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Career Services Center Offers Opportunities for Now and the Future

September 22, 2005
Director Mary Willis is creating an inviting, innovative environment where students and alumni can make informed, intentional decisions about their careers and their future. The Career Service Center, located on the first floor of the UC Merced Kolligian Library, is already helping students find...

Four Fresno Friends Chose UC Merced

September 22, 2005
Jessica Harris, Tanis Matlock, Alexandria Lewis and Mindi Wise were voted “Best Friends” for their yearbook at Fresno’s Central High School, West Campus. All four participated in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program to prepare for college. But they didn’t think they’d end up...

UC Merced’s Total Grant and Contract Activity Tops $15 Million

September 21, 2005
Researchers expended $5.48 million last fiscal year alone, contributing to economy and advancing knowledge MERCED - Although students at the University of California, Merced, only started classes this month, many of the university’s professors and staff members have been hard at work for more...

Procession Photos

September 14, 2005

Students at Campus Opening Ceremony

September 14, 2005

Convocation Photos

September 14, 2005

UCOP Web Site Celebrates, Educates for Constitution Day

September 13, 2005
Constitution Day is usually observed on September 17, celebrating the day that the 55 men of the Constitutional Convention gathered in Philadelphia to sign the United States Constitution. This year, Sept. 17 falls on a Saturday, and so the University of California, Merced, joins with sister UC...

"Chef Mitch" Creates Fresh Choices in On-campus Eateries

September 13, 2005
For Mitch Vanagten, landing the job as executive chef of UC Merced was the realization of a dream. “I always wanted to open my own restaurant,” said Vanagten. “This position at a new school is a way of doing it.” At this “restaurant,” Vanagten oversees a staff of 40, including student employees,...

Opening Convocation and Celebration: Welcome and Greetings by UC Regents Chairman Gerald Parsky

September 6, 2005
Distinguished guests, parents, students, members of the UC Merced family, our good neighbors throughout the Valley, our wonderful Chancellor - referred to as Carol by the young and old, and everyone will soon know her as Carol - on behalf of the Regents and the entire University, I thank you for...

It's Official! UC Merced is Open

September 5, 2005
Links to Opening Convocation and Celebration speeches: UC Regents Chairman Gerald Parsky UC President Robert C. Dynes UC Merced Chancellor Carol Tomlinson-Keasey Keynote Speaker Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr.   Links to Photography of Opening Convocation and Celebration: Procession Convocation...

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