CALPIRG at UC Santa Cruz

Visit us on the 3rd floor of the Redwood Student Center!
Phone: (831) 459-0111
Campus Organizer: David Gamburd

Latest News

5 Reasons to Pledge 10/28/2012

Our state and country have got some big problems - global warming, the economy, and the rising cost of college, to name a few. But we can make a difference on these issues... More ›

Great Pacific Cleanup Update 12/30/2011

Students across the state from San Diego to Davis have been working hard to address the problem of plastic pollution in the Pacific. A great pacific garbage patch twice the... More ›

All of the Lights 12/06/2011

Ever walk down a street on Christmas and see each house with their Christmas lights on? Ever wonder how much energy that must be wasting? Energy Service Corps, a partnered... More ›

UC Santa Cruz Chapter Slideshow

Students dress in costume as the textbook rebellion stopped in Santa Cruz! Cheaper textbooks for all!
Students on the Ocean campaign collect trash for the ‘What’s on Your Beach?’ event, while cleaning up the beach in the process.
UC Santa Cruz students have their own thoughts on the Citizens United ruling.
Energy Service Corps Campaign Coordinator Samantha Elrite knows we can do it, and you can help!
Students worked hard to defeat Prop 16 and Keep California Green!
I’d rather be riding high speed rail, would you?
Students working hard to make props for a canned food drive.
Play it safe, don’t pollute our beautiful beaches!
Santa Cruz students stop to see how they can help make textbooks more affordable.
CALPIRG students from all over the state gather to protect Cal Grants.