Events

The Creative Collective student arts event
2026-05-24 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cultural Center – Merrill College, 641 Merrill Rd, Santa Cruz, 95064, United States
The Creative Collective is a multidisciplinary student arts event designed to showcase and elevate the diverse creative work produced at UCSC. This event highlights student talent that often remains underrecognized while fostering a stronger sense of community among creatives by bringing together student artists across disciplines and colleges to showcase the collective creativity at UCSC!
The Creative Collective is student-led and motivated, an event for students by students. This festive evening will feature bands, rappers, and a fashion show, along with an art gallery and creative stations where students can create and show their works.
Date: Sunday, May 24
Time: 5-10 p.m.
Location: Cultural Center at Merrill
For more information or accommodations, email involved@ucsc.edu
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You 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.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.

Bites & Bytes: The College Night Directive
2026-05-21 17:00 - 19:00 | College Nine and John R. Lewis Dining Hall
Crown and Merrill Colleges, in collaboration with UCSC Dining, present “Bites & Bytes: The College Night Directive”. Step aboard the Axiom (AKA the Dining Hall) for a night where science fiction meets social responsibility, featuring Wall-E movie trivia, a special themed menu, and more. Join us Thursday, May 21 from 5–7 p.m. at the Crown/Merrill Dining Hall. Standard dining hall entry pricing applies, and all students, faculty, and staff are invited.
Please note: The dining hall will be closed from 2–5 p.m. for event preparation.
Learn more about College Nights at dining.ucsc.edu/events.
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You 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.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.How to Use the Statement Across Communication Channels

Free Coffee, Snacks, & Conversation
2026-03-31 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Merrill College Office, 641 Merrill Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Enjoy a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea, and a breakfast snack with Merrill Provost McGuinness. Stay and chat with him and Poppy the Merrill Chihuahua, or take it go.
See you outside of the Merrill College office, across from the Merrill Mailroom.
