Environmental Studies Seminar Series | Caring for cultural keystones: Indigenous-led stewardship, public values, and tree genomics in a hotter, drier world
Interdisciplinary Sciences Building 7487 Red Hill Road, Santa Cruz
Week of Events
Santa Cruz Pickwick Club presents: Christie Mysteries
Village murders! Occult conspiracies! A modern mystery tinged with the uncanny! Join the Pickwick Club as we explore Dickens and Christie across four landmark detective novels.
Festival of Monsters: Academic Conference
The 2026 Festival of Monsters Academic Conference (Oct. 14-18, 2026) explores how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and communication, cursed texts, monster poetry and more. Monster-related games will be played. Comics writer Iván Brandon and bioethicist author Rosemarie Garland Thomson are scheduled to give the keynote talks. The academic conference will take […]
Exhibition—The Audacity to Create, works by BIPOC UC Santa Cruz alumni
The Audacity to Create is an alumni exhibition showcasing the work of UC Santa Cruz Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) alumni Alejandra Chavez, Jorge Gomez-Gonzalez , Katie Dorame, Seráb Serabia, Aleya Caballero, Edward Ramirez, Josselyne Morales, and Marceline Valentine. ADMISSION Attend in person at the Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery at UC Santa […]
Monday, October 12, 2026
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October 12, 2026Environmental Studies Seminar Series | Caring for cultural keystones: Indigenous-led stewardship, public values, and tree genomics in a hotter, drier world
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Virtual EventOctober 12, 2026Essential and Effective Job Search Skills
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Virtual EventOctober 12, 2026Essential and Effective Job Search Skills
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Virtual EventOctober 12, 2026October Slugs and Steins with Professor Matt O’Hara
Environmental Studies Seminar Series | Caring for cultural keystones: Indigenous-led stewardship, public values, and tree genomics in a hotter, drier world
In person and via Zoom (Meeting ID: 978 5545 8946, Passcode: 454736). If you are unable to stream the talk live and need to access a recorded version, please contact Stacy Philpott at sphilpot@ucsc.edu. A UC Santa Cruz email address is required to access the recording. Host: Maywa Montenegro Speaker: Diana Macias, UC Berkeley Title: […]
Essential and Effective Job Search Skills
This relevant and informative online workshop will cover a broad overview of many essential skills and tools to set you up for success in your job search – everything from “What do I want to look for?” to “What are the best tools to find jobs I am qualified for?” to “Which steps are the […]
Essential and Effective Job Search Skills
This relevant and informative online workshop will cover a broad overview of many essential skills and tools to set you up for success in your job search – everything from “What do I want to look for?” to “What are the best tools to find jobs I am qualified for?” to “Which steps are the […]
October Slugs and Steins with Professor Matt O’Hara
The Flying Death: Poison, Plunder, and the Quest for a Miracle Medicine in the Amazon In the 1930s and 40s, amateur explorers and hardened plant hunters combed the Amazon in a race to unlock the secrets of curare, an Indigenous poison they hoped could cure many diseases. The poison they brought north had a major […]
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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October 13, 2026Volunteer at the UCSC Arboretum
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October 13, 2026Fellowships for Research in Japan – In-person Info Session
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Virtual EventOctober 13, 2026Sustainability & Dining at UCSC
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October 13, 2026Cookies & Conversations with Provost Aims
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October 13, 2026$ustainable $lug Fund $howcase
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October 13, 2026Kraw Lecture: Could a “Super El Niño” be coming?
