Presented by: Young Suh Song, Knight-Hennessy PhD candidate @ Stanford University Description: “The rapid growth of information technology (IT) has led to remarkable progress in recent semiconductor technology. Transistors have become smaller so that more transistors can be packed into a chip, and today’s semiconductors even use technology that vertically stacks layers of transistors. Although this has […]

Does your resume need a little help? Are you unsure about where to start, or about how to make your resume absolutely fantastic? Join us for this 30-minute workshop to learn about cutting-edge resume best practices, followed by an optional 30 minutes of “resume work time” where you can meet individually with a coach to […]

Presenter: Yung-Ju (Stanley) Chang, Professor, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) Description: Human attention has become an increasingly scarce resource in everyday digital life. People are constantly exposed to notifications, messages, news updates, social media content, and AI-generated information, all competing for limited attentional capacity. In this talk, I will share our research trajectory around […]

In person and via Zoom (Meeting ID: 978 5545 8946, Passcode: 454736).  If you are unable to stream the talk live and need to access a recorded version, please contact Stacy Philpott at sphilpot@ucsc.edu. A UC Santa Cruz email address is required to access the recording. Host: Elliott Campbell Speaker: Siyu Luo, UC Santa Cruz, […]

Presenter: Trisha Dawn, UC Santa Cruz Description: Spatial transcriptomics technologies enable measurement of gene expression with spatial context, providing opportunities to understand how gene regulatory networks (GRNs) vary across tissue regions. Studying spatial variation in GRNs is crucial for uncovering mechanisms governing heterogeneous cellular functions and gives rise to a challenging statistical problem: graph learning […]

New York City’s BlackBox Ensemble begins its official residency with the UCSC Music Department with a kick-off concert featuring Morton Feldman and emerging composers in the legacies of experimentalism and minimalism.

The Arboretum opens its gates to the community free of charge the first Tuesday of every month. Come enjoy our gardens and wildlife. Don’t forget to stop by Norrie’s, our wonderful gift shop and plant nursery (Open Tues-Sun 10 am-4 pm). Community Days are popular, please consider carpooling or using alternative transportation. Current Arboretum members […]

Join Provost Aims for a sweet treat and pleasant conversation.

The Practical Activism Conference Planning Team offers University of California, Santa Cruz students a rewarding experience to gain community organizing skills, build professional development, and create lasting memories through team-building. Practical Activism is an annual, student-led social justice conference, and organizers are seeking passionate students to join the planning committee for the 24th annual event […]

Are you developing a technology, scientific discovery, or innovation with commercial potential at UC Santa Cruz? Join us for a virtual workshop on SBIR/STTR Basics, designed specifically for UC Santa Cruz faculty, researchers, postdocs, graduate students, and campus entrepreneurs. Learn how to secure non-dilutive federal grant funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and […]

A community gathering of people interested in PyTorch and the projects that use it – not an official PyTorch organization. Sponsored by Red Hat and Univ. of California Santa Cruz

Hosted by Local Futures In our next Planet Local Sharing Circle, we’ll be joined by Dave Shaw, founder of the Right Livelihood Center at UC Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Permaculture. The Center serves as Global Secretariat for the international Right Livelihood College network, which spans eight campuses plus the Global Campus of Human Rights across five […]

Students can get their flu, COVID-19, or Tdap vaccines at the upcoming Student Vaccine Clinic. Free with UC SHIP; fees may apply without UC SHIP. Students with UC SHIP can book appointments through Health e-Messenger; students without UC SHIP should call (831) 459-2500 to register and ask about applicable fees. Limited same-day drop in appointments […]

Grab a free cup of coffee (and snacks) and chat with Provost Aims at Coffee with the Provost!
Join us most Wednesdays through the Fall Quarter 9:00-11:00 am outside of the Merrill College Office.

Produce Pop-Up is a twice-weekly organic farmstand open to all members of the UC Santa Cruz community. The program is dedicated to increasing access to fresh, healthy, and affordable organic […]

Join Career Success to chat about what it means to get to know other people in a new setting, and how to develop your conversation skills to build meaningful connections. At the end of this workshop, you will have the strategies to support you in navigating introductions with new people, and will gain confidence in […]

This quarter, make time for you, for reflection, and for community!

