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SUMMARY:Women’s Center Graduation Ceremony: A Season of Becoming
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor and celebrate the achievements\, journeys\, and growth of our graduating students at our annual Women’s Center Graduation Ceremony! This final event of the year not only celebrates students’ academic successes but also the resilience\, community\, and powerful womanhood that have empowered students throughout their time at UC Santa Cruz ✨. \nHear from inspiring speakers who will share their own reflections of their barrier-breaking journeys as well as share their own wisdom as they depart UC Santa Cruz and boldly step into the future. We will also be provided a banquet style dinner while celebrating the many ways graduating students have ambitiously grown and thrived in their academic and diverse communities 🎓🎓. \nPlease fill out the RSVP Form to indicate your interest in attending this graduation ceremony. All graduates who RSVP are guaranteed a graduation cord. The Women’s Center is so excited to celebrate with you! \nDate: Friday\, May 22nd\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. \nWhere: Bhowjani Dining Room at the University Center (Above the C9/JRL Dining Hall) \nFor questions or accommodations\, please contact women@ucsc.edu \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.
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LOCATION:University Center\, University Center\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:The Annual Maya K. Peterson Memorial Lecture
DESCRIPTION:“Colonizing Water: Empire\, Commodification\, and Appropriation in Africa”\nMatthew Bender\, Professor of History\, The College of New Jersey\nFriday\, May 8\, 2:30-4:00pm; Alumni Room @ UCSC’s University Center \nIn early 2018\, the city of Cape Town nearly ran out of water. South Africa’s “Mother City\,” renowned for its cosmopolitan population and natural beauty\, faced the prospect of a “Day Zero\,” when it would be forced to close its taps and force millions to queue for water rations. Across much of the continent\, though\, water scarcity is an everyday reality\, with nearly 1 in 3 people lacking access to sufficient drinking water. How did this become the case? This talk explores the history of water on the African continent\, using a historical lens to understand the present-day water crisis. It shows how these resources came to be “colonized” through the mechanisms of imperialism in Africa. European colonial actors in the 19th and 20th centuries attempted to transform the ownership\, management\, and meaning of water with the aim of harnessing its powers to advance their objectives. In doing so\, they created deep seeded inequities and underdevelopment that has persisted in the decades since African colonies gained their independence. This historical analysis shows that many of the present-day obstacles to providing clean\, safe water stem from legacies of colonial rule. Yet it also shows the many ways in which everyday Africans proved resilient\, finding ways to thrive despite the odds. \nMatthew Bender is Professor of History at The College of New Jersey. His research focuses on modern African social and cultural history\, with interest in the environment\, natural resources\, and agriculture. A leading scholar in water history\, he has authored numerous articles\, essays\, and chapters as well as a book entitled Water Brings No Harm: Management Knowledge and the Struggle for the Waters of Kilimanjaro (Ohio University Press\, 2019). \nThis event is made possible by the generous support of the Maya K. Peterson Memorial Endowment.
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/the-annual-maya-k-peterson-memorial-lecture/
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SUMMARY:Chancellor's Innovation Impact Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Innovation Impact Awards program celebration\, a festive event honoring some of UC Santa Cruz’s most innovative and creative individuals and communities. \nThursday\, May 7\, 2026\n4 p.m.\nUC Santa Cruz National Academy of Inventors Chapter From Campus to Commerce panel featuring a group of dynamic campus innovators and external commercialization partners bringing innovations to market \n5:30 p.m.\nHor d’oeuvre reception followed by the awards presentation and celebration \nUC Santa Cruz University Center\nCollege Nine Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA \nREQUEST REGISTRATION\n  \nThe awards recognize faculty\, researchers\, staff\, students\, and community partners for their valuable contributions to innovations and creative scholarship that have sparked transformative change and societal impact. \nThis year we will be recognizing and celebrating the following inspiring awardees: \nInnovator of the Year\nMike Beck\, director of the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience\, is advancing innovative nature-based solutions that protect coastlines and communities from climate-driven storms and flooding. \nTranslation of the Year\nNeuroSWARM3\, a groundbreaking neurophotonic technology developed in the Yanik Lab enables wireless\, minimally invasive monitoring of brain activity at unprecedented scale and resolution. \nLifetime Achievement Award\nRichard E. Green\, professor of biomolecular engineering\, has built a career defined by groundbreaking innovations in genomics and computational biology\, and translating fundamental science into lasting societal impact. \nCommunity Changemaker\nBud Colligan has used venture capital\, philanthropy\, and community partnerships to strengthen the economic vitality\, health\, and opportunity of the Monterey Bay and Central Coast regions. \nThe event will also bring together a dynamic and diverse group of people who contribute to an ecosystem and environment that spurs innovation\, creativity\, and entrepreneurship at the university and within the community. \nWe hope to see you there! \n\nEvent supported by:\nCarter\, DeLuca & Farrell LLP\nPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP\nBozicevic\, Field & Francis LLP\nSanta Cruz Ventures
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/chancellors-innovation-impact-awards/
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SUMMARY:Graduate Council Workshop: Future of Graduate Education at UCSC