Volunteer at the UCSC Arboretum
Volunteer Information Sessions at the Arboretum Do you love gardens and gardening? The UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden has a wonderful community of staff, students, and volunteers, ready to welcome you. Opportunities include staffing our gift shop & retail nursery and working to care for our gardens and greenhouses. To learn more, join us at […]
Fellowships for Research in Japan – In-person Info Session
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the largest funding agency for academic research in Japan. Fellowships are offered for Ph.D. students, post-doctorate scholars, researchers, and faculty members in all fields. Join our information session to find out how JSPS can help you conduct research in Japan. For Master’s and Ph.D. students, postdoctoral […]
Sustainability & Dining at UCSC
Join UCSC Dining and campus sustainability partners for a one-hour lunchtime webinar on how food, dining operations, and campus food systems connect to sustainability, basic needs, and climate action. This Zoom session will highlight UCSC Dining’s sustainability accomplishments, including reusable container programs, waste reduction, composting, food donation, sustainable procurement, plant-forward menu innovation, and the Bring […]
Cookies & Conversations with Provost Aims
Join Provost Aims for a sweet treat and pleasant conversation.
$ustainable $lug Fund $howcase
$ustainable $lug Fund $howcase Connects Students with Four Major Campus Granting Bodies Free Food! An upcoming campus event brings together the Carbon Fund, Campus Sustainability Council, and the Earth Futures Institute Fellowship to showcase sustainable student funding opportunities. Students and campus community members with a vision for environmental impact are invited to the $ustainable $lug […]
Kraw Lecture: Could a “Super El Niño” be coming?
UC Santa Cruz researchers are closely tracking the development of a potential “super El Niño” this year. In this Kraw Lecture, two UC Santa Cruz experts will explore the natural forces that drive El Niño events, how scientists forecast major climate shifts, and what current research can tell us about the months ahead. While every […]
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026Coffee with Provost Aims McGuinness
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October 14, 20262026 Fall STEM Career & Internship Fair
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October 14, 2026Produce Pop-Up
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Featured October 14, 2026Featured Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
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Featured October 14, 2026Featured Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
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October 14, 2026Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop
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October 14, 2026The World Cafe: Food, Tea, and Conversations that Matter
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October 14, 2026Power From Below
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October 14, 2026Black! Black! Black!—Hip Hop Lab celebration and live performance by Phreeborn
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October 14, 2026Festival of Monsters: The Quatermass Experiment
Coffee with Provost Aims McGuinness
Grab a free cup of coffee (and snacks) and chat with Provost Aims at Coffee with the Provost!
Join us most Wednesdays through the Fall Quarter 9:00-11:00 am outside of the Merrill College Office.
2026 Fall STEM Career & Internship Fair
If you are interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or research, then take advantage of this opportunity to meet recruiters from companies looking to fill various positions (both technical and non-technical). Learn more about internships and full-time career opportunities. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni are all welcome to attend!
Produce Pop-Up
Produce Pop-Up is a twice-weekly organic farmstand open to all members of the UC Santa Cruz community. The program is dedicated to increasing access to fresh, healthy, and affordable organic […]
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s preoccupation with the historical and aesthetic productions of […]
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
Organized in partnership with the Center for Art and Advocacy, located in Brooklyn, New York, Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not From There) by multidisciplinary artist […]
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop
Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshops are MANDATORY for all F-1 students who will apply for OPT, and you MUST have attended the OPT workshop within 9 months of applying for OPT. You must attend the full workshop to receive credit. Be sure to arrive on time and stay until the end, or you will not receive credit […]
The World Cafe: Food, Tea, and Conversations that Matter
The World Café — food, tea, and conversations that matter. Every other Wednesday, 5–7pm, RCC Dining Hall. All students welcome, every college and major. Free with a meal plan, or pay at the door. This quarter: Sept 30 — Conversation Café: What conversations matter to you this year? Oct 14 — Activism Café: How can […]
Power From Below
How do ordinary people organize themselves to confront the multiple, intersecting crises that characterize our moment? What are effective strategies and tactics for beating back the agenda of the billionaire class? You are invited to attend a panel discussion with Tim Faust (organizer with democratic-socialist gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong’s campaign), Gopal Dayaneni (co-founder of Movement […]
Black! Black! Black!—Hip Hop Lab celebration and live performance by Phreeborn
The Hip Hop Lab welcomes lovers of Black music to a fall quarter celebration at UC Santa Cruz.
