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Inaugural Great Valley Books Writers Conference

March 22, 2006
MERCED - The Heyday Institute, the Merced County Arts Council, and the University of California, Merced, are proud to present the first Great Valley Books Writers Conference — a stimulating, interactive literary gathering that aims to cultivate audiences of writers and readers in this rapidly...

Individual Attention, Innovative Academics Contribute to Student Success

March 20, 2006
Once students arrive at UC Merced, faculty and staff seize the challenge of helping them succeed. As a small, new campus, UC Merced is uniquely suited to help students create good habits and rise to their opportunities. Tutoring and advising services play a significant role. Student Success...

UC Merced Student Newspaper Officers Learn Teamwork, Perseverance

March 20, 2006
When Marsha Bond and Michael Parker asked Erick Rozigas and Nicole Mayo to join the first official UC Merced student newspaper, they got a surprise. Rozigas and Mayo were already planning to ask Bond and Parker to join their own paper’s staff. The four decided to unite rather than compete. Mayo...

First Annual Family Art Show Kicks off with Java Art Walk

March 13, 2006
Thirty members of the UC Merced campus community lead double lives as photographers, sculptors and painters. These artists are now proudly showing off their work at the first annual UC Merced Family Art Show, which kicked off March 9 with the Java Art Walk. The evening featured food, music and art...

Campus Update for High School and Community CollegeEducators on March 15

March 10, 2006
MERCED, CA — Educators at Central Valley high schools and community colleges are encouraged to attend an Educator's Update hosted by the UC Merced Office of Admissions/Relations with Schools on Wednesday, March 15 in the California Room on the UC Merced campus. Designed to provide an update on UC...

Chancellor Carol Tomlinson-Keasey to Step Down as Chancellor in August 2006 to Return to Teaching and Scholarship

March 8, 2006
MERCED, CA— After seven years as founding chancellor of the University of California’s newest campus in Merced, Chancellor Carol Tomlinson-Keasey announced today that she plans to step down as chancellor on August 31, 2006 to return to teaching and scholarship. Tomlinson-Keasey, 63, a longtime UC...

Chancellor's Letter to Campus Community: Thoughts on Returning to the Faculty

March 8, 2006
To: UC Merced Community From: Carol Tomlinson-Keasey Subject: Thoughts on Returning to the Faculty Earlier today, I informed the Executive Committee of the UC Merced Board of Trustees that I will be stepping down as Chancellor, effective August 31, to return to teaching and scholarship. I'd like...

UC Merced to Develop Health Sciences and Medical Education Programs in the San Joaquin Valley

March 2, 2006
UC Merced engages Valley community in plan to improve health of the region MERCED, CA— The San Joaquin Valley of California has fewer primary care physicians than the statewide average; a higher incidence of health problems compared to other regions; and loses millions of dollars from the...

Lecture Series and Art Exhibition Explore Mexican Migration to the U.S.

February 24, 2006
Public Opening Set for Feb. 27 in Kolligian Library MERCED, CA— The Mexican migrant experience is the theme of a new art exhibit, “Miracles on the Border: Folk Paintings of Mexican Migrants to the U.S.,” opening at UC Merced on Monday, Feb. 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., which runs through April 24...

Martial Arts Club Making an Impact on Campus, Community

February 24, 2006
The Martial Arts Club at UC Merced may be small, but they pack a big punch – and kick and strike. The 15-member club hopes to spread interest in martial arts through community work and at the same time keep physically fit and relieve stress from academic life. It’s like any other sport, said...

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