After putting the textbooks on the shelf and before calling it a day, consider taking up some extracurricular activities to expand your social hug and gain some experience. From the African Black Student Alliance to various Greek organizations to club sports, UCSC has dozens of teams to join. Here are just a few.
Student Union Assembly SUA is a like the college version of West Wing, a second home to UCSC’s budding politicians. As the official student government, the SUA meets every Tuesday at 6pm in the Bay Tree Conference Center to carry out its mission of representing the student body’s interests and funding student organizations. Butt in to the school’s political conversations by contacting them at 831.459.5187.
Slugs in Fishnets If losing your Rocky Horror Picture Show virginity wasn’t enough, try out for the cast of Slugs in Fishnets, the organization that puts on the local version of the kinky show. The production takes place during once each during Fall and Winter quarter at the Del Mar Theater, and there are two on-campus shows per year. Throw some rice their way by emailing them at [email protected].
Banana Slugs for Animals UCSC’s animal rights group, Banana Slugs for Animals, hosts various food campaigns that support humane animal practices and raise awareness through film screenings and vegan/vegetarian smorgasbords. Last year, the organization pushed UCSC dining halls to purchase cage-free eggs only. Find out if you want in by contacting [email protected]
Banana Slug News BSN Provides opportunities for budding broadcast journalists to become a news anchor, interview a favorite professor or talk with a local celebrity. Banana Slug News teaches a broad range of skills coveted in the field journalism, including basic news story structure and how to operate camera equipment. Report your story at [email protected]
Cloud 9 Lady Gaga. Journey. The Lonely Island. Mac Dre. As the premier a capella group of UCSC, Cloud 9 is known for their bubbly covers that bring inspiration to all shower singers across campus. Catch one of their surprise performances in Quarry Plaza or sing to them at [email protected]
To find out more about organizations on campus visit the SOAR office above the student union, or see a list at soar.ucsc.edu
