Events
November 2025
Is Your Career AI-Safe?
You are invited to a new series with the dean. Join UCSC Silicon Valley Dean P.K. Agarwal in an intimate conversation about our evolving roles in the workplace. In our first session, we'll explore how...
SVVR Work Jam
Join the Silicon Valley Virtual Reality Meetup for its monthly Work Jam where you can finally dedicate some time for those personal XR projects and tutorials you've been eager to tackle. Bring your...
Mind the Gap: When Values and Behaviors Don’t Match
Culture breaks down when what we say doesn’t match what we do. This presentation by the Silicon Valley chapter of the NHRA we'll address the gaps between stated values and everyday behaviors that...
Humanity at the Helm: Thriving in an AI-Driven World
Slugs at Sundown Alumni Meet-Up Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, live, and connect — but it doesn’t define the future. What matters most are the skills and strengths that only...
AI Workshop Series: Practical uses of DeepSeek/Llama
The Power of Open Source AI: DeepSeek-R1 and Llama in Action Join us for an interactive workshop exploring the latest in open-source large language models (LLMs). This hands-on session will introduce...
Open Computer AI Agent by Hugging Face
In this one-day workshop, with Praveen Krishna, you'll harness the power of Hugging Face’s new Open Computer Agent—a free, browser-based AI assistant designed to perform complex tasks with no coding...
December 2025
Learn about the Educational Therapy Certificate Program
Transform learning Join Educational Therapy certificate program chair Sharmila Roy for a thoughtful program overview and hear how the uniquely designed curriculum empowers educators and professionals...
Human Resource Management-- Free winter info session
Immigration and Workforce Strategy: Creating Successful Teams Join Program Chair Philip Ziman and explore UCSC Silicon Valley’s Human Resource Management certificate, designed to help you recruit...
Data Science and Analytics Info Session
Data Analysts Are in High Demand Even as hiring slows in certain tech sectors, organizations across industries are actively seeking professionals with data expertise. The ability to extract insights...
ECE Supervision and Administration Info Session
Step into leadership in early childhood education. The need for skilled supervisors and administrators in early learning programs continues to grow. Childcare centers, preschools, and early education...