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A Hot Paper for Warm Weather: Research on Fire and Climate Change Honored

May 2, 2008
When the weather warms up in the American West, most people are just enjoying the blooms and greenery. But fire-watchers know the lush landscape will turn into tinder when temperatures soar. And the more plant material there is, the more flammable the countryside will become. One researcher...

Research Emphasis Attracts Student Engineer to UC Merced

May 2, 2008
Anley Tefera goes by “T” among his friends - and even though this is his first year at UC Merced, he seems to have no shortage of them. Maybe that’s because by now, he’s a pro at major transitions. Tefera came to the United States from Ethiopia as what he calls an “asylee” - a political-asylum...

A Hot Paper for Warm Weather: Research on Fire and Climate Change Honored

May 2, 2008
When the weather warms up in the American West, most people are just enjoying the blooms and greenery. But fire-watchers know the lush landscape will turn into tinder when temperatures soar. And the more plant material there is, the more flammable the countryside will become. One researcher...

Art Historian Examines Japanese Artist's Role in WWII Propaganda

April 25, 2008
As an art historian,ShiPu Wangof theSchool of Social Sciences, Humanities and Artshas spent years examining artworks and documents in museums and archives around the world. Going through this oft-exhausting research process enables him to unearth artists and visual materials that deserve further...

Corps and University Host Public Meeting

April 21, 2008
Merced, CA - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with the University of California will host a joint Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement public scoping meeting on April 23, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the California Room, 5200 North Lake Road in Merced. The...

Graduate Students Present Cog Sci, Psych Research at Symposium

April 21, 2008
Sevengraduatestudents from theSchool of Social Sciences, Humanities and Artsgave attendees at the 29th Annual Central California Research Symposium in Fresno last week something to remember: valuable research in the fields ofcognitive scienceandpsychology.The students - Liz Duran,Rodolfo Galindo,...

Graduate Students Present Cog Sci, Psych Research at Symposium

April 21, 2008
Seven graduate students from the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts gave attendees at the 29th Annual Central California Research Symposium in Fresno last week something to remember: valuable research in the fields of cognitive science and psychology. The students – Liz Duran, Rodolfo...

Student Workers Keep Campus Thriving

April 18, 2008
If it were up toInformation Technology Help DeskSupervisor Bobby Bliatout, William Ngo would be a full-time employee. That sentiment is merely one of many glowing remarks Bliatout made on Ngo’s behalf when nominating him as Student Employee of the Year. Ngo learned that he won the honor at the...

Ruben Navarrette, Jr., Will Headline UC Merced’s 2008 Commencement Ceremony

April 18, 2008
MERCED - Syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette, Jr., a sought-after expert on ethnicity and national origin, will address the University of California, Merced, Class of 2008 at their commencement exercise on May 23. Navarrette is a native of the Fresno/Sanger area and a second-generation Mexican-...

Thousands to converge on campus for Bobcat Day and more

April 14, 2008
UC Merced students, faculty and staff are almost growling with excitement this week, as the campus community prepares for its biggest event of the year: Bobcat Day. The annual campus open house will take place Saturday, April 19, in conjunction with the third annual Fairy Shrimp Festival and “Third...

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