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SUMMARY:Convivir y Comunidad: A Transfer Student Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join El Centro and STARRS for an evening of conversation and interactive activities with transfer students\, and learn about resources available on and off campus! \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/convivir-y-comunidad-a-transfer-student-mixer/
LOCATION:Porter I-Lounge
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SUMMARY:Pachanga 2026: Noche de Baile
DESCRIPTION:Join El Centro\, the African American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC)\, and Merrill College for our annual Noche de Baile as part of Pachanga 2026! For years\, El Centro and the AARCC have collaborated on Pachanga\, an annual event series during Black History Month focused on uplifting and celebrating AfroLatinidad. Each year\, the series culminates in a Noche de Baile\, where folks come together in community and dance. This year’s baile will be held on Friday\, February 27th from 6 PM to 9:30 PM at the Cultural Center at Merrill.  \nWe are excited to welcome Portsha Jefferson\, of Rara Tou Limen in Oakland\, CA\, who will be offering a live traditional Haitian dance workshop. Stick around for an open dance floor featuring beats from DJ Rianna! We will have delicious food\, refreshing beverages\, and an evening filled with música y comunidad! \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/pachanga-2026-noche-de-baile/
LOCATION:Cultural Center – Merrill College\, 641 Merrill Rd\, Santa Cruz\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering
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SUMMARY:El Centro\, SASA\, LALS\, MEChA presents: Understanding Venezuela: History\, Power\, and Multiple Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:There is no single Venezuelan experience. Stories from Venezuela and the Venezuelan diaspora are shaped by history\, politics\, migration\, and personal circumstances\, and they often differ from one another in meaningful ways. \nThis panel invites students and community members to learn about the historical and present-day realities shaping Venezuela\, including U.S. foreign policy\, political power\, natural resources\, and migration. The discussion also acknowledges that Venezuelans hold a wide range of political views\, including differing perspectives on the Maduro government\, perspectives that are often missing from the U.S.-centered conversations.vnzla postervnzla poster \nOur goal is to create a respectful space for learning\, listening\, and understanding. By centering multiple viewpoints and lived experiences\, this program encourages thoughtful dialogue and a deeper understanding of Venezuela beyond simplified narratives.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/el-centro-sasa-lals-mecha-presents-understanding-venezuela-history-power-and-multiple-perspectives/
LOCATION:Stevenson Fireside Lounge\, 101 McLaughlin Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos Ceremonia
DESCRIPTION:When: Sunday\, November 2\, 2025\nWhere: Quarry Amphitheater\, UC Santa Cruz\, 1156 High Street\, CA 95064\nTime: 5:30-7:30pm\, doors open at 4:00pm \nEl Centro and the Quarry Amphitheater present Día de los Muertos Ceremonia. A space to collectively honor and celebrate the lives of our loved ones. Join us for a night of danza\, prayer\, food\, music\, and community. This cultural and family event is FREE! Please email elcentro@ucsc.edu for questions or concerns.  \nAs we prepare for this year’s ceremony\, we recognize the pain\, loss\, and grief caused by violence around the world. The community altar\, or ofrenda\, is a sacred space that represents a remembrance of the departed\, a reminder that life is eternal and that the presence of our loved ones is everlasting. The ofrenda speaks of affection and praise toward the deceased and are an expression of love towards life. We preserve this ceremony as a space to reflect and heal. We ask that everyone respect the honoring of individuals lost and come together as we welcome back their spirits through ceremony\, dance\, song\, and offerings. We also recognize that through all cultures and traditions we express ourselves differently\, yet at this time we gather as members of humanity to support one another\, to share our emotions of joy and sadness\, and to embrace our humility as a community of this campus. \nParking and Check-in: Please allow sufficient time to arrive at the Quarry Amphitheater. You can follow the directional signs from the base of the campus to the parking lots. Parking will be free at the Hahn Parking Lot 101. Overflow parking will be free at the East Remote Lot after Lot 101 has been filled. \nShuttles will be available from the East Remote Lot to the Quarry Plaza. ADA parking is available at Parking Lot 102 near the Quarry with an ADA