Events
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Of Body and Soul: Politics and Eschatology in the Pre-Modern Mediterranean
Humanities 1 Building 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CAThis 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 […]
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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.
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Fetishized Book Talk with author Kaila Yu
Namaste Lounge 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CAJoin 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 […]
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Lunar New Year Celebration
Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CACelebrate Lunar New Year at UCSC at our annual celebration hosted by ISSP and C9/JRL.
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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.
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Enrollment Prep Week Tea Party
Merrill College Plaza 641 Merrill Road, Santa Cruz, CAButterfly Pea tea, snacks, and strong support from your Merrill Peer Advisors.
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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 […]
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Reframing the STEM Classroom: Justice as Pedagogical Practice
Namaste Lounge 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CAIn 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 and share lessons learned, concrete approaches, and the institutional and disciplinary transformations needed for justice to become core pedagogy across fields. Click here for additional […]
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Networking Skills 101
Career Success Student Lounge (125 Hahn) 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesDoes 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 […]
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Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery 11 Cowell Service Rd, Santa Cruz, CANorris 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 […]
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Global Seminar: Latin American Spain in Madrid Info Session
Virtual EventLearn 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 […]
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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 faculty-led Global Seminar: Evolution and Fish Biology in Southern Africa. This program is taught by Giacomo Bernardi, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Quick Facts: Locations: South Africa […]
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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 […]
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Slugs at Sundown: Strengthening Your Professional Brand
Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United StatesIn 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 […]
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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.
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Graduate Council Workshop: Future of Graduate Education at UCSC
University Center University Center, Santa Cruz, CAGraduate 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 […]
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Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery 11 Cowell Service Rd, Santa Cruz, CANorris 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 […]
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Fredrickson, K. (CSE) – Practical Anonymity with Formal Resistance to Traffic Analysis
Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CAHybrid EventAnonymous 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 […]
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Slugs Go Bowling
Boardwalk Bowl 115 Cliff St, Santa Cruz, United StatesJoin 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, […]
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Barnstorm Presents—”Secret Family” Sketch Comedy
Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater 453 Kerr Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesImprov Comedy Set
General Admission