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August 19, 2010
MERCED — University of California, Merced, biology Professor Rudy Ortizhas been given the National Institutes of Health's Independent Scientist Career Development Award, the first person on campus to earn this...
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August 11, 2010
UC Merced's Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) has
announced the timeline for the implementation of changes to the
campus' parking system.
Information on parking permit options for faculty, staff and
eligible...
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August 10, 2010
UC Merced teams up with nonprofit to benefit local students
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August 6, 2010
UC Merced
sociologist
Nella Van Dykeis trying to understand what factors compel people to form anti-government militias.
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July 23, 2010
As one of two bicycle officers serving in the
UC Merced Police Department, Officer George Gongora tends to stand out. He likes it that way — it helps him do a better job serving the campus community.
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July 14, 2010
Campus sees 35 percent jump in Statements of Intent to Register
for Fall 2010
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July 12, 2010
New tiered system includes increased rate for preferred lots;
no change to rates for Lake Lots
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July 12, 2010
Former advisor to President George W. Bush will speak and hold
a book signing during appearance coordinated by the College
Republicans at UC Merced
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July 9, 2010
The University of California attracts the top graduate students
in the United States, but vital research programs could be hampered
in the future if the university can't continue to draw the best
students because of...
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July 9, 2010
Patrick Wiley has made a living treating wastewater. Now he's trying to make a difference.
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June 28, 2010
E. Daniel Hirleman, head of Purdue's School of Mechanical Engineering, to take over Oct. 1. The University of California, Merced, today announced the appointment of E. Daniel Hirleman as the new dean of its...
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June 28, 2010
Even during summer break, UC Merced's world-class
facultymembers and students remain busy going to remote areas for research, participating in conferences, writing papers for publication and continuing to work on...
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June 25, 2010
Six UC Merced students from across the San Joaquin Valley to
channel leadership skills and lessons into serving the community
after a week of classes at Harvard University
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June 20, 2010
Twin sisters Faiza and Sabah Jivani,
Class of 2010alumna from Tulare, are busy planning for the future. They're applying to graduate schools this fall; Faiza plans a career in architecture and Sabah in dentistry.
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June 16, 2010
University of California President Mark G. Yudof today (June 16)
named 17 members of his Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture
and Inclusion, which will work closely with a UC Board of Regents
committee to...
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June 11, 2010
For some UC Merced researchers, California's San Joaquin Valley is the lab in which they can confront some of society's problems.
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June 10, 2010
June 10, 2010
Global Green USA is honoring the University of California for
the environmental commitment the university has demonstrated
through its academic, research and sustainability practices.
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June 4, 2010
Many UC Merced staff members go all the way back to university's beginnings. One is Diana Ralls, director of
financial aid and scholarships, who first started with the university in 1998.
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May 27, 2010
The University of California was awarded the most U.S. patents
of any university last year, according to an annual report by the
Intellectual Property Owners Association.
In 2009, the 10-campus UC system received 251...
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May 26, 2010
Planned Science and Engineering 2 building will be one of more
than 150 sites in pilot program for the nation's first rating
system for green landscape design, construction and
maintenance
MERCED — The University of...
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May 25, 2010
The formation of UC Merced's Robotics Society is a story of collaboration and cooperation. Its existence, so far, has been no different.
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May 25, 2010
Tim Bell and Darlene Escobedo couldn't have predicted how their athletic endeavors at UC Merced would turn out, but they were both certain of one thing:
Sportswould be a big part of their time here.
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May 21, 2010
Olivia Bentley has a deep-seated passion for community service which, bolstered by
sociologyclasses at UC Merced, grows stronger each year.
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May 19, 2010
UC Davis physician named co-director of UC Merced San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education. The University of California, Merced, today announced the appointment of Donald M. Hilty, M.D., to the position of...
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May 15, 2010
May 15, 2010
JILL TSAI: Good evening and thank you for having me here
tonight.
I know tonight is a celebration for our class of 2010, but I
would like to start with having everyone give a round of applause
for the...
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May 15, 2010
May 15, 2010
"Every End is a New Beginning"
CHANCELLOR STEVE KANG: Good evening. It is my pleasure to
welcome you to the University of California, Merced for our fifth
commencement ceremony. I offer a special thank...
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May 15, 2010
May 15, 2010
LESTER HOLT: Chancellor Kang, distinguished members of the Board
of Regents and faculty, family, friends, and of course the class of
2010, good evening.
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May 15, 2010
May 15, 2010
NBC News anchor Lester Holt gives keynote speech at commencement
event
MERCED, Calif. — Award-winning broadcast journalist
Lester Holturged some 321 graduates of the
University of California, Merced to...
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May 15, 2010
May 15, 2010
NBC News anchor Lester Holt gives keynote speech at
commencement event
MERCED — Award-winning broadcast journalist
Lester Holturged some 321 graduates of the University of
California, Merced to...
