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"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...

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...

Opening Convocation and Celebration: "A Perfect 10" by Chancellor Carol Tomlinson-Keasey

September 5, 2005
Introduction A tenth campus of the University of California is the fulfillment of a promise to the people of California - a promise that began shortly after the Gold Rush with the conviction that education reshapes society and promotes prosperity. In looking at the early history of the...

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...

Opening Convocation and Celebration: Remarks by UC President Robert C. Dynes

September 5, 2005
It is my privilege to greet the University of California Merced campus community, on behalf of your colleagues throughout UC, as you open your academic year. On this day of celebration, our hearts must go out to our fellow Americans in the Gulf States. In keeping with the spirit of California and...

Chancellor Tomlinson-Keasey On Hurricane Katrina's Devastation

September 2, 2005
To Members of the UC Merced Campus Community: Our entire University responds in sympathy and sorrow to the horrific devastation of the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina. For those of you who are from the region, as well as community members with families in the region of disaster: please know that...

UC Merced Grand Opening Set for September 5

August 19, 2005
Top UC Officials to WelcomeInaugural Class of 1,000 in Special Convocation Ceremony First New University of California Campus in 40 YearsIs 10th in UC System - and First in San Joaquin Valley MERCED, CA - The University of California, Merced - the first new University of California campus since...

Influenced by Refugee Experiences, Visalia Freshman Plans Full Life

August 11, 2005
Leng Xiong remembers when his family fled their village in Thailand in his early childhood, in 1990. “There wasn’t any food,” he says. “Traveling through the jungle we had to get what we could, but people suffered and died because of malnutrition.” That experience has helped guide his vision for...

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