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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Pickwick Club presents: Christie Mysteries
DESCRIPTION:Over the coming year\, Dickens Universe readers and Pickwick Club members will meet for discussions focused on these novels and their lasting influence on the mystery genre. This year’s reading series brings together four landmark works of crime fiction: The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickens (Penguin Classics\, 2002)\, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (William Morrow\, 2021)\, The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie (William Morrow\, 2025)\, and The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie (William Morrow\, 2011). Join Dickens enthusiasts and Pickwick Club members on Zoom for a series of discussions about these beloved books. \nRegister via Zoom \nReading Schedule:  \n\nSept 27: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd\nOct 25: The Pale Horse\nNov 22: The Murder at the Vicarage\nDec 27: The Mystery of Edwin Drood\nJan 24: The Mystery of Edwin Drood\nFeb 28: The Mystery of Edwin Drood\nMar 28: The Mystery of Edwin Drood\nApr 25: TBD\nMay 23: TBD\nJun 27: TBD\n\nRecommended Edition: We recommend the Penguin Classics edition of the novels for its appendices and notes\, but other versions are fine. First-time readers should avoid the Introduction if they don’t want spoilers. Download the novels to read at Gutenburg.org or listen at LibriVox.org. \nThe Santa Cruz Pickwick (Book) Club\, a branch of the Dickens Fellowship\, is a community of local bookworms\, students\, and teachers who meet monthly to discuss a nineteenth-century novel. The Santa Cruz Public Libraries provide support for the reading group.
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/santa-cruz-pickwick-club-presents-christie-mysteries/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Exhibition—The Audacity to Create\, works by BIPOC UC Santa Cruz alumni
DESCRIPTION: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. \nADMISSION \n\nAttend in person at the Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery at UC Santa Cruz\nFREE and open to the public.\nGallery hours: Tues.–Sat.\, noon–5:00 p.m.\nGallery accessibility and visitor information here.\n\nFULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n\nOngoing exhibition: Thurs.\, Oct. 15–Sat.\, Dec. 5\, noon–5:00 p.m.\nReception: Sat.\, Oct. 17\, 2:00–4:30 p.m.\nArtist talk: Sat.\, Nov. 7\, 2:00–3:30 p.m.\n\nPARKING \n\nLots 124 & 125 are the closest parking lots to the Gallery.\nParking is by permit or Aims Mobile Pay (AMP).\nCore West parking structure and West Remote Lot 127 are free/no permit required on weekends.\nLearn more about parking at UCSC via Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS).\n\n### \nThis program is open to the general public consistent with state and federal law.
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/exhibition-audacity/
LOCATION:Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery\, Baskin Service Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Grad Path Week: from Exchange to Graduate Studies
DESCRIPTION:International Student Services and Programming is excited to partner with UC Santa Cruz faculty members and graduate departments to highlight Ph.D. and Masters programs to international exchange students interested in returning for graduate school. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for faculty members to showcase their labs and available research opportunities for international students to pursue in the future. The week will include: \n\nLab Visits\nApplying to Graduate School Workshop\nReal Talk – Navigating Grad Life Session with our International Grad Peer Mentors\nFaculty & International Exchange Mixer\n\n Click here to visit our website and learn more about our programs.
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/grad-path-week-from-exchange-to-graduate-studies/
LOCATION:Classroom Unit\, Classroom Unit\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support,Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Productive Struggle & Study Skills
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you will: Learn study strategies and why making it hard for yourself supports durable learning. \nThe Successful Slug Workshop series\, hosted by Learning Support Services Peer Coaches\, are open to all UCSC undergraduate students and focus on academic skills and tools to support your success as a student. At each workshop\, you will be introduced to a topic\, engage in active learning\, be given resources to begin implementing the same day\, and have an opportunity to learn more if you are interested. \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://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/productive-struggle-study-skills-3/
LOCATION:Academic Resources Center (ARC)\, 408 McHenry Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Undergraduate,Workshop
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SUMMARY:CruzCon: Open Source for Research & Innovation
DESCRIPTION:CruzCon brings together UC researchers\, faculty\, students\, campus leadership\, and industry partners for a day exploring open source in research and innovation — hosted by the UC Santa Cruz Open Source Program Office (CROSS) and CITRIS and the Banatao Institute at the Seymour Center\, UC Santa Cruz. \nRegistration Open\nPlease note that is not an open event as space is limited. It is meant primarily for UC affiliates\, industry partners and invited guests. If you are an external participant who has not received a direct invitation please email cross-info@ucsc.edu to request one before registering. \nAttendees are also invited to join the CROSS Annual Oktoberfest\, held immediately following the conference.