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. The selection of artworks in the exhibition explore the unsettling experience of living in a time that seems […]

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 […]

You’re invited to join Global Engagement for the grand opening of its new International Lounge! The International Lounge is a space dedicated to supporting our internationally-minded community including our students, scholars, employees, and more. Our grand opening will feature light refreshments and a look into the new space. Stop on by for a nice treat […]

Join the American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) and People of Color Sustainability Collective (PoCSC) for our Fall Open House at the Cardiff House! We’re opening the doors of the Cardiff House and inviting the campus community to stop by, explore the space, meet our staff and student interns, and learn about the many resources, programs, events, […]

The Institute of the Arts and Sciences invites you to a screening of the video-performance Under the Mantle of an Idocile Dream (Bruna Castro, Brasil, 2026), followed by a conversation between Denise Carrascosa and Gina Dent around the historical, political and spiritual relations between Afro-Brazilian ancestrality, visual arts and abolition feminism in Brazil. Denise Carrascosa is a writer, […]

In this interactive session, Prof. David Lee from Computational Media will facilitate a hands-on session on using AI to explore research papers. Bring your laptops! If you do not have an AI subscription, you can get the free Gemini for Students plan and install Antigravity 2.0.

Students can get their flu, COVID-19, or Tdap vaccines at the upcoming Student Vaccine Clinic. Free with UC SHIP; fees may apply without UC SHIP. Students with UC SHIP can book appointments through Health e-Messenger; students without UC SHIP should call (831) 459-2500 to register and ask about applicable fees. Limited same-day drop in appointments […]

Students can get their flu, COVID-19, or Tdap vaccines at the upcoming Student Vaccine Clinic. Free with UC SHIP; fees may apply without UC SHIP. Students with UC SHIP can book appointments through Health e-Messenger; students without UC SHIP should call (831) 459-2500 to register and ask about applicable fees. Limited same-day drop in appointments […]

In this workshop, you will: Break down, understand, and use your syllabus as a tool for success. The Successful Slug Workshop series, hosted by Learning Support Services Peer Coaches, are […]

Help shape the future of the Bay Tree Building! Students and staff are invited to stop by a furniture “sit test” open house and share feedback on potential furniture selections for the renovated space. Hosted by MillerKnoll, Pivot, and Jensen Architects, the open house will give members of the campus community an opportunity to try […]

Have you ever wondered what really happens to your protocol after you hit submit? Join us for an informal, in-person conversation with IRB members to peel back the curtain on the review process. The event is open to all researchers, students, and staff conducting, planning, or supporting human subjects research. To ensure we address what […]

Welcome to the second week of our BME 280B seminar series, a weekly seminar covering topics of current research in computational biology, and bioinformatics. Open to all, food will be provided. Class enrollment is not required.   Please join us this week to learn more about the works of Erich Weiler and Dr. Paulina Tolosa […]

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. The selection of artworks in the exhibition explore the unsettling experience of living in a time that seems […]

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 […]

Thursday, October 8, 12:00 PM– 12:30 PM Register for the Zoom link. Did you know that physical movement and cognitive training work together to reshape and strengthen your brain? In this session, you’ll discover how physical exercise boosts brain elasticity and how cognitive training can build cognitive skills. The Wellness in Action series is designed to […]

Faculty, researchers, staff, and graduate students are invited to a Virtual Town Hall about valuing Public/Open Scholarship and Equity-Centered Mentoring in faculty merit review process at 1:00–1:45 p.m. on October […]

With the theme ‘US–India: Shaping the Next Global Turn’, this conference aims to serve as a premier platform for substantive dialogue on the evolving business, technological and geopolitical relationship between India and the United States. The event will feature eminent speakers and thought leaders from both countries, addressing strategic opportunities and challenges in bilateral collaboration […]

The All India Management Association (AIMA) jointly with UC Santa Cruz and the Consulate General of India in San Francisco, is back again with the 9th US-India Conference scheduled for 8th October 2026. The conference will be held at the UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Campus in Santa Clara. AIMA is the Voice of India’s […]

Join us and Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley for a conversation with Author Bruce H. Jennings about his new book, Revolutionary Science: The Struggle for Agroecology in the Americas. About the book As the climate crisis becomes more urgent and issues of social inequality intensify, Revolutionary Science: The Struggle for Agroecology in the Americas shows how agroecology […]

Join us for a night of dancing, joy, and community organized by Afrobeats Nite Santa Cruz featuring DJ Mai Girl and DJ Monk Earl. In addition to music, there will be vendors, food trucks, and late night showings of the exhibitions Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá and Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still. […]

