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April 6, 2015
Sean Murray believes he is in an interesting place at a key moment in history.
“Everything that challenges mankind is represented in the microcosm of UC Merced in the San Joaquin Valley,” said Murray, who joined Dining Services as associate director in November 2014. “The...
April 1, 2015
In the spring of 2014, 42 percent of seniors who were set to graduate completed the annual Graduating Senior Survey, which asks about their experiences at UC Merced and post-graduation plans.
Some highlights from the survey:
84 percent of respondents reported feeling connected or very...
April 1, 2015
Dining Services is bringing Produce on the Go, a mobile farmers market, to campus from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday.
The truck sells fresh, local and sustainably grown fruits, vegetables and dairy products and hand out simple, affordable recipes and preparation tips. Produce on the Go will be...
April 1, 2015
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and UC Merced’s CARE Office is joining universities and colleges across the globe in an effort to increase awareness about sexual assault, decrease its frequency and help survivors.
The month of awareness and education began April 1 with the...
March 26, 2015
UC Merced Professor Paul Almeida has been selected by the Pacific Sociological Association (PSA) as the 2015 recipient of its Distinguished Scholarship Award for his book, “Mobilizing Democracy: Globalization and Citizen Protest.”
The PSA chose Almeida’s book from a competitive...
March 26, 2015
When it comes to child development and education, separating fact from fiction is critical for professionals in the field. More than 65 educators and care providers benefited from the expertise of UC Merced faculty members March 14 during the university’s second annual Symposium on the Child...
March 25, 2015
Twice a year, the Division of Business and Administrative Services (BAS) conducts a survey that asks about the quality of service and support campus customers receive from selected units within the division. The survey seeks feedback in the areas of reliability, responsiveness and customer...
March 25, 2015
In partnership with all UC Staff Assemblies, the University of California is launching a survey to learn more about what its non-represented, policy-covered staff members think about working at the university.
During the week of March 30, a representative sample of staff members will receive an...
March 25, 2015
Pride Week kicks off March 30 at UC Merced with a host of activities that celebrate, acknowledge and empower the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual communities.
A carnival, speakers, panel discussions, meet-and-greet events, films and more are scheduled...
March 24, 2015
Faculty members seeking advice or tips on grant writing for research funding have until 3 p.m. April 3 to register for the 2015 Grant Writing Institute.
The event is hosted by Research Development Services (RDS) in the Office of Research and Economic Development and runs April 13-17. Attendees...