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/cruzcon-open-source-for-research-innovation/
LOCATION:Seymour Marine Discovery Center\, 100 McAllister Way\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:BME 280B Seminar: Valery Ortiz and Joseph Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 4th week of our BME 280B seminar series\, a weekly seminar covering topics of current research in computational biology and bioinformatics. \nOpen to all\, food is provided. Class enrollment is not required. \nPlease join us this week to learn more about our two speakers\, Valery Ortiz and Joseph Cruz: \n  \nTitle: Structural Insights into the Infection Mechanism of Mycobacteriophages Using Cryo-Electron Tomography \nPresenter: Valery Ortiz\, 4th Year Ph.D Candidate in the Chemical & Biological Science Program\, Scripps Research Institute \nDescription: Mycobacterial infections\, including tuberculosis (TB) and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) diseases\, remain a major global health threat\, worsened by the rise of multidrug-resistant strains. This study investigates the potential of therapeutic phages\, particularly Fionnbharth (FB)\, to target drug-resistant Mycobacterium infections. Optimizing phage therapy requires a basic understanding of phage structural and mechanistic properties. Using Mycobacterium smegmatis mc² 155 (M. smegmatis) as a model organism\, we used cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) to visualize phage-host interactions in near-native conditions\, focusing on attachment\, intracellular replication\, and structural organization. Samples were prepared at a multiplicity of infection (MOI) of 300 for attachment studies and MOIs of 3–15 for replication time points ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours post-infection. Cryo-focused ion beam (cryo-FIB) milling generated ~200 nm-thick lamellae\, enabling visualization of the bacterial interior. Tomographic imaging revealed a temporal progression of intracellular replication intermediates\, including procapsids\, empty capsids\, and DNA-filled capsids\, demonstrating capsid formation and maturation over time. Organized arrays of tail filaments were also observed\, providing direct structural evidence of the FB replication cycle inside M. smegmatis. Subtomogram averaging of ~500 FB particles revealed two major tail-tip conformations at the bacterial surface: a rounded tail-tip positioned near the membrane at various angles and a flat\, tightly aligned complex perpendicular to the membrane. These preliminary data suggest distinct pre- and post-attachment states. Together\, these results highlight the power of cryo-ET to investigate structural changes in therapeutic phages throughout infection\, advancing our broader understanding of the structural virology underlying phage-host interactions. \nBio: Valery Ortiz is a 4th year PhD candidate in the Chemical and Biological Sciences Program at Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla in the Department of Integrative Structural and Computational Biology\, where she conducts her doctoral research in Dr. Raphael Park’s lab. Her research focuses on therapeutic bacteriophages that infect mycobacteria and uses structural biology approaches\, including cryo-electron tomography and single particle Cryo-EM\, to understand how phages interact with and infect bacterial cells. Through this work\, she hopes to contribute to the development of phage-based therapies for difficult-to-treat mycobacterial infections\, including tuberculosis. \nValery earned her B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UC Santa Cruz\, where she conducted undergraduate research in Dr. Needhi Bhalla’s lab studying meiosis and chromosome biology in C. elegans. During her time at UCSC\, she was also a MARC Scholar through the STEM Diversity Programs\, which played an important role in her development as a researcher and in her preparation for graduate school. \nValery is a first-generation student who began her academic journey at Monterey Peninsula College before transferring to UC Santa Cruz. While attending community college\, she participated in the ACCESS summer research program at UC Santa Cruz\, where she gained her first hands-on research experience. This opportunity introduced her to scientific research and ultimately helped shape her path toward transferring to UCSC. Valery is deeply committed to mentorship\, outreach\, and creating supportive pathways into STEM. She is an NSF Graduate Research Fellow (NSF GRFP) and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)  Gilliam Fellow and is the founder and president of the Scripps Research Institute SACNAS Chapter\, where she helps lead efforts focused on community building\, mentorship\, professional development\, and increasing access to opportunities in science.