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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 graduating seniorat UC... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Competition Drives UC Merced Recycling Efforts
February 6, 2009
There’s no doubt that UC Merced is committed to sustainability. Dining Services serves takeout items in corn-based plastic and recycled containers, most departments use recycled copy paper, there is a university compost pile and most... Read More
Competition Drives UC Merced Recycling Efforts
February 6, 2009
There's no doubt that UC Merced is committed to sustainability. Dining Servicesserves takeout items in corn-based plastic and recycled containers, most departments use recycled copy paper, there is a university compost pile and most... Read More
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 Merced psychologist Jan Wallanderbelieves every effort should be made to ensure children have the tools necessary to be the best they can be. Wallander is a part... Read More
Chancellor Issues Statement on Medical School Planning at UC Merced
February 4, 2009
MERCED, CA— Planning for a medical education program leading to a School of Medicine at the University of California, Merced, is continuing. Most recently, our distinguished consultants with the Washington Advisory Group completed a... Read More
UC Merced Lands $8.2 Million in Awards and Grants for First Half of Current Fiscal Year
February 3, 2009
MERCED, CA— Faculty researchers at the University of California, Merced, have obtained $8.2 million in research grants and awards during the first half of the 2008-09 fiscal year. The funds, received between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2008,... Read More
UC Merced and Berkeley Lab Collaboration on DNA Array Sheds Light on Coral Disease
February 2, 2009
MERCED, CA— The answer to what's killing the world's coral reefs may be found in a tiny chip that fits in the palm of your hand. Scientists at the University of California, Merced, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are... Read More
Research Takes UC Merced Team to Antarctica
January 30, 2009
UC Merced's Wolfgang Roggehas been to the bottom of the Earth and back in the name of science. Rogge, an associate professor in the School of Engineeringand air pollution specialist, recently returned from Antarctica where he and UC... Read More
Research Takes UC Merced Team to Antarctica
January 30, 2009
UC Merced’s Wolfgang Rogge has been to the bottom of the Earth and back in the name of science.Rogge, an associate professor in the School of Engineering and air pollution specialist, recently returned from Antarctica where he and UC... Read More
Researcher Studies Impact of Colleges on Communities
January 30, 2009
Attracted by the unique opportunity to witness the emergence of a new university in the Central Valley, Joel Beutel came to UC Merced to work on his Ph.D. and continue his researchinto the historical relationships between colleges and... Read More
UC Merced Students Light the Way with Senior Challenge Idea
January 23, 2009
When UC Merced students Heather Poiry and Anne Mahacek heard that campus administrators were looking for students to submit proposals for a Senior Challenge project, the duo stepped up to the plate to pitch a bright idea. Poiry and... Read More
Student Applications Remain Steady for Fall 2009
January 23, 2009
MERCED, CA— The University of California, Merced said today (Jan. 23) applications from first-time students to the newest UC campus once again surpassed the 10,000 mark in fall 2009, despite the state's deepening economic difficulties... Read More
UC Merced Students Light the Way with Senior Challenge Idea
January 23, 2009
When UC Merced students Heather Poiry and Anne Mahacek heard that campus administrators were looking for students to submit proposals for a Senior Challenge project, the duo stepped up to the plate to pitch a bright idea.Poiry and Mahacek... Read More
UC Proposal Calls for Providing Minimum Gift Aid for Lower-Income Students
January 22, 2009
To make the University of California's financial aid programs more transparent for families and encourage more low-income students to apply, President Mark G. Yudof will bring to the next meeting of the Board of Regents a proposal that... Read More
Education, Entertainment on Tap for Spring
January 16, 2009
Spring has already sprung at UC Merced. The semester begins Jan. 20, and already, campus is abuzz with a bustling schedule.Lecture Series Brings Great Thinkers to CampusThe Mind, Technology and Society Lecture Series has announced its... Read More
Education, Entertainment on Tap for Spring
January 16, 2009
Spring has already sprung at UC Merced. The semester begins Jan. 20, and already, campus is abuzz with a bustling schedule. Lecture Series Brings Great Thinkers to Campus The Mind, Technology and Society Lecture Series has announced... Read More