Hatch into your next chapter on Thursday, October 8th from 6-8:30pm at the College 9 and John R. Lewis College Multipurpose Room (MPR) ⋆.˚⟡ ࣪ ˖ Connect with students, staff, and faculty from various Asian American, Pacific Islander, and/or Southwest Asian & North African (AA/PI/SWANA) student organizations and campus departments over food, activities, tabling, and […]

AI Frontier Summit 2026 brings together AI founders, researchers, investors, and industry leaders to examine how the next generation of intelligent systems is being built—from autonomous agents and physical AI to infrastructure innovations integrating GPUs, memory, photonics, and interconnect technologies. The summit connects technical breakthroughs with real-world deployment, business strategy, and investment opportunities. What You’ll […]

AI Frontier Summit 2026 brings together AI founders, researchers, investors, and industry leaders to examine how the next generation of intelligent systems is being built—from autonomous agents and physical AI to infrastructure innovations integrating GPUs, memory, photonics, and interconnect technologies. The summit connects technical breakthroughs with real-world deployment, business strategy, and investment opportunities. What You’ll […]

Produce Pop-Up is a twice-weekly organic farmstand open to all members of the UC Santa Cruz community. The program is dedicated to increasing access to fresh, healthy, and affordable organic […]

Join us in the Oakes College Mural Room for a book talk by Nessa Richman followed by a panel conversation with campus and community food systems professionals exploring civic engagement and how we can foster a more just and sustainable food system for all. Nessa Richman is executive director of the Rhode Island Food Policy […]

In this workshop, you will: Learn how to get involved with the campus community and how it supports student success. The 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, […]

The African American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC) is excited to invite you to our Welcome Black BBQ! Friday, October 9th 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Stevenson Knoll (Click on the link for directions) Join AARCC for an afternoon filled with delicious food, music, games, and fun activities! This event is a great opportunity to […]

We’re Going Back to 2016 💿✨ The UCSC Women’s Center invites you to our Welcome Fall Ball: 2016 Edition! Grab your chokers and flower crowns and get ready for a night of throwback music, dancing, DIY crafts, nostalgia, and 2016 vibes. Come Join Us For. . . 🎁 Raffle Prizes to Win 🌸 DIY Flower […]

SPAM New Media Festival launches it’s California edition of their annual festival with performances by interdisciplinary artist Jean Carla Rodea, collaborative duo Abram Stern & Dorothy R. Santos, and new […]

Check out Santa Cruz Maker Studios at the Seymour Center. Hands-on Activities include: Build and test a seawall Make a wooden sea creature Ocean-themed 3D kits Create felt ocean ornamentsActivities included with admission. While supplies last.

Looking for fun, weekend family activities? Join us on select Saturdays through the end of the year for hands-on, ocean-themed maker projects for kids! ✨ Featured Workshops:  🌊 Build and Test a Seawall: Learn marine engineering by testing custom defenses 🐋 Make a Wooden Sea Creature: Build a custom wooden ocean friend 🐠 Ocean-Theme 3D […]

Get ready to set sail on a storybook adventure! 📚 ✨ It’s the ultimate weekend treat to spark big imaginations, foster a love for nature, and nurture the next generation of ocean heroes! 🌊 🐚 📖 Our friends at Bookshop Santa Cruz have hand-selected a collection of books about the environment that are perfect for […]

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. The selection of artworks in the exhibition explore the unsettling experience of living in a time that seems […]

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 […]

Indian classical concert with Nishat Khan on sitar and Nitin Mitta on tabla at UCSC Music Recital Hall.

SPAM New Media Festival continues with performances by electronic percussionist Sunken Cages, collaborative duo Rohan Chander & Scott Li, and artist / instrument builder Ava Koohbor. About the Artists Sunken […]

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. The selection of artworks in the exhibition explore the unsettling experience of living in a time that seems […]

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 […]

Through music, arts, food, storytelling, and intentional relationship-building, Bienvenida cultivates comunidad while honoring El Centro’s mission of affirming Chicanx and Latine communities. Open to all UCSC students, Bienvenida is sponsored by El Centro: Chicanx Latinx Resource Center, Kresge and Porter Colleges, and the Center for Leadership and Involvement. RSVP: bit.ly/BIENVENIDA-26 You Belong Here: The programs […]

Bookshop Santa Cruz and The Humanities Institute welcome Min Jin Lee, the National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Pachinko, who returns with American Hagwon—a breathtaking contemporary epic, by turns sweeping and intimate, that reckons with ambition and moderation, lust and loyalty, personal dreams and familial duty. “With her gift for […]