\n  \nTitle: Structural Characterization of HCV Entry-Fusion and Neutralizing Antibody Epitopes for Immunogen Design \nPresenter: Joseph Cruz\, Ph.D Candidate in Chemical & Biological Sciences\, Scripps Research Institute \nDescription: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infects liver cells through a multistep entry process that has remained a major virological and immunological challenge for three decades. HCV first attaches to the host receptor scavenger receptor class B type 1 (SR-BI) via the E2 HVR-1 region\, then binds a second receptor\, CD81\, before being internalized through clathrin-mediated endocytosis in a process that also involves the entry factors claudin-1 and occludin. Despite this established sequence of events\, the molecular structures underlying these interactions and how they physically drive viral entry remain undefined. Once inside the cell\, fusion occurs within endosomes\, where low pH triggers a poorly understood structural change in the viral envelope glycoprotein complex\, E1E2\, that allows the virus to merge with the host membrane. While E1E2 was originally thought to resemble fusion proteins found in related viruses like dengue and Zika\, recent evidence suggests it instead represents a unique class of fusion proteins. This further supported by the newly resolved structure of E1E2 as a dimer of heterodimers showing a envelope organization different from Zika and Dengue virus. However\, this structure’s appearance on intact viral particles remains unconfirmed. HCV’s ability to evade the immune system and resist neutralizing antibodies has made vaccine development equally difficult. One promising strategy for addressing both challenges is to define the molecular structure of E1E2 during entry and fusion\, alongside the epitopes and mechanisms used by broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs) capable of blocking many different HCV strains. I am currently using cryo-electron tomography and single-particle cryo-electron microscopy to structurally characterize E1E2’s interactions with host entry factors\, its pre- and post-fusion states\, and in complex with bnAbs. Together\, these structural insights will provide a mechanistic understanding of antibody neutralization to guide rational vaccine design. \nBio: Joseph Cruz is a Ph.D. candidate in Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research Institute\, where he studies entry-fusion mechanisms and broadly neutralizing antibody responses against Hepatitis C Virus\, working under the mentorship of Dr. Mansun Law and Dr. Donghyun (Raphael) Park. As a first-generation college student\, Joseph began his scientific training in biochemistry at Mt. San Antonio Community College before transferring to the University of California\, Santa Cruz (UCSC)\, where he completed his B.S. in Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics. While at UCSC\, he was involved with the SACNAS chapter and the STEM Diversity Programs’ MARC program\, where he trained under Dr. Rebecca DuBois’s mentorship\, focusing on the structural characterization of Computationally Optimized Broadly Reactive Antigens (COBRAs) for Influenza A virus. Joseph’s research has consistently focused on the intersection of structural biology and virology\, and his current work aims to inform the development of more effective vaccines against Hepatitis C Virus. \n  \nHosted by: Professor of Biomolecular Engineering\, Rebecca Dubois\, and Director of STEMDIV Research Programs\, Yuli Ortega
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/bme-280b-seminar-102226/
LOCATION:Physical Sciences Building\, Physical Sciences Building\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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SUMMARY:Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
DESCRIPTION: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 difference and marginalization that shape the present. \nThe selection of artworks in the exhibition explore the unsettling experience of living in a time that seems violently stuck on repeat. Archetypal figures from art history (a fool\, a siren\, a witness\, a victim) reappear in the current moment as containers of time\, bringing the past of imperialism\, colonization\, and displacement into a present marked by the rise of anti-immigration politics\, climate injustice\, and other forms of disposability. Some works challenge this violent repetition of time. The clock moves\, if gruelingly\, in an endurance-based video performance\, No One\, 2025. For forty-six minutes\, the artist undertakes to keep his eyes open\, witnessing\, withstanding\, confronting\, and resisting the bombardment of images\, both historical and otherwise\, that normalize harm. In another video work\, Gravity\, 2024\, performers enact rescue carries\, supporting each other until they can’t bear the weight. Together\, the artworks act as a proposal about how to rethink time—how to slow time—with a poetic and aesthetic cadence that might counter the numbing reverberations of living in the present. \nWhen Time Stands Still is organized as part of Visualizing Abolition\, an arts-based initiative that reaches across prison borders to create a future free of prisons. \n\n\n\nCarlos Motta (b. 1978\, Colombia) is a multidisciplinary artist whose work has been shown widely nationally and internationally. Solo exhibitions venues include the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona; Nikolaj Kunsthal\, Copenhagen; Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá; Wexner Center for the Arts\, Columbus\, OH ; Röda Sten Konsthall\, Gothenburg\, Sweden; Galeria Vermelho\, São Paulo; Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM); Tate Modern\, London; and New Museum\, New York (2012). He has also participated in major biennials\, including the Venice Biennale; Berlin Biennale; Bienal de São Paulo; and the Gwangju Biennale. Motta is Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Art\, Fine Arts Department\, Pratt Institute\, Brooklyn.
