On November 18, 2026, UC Santa Cruz will celebrate the 11th anniversary of Giving Day, our signature 24-hour fundraising event that unites Slugs around the world in support of student success, research, and community programs. Over the past decade, thousands of donors have raised millions to provide scholarships, fuel groundbreaking research, strengthen basic needs programs, and ensure every student has the resources to thrive.

Support The Deep Read today and help us continue to provide free access for students and the public to our author events, virtual and in-person salons with UC Santa Cruz faculty and community partners, and email series exploring the Deep Read book. Your gift also means we can give free books to every interested student each year.

Giving Day 2026 will feature humanities projects, exciting matches and challenges that amplify every gift, and a global community of Slugs rallying for one cause: expanding opportunity. Mark your calendar, sign up to be an Advocate, and join us as we make the 11th year of Giving Day our most impactful yet.