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Returning Student One of First UC Merced Students Accepted to Medical School

February 27, 2009
UC Merced senior Janice Gatzke is living proof that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. “I didn’t think I’d be able to go to college,” said Gatzke. “I didn’t think I’d be anything beyond a legal secretary.” She exceeded her own expectations. Not only is she preparing tograduatein May with...

UC Berkeley Extension, UC Merced Partner to Offer Continuing Education Courses in San Joaquin Valley

February 25, 2009
MERCED, CA— UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau and UC Merced Chancellor Steve Kang announced a unique educational partnership today to offer continuing education courses to adults in the San Joaquin Valley beginning this summer. The chancellors signed a memorandum of understanding between...

Report Weighs-In on Increasing Overweight and Obesity Issues in California

February 20, 2009
UC Merced Professor Co-Author of Report Presented to State Lawmakers MERCED, CA— Health and medical professionals have cited sobering statistics in recent years about the ever-increasing waistline of adults and children in the United States and the long-term impact carrying that extra weight...

February Events Focus on Education, Entertainment

February 19, 2009
UC Merced’s students are inspired to entertain the masses this month, with students planning a variety of events geared to make audiences think and laugh. The University Women of Merced Network will kick off its annual production of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues this weekend.About 20...

February Events Focus on Education, Entertainment

February 19, 2009
UC Merced’s students are inspired to entertain the masses this month, with students planning a variety of events geared to make audiences think and laugh. The University Women of Merced Network will kick off its annual production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” this weekend. About 20...

Human Biology Major One of the First UC Merced Students Accepted to Medical School

February 19, 2009
When he was in elementary school, Jason Castillo decided what he wanted to be when he grew up: a garbage man. That job, he thought at the time, would give him an opportunity to meet all sorts of people. Now a graduatingseniorat UC Merced, Castillo has a new professional calling, one that will...

Grad Student Explores Interest in Sea Mammals at UC Merced

February 17, 2009
Jose Pablo Vazquez-Medina had two passions growing up: the ocean and its inhabitants and learning. “I always liked the sea,” said Vazquez-Medina, a Mexican native who grew up San Luis Potosi. “I was especially fascinated with how sea animals are adapted to their environment. I wondered why marine...

UC Merced Professor Receives $1.78 Million to Study Extended Fasting, Sleep Apnea Effects on Mammals

February 11, 2009
Learning How the Northern Elephant Seal’s Physiology Evolved and Adapted to Withstand Certain Conditions Could Benefit Humans MERCED, CA— Deprive a healthy, average-size human of food and it’s likely he wouldn’t survive far beyond four or five weeks. If that same person has sleep apnea, his...

When it Comes to Tobacco,Teens Do Weigh Pros and Cons

February 10, 2009
UC Merced Psychologist Finds Teen Smokers View Smoking as Less Dangerous and More Beneficial than Non-Smokers MERCED, CA— Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the U.S., causing close to a half-million deaths every year. It’s common knowledge that the best way to stop smoking is...

Peek-a-Boo More Than Child's Play for Researcher

February 6, 2009
Though not every child gets the same chance at a strong start in life, UC MercedpsychologistJan Wallanderbelieves every effort should be made to ensure children have the tools necessary to be the best they can be. Wallander is a part of a collaborative effort to train mothers in developing...

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