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Deadline Extended to March 24 for ‘Build Your Network’ Ambassador Program

March 24, 2017
UC Merced's Human Resources is changing the way new employees are oriented when they join the university, and needs departmental representatives to serve as ambassadors for the new program when it launches in May. The Build Your Network (BYN) program is a once-a-month world café-style program...

New Employee Orientation Gets an Interactive, Engaging Overhaul

March 15, 2017
It’s not easy being the new kid on the block. At UC Merced, where close to 900 full-time staff are employed, navigating the workplace as a new hire can be overwhelming. For many, the campus’s New Employee Orientation program felt like drinking from a fire hose — a blast of...

#AskUCMerced Puts Campus Experts in the Hot Seat

March 15, 2017
UC Merced faculty and staff are experts in a wide range of topics, many of which are of public interest. To showcase this, University Communications has launched #AskUCMerced, a Facebook Live series tackling topics of general interest in a question-and-answer format. Learn more about #...

Know Your FSA Deadlines to Avoid Losing Money

March 15, 2017
The Dependent Care and Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) programs allow enrolled employees to save on income taxes by taking money from their paychecks each month to cover certain eligible expenses. There are important differences between the plans, though, in what happens to money remaining...

Staff Assembly Seeks Feedback, Volunteers for Events

March 15, 2017
UC Merced Staff Assembly held its most recent general meeting Feb. 27. Here is a recap of discussed topics.

Rainbow Lunch Series Meets Today, Next Meeting April 20

March 15, 2017
The Rainbow Lunch Series is an opportunity for those who identify on the LGBTQ+ spectrum to gather for lunch to build community and support. We encourage you to bring your lunch and enjoy the company of other LGBTQ+ individuals. Please join us as we build a more inclusive and welcoming environment...

Sign Up for Safe Zone Training by March 24

March 15, 2017
The next Safe Zone training workshop will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. March 27 in the Classroom and Office Building, Room 129. Safe Zone is a campuswide program for staff and faculty members and students who support the LGBTQ population. It fosters understanding regarding issues facing LGBTQ...

UFC Lunch: Real Estate Broker Loren Gonella

March 15, 2017
University Friends Circle (UFC) meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 11 at the Branding Iron Restaurant, 640 W. 16th St., Merced. Loren Gonella, Merced County real estate broker, will bring his years of expertise and knowledge of market trends in Merced and the San Joaquin...

Comprehensive Bullying, Abusive Conduct Policy is First in UC

March 15, 2017
At the newest campus in the University of California system, UC Merced staff and faculty members experience campus firsts on a routine basis. Being new, the campus is also uniquely positioned to be a trendsetter among peers. The most recent example of UC Merced leading the system in a new...

Several Departments Debut New, Responsive Website Theme

March 15, 2017
UC Merced’s Web Communications team has launched more websites that feature Yosemite, the new responsive template that makes it easier for site users to access important information across multiple devices. Read more about the new template and learn how to update your website in the...

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