News

Staff Excellence Awards Nominations Now Open

June 28, 2016

Nominations are now open for the 2016 Staff Excellence Awards. Each year, Staff Assembly recognizes and celebrates five UC Merced employees for outstanding service to the university. We encourage everyone on campus to nominate and/or endorse staffers who go above and beyond in their roles...

Take a Stroll During Seventh Annual UC Walks on June 15

June 15, 2016

Grab a pair of sneakers and get ready to move: UC Walks is set for Wednesday, June 15. UC Walks is the annual systemwide event that encourages University of California faculty and staff members, retirees and students to take time out of their day to go for a stroll in the name of wellness,...

UC Irvine Technology Director Named Next Staff Advisor-Designate to the Regents

June 13, 2016

Jason Valdry, a UC Irvine alum and director of technology, has been selected as the next Staff Advisor-Designate to the Regents and will begin his two-year term on July 1. Valdry will join Staff Advisor LaWana Richmond, a senior business analyst from UC San Diego, in bringing the voice and...

Recycling Coordinator Says Waste Not, Want Not

May 27, 2016

Campus community members who’ve attended large events at UC Merced or sat through New Employee Orientation in recent years have likely met Matthew Hirota. Hirota works for Facilities Management as the campus’s waste reduction/recycle coordinator. One of his primary responsibilities is...

Staff Appreciation Week 2016 Deemed a Success

May 27, 2016

Staff Appreciation Week 2016 was one for the record books. A host of staff members attended or participated in last week’s activities, which served as the annual salute and thanks to staff members for their contributions and service to UC Merced. The theme of this year’s event was the...

Let the Games Begin: SAW 2016

May 12, 2016

Staff Appreciation Week, UC Merced’s annual salute to staff members, is next week. Sponsored by UC Merced’s Staff Assembly with support from the Office of the Chancellor, Staff Appreciation Week (SAW) recognizes staff members for their work throughout the year and offers opportunities...

Pre-Order SAW Shirts by April 29 for Discount

April 24, 2016

Shirts for the Olympic-themed 2016 Staff Appreciation Week are now available to pre-order online. Just $15, the shirts are made of ultra-soft white cotton and feature UC Merced’s Beginnings sculpture in the colors of the Olympic rings on the front and phrase “Felis Rufus Fortius,...

Chancellor, Provost Webcast Set for April 20; HR Chat Recorded

April 20, 2016

Viewers can watch the webcast at this link: April 20 Town Hall Webcast Chancellor Dorothy Leland and Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Thomas W. Peterson invite faculty and staff members to join them for an interactive webcast from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 20. Viewers can submit...

Staff Member Helps Students, Alumni Get the Job

April 15, 2016

Daryl Fitzgerald wanted to be a businessman when he grew up. “I respected businessmen and the way they took care of things that needed to be done,” Fitzgerald said. “I wanted to emulate that.” Now, Fitzgerald helps UC Merced students and alumni take care of business by...

Organizers Hail 2016 United Way Campaign a Success

April 1, 2016

The results are in: UC Merced’s 2016 United Way Campaign was a big success — both in the number of participants involved and the amount of donations received. During a thank you luncheon held this week (March 29), organizers announced this year’s campaign saw a 20...

Get Involved