebratory film screening event to launch Travelling Film Southasia, a mobile film festival highlighting […]
Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV
Student directed and choreographed dance production. Admission General admission $5–$20 “Pay What You Like” Free for UCSC undergrads (ticket required). Tickets HERE through Eventbrite only 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 […]
Friday, March 6, 2026
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March 6, 2026Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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March 6, 2026Science in the Neighborhood: Transforming Pacific salmon recovery, from genes to ecosystems
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March 6, 2026Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV
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March 6, 2026UCSC Wind Ensemble—Spirits and Legends
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, […]
Science in the Neighborhood: Transforming Pacific salmon recovery, from genes to ecosystems
For millennia, Pacific salmon have been integral to the health of coastal ecosystems and human communities from California to Alaska. Salmon are ecological and cultural keystone species, connecting marine and freshwater food webs and supporting thriving fisheries. Yet, wild salmon have declined precipitously due to a combination of factors including dams, harvest, hatcheries, water use—and now, climate change. This is part of the Science in the Neighborhood lecture series.
Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV
Student directed and choreographed dance production. Admission General admission $5–$20 “Pay What You Like” Free for UCSC undergrads (ticket required). Tickets HERE through Eventbrite only 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 […]
Saturday, March 7, 2026
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March 7, 2026First Saturday Tour at the Arboretum
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March 7, 2026Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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March 7, 2026Barnstorm Presents–“Gloria” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
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March 7, 2026UCSC Grad Slam Final – March 7th
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March 7, 2026Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV
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March 7, 2026Barnstorm Presents–“Gloria” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
First Saturday Tour at the Arboretum
First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending on the time of year, the interests of the tour guide, and the people who join in. For example, you might learn about the birds […]
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, […]
UCSC Grad Slam Final – March 7th
What is Grad Slam? Three Minutes. One Slide. Thousands of Dollars in Prizes! Grad Slam is a communication contest hosted by the UC Santa Cruz Graduate Division that highlights graduate student research. Participants have a maximum of three minutes to explain their graduate research or artistic endeavor to a general audience. First Place, Grad Slam […]
Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV
Student directed and choreographed dance production. Admission General admission $5–$20 “Pay What You Like” Free for UCSC undergrads (ticket required). Tickets HERE through Eventbrite only 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 […]
Sunday, March 8, 2026
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March 8, 2026Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
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March 8, 2026The Trial of Spock—An Opera Workshop
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March 8, 2026Barnstorm Presents–“Gloria” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
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, […]
The Trial of Spock—An Opera Workshop
The creators of The Trial of Spock—An Opera In Three Acts present concert performances of five scenes from an opera-in-progress at the UC Santa Cruz Music Center Recital Hall. Captain Christopher Pike is gravely injured. Lieutenant Spock is behaving strangely. Charged with protecting Pike in his state of extreme need,Vulcan Commodore T’or suspects that Lieutenant […]