Events

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Event Celebrates Generosity of Donors

Mike Gallo, Dr. Krishna and Sumana Thondapu and Chancellor Dorothy LelandCampus friends and supporters were recognized for their charitable spirit at UC Merced’s third annual Celebration of Philanthropic Leaders event, held on campus March 25.

UC Merced Celebrates Pride Week

Pride Week 2017 is April 3-9.Lambda Alliance, in collaboration with other campus units, offices and departments, will host UC Merced’s annual Pride Week program celebrating LGBTQ+ identity and culture.

Pulitzer Winner, HP Executive to Speak at Commencement Ceremonies

Lesley Slaton BrownPulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Héctor Tobar and HP Inc. Chief Diversity Officer Lesley Slaton Brown are the keynote speakers for the University of California, Merced’s 12th commencement exercises, May 13 and 14.

Annual Research Week Celebrates UC Merced’s Innovation and Advances

It’s time for the annual celebration of one of the main missions of UC Merced, along with education and public service — research.

From March 6-10, people on and off campus can get an up-close look at how UC Merced research fosters the development of students and faculty and extends growth from within the local neighborhood to the global academic community.

Hundreds of Coders Compete in Second Annual Hackathon

Hundreds of students participated in the second annual HackMerced competition on campus.Computer enthusiasts from all areas of study gathered at UC Merced earlier this month for the second annual

UC Merced Professor Delivers Pellissier Lecture

Professor Clarissa NobileEveryone is invited to hear UC Merced Professor Clarissa Nobile, this year’s Pellissier Distinguished Speaker, discussing biofilms.

Campus Provides ‘Inclusive Excellence’ Dialogue, Activities

Social Justice Initiatives and the Office of Campus Climate will host “Talking Circles,” a space to create dialogue about inclusive opportunities at UC Merced, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 20. The space is open to the campus community for reflection, quiet contemplation, crafting and individual connection.

History Professor to Give Talk in Turlock on the Graphic Novel

Mario SifuentezUC Merced history Professor Mario Sifuentez will present a lecture, “Histories and the Graphic Novel,” at the Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15.

Professor’s Himalayan Archaeological Finds Documented on ‘NOVA’

Join UC Merced Professor Mark Aldenderfer as he and his colleagues explore the world’s highest cave tombs, revealing new details about the lives of the people who settled the Himalaya, in the season premiere of “NOVA” on PBS.

In “Secrets of the Sky Tombs,” archaeologist Aldenderfer and fellow researchers from around the globe step back in time to learn more about the people who buried their dead in these hard-to-reach rock-cut caves.