placard. Please let us know if you need any accommodations and/or ADA parking in the form below. \nCovid-19 Guidelines: For the safety of our community\, we recommend our guests and volunteers wear masks when they are not eating. We will have masks available at the registration table. \nWeather: We encourage you to dress for cold weather (hats\, layers\, and blankets). Our event is outdoors and although rain is not in the forecast\, the temperature is expected to drop to the low 50’s\, please wear comfortable shoes and a jacket. \nFood: We will be serving food for our guests starting at 4:00pm until 5:30pm when the Ceremonia begins. We encourage you to arrive early if you can. We will serve tamales\, pan dulce and refreshments starting at 4:00pm until supplies last. \nCommunity altar: We will be having a community altar\, we encourage you to bring an ofrenda to add to the altar (pictures\, food items\, your loved ones’ favorite items\, etc). Please don’t forget to pick up your items from the altar at the end of the event. You may bring candles\, but will be unable to light them due to fire safety. \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________________________________________________________ \nCuándo: Domingo 2 de noviembre de 2025 \nDónde: Anfiteatro Quarry\, UC Santa Cruz\, 1156 High Street\, CA 95064 \nHora: 5:30-7:30 pm\, las de puertas abren a las 4:00 pm \n¡Acompáñanos a nuestra ceremonia comunitaria de Día de Muertos! Habrá comida\, música\, danza folclórica en vivo y altar comunitaria. Este evento cultural – familiar es totalmente gratuito. El Centro y el Anfiteatro Quarry se complacen en darle la bienvenida a nuestra Ceremonia anual del Día de los Muertos que tendrá lugar el 2 de noviembre del 2025 de 5:30 p. m. a 7:30 p. m.\, y las puertas se abrirán a las 4:00p.m. \nEstacionamiento: Permita suficiente tiempo para llegar al anfiteatro Quarry. Puede seguir las señales direccionales desde la base del campus hasta los estacionamientos. El estacionamiento será gratuito en el estacionamiento lote 101. El estacionamiento adicional será gratuito en el lote East Remote después de que se haya llenado el lote 101. El estacionamiento ADA está disponible en el lote 102 cerca del anfiteatro con un cartel ADA. Por favor\, hágame saber si necesita estacionamiento ADA. \nCovid-19: Para la seguridad de nuestra comunidad\, recomendamos que nuestros invitados y voluntarios usen máscaras cuando no estén comiendo. Tendremos mascarillas disponibles en la mesa de registro. \nClima: Le recomendamos venir abrigados debido al clima frío (gorros\, capas y chaqueta). Nuestro evento es afuera al aire libre y\, aunque no se pronostica lluvia\, se espera que la temperatura baje a mediados de los 40\, use zapatos cómodos y una chaqueta. \nComida: Estaremos sirviendo comida para nuestros invitados desde las 4:00 p.m. hasta las 5:30 p.m. cuando comienza la Ceremonia. Le recomendamos que llegue temprano si puede. Serviremos tamales\, pan dulce y refrescos a partir de las 5:00 pm hasta agotar. \nOfrenda comunitaria: Tendremos un altar comunitario\, si gustan por favor traigan una ofrenda para agregar al altar (fotos\, alimentos\, los artículos favoritos de sus seres queridos\, etc.). No olvide recoger sus artículos del altar al final del evento. \nPara mas informacion o preguntas\, mande un correo electronico a elcentro@ucsc.edu o llame a (831) 459-5608.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/dia-de-los-muertos-ceremonia-2229/
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SUMMARY:La Bienvenida: Lucha\, Fuerza\, y Esperanza
DESCRIPTION:For over two decades\, El Centro has hosted La Bienvenida as a way to foster belonging for Chicanx\, Latine\, and multiracial students. This year\, Bienvenida expands into a two-day welcome series designed to introduce and connect new and returning students with El Centro\, Chicanx and Latine student organizations\, and the broader UCSC community. \nRooted in the theme “Lucha\, Fuerza y Esperanza\,” the celebration will feature Ritmo de Nuestras Culturas\, a baile on Saturday\, October 11\, 2025\, followed by Dominguero: Prosperando en Comunidad\, a more intimate carne asada–style gathering on Sunday\, October 12\, 2025. \nThrough music\, food\, storytelling\, and intentional relationship-building\, Bienvenida cultivates comunidad while honoring El Centro’s mission of affirming Chicanx and Latine communities. This series offers meaningful opportunities for students to connect with peers and cultural resources that will support their academic\, social\, and personal journeys at UC Santa Cruz. Open to all UCSC students\, Bienvenida is organized by El Centro in collaboration with Porter and Kresge Colleges. \nPlease email elcentro@ucsc.edu with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/la-bienvenida-lucha-fuerza-y-esperanza/
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