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Burning the midnight oil?🕯️The library’s got you covered - we’re open late until 1:30AM all week! Whether it’s last-minute papers, group projects, or quiet study time, we’re here to help you finish strong. 📚 #StudyLate

Explore a glimpse of history with this circa 1900 photo of Henry L. Middleton's home in Boulder Creek. He was a lumberman. Those depicted in the carriage are his family, and he is stood on the porch.
#SantaCruzSaturday #YourSantaCruz #UCSCLibrary

Explore the legacy of Donna Haraway! Visit the 3rd floor of McHenry Library to view a new exhibition featuring select materials from the Donna Haraway Papers, newly processed by the 2024–2025 CART Fellow, Annika Berry.
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Throwback to June 1988: Students cruising through campus on their bikes, capturing a moment of freedom and nostalgia. As they say: biking is a slug way of life. 🚲 #ThrowbackThursday #UCSCLibrary

🎓 Hey graduating Slugs! What’s one piece of advice you’d give to new students about study life at the UCSC Library? Drop your wisdom below - favorite study spots, hidden gems, or survival tips welcome! ✨ #UCSCLibrary #SlugLife

📣 Join us June 4, 12–2pm at UCSC Special Collections for A Constant Struggle, a student-curated exhibition on campus protest history Curated by intern Lou Havstad, this exhibit explores UCSC's radical legacy and the ongoing fight for justice.
#StudentActivism #UCSC
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Keep up the momentum, slugs! Week ten is here, and the finish line is in sight. Stay focused, stay strong, and let's crush this final week together. You've got this! 💪 #StudentSuccess #FinalPush

📚 Finals are coming... and we’ve got your back!
Starting this week, the library will be open late to help you prep and power through.
Extended Hours:
Sunday – Thursday | Open until 1:30 AM
Grab your notes, your coffee, and maybe a friend - finish the quarter slug strong!

📚 Need a quiet space to focus? Study rooms are filling up fast—book yours for next week now!
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#UCSCLibrary #StudySmart #CollegeLife

📚✨ Wrapping up your final papers? Here are some essential tips on citing your sources!
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Happy Sunday, Slugs! 🌞 Enjoy the day and take it easy—don’t forget the library is closed tomorrow for the holiday. We’ll be back and ready for you Tuesday at 7:30am! 📚

A view of Pacific Ave N from Locust St, likely sometime between 1935 and 1939. Nowadays, the Sock Shop is right there on the corner. If you stand there and line up the tower near Zoccoli's, you'll enjoy the same view through a modern lens!
#SantaCruzSaturday #YourSantaCruz #UCSCLibrary

Hey Banana Slugs! As the quarter winds down, don’t forget to book your quiet group study space through our reservation system! It’s the best way to stay focused and stress-free during finals.
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These students are hanging at a CALPIRG table in May 1985. CALPIRG is a student-run, student-led nonprofit that is still on campus today! Have you interacted with them at all? Share in the replies!
#ThrowbackThursday #CALPIRG #UCSCLibrary

Struggling with PDFs, citations, or last-minute bibliographies? Join our Zotero workshop TODAY from 12–1 PM (online)! 📚 Learn to organize your research, manage references, and save time. Open to all—hands-on help included!
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📢 Today’s the day! Join us for the 2025 Digital Scholarship Symposium!
Hosted by the University Library Center for Digital Scholarship, this event showcases incredible student research and creative projects using digital tools.
3:30–5:00 PM
David Kirk Digital Scholarship Commons in McHenry Library

Ready to conquer the week, slugs? Dive into your assignments and stay ahead of deadlines. Each task completed is a step closer to your goals. Let’s make this week productive and rewarding!
#MondayMotivation #StudentSuccess

LAST DAY to donate to the Spring Give! Your gift to the Library Opportunity Fund will help students have the resources they need to succeed. You can make a difference for our Banana Slugs. Donate today before the timer runs out!
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Join the AIRC for the UCSC Pow Wow 2025 at Kaiser Permanente Arena, TODAY – May 18!
🌟 Celebrate Native American culture with traditional dancing, vendors, and scholarship recognition. Open to the public – don’t miss this vibrant community event! 🪶
#UCSCPowWow #NativeAmericanHeritage
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This is the plaza at Watsonville, complete with a look at their bandstand. This photo was taken within twenty years of the bandstand being built, as for that duration it was made of wood. It was rebuilt in 1906 and still stands today. How different does it look now?
#SantaCruzSaturday #UCSCLibrary

📣 Happening TODAY at NOON!
Join the Global Environmental Justice Observatory for a powerful California Indigenous History Pop-Up Exhibition 🌿 Learn about land sovereignty, Land Back, and environmental justice from Native perspectives.
📍 Special Collections & Archives
🗓️ May 16 🕛 12–1 PM

Throwing it back to an epic rugby clash between UC Santa Cruz and University of Santa Clara at East Field! 🏉 With Cowell College in the backdrop, this match is a picturesque shot for both alumni and for current students. Any guesses on when this match took place?
#ThrowbackThursday #UCSCLibrary

Save the date: The University Library Center for Digital Scholarship is excited to announce the 2025 Digital Scholarship Symposium, feat. undergrad + grad students engaged in research + creative projects.
Tues, May 20
3:30–5pm
David Kirk Digital Scholarship Commons in McHenry Library
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Halfway through the Spring Give! Donate to the Library Opportunity Fund today to support our students! Your donation will help ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed. Make your mark today!
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Tuesday Tips: Study smarter, not longer! Take short breaks to refresh your brain—walk around McHenry or S&E, stretch in the yoga room (bottom floor of McHenry), or climb the stairs for a quick boost. Rest helps your mind retain more. You got this, Slugs!
#UCSCLibrary #StudyHard #TuesdayTips

Week 7 is here! Remember, every step forward counts. Embrace challenges as opportunities to grow. Stay focused, stay motivated, and make this week your best yet! Let's do this! 💪 #MondayMotivation #StudentSuccess

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing Banana Slug mommas! 💛💐 Whether you're cheering and supporting from afar or guiding with love and wisdom — we see you and celebrate you today. Thank you for everything you do!
#BananaSlugLove #MothersDay #SlugStrong

Graduate students here at UC Santa Cruz have helped preserve Dolores Huerta's legacy through archival fellowship. Well done to these students! Don't ever forget to take advantage of the many opportunities offered through the university's services (:
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Together, we can ensure that every student has access to the resources they need to be successful. Your gift will directly benefit our undergraduate and graduate students. We invite you to open doors of opportunity for Banana Slugs by giving to the Library Opportunity Fund today!
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🌿California Indigenous History Pop-Up!
Join us May 16, 12–1pm @ Special Collections for a journey through Indigenous history from Native perspectives. Reflect, challenge dominant narratives, and go beyond land acknowledgements. Hosted by the Global Environmental Justice Observatory. buff.ly/xthypT0