Where campus and community come together
Mission
The purpose of UCSC Community Connections is to share common interests, to promote understanding and support for the purpose and functions of the University, and to raise funds for and award scholarships to re-entry students and local students pursuing degrees at UCSC.
(Left) Members of university friends’ groups from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Merced, and UC Santa Cruz gather at the UCSC Arboretum for a tour during InterCampus Gathering Day in March 2025.
Upcoming 2025 – 2026 Events
October 8 – Fall Gathering at the UCSC Arboretum
November 5 – General Meeting with Ari Friedlaender
February 4, 2026 – General Meeting with Jenna Contuchio, Student Scholar Award Recipient
April 8, 2026 – InterCampus Exchange Day at UC Berkeley
May 13, 2026 – Scholarship Award Event
Become A Member
Our members are working folks, retirees, community leaders, professionals, business owners and lifelong volunteers.
- Make new friends by participating in our diverse interest groups.
- Support local high school and continuing UCSC re-entry students through our fundraising activities.
- Develop leadership by becoming part of the board or club committees.
Have a question?
Contact our board member Sally Lester at sal@ucsc.edu.