DESCRIPTION:Graduate Council will be holding a winter 2026 graduate director brown bag workshop on the future of UC Santa Cruz graduate programs\nWhen: Friday\, February 20\, 2026 from 11:30am–2:00pm\nWhere: University Center Alumni Room (this is an in-person only event)\nWho should attend: All current and former graduate program directors. Interested faculty who are not graduate directors may also RSVP to the event\, but space is limited.\nFormat: Brown bag workshop (please bring your own lunch) \nGC’s goal is to learn how graduate programs are affected by the changing financial climate and career landscapes for graduate training\, and to strategize how best to adapt. The workshop will begin with opening remarks from the Senate and Graduate Division\, followed by breakout groups with faculty graduate directors to strategize the changing graduate landscape within their departments. The session will culminate in a collective discussion to define potential action items. \nIn preparation for this workshop\, we ask that you engage in conversation with your departments around the following questions:  \n\nWhat curricular issues\, if any\, are your graduate programs facing? Are creative solutions possible\, such as shared courses across disciplines and/or streamlining of curriculum? Are there other partnerships across disciplines that could assist your program in delivering graduate training?\nWhat innovations have helped to decrease time-to-degree\, particularly for your doctoral programs? What resources would be required to decrease normative time in your different disciplines?\nHow has your program’s training mission changed over the last 5-10 years? What innovations have departments adopted to prepare students for careers? Could your program envision internship/residency as part of graduate training and/or relationships with industry\, the private sector\, or government organizations?\nHow has your program adapted to changes in admissions and/or funding? What novel admissions process ideas could help to stabilize programs? What innovations might help your programs adapt to smaller cohort sizes?\nAre there any initiatives that your program is interested in piloting?\nHow can campus and divisional administrators provide support to help existing students through their programs? What is the administrative role in innovations that will secure the future of graduate education on our campus?\n\nDepartments may also wish to discuss the following reports: \n\nFuture of Doctoral Programs at the University of California: Challenges\, Opportunities\, and Potential Paths Ahead\nSystemwide Academic Senate Task Force on UC Adaptation to Disruptions (UCAD) Interim Report & Recommendations\nImplementation Task Force for Inclusive Excellence in Graduate Education\n\nFaculty may submit questions or issues they would like to discuss at the workshop through the RSVP form.  Please contact Graduate Council at gc@ucsc.edu if you have any questions about the event.
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SUMMARY:Allen van Gelder Memorial
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to an event celebrating the life and research legacy of Allen van Gelder\, who passed away in April 2025 after 37 years of dedicated service to the Computer Science and Engineering Department at UC Santa Cruz. \nThursday\, January 29\, 2025\nReception begins 1pm\, Program begins 1:30pm\nAlumni Room\, University Center\, UC Santa Cruz \nPlease RSVP via the following link:\nhttps://forms.gle/iyFTL2aAxLMWdRMU9 \nThe gathering will include three presentations reflecting on Allen’s contributions to computer science\, followed by an opportunity for attendees to share remembrances and stories \nOn Allen’s contributions to databases and logic programming\nJeff Ullman\, Stanford W. Ascherman Professor of Computer Science (Emeritus)\, Computer Science Department\, Stanford University \nOn Allen’s contributions to computer graphics and visualization\nClaudio Silva\, Institute Professor of Computer Science and Engineering\, NYU Tandon School of Engineering\, New York University \nOn Allen’s contributions to satisfiability\nOlaf Beyersdorff\, Professor of Theoretical Computer Science\, Institute of Computer Science\, Friedrich Schiller University Jena \nWhether you were a colleague\, student\, or friend\, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating Allen’s career and its impact.
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/allen-van-gelder-memorial/
LOCATION:University Center\, University Center\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Alumni Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:UC Santa Cruz recognizes and honors those who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievements\, made distinct contributions to society and UC Santa Cruz\, and have embodied the values and spirit of the University. \n\n\n\nThis year’s five esteemed recipients will accept their awards at the UC Santa Cruz Alumni Awards Celebration\, scheduled to take place on campus on Friday\, October 17\, 2025. \n\n\n\nEvening festivities include:\n5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception\n6:15 p.m. Awards Ceremony\n7:30 p.m. Champagne Toast & Dessert Reception \n\n\n\n8:30 p.m. Event Conclusion \n\n\n\n2025 UC Santa Cruz Alumni Awards Recipients \n\n\n\nFiat Lux Award – Barry J. Bowman (Professor Emeritus\, molecular\, cell\, and developmental biology) \n\n\n\nAlumni Achievement Award – Terri McCullough (Oakes ’90\, politics) \n\n\n\nDistinguished Graduate Alumni Award – Chanda Prescod-Weinstein (M.S. ’05\, astronomy and astrophysics) \n\n\n\nUCSC Ethos Award – Daniel Nane Alejandrez (Merrill ’81\, community studies) \n\n\n\nOutstanding Recent Alumni Award – Aviv Elor (Crown ’19\, robotics engineering; Ph.D. ’21\, computational media) \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend the event\, you may choose to honor one of the award recipients by making a gift to support UCSC Alumni Programs\, noting the award recipient’s name. We will notify the award recipient of your generous gift.
URL:https://live-events-ucsc.pantheonsite.io/event/alumni-awards-celebration-1645/
LOCATION:University Center\, University Center\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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