Week of Events
Santa Cruz Pickwick Club presents: Christie Mysteries
Village murders! Occult conspiracies! A modern mystery tinged with the uncanny! Join the Pickwick Club as we explore Dickens and Christie across four landmark detective novels.
Monday, September 21, 2026
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September 21, 2026Disability Resource Center Information Session
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September 21, 2026New Admit Class Photo
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September 21, 2026DRC Sensory Regulation Drop In
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September 21, 2026Disability Resource Center Drop In Help Desk
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September 21, 2026Late Night at Athletics and Recreation
Disability Resource Center Information Session
Meet Disability Resource Center (DRC) staff and learn how the DRC can support you as you start your journey at UCSC. How to request accommodations and services Documentation requirements Student […]
New Admit Class Photo
New UCSC Students! Join us on the Upper East Field to receive your free official class shirt and participate in the annual new Slug class photo! All newly admitted Slugs are invited to join us.
DRC Sensory Regulation Drop In
Need a Break? The Disability Resource Center (DRC) will host a drop-in sensory cooling space open to all students. Come to the basement of Kerr Hall to take a break […]
Disability Resource Center Drop In Help Desk
Drop in for help navigating the Disability Resource Center (DRC) affiliation process. DRC staff will provide individual assistance and answer questions.
Late Night at Athletics and Recreation
Join us at the East Field House for our inaugural Late Night event! Whether you’re looking to get active or just explore campus life, there’s something for every fitness level. What to Expect: Discover UCSC’s most popular extracurricular activities, intramural sports, and sports clubs. Participate in mini-sessions of Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, and Indoor Cycling. Open […]
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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September 22, 2026DRC Sensory Regulation Drop In
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September 22, 2026Cornucopia
DRC Sensory Regulation Drop In
Need a Break? The Disability Resource Center (DRC) will host a drop-in sensory cooling space open to all students. Come to the basement of Kerr Hall to take a break […]
Cornucopia
Cornucopia is UCSC’s signature fall festival and resource fair, bringing together hundreds of campus departments, student organizations, and resources for an afternoon of music, games, giveaways, and community connection on the East Upper Field. As the largest gathering of new Banana Slugs each year, it’s the ultimate chance to explore student life, discover ways to get […]
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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September 23, 2026DRC Sensory Regulation Drop In
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September 23, 2026Student Employment & Work Study Fair
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September 23, 2026Welcome Back Open House in Special Collections and Archives
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September 23, 2026International Fall Welcome
DRC Sensory Regulation Drop In
Need a Break? The Disability Resource Center (DRC) will host a drop-in sensory cooling space open to all students. Come to the basement of Kerr Hall to take a break and self-regulate! Sept 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 11:00-3:00 daily!
Student Employment & Work Study Fair
Looking for an on-campus and/or work-study role? Considering an off-campus job? Join us on the Upper East Field and Network with on-campus departments and of-campus partners actively searching for new student employees, including a key focus on employers offering work-study positions. Students from all class levels and disciplines are encouraged to attend. Register in Handshake. […]
Welcome Back Open House in Special Collections and Archives
Want to touch something really, really old? Heard rumors about a book bound in rat skin and want to see if they’re true? Join Special Collections and Archives (on the […]
International Fall Welcome
College Nine/John R. Lewis and International Student Services and Programming invites you to come celebrate the start of fall quarter at our annual International Fall Welcome! Swing by to meet UCSC Slugs from all over the world, enjoy refreshments, and participate in fun activities. No RSVP required. Questions? Contact us at iprogramming@ucsc.edu.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, September 25, 2026
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Hybrid EventSeptember 25, 2026Mastoras, M. (BMEB) – Polishing genome assemblies and leveraging their improved quality to study centromere variation
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September 25, 2026Boardwalk Frolic
Mastoras, M. (BMEB) – Polishing genome assemblies and leveraging their improved quality to study centromere variation
A complete and accurate genome reconstruction serves as the foundation for studying an organism’s biology and the mechanisms underlying disease. It is particularly critical for reference genomes, which provide a universal coordinate system for downstream genomic analysis. Errors or missing sequences in a reference genome create bias in all of the studies built on top […]
Boardwalk Frolic
Kick off your UCSC experience with a night of fun at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! The Boardwalk Frolic is a private event just for new UCSC students—featuring free rides, games, and the chance to connect with fellow Banana Slugs right on the beach. Enjoy the lights, the ocean breeze, and one of Santa Cruz’s most […]
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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September 26, 2026UCSC Farm U-Pick
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September 26, 2026Choose Your Own Slugventure
UCSC Farm U-Pick
Come enjoy picking your own organic produce at the campus farm! When: U-picks will take place on Saturdays from 9am to 12pm while supplies last. What: Enjoy farm fresh corn, […]
Choose Your Own Slugventure
Join us for Choose Your Own Slugventure and customize your night across two distinct campus zones! Grab popcorn and warm drinks to relax under the stars at Oakes College upper lawn for a cozy movie night screening of Monsters University, or head to the College Nine/John R. Lewis Multipurpose Room (MPR) for a Silent Disco! […]
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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September 27, 2026Earth Friendly Gardening: Protecting Wildlife & the Environment
Earth Friendly Gardening: Protecting Wildlife & the Environment
Join UC Master Gardeners at the UCSC Arboretum for class no. 4 of 4 that teaches you how to help protect the environment and support local wildlife.