Festival of Monsters: The Quatermass Experiment
The Festival of Monsters screens the 1955 classic sci-fi horror film The Quatermass Experiment at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at The 418 in Downtown Santa Cruz. This screening includes a live introduction by monster maven Dr. H. Marshall Leicester (UC Santa Cruz Professor Emeritus of Literature). A trio of British astronauts are launched […]
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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October 15, 2026Goal Setting
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October 15, 20262026 Fall (all-majors) Career & Internship Fair
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Featured October 15, 2026Featured Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
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Featured October 15, 2026Featured Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
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October 15, 2026Poetry and the Visual Slavery Archive in Brazil with Luciany Aparecida
Goal Setting
In this workshop, you will: Set SMART goals to help you get organized & on track for success. The Successful Slug Workshop series, hosted by Learning Support Services Peer Coaches, […]
2026 Fall (all-majors) Career & Internship Fair
Undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni interested in pursuing careers in all industries are welcome to attend. Get the chance to meet recruiters from all industries/firms seeking to fill both internship, full-time, and part-time roles. Come take essential steps toward laying the foundation for your future career and potentially even land an interview!
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s preoccupation with the historical and aesthetic productions of […]
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
Organized in partnership with the Center for Art and Advocacy, located in Brooklyn, New York, Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not From There) by multidisciplinary artist […]
Poetry and the Visual Slavery Archive in Brazil with Luciany Aparecida
The Institute of the Arts and Sciences invites you to an evening of poetry and conversation with Luciany Aparecida, author of Macala (2022) and Aziri (2026), among other works. These books of poetry are inspired by nineteenth-century photographs of Black women taken in Brazil, shaped by the historical contexts of slavery and scientific racism. The […]
Friday, October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026Produce Pop-Up
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October 16, 2026Waste Fest: a Sustainability Office event
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October 16, 2026Understanding & Using Your Syllabus
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Featured October 16, 2026Featured Alumni Awards Celebration 2026
Produce Pop-Up
Produce Pop-Up is a twice-weekly organic farmstand open to all members of the UC Santa Cruz community. The program is dedicated to increasing access to fresh, healthy, and affordable organic […]
Waste Fest: a Sustainability Office event
The UCSC Sustainability Office is excited to announce Waste Fest, a fun, interactive event focused on reducing waste on campus! Join us for free food & drinks, tabling from campus organizations, a live band, and a book swap, plus learn about waste sorting, reuse, and sustainable living at UCSC. Come hang out, grab some goodies, and discover […]
Understanding & Using Your Syllabus
In this workshop, you will: break down, understand, and use your syllabus as a tool for success. The Successful Slug Workshop series, hosted by Learning Support Services Peer Coaches, are […]
Alumni Awards Celebration 2026
UC Santa Cruz recognizes and honors those who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievements, made distinct contributions to society and UC Santa Cruz, and have embodied the values and spirit of the University. The UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2026 UC Santa Cruz Alumni Awards recipients. These awards celebrate individuals whose […]
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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October 17, 2026Race the Flame – A Wildfire Preparedness Run/Walk
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October 17, 2026Seymour Center’s Art in the Aquarium
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October 17, 2026Seymour Center’s Art in the Aquarium
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October 17, 20262026 Harvest Festival
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October 17, 2026Dance Masterclasses with NBA Dancers Caroleen Chang (Golden State Warriors) & EJ Aban (Sacramento Kings)
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Featured October 17, 2026Featured Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
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Featured October 17, 2026Featured Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
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October 17, 2026Festival of Monsters: A Devilish Discussion
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October 17, 2026Festival of Monsters: Monstrous Games
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October 17, 2026Festival of Monsters: Iván Brandon & guests