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May 14, 2010
In addition to president of the
Biomedical Engineering Society, vice president of the
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineersand member of the
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May 13, 2010
May 13, 2010
Despite harsh economic climate, university shows strong overall
progress, sees surging student demand and continues expansion of
quality research and academic programs
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May 13, 2010
Maple seeds, as they twirl to the ground, could provide a better model to deliver humanitarian aid. One fourth grade student, with the help of a UC Merced engineering teacher and researcher, will try to find out.
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May 13, 2010
When he walked with the UC Merced graduating class of 2009, degree in hand, Ducvinh Vo was part of a larger group of students who had spent four years making history as the university's "pioneering class." When he...
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May 11, 2010
May 11, 2010
Six UC Merced students to join in inaugural program that will
draw participants from across the nation
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May 11, 2010
Like other children in his generation, Jon Inouye watched the United States' space and nuclear programs grow and gained a passion for space and science. And his trajectory since that time has seen plenty of stops...
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May 6, 2010
The four years most students spend at college can offer a lot more than academic knowledge. They're a time to start becoming the person you want to be for the rest of your life.
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May 5, 2010
May 5, 2010
MERCED - The University of California, Merced, will host a
"Building Local Partnerships" event from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 6, at the Boys & Girls Club in Merced.
Sponsored by The Greater...
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May 4, 2010
UC Merced
bioengineeringmajor Christian Ayeni had nearly decided against applying to Harvard University's virology program last fall. Not only was it an Ivy League school, he reasoned, it was charging an application...
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May 3, 2010
President Jimmy Carter will visit the University of California, Merced, campus today (May 3) to deliver the keynote address at a National Parks Instituteseminar on the management of parks and protected lands and...
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May 2, 2010
Emily C. Wilson has been awarded the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program, the first UC Merced student given this honor.
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April 30, 2010
April 30, 2010
Merced the second UC campus to receive designation, which
provides enhanced access to funding for student support services,
faculty development and renovation of instructional facilities
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April 28, 2010
April 28, 2010
Quick Facts
UC Merced has added minors in Chicano/a studies, public health,
chemical sciences, and environmental sciences and
sustainability.
The university now offers 19 majors and 22 minors through...
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April 23, 2010
Four UC Merced
graduatestudents expanded their curriculum vitae after publishing essays in a book that builds on Orientalism, an idea from literary and culture critic Edward Said, who was critical of the way Western...
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April 23, 2010
UC Merced
applied mathProfessor
Harish Bhatwatched the financial markets collapse while he was teaching at Columbia University several years ago.
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April 22, 2010
Quick Facts
UC Merced's inaugural Sustainability Strategic Plan is a
document that outlines the campus' sustainability goals and how it
will achieve them.
The plan is supplemented by the university’s
sustainability...
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April 21, 2010
April 21, 2010
UC Merced
psychological sciencesProfessor
William
Shadishhas received a grant to develop new statistics for
measuring the effects of educational interventions on individual
students.
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April 16, 2010
Quick Facts
UC Merced students are spearheading a series of events in
celebration of Earth Week, April 19 to 23.
The inaugural Earth Week Speaker Series, organized by Green
Campus UC Merced, will focus on the...
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April 16, 2010
Monica Medinaand her students have recently gleaned new insight into the effect of climate change on coral reef health.
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April 16, 2010
When it comes to preparing the leaders of tomorrow, UC Merced is making good on its mission. Whether attending
graduateschool or pursuing a career, the university's
alumniare already making their mark.
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April 8, 2010
April 8, 2010
UC Riverside professor, associate dean will serve one-year
term; Search for permanent dean under way
MERCED — The University of California, Merced today
announced the appointment of Mark Matsumoto to...
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April 8, 2010
Community involvement has helped one UC Merced student fulfill one of his top goals , putting on a film festival.
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April 8, 2010
After hearing first lady Michelle Obama's call to action during last year's commencement ceremony, graduate student David Gravano felt inspired to give back to the community.
Obama recalled feeling no connection with...
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April 7, 2010
April 7, 2010
Nobel Peace Prize winner is fifth recipient of award given for
delivery of social justice, diplomacy and tolerance, will receive
honor during previously announced May 3 visit to campus
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April 2, 2010
Like more than half of UC Merced students, Jesse Bernal came from a family where neither of his parents graduated from a four-year university or college. So he knows what he's talking about when he discusses the...
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April 2, 2010
When Rebecca Crescenti decided to move out of her career as an administrative manager she realized that what she really wanted to do was go back to college and finish what she had started after high school - before...
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April 1, 2010
Quick Facts
UC Merced's Research Week grows again, now expanding to fill a
full five-day period with some events open to the public and others
geared toward segments of the campus community.
The Research Poster...
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March 26, 2010
While some students are making plans to travel or finding a job for the summer, other students are opting to make the most of their summer by registering for
UC Merced's Summer Sessioncourses.
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March 25, 2010
March 25, 2010
University of California Board of Regents accepts 10-year
capital improvement plan, which calls for more academic buildings,
research space and student housing
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March 24, 2010
March 24, 2010
Researcher to Serve for Six Years on National Institutes of
Health Study Section
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March 23, 2010
Document receives second award for future planning of campus layout and design; Existing buildings lauded for energy use performance by UC group. The University of California, Merced, received yet another bit of...
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