Dear Trustees,
Thank you again for your active participation in the board meetings last month. Your input and support are invaluable to our university and we certainly look forward to more opportunities to connect through the summer and into fall prior to our next full board meeting in October. We have scheduled additional sessions with each work group (full meeting schedule included below), and we are also pleased to share additional offerings in the
Conversations with Campus Leaders
series.
Visit this page
to view the full schedule and register for sessions.
We were so pleased that Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz was able to join our board meeting last month. As he begins his first month with UC Merced, we look forward to finding additional opportunities for Chancellor Muñoz to connect with you all soon. You should have received Chancellor Muñoz's welcome message on Monday, included below for your reference, and an introductory article is also
linked here
.
UC Merced continues to prepare for the fall with the safety of our community at the forefront as we develop and revise plans in this ever-evolving environment. We have needed to remain nimble and prepared to respond to new information, in our commitment to doing what is best for our community and for continuing to carry out our mission of teaching, research and public service.
Given the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, and in extensive consultation with public health officials and campus leadership, UC Merced has decided to tighten plans for instruction and housing in the fall. Students have just been informed that only a minimum number of classes will be in person, and that on-campus housing will be offered to students for whom it is the best or only place to live while pursuing their education. All classes will be remote following Thanksgiving for the remainder of the fall semester.
To ensure all students are able to engage and connect with each other virtually, Student Affairs is developing a robust and exciting support structure, the Student Den program, which will create online communities around shared interests, with staff guides and mentors to help students navigate university life within this new environment. If you are interested in hearing more about this new program, join the
Conversations with Campus Leaders
session with Vice Chancellor Charles Nies and Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education Sarah Frey on August 5.
Please remain safe and well, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or comments to share.
In partnership,
E. Edward Klotzbier, JD
Vice Chancellor
President, UC Merced Foundation
Lisa Pollard Carlson
Associate Vice Chancellor
Vice President, UC Merced Foundation
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A Message from Chancellor Juan Sánchez
Muñoz
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2020 Trustees' Impact Fund: July 31 Deadline
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Thank you to the many trustees that have already made their contribution to the 2020 Trustees’ Impact Fund in support of the
Merced Vernal Pools and Grassland Reserve
. For those that have not yet done so, please make your annual gift by July 31st.
In order to ensure we can leverage the full match funding available, we must complete the initiative by July 2020 to submit our project plans by fall
. Should you have any questions on your annual contribution, please contact Lisa Pollard Carlson at
lpollard@ucmerced.edu
or (209) 291-8169.
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Work Group Meetings
Thursday, July 30, 2:00 pm - Advocacy & Awareness
Thursday, July 30, 3:30 pm - Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Friday, July 31, 10:00 am - Nominations
Tuesday, August 4, 3:30 pm - Philanthropy
Thursday, August 27, 1:00 - 4:00 pm - Executive Committee
Wednesday, September 22, 2:00 pm - Advocacy & Awareness
Wednesday, September 23, 2:00 pm - Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Thursday, September 24, 11:00 am - Nominations
Friday, September 25, 1:00 pm - Philanthropy
Full Board Meetings
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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Conversations with Campus Leaders
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We are pleased to share several additional offerings for the
Conversations with Campus Leaders
series. Click to view the full schedule and register for sessions. You are also welcome to invite a guest that may be interested in learning more about the great work being done at UC Merced. If you have any questions regarding the series, reach out to Stephanie Sia at
ucmfoundation@ucmerced.edu
or (209) 382-4142.
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The next session will be held on
Wednesday, July 29 at 10:00 am
with Professor Sarah Kurtz and Trustee Ty Jagerson. As you heard at last month's meeting, Ty partnered with Sarah on applying for a grant from the California Energy Commission. Join the conversation to learn more about the project.
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Updates from the Office Of Leadership, Service and Career
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At last month's board meeting, we heard from Brian O'Bruba about the new Projects with Purpose program. Through this initiative, UC Merced students are completing projects, internships or community service specifically designed to help small businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profits and community agencies overcome social and economic challenges, especially those created by the current COVID-19 health crisis. Participating students use their UC Merced education and skills to make a positive impact within the greater Merced community and the Central Valley region.
To date, 25 students are currently completing virtual projects. Participating organizations include:
- Merced Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Merced City Schools
- Merced County Library
- Learn To Read
- Harvest Park Educational Center
If you would like to support with funding additional internships this summer and fall, gifts can be made online at
giving.ucmerced.edu/projects-with-purpose
. Contact Brian O’Bruba at
bobruba@ucmerced.edu
with questions about this initiative, if you would like to serve as a mentor, and/or if you can connect students and alumni to potential jobs or internships.
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The University of California Board of Regents has appointed Michael V. Drake, M.D., as the 21st president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, five medical centers, three nationally affiliated labs, more than 280,000 students and 230,000 faculty and staff.
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Every year, the Carnegie Corporation of New York recognizes an extraordinary group of immigrants who have made notable contributions to the progress of American society.
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Professor Yue “Jessica” Wang has been named one of 10 winners of the 2020 Beckman Young Investigator Award, which recognizes promising researchers in chemical and life sciences.
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UC Merced's reputation as a world-class research university continues to grow, as the university rose to No. 3 among U.S. universities in the 2020 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings released last week.
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UC Merced is the only campus to win three best practice awards in the California Higher Education Sustainability Conference's 2020 energy and sustainability competition.
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Civil and environmental engineering Professor Colleen Naughton is heading up the USDA’s Research and Extension Experiential Learning for Undergraduates (REEU) program, which will provide a bridge for incoming students.
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Professor Joshua Viers and colleagues aim to develop a model to describe how lake visitors in California adjust their recreation choices when outbreaks of harmful algal blooms are announced.
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UC Merced’s NASA-funded center for nanomaterials-based research and education (MACES) has received a two-year, $1.8 million renewal from the federal space agency.
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Professor Matthew Zawadzki's research examines social psychological processes as applied to health. This is the second of two parts.
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Find information regarding the pandemic and its impact on our campus updated regularly on this website.
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Tour the virtual gallery of art submitted by UC Merced students, faculty, and staff on
Facebook here
. Vote for your favorite student piece with a "heart" to determine the People's Choice Award winner!
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UC Merced Arts: Shelter-in-Place Art Show
Participate in and peruse the shelter-in-place art show on
UC Merced Arts' Instagram
. Check out Chair Denise Watkins' beautiful contribution to the show on the left!
If you would like to submit a piece, send to
arts@ucmerced.edu
and include the following:
- JPEG or PNG file of your piece
- Your Instagram account name
- Title of your piece
- Medium used, i.e. oil paint, collage, etc.
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FREE K-5 Student Sessions
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$20-40 participant fee, spots limited
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Early Childhood Education Center: Activities for Young Bobcats
UC Merced's ECEC continues to share at-home activity ideas for children.
Click here
for the latest.
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