News
March 8, 2013
Like any good librarian, Robin Milford thoroughly researched UC Merced before joining the campus as an access services librarian in November 2012. In reading about the UC Merced Library, she realized it is truly innovative, not only in terms of its physical space and collections, but also in the...
March 8, 2013
Redesigned websites launched recently for the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA), and for University Communications.
SSHA's site uses the latest campus template, which features a photo slider and more entry points for important information. The site also has a news...
February 27, 2013
Earlier this week, President Yudof sent a letter and fact sheet to the California congressional delegation regarding the potential impact of impending federal spending cuts – sequestration – on the UC if the cuts go into effect starting March 1. Read the letter and fact sheet in their...
February 27, 2013
The Jan. 18 topping-off ceremony for the Science and Engineering Building 2 started 2013 on a high note. The new building will fulfill our long-standing need for more STEM teaching and research laboratory space. But it will already be full the day we move in.
As I contemplate the future of UC...
February 27, 2013
Watch the webcasts of the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society's (CITRIS) i4Energy lecture series every week throughout the spring.
Later this spring, UC Merced Professor Yihsu Chen will lecture, as will former UC Merced Director of Energy and Sustainability...
February 27, 2013
UC Merced is launching a program that will support professional development of business officers and promote ethical management of the campus’s financial resources.
The Financial Management Certification Program (FMCP) will begin taking nominations this month with classes starting in...
February 27, 2013
In collaboration with the California Digital Library (CDL), the UC Merced Library is sponsoring two initiatives in support of Open Access publishing. OA publishing makes electronic versions of scholarly papers accessible to readers for free, without any subscriptions or fees.
The UC Merced Open...
February 27, 2013
UC Merced graduate students now have an opportunity to allow their electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) to be openly accessible on eScholarship.
Thirty-nine ETDs have been accessible to the online public as of last year and have received more than 1,400 views and downloads according to Emily...
February 27, 2013
UC Merced faculty, staff and students now have access to Lync, which provides instant messaging, audio and video conferencing and messaging and collaboration tools. While the built-in camera and microphone on most laptops will provide adequate service, they may not provide the best experience....
February 27, 2013
Whether they are struggling academically or just want to sharpen their skills, the Calvin E. Bright Success Center gives UC Merced students a boost through personal tutoring, advising and mentoring services. Many who have benefited from the center return as student staffers to help other students...
