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UC Merced Receives $1 Million Grant from California Energy Commission

September 18, 2009
Solar and wind power are both significant sources of renewable energy, but they are less predictable than the power available from the grid. They produce energy only when the sun shines and the wind blows. For example, a solar energy system in California's Central Valley will produce a lot of power...

UC Merced Appoints New Dean in School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts

September 16, 2009
Chancellor Steve Kang of the University of California, Merced, has announced the appointment of a new dean for the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA). Pending approval of his compensation package by the UC Board of Regents, who are meeting this week, anthropological archaeologist...

Series Focuses on Valley's Cultural Riches

September 11, 2009
The Central Valley has a mighty secret: There is a wealth of culture among the residents of this region that only a select few truly appreciate. But founding faculty memberJan Goggans and Deputy University Librarian Donald Barclay aim to change that. The two have partnered to organize and...

Series Focuses on Valley's Cultural Riches

September 11, 2009
The Central Valley has a mighty secret: There is a wealth of culture among the residents of this region that only a select few truly appreciate. But founding faculty member Jan Goggans and Deputy University Librarian Donald Barclay aim to change that. The two have partnered to organize and host “...

Grad Student Assesses Study Behaviors

September 11, 2009
After a full day of classes, a UC Merced freshman heads back to his room and settles in to begin studying for midterms. He contemplates which textbook he should pick up first. Once he selects the first subject, he gets to work. After reading two chapters, he wonders whether he has studied that...

UC Merced Library Celebrates Central Valley Culture

September 8, 2009
Series of art and literature exhibits highlight region’s rich heritage MERCED – TheUC Merced LibraryandSchool of Social Sciences, Humanities and Artsare “Celebrating the Central Valley” with a series of must-see special events designed to shine a spotlight on the Valley’s unique cultural ...

Library Launches iPod Touch Tours

August 28, 2009
For many students, searching for a call number and finding a book in the stacks at the UC Merced Library can seem like a daunting task. Librarians at UC Merced understand the importance of connecting with students early in their freshman year to make them aware of resources and services available...

Library Launches iPod Touch Tours

August 28, 2009
For many students, searching for a call number and finding a book in the stacks at theUC Merced Librarycan seem like a daunting task. Librarians at UC Merced understand the importance of connecting with students early in their freshman year to make them aware of resources and services available....

'Einstein for Beginners' Leads Physics Student to a Path That 'Matters'

August 28, 2009
Luis Martinez’s path to college wasn’t a straight line. In fact, higher education wasn’t originally a part of his post-high school plans. “I didn’t think about going to college,” he said. “I didn’t even think that I could.” Fast forward to 2009. This semester, Martinez started his second year as...

UC Merced Begins Milestone Year

August 24, 2009
Merced, Calif. — It’s a busy day for the University of California, Merced. Classes for fall 2009 officially begin tomorrow (Aug. 25). Officials expect about 3,200 students to be on campus this year, up 15 percent from last year. The growing population proves that even in difficult economic times,...

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