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/carlos-motta-when-time-stands-still/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Institute of the Arts and Sciences\, 100 Panetta Ave\, Santa Cruz\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí\, Ni de Allá
DESCRIPTION: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 Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez features a wide range of artworks  that issue a bold declaration of dual belonging\, including altars\, an elaborately immersive botanica\, paintings referencing visual symbolism drawn from textiles\, graffiti and community traditions\, and\, in a series called I.C.E. Scream\, large\, brightly colored resin sculptures in the shape of melting Mexican paletas (popsicles). As the exhibition title suggests (a phrase widely used in bilingual and bicultural communities)\, these artworks reflect the artist’s interest in the experience of living between worlds even as violent notions of nationalism and identity pervade.  \nAccompanying the exhibition\, Elevar la Cultura\, an immersive sculptural installation featuring a twenty-two-foot-tall pyramid built from ice coolers adorned with ancestral textiles\, sacred symbols\, and mural work will be on view at Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos (1817 Soquel) November 7\, 2026- March 7\, 2027. As Quiñonez explains\, this sculpture epitomizes the contradictions of living—and laboring—as an immigrant in the United States:  \n “Most people see the cooler as a tool for leisure…for barbecues\, tailgating\, and celebrations. But for immigrant communities\, the cooler is a tool and symbol for opportunity and independence. In every major city\, you see families and vendors selling fruit\, food\, and water out of these coolers on the streets and in subway stations. They’re a necessity for survival and a way to start an honest living\,” the artist shares. \nThe Institute of Arts and Sciences will be the second venue to successfully present Ni de Aquí\, Ni de Allá to the public. First organized by Boston University Art Galleries and curated by Kate Fowle in September of 2025\, the exhibition debuted to critical acclaim before gaining national attention after its abrupt removal from its second venue\, the University of North Texas\, where it had been installed just one week prior to it being censored.  \nVictor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez is a renowned international visual artist who is known for his diverse works that intersect contemporary art\, graffiti\, vinyl toys\, fashion and design and art activism. Quiñonez has exhibited globally and collaborated with major brands while creating landmark public art in cities across the U.S. He is a Frieze Los Angeles Impact Prize winner (2025) and a Right of Return and Art for Justice Fellow (2023\, 2024).
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/victor-marka27-quinonez-ni-de-aqui-ni-de-alla/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Institute of the Arts and Sciences\, 100 Panetta Ave\, Santa Cruz\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:NTW 26 - Cookie & Mementos
DESCRIPTION:Dear UCSC Transfer Champions\,\nThe UC Transfer Student Champions (UCTSC) promotes a transfer-receptive culture both system-wide and on individual campuses\, with the aim of supporting transfer students’ transition in\, through\, and out of the UC experience. Our work is centered on Collaboration\, Advocacy\, Retention\, Inclusion\, and Celebration/Empowerment. \nUCSC – STARRS/Transfer Scholars Mission: The Transfer Scholar Programs advance social mobility for transfer students by providing transformative higher education experiences. We work to actively remove systemic barriers in order to create access\, cultivate belonging\, motivate persistence\, and nurture wellness for all transfer students on their educational journey into\, through\, and out of UC Santa Cruz. UCSC Transfer students bring valuable life experiences\, goals\, and strengths to UC Santa Cruz. Whether you’re just exploring the path to transfer\, newly admitted\, or already settling in\, this page connects you with programs\, mentorship\, and resources designed to support your success. The Services for Transfer Re-entry and Resilient Scholars (STARRS) team offers a range of Transfer Scholar Programs to support current and prospective transfer students. Two of our core programs are: the Community College Partnership Program\, which supports students on the path to transfer\, and the Transfer Mentorship Program\, which helps new transfer students thrive during their first year at UCSC. \nIn honor of National Transfer Student Week (NTSW)\, we’re excited at UCSC to celebrate our transfer student population this October 19th – October 23rd with a variety of virtual (social media) and in-person events.” \n 
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LOCATION:Academic Resources Center (ARC)\, 408 McHenry Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Career Success Peer Coaching Across Campus - McHenry
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Career Success Drop-ins and get professional advice from our Peer Coaches – now available across campus! 📝 \nPeers will rotate between McHenry and the Science & Engineering Library courtyards from Week 4 through Week 10 this quarter. Drop in for resume and cover letter support\, job searching advice\, grad school prep\, and more! \n  \n📧 Email csuccess@ucsc.edu for any questions or accommodations. \n  \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://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/drop-in-career-success-peer-coaching-across-campus-mchenry/
LOCATION:McHenry Library\, 1156 High St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Undergraduate,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T170000
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SUMMARY:Wiki-a-thon  to support BIPOC Scientists and Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Wikipedia overwhelmingly recognizes the achievements of white people. Join us as we add wikipedia pages for BIPOC leaders in science and technology\, highlighting their often overlooked accomplishments and ensuring that the next generation can see role models who look like them. \n\n\n\nNo experience is necessary – just bring a laptop! \n\n\n\n\nWe will provide a list of scientists who don’t yet have pages\, or you can come up with your own! The event will begin with a short training on how to edit Wikipedia\, followed by time to write your own article on a scientist\, engineer\, or technologist of your choice. \nRSVP here \nPlease RSVP above for a Zoom link if you will be attending virtually\, or to let us know that you are coming in person. Snacks will be provided!
