Family Weekend 2026
The College of Arts and Sciences will present at the following Family Weekend sessions.
Parent Webinars
Advising & Student Support
Tuesday, February 17 | 4:00–5:00 PM
Zoom link
SET will host a panel of peer and faculty advisors sharing tools, resources, and student stories. Attendees will leave with practical tips to support their students.
Experiential Learning
Wednesday, February 18 | 4:00–5:00 PM
Zoom link
Learn about internships, academic credit, research opportunities, and the REAL program (Real Experience. Applied Learning.)—all ways students apply learning beyond the classroom.
The Brave New World of A.I.
Friday, February 20
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Recital Hall, Music and Dance Building
A dynamic panel of experts from Business, Engineering, Arts and Sciences, and the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics will share the current and future impacts of Artificial Intelligence (i.e. machine learning, large language models). Bring your questions about the latest advancements. How will technological changes impact career paths, alter the development of industries, and affect education? Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply curious, come to gain insights and perspectives directly from thought leaders in the field.
Student Research Showcase
Friday, February 20
5:00–6:30 p.m.
Vari Hall Lobby
The following students will be featured. Stop by to see their exciting work.
MJ Kaspura ’26 - Anthropology
Major: Anthropology; Minors: Political Science, Journalism
Title: Brand Identity in Practice
Brooke McFarlane ’28 - Art and Art History
Major: Studio Art
Title: Brand Identity in Practice
Kaylee Tani ’25 - Biology
Major: Biology
Title: Enhancing Protein Thermostability and DNA-Binding Function by Protein Design
Derik Seymour ’26 - Chemistry and Biochemistry
Major: Biochemistry
Title: Non-polar Bond Activation via Bimetallic Photoactive Salen-Rhenium complexes
Thanh-Thanh Cao ’28 - Classics
Majors: Psychology, Classics
Title: Ancient Greek Textbook
Daphne Lam Senecal ’28 - Classics
Major: Psychology; Minor: Classical Studies
Title: Ancient Greek Textbook
Dylan Ryu ’26 - Communication
Majors: History, Communication; Minor: Urban Education
Title: Real Stories, Real Impact
Michelle Hernandez ’26 - English
Major: English; Minor: Professional Writing
Title: Institutional Resilience and Survival: Understanding Exclusionary Educational Experiences Through the Personal Essay
Grace Falci ’26 - Environmental Studies and Sciences
Major: Environmental Science; Minor: Biology
Title: Sustainable Food Systems Fellowship
April K. Lê ’26 - Ethnic Studies
Major: Ethnic Studies; Minors: History, Asian American Studies
Title: Zinesters, A QSEA Remix: A Zine Perspective on the Intersectional Experiences of Queer Southeast Asian Students at Santa Clara University
Ben Chu ’25 - History
Majors: Political Science, History
Title: So We Are a State of Law and Order? How Nixon’s Political Platform Shaped Georgia’s Rising Carceral Trends
Hanzhe Zhang ’26 - Mathematics and Computer Science
Majors: Computer Science, Mathematics
Title: Mathematical Proof Formalization Using LEAN
Rebecca An ’27 - Music
Major: Biochemistry
Title: Music and Concerto/Aria at SCU
A'Zhae Turay ’26 - Music
Major: Mechanical Engineering; Minors: Music, Aerospace Engineering
Title: Music and Concerto/Aria at SCU
Mariyam Lokhand ’26 - Neuroscience
Major: Neuroscience; Minors: Biotechnology, Biology
Title: Seizure-Induced Oligodendrocyte Loss and Demyelination in Two Models of Epilepsy
Alexander Rafalovich ’26 - Neuroscience
Majors: Neuroscience, Psychology, Philosophy; Minors: Real Estate, Music, Biology, Biotechnology
Title: The Role of Neuroligin-2 in Oligodendrocyte Development, Myelination, & Node Formation
Sahej Sidhu ’26 - Neuroscience
Major: Biology; Minor: Bioengineering
Title: Seizure-Induced Oligodendrocyte Loss and Demyelination in Two Models of Epilepsy
Ariel Mazor ’28 - Physics and Engineering Physics
Majors: Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering Physics
Title: Tuning Magnetic Phases Via Hydrostatic Pressure in Kondo Lattice Antiferromagnet CeNiAsO
Faith Fitzpatrick ’26 - Psychology
Major: Psychology; Minor: Public Health
Title: Locus of Control and Emotional Reactivity in Young Adults: The Moderating Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences
Stella Palumbo ’26 - Public Health
Major: Public Health Science; Minors: Biology, Sustainable Food Systems
Title: Changes in Mental, Behavioral, and Social Health Among Residents of Permanent Supportive Housing: A Longitudinal Study in Santa Clara County
Miguel Colin ’26 - Sociology
Major: Sociology
Title: Sociology Research Projects Examining Transfer Student Experiences
Jazmin Rivera ’26 - Sociology
Major: Sociology
Title: Sociology Research Projects Examining Transfer Student Experiences
Audrey Thomson ’26 - Theatre and Dance
Major: Theatre Arts; Minor: Ancient Studies
Title: Stitching Together the Story: Acting, Directing, and Costume Design
CAS Family Stories
A father and his sons share the Santa Clara experience across generations, building new memories on the same campus that shaped their family’s values and sense of belonging.
Across schools and generations, the Brown family’s Santa Clara experience reflects a community built on connection, scholarship, and support.