• The Deep Read: Faculty Salon on Entangled Life

    Hay Barn 94 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Join us for a salon-style event at the Hay Barn on campus where our participating Deep Read faculty, Professors Benjamin Breen (History), Gregory Gilbert (Environmental Studies), and Donna Haraway (History […]

  • Maram, S. (CM) – Scripture To Console: The Nexus between Religion and Digital Play

    Virtual Event

    Religion has historically been a profound force for global mobilization, shaping geopolitics, economies, and geography. Similarly, contemporary interactive media, with video games at the forefront, has moved beyond mere entertainment to become a powerful vehicle for communication, narrative, and inspiration, reaching millions worldwide. This dissertation investigates the intersection of these two influential forces: religion and […]

  • Lucas, J. (BMEB) – Enabling Population-Scale Analysis of Human Centromere Diversity

    Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA
    Hybrid Event

    Centromeric DNA is critical for accurate chromosome segregation and genome stability, but due to its repetitive nature, it was only recently fully included in a human reference. Rapid evolution and sequence diversity in these regions limit the utility of one reference sequence, however. Integrating centromeric and pericentromeric satellite DNA – which together constitute over 5% […]

  • CSE Colloquium – Safety Alignment of LMs via Non-cooperative Games

    Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

    Presenter: Arman Zharmagambetov, Meta Abstract: Ensuring the safety of language models (LMs) while maintaining their usefulness remains a critical challenge in AI alignment. Current approaches rely on sequential adversarial training: […]

    Free
  • ✨ ✈️ 🌎Travel Your Way: The UCSC Partner Program Advantage 🌎 ✈️ ✨

    Virtual Event

    Are you looking for a global experience that fits your specific major, budget, and vibe? Whether you’re an engineer eyeing a semester in Korea, an artist dreaming of London, or a scientist looking for research in Norway, Partner Programs offer a unique, flexible path to going abroad. Join the Global Learning team for a quick, high-energy info session where we’ll break down how these programs work, how to use your financial aid, and why these “hidden gem” programs might be the perfect fit for your degree.

  • Career Success Drop-Ins at the Cantú – Week 8

    Cantu Queer Center Crown Lane, Santa Cruz, CA

    Drop-in at the Cantú 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! If you need accommodations please email bridgekk@ucsc.edu   You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with […]

  • It Takes an Ecosystem: Staff and Faculty Perspectives on Collaboration at UC Santa Cruz

    HSI Equity Talks
    Virtual Event

    Funded through a Department of Education Title V grant, a team at UC Santa Cruz launched CULTURA (Centering Undergraduate Latine Thriving with University Racial-Equity Action) in 2024 as a bold, campus-wide effort to reimagine how we can collectively advance student success and equity. At its core, CULTURA asks: What becomes possible when we intentionally invest […]

  • Queer Joy Crafting Time (Communi-tea)

    Cantu Queer Center Crown Lane, Santa Cruz, CA

    Drop by the Cantú Cabin to be in community with SHOP and talk about queer joy. Crafting supplies provided. Come for the raffle prize, stay for the community! This event is supported by Student Health Services for Mental Health Awareness Month. You are invited to engage in a variety of campus-wide activities focused on mental […]

  • Let’s Talk

    Virtual Event

    Need to talk? We’re here to listen! Drop in for a confidential chat with a professional counselor who can provide support, advice and information. Let’s Talk Zoom Meeting Link Meeting ID: 361 824 8222 Passcode: 466935 Facilitator: Haidi Song, Ph.D. (831) 459-5883 You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with […]

  • VMCC Talk with Salar Mameni—Blood of Tulips

    Porter College D-Building, Santa Cruz, CA

    What counts as life in the midst of war, genocide, and planetary destruction? What is death and how do ideas around martyrdom and sacrifice contribute to our understanding of sacred […]

    FREE and open to the public
  • Drop-in Figure Drawing

    Drop-In Figure Drawing
    Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center Baskin Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    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 […]

    FREE and open to the public.
  • Annual BE Student Project Showcase

    The annual BE Student Project Showcase celebrates the innovative work and accomplishments of undergraduate engineers in capstone courses and research pathways.

  • Younger Lagoon Reserve Tours

    Younger Lagoon Reserve Tours
    Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA

    Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 18 participants. Call 831-459-3800 or sign-up online. Virtual tours are available online.  

    Free