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/wiki-a-thon-to-support-bipoc-scientists-and-engineers/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering,Training,Undergraduate,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T170000
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SUMMARY:Grad School 101: Should You Apply and When?
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how to decide if graduate school is right for you and the factors to consider in choosing a program. You will learn about the application process and tips to be a strong applicant. Register on Handshake. \nWe will provide captions for the presentation. If you have disability-related needs\, please contact the Career Success office at csuccess@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4420 as soon as possible. \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://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/grad-school-101-should-you-apply-and-when/
LOCATION:Physical Sciences Building\, Physical Sciences Building\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T173000
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SUMMARY:Grad Path Week: Exchange & Faculty/Staff Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal social mixer connecting our international exchange students with UCSC faculty\, staff\, and current graduate students. \nThis is a relaxed\, friendly space for students to chat about prospective graduate programs\, learn about research opportunities\, ask about the application process\, and hear firsthand what it’s like to pursue graduate study at UCSC—all over light refreshments. \n\nThis session is part of Grad Path Week\, hosted by International Student Services and Programming (ISSP). Designed for international exchange students\, these events connect you with UCSC faculty and staff to explore returning to UC Santa Cruz for graduate school. \nQuestions? Contact us at iprogramming@ucsc.edu.
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/grad-path-week-exchange-faculty-staff-mixer/
LOCATION:Classroom Unit\, Classroom Unit\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences,Social Gathering,Undergraduate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T193000
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SUMMARY:Rioters: Unruly Images and Freedom Experiments with Patrícia Freitas
DESCRIPTION:The Institute of the Arts and Sciences invites you to a screening of three short films by Patrícia Freitas about women and incarceration in Brazil\, followed by a conversation with the filmmaker. \nFleeing Firminas features moments of women inside the Women’s Penal Complex of Salvador in Bahia\, Brazil participating in the creative writing workshops . \nFleeing Roquelina follows writer Dona Roquelina’s release from prison. \nRioters is an in-production feature-length documentary that begins in the Lemos de Brito Penitentiary in Salvador and tells the stories of Black women from the post-abolition era in old Bahia to the present day; women who dared and continue to dare to occupy spaces that\, though still hostile to them today\, allow their art\, knowledge\, and ancestral power to resonate. \nPatrícia Freitas\, documentary filmmaker\, holds a master’s degree in literature and culture from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA)\, and is an associate researcher at PAVIC—Researchers in Audiovisual Media\, Iconography\, and Content. In over two decades of work\, she has directed documentaries such as Ira (2004) on religious racism\, which received an honorable mention at Cinesul (2005) and the Ibero-American Film and Video Festival (2005) and was screened at the Ethnographic Film Festival (2005)\, Negros em Movimento (2005)\, about Black theater in Bahia and Rio de Janeiro; and Enquanto te espero\, a luz coalhou (2018)\, a poetic documentary screened at the Arqfilm Festival in Santiago\, Chile\, and Puebla\, Mexico\, among others. In recent years\, she has worked as an assistant director on the series Enredos da liberdade (dir. Luis Carlos de Alencar)\, currently streaming on Globoplay\, and as a researcher for the series Histórias submersas (dir. Paulo Alcântara) and Todos os sonhos (dir. Sofia Federico)\, both aired on TVE Bahia\, among others. She also served as an assistant to Joel Zito Araújo and Hermano Penna\, leading figures in Brazilian cinema.
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/rioters-unruly-images-and-freedom-experiments-with-patricia-freitas/
LOCATION:Institute of the Arts and Sciences\, 100 Panetta Ave\, Santa Cruz\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T210000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Dr. Samuel Waymon — The Amazing Nina Simone (Venue Change)
DESCRIPTION:UC Santa Cruz\, in collaboration with The African Connections Research and Education Fund\, Inc.\, presents two very special evenings with Dr. Samuel Waymon\nAward-winning composer\, actor\, lecturer\, arranger and brother of the legendary Nina Simone\nFree film screenings and discussions \nWednesday\, October 22\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m\nDigital Arts Research Center (DARC)\, Room 108\n“The Amazing Nina Simone”\nA Documentary Written and Directed by Jeff L. Lieberman
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/an-evening-with-dr-samuel-waymon-the-amazing-nina-simone/
LOCATION:Digital Arts Research Center\, 407 McHenry Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Lectures & Presentations
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