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International Programs Office Puts Campus on the Map

November 24, 2008
UC Merced is going global. Actually, our campus has been global almost since day one, with an impressive array of faculty, staff and students hailing from all over the map – and an equally impressive list of academic collaborations with foreign universities. But the creation of the Office of...

Literature Major Immersed in Life of Central Valley Poet

November 24, 2008
When Kacy Marume first sat in a class on the Great Depression taught byliteratureprofessorJan GoggansandhistoryprofessorSean Malloy, she never dreamed she’d end up immersed in a relatedresearchproject. But now the UC Mercedsenior, who is majoring in literature and American studies, spends much of...

UC Merced 'Designing Woman' Honored in International Exhibit

November 19, 2008
After 30 years in the field of design, and still counting, award-winning UC Mercedartsprofessor Dunya Ramicovais honored among 110 female designers in an international exhibit of the history of theatrical design. “Designing Women” is on display at the New York Public Library for Performing Arts...

Junior Bioengineering Major Keeps it All Balanced

November 19, 2008
When Jolie McLane’s parents moved to the Central Valley her senior year of high school, she stayed behind in Southern California and endured their teasing about attending UC Merced so they could have her close by again. She had other plans for her engineering education. Then she attended Bobcat...

Chancellor Kang to Be Inducted in the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame

November 18, 2008
MERCED, Calif. - Steve Kang, Ph.D., chancellor of University of California, Merced, has been announced as an inductee to the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame for his outstanding professional achievements in engineering and technology and significant contributions to the community. At an...

Paramount Farms Gift to Help UC Merced Nurture Minds

November 17, 2008
$250,000 endowment supports students from Kern, Kings, Tulare and Fresno Counties MERCED, CA - Prompted by its commitment to improving educational opportunities for Central Valley students, Paramount Farms donated $250,000 to an endowed scholarship fund at the University of California, Merced....

UC Merced Virtual Archaeologist Saves Past for Future

November 14, 2008
As a “virtual archaeologist,” UC Merced professor Maurizio Fortedoesn’t limit himself to the present condition of historical landscapes. Traditional archaeologists study cultures through the recovery, documentation, analysis and interpretation of material remains and environmental data. Forte...

How Fast Can Plants Absorb Our Carbon Emissions? UC Merced Professor Develops New Photosynthesis Measurement Method

November 14, 2008
MERCED - We count on vegetation to absorb a large portion of the carbon dioxide emitted from the burning of fossil fuels, helping mitigate climate change through photosynthesis. But what happens if the temperature warms enough to change that process? Heat, drought or a shift from snowfall to...

Roger Bales Named Director of UC Merced's Sierra Nevada Research Institute

November 12, 2008
UC Merced Professor of Engineering Roger Bales has been named director of the university's signature research institute, the Sierra Nevada Research Institute (SNRI), Chancellor Steve Kang announced today. Bales is a member of the founding faculty in UC Merced's School of Engineering and has been...

UC Merced Offers Application Tips for Prospective Students

November 10, 2008
Applying for college is an exciting time for students. There are many opportunities and details to consider. Staying on top of things to do is an important part of the process. The University of California, Merced is here to help students progress from the application for admission through the...

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