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October 17, 2026Festival of Monsters: Blood on the Clocktower
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October 17, 2026Trans and Queer Fall Mixer
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October 17, 2026Barnstorm Presents: 24-Hour Theater
Race the Flame – A Wildfire Preparedness Run/Walk
Come and pick up your commemorative event shirt at the finish line on your way to the fair! Race Details Date: Oct. 17, 2026 Start Time: 8:00 AM Location: East Upper Field, UCSC Entry Fee: Adults are $20 and kids 12 and under are $15 Register for the race today! In an effort to increase public awareness and preparedness […]
Seymour Center’s Art in the Aquarium
Dive into your creative side and make a splash with us! 🎨🌊 Bring the whole family and unleash your inner artist while surrounded by fascinating ocean life. Whether you’re a […]
Seymour Center’s Art in the Aquarium
Dive into your creative side and make a splash with us! 🎨🌊 Bring the whole family and unleash your inner artist while surrounded by fascinating ocean life. Whether you’re a […]
2026 Harvest Festival
Connect with community on the campus farm at the annual Harvest Festival! Harvest Fest will have activities for all ages including face painting, flower pressing, pumpkin painting, cider pressing, tractor rides, live music from Sambada and Lucas Lawson, and more! Plus, enjoy food and treats from local food trucks, participate in an apple pie bake-off […]
Dance Masterclasses with NBA Dancers Caroleen Chang (Golden State Warriors) & EJ Aban (Sacramento Kings)
Come train with the UCSC Spirit Squad and our incredible masterclass teachers at our Fall Clinic on October 17th! We are hosting classes in contemporary with Caroleen Chang and hip hop with Emil “EJ” Aban! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to learn from these talented NBA dancers! Secure your spot! Find the registration […]
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s preoccupation with the historical and aesthetic productions of […]
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
Organized in partnership with the Center for Art and Advocacy, located in Brooklyn, New York, Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not From There) by multidisciplinary artist […]
Festival of Monsters: A Devilish Discussion
The Festival of Monsters presents “A Devilish Discussion,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at the Museum of Art and History in Downtown Santa Cruz. Authors Kiersten White (The Fox and the Devil) and Clay McLeod Chapman (Devil Inside) will talk about their latest books, why they write devilish fiction and the horror of it […]
Festival of Monsters: Monstrous Games
Join players at Game Santa Cruz for a three free sessions of monster-related board and card games on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, as part of the Festival of Monsters, sponsored the UC Santa Cruz Center for Monster Studies. Monstrous Games session number 1 at 2 p.m. includes Gloom and Mysterium. Monstrous Games session number 2 […]
Festival of Monsters: Iván Brandon & guests
Writer Iván Brandon (Wolverine, Deadpool, Secret Invasion) will join writer Clay Mcleod Chapman (Edge of Venomverse, Creepshow) and other special guests 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Atlantis Fantasyworld to both talk about and sign comics as part of the Festival of Monsters, sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Center for Monster Studies. This event […]
Festival of Monsters: Blood on the Clocktower
Use your powers of deduction during a special Festival of Monsters edition of the bone-chilling bluffing game Blood on the Clocktower, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026., at Game Santa Cruz. Players join opposing teams of Good and Evil in this game overseen by a Storyteller who conducts the action and makes crucial decisions. The […]
Trans and Queer Fall Mixer
The Trans & Queer Fall Mixer is UCSC’s annual queerlicious welcome event for new and returning students. Hosted by the Lionel Cantú Queer Resource Center, it is a festive night to connect with the rainbow community at UCSC and in Santa Cruz. At TQFM, you will learn about resources, make new friends, and enjoy […]
Barnstorm Presents: 24-Hour Theater
Audiences are invited to attend the grand finale of a 24-Hour Theater process presented by Barnstorm at the Theater Arts Center at UC Santa Cruz.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Featured October 18, 2026Featured Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
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Featured October 18, 2026Featured Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
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October 18, 2026Barry Bowman Celebration of Life
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s preoccupation with the historical and aesthetic productions of […]
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
Organized in partnership with the Center for Art and Advocacy, located in Brooklyn, New York, Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not From There) by multidisciplinary artist […]
Barry Bowman Celebration of Life
Join us to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Barry Bowman, Professor Emeritus of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology.