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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...

Opening Convocation and Celebration: "A Meditation onSuccess" by Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr.

September 5, 2005
UC MERCED CAMPUS OPENING CEREMONY Monday, September 5, 2005 - Merced, California Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. and Jesse Climenko Professor of Law & Founding/Executive Director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice Harvard University “A MEDITATION ON SUCCESS” Academic...

NEWEST UC CAMPUS OFFICIALLY OPENS IN MERCED

September 5, 2005
MERCED, CA - With a stirring tribute to its 137-year history and a message of hope for the future, the University of California today officially opened its first new campus in 40 years - the University of California, Merced - and welcomed the inaugural class of students. UC Merced becomes the 10th...

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