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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...

Chancellor’s Innovation Awards Require Collaboration and Vision

March 15, 2017
Have an idea that could help move our campus forward? Then this year’s Chancellor’s Innovation Awards are for you. The competition is set up to reward employee teams for transformative ideas that align with UC Merced’s vision for the future. The contest was created by...

Wellness Walk and Talk Scheduled at Campus, The Promenade

March 8, 2017
UC Merced Staff Assembly recently formed a Wellness Committee to work toward developing a staff wellness program. In an effort to obtain input on what staff members would like to see offered in the wellness program, several campus community members will be holding Wellness Walk and Talk...

Mandatory Cybersecurity Training Deadline is March 6

March 3, 2017
This is a reminder that the deadline to complete mandatory online cybersecurity awareness training for most UC Merced employees is Monday (March 6). The training is part of the University of California’s continuing efforts to address increasing threats to the security of information systems...

UC Announces New Framework Project for Support, Growth

March 3, 2017
The University of California is launching a new sytemwide initiative, the Framework for UC’s Growth and Support project. The Framework project is designed to develop a vision for the UC regarding academic and enrollment growth and the associated resource needs to ensure that each campus will...

In Case You Missed It: Webcast on Mandatory Training

March 2, 2017
Staff and faculty members who missed this week’s webcast, “Linking Mandatory Training to Performance Appraisal, Merit Pay” can view the recording at their convenience. Read more about this recent webcast as well as previous ones here.

Fidelity Investments One-on-One Financial Planning

March 2, 2017
Date:  March 08, 2017 - 8:00 am to March 09, 2017 - 5:00 pm A Fidelity Investments planning and guidance consultant is coming to UC Merced from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 8 and 9 to meet one-on-one with interested faculty and staff members to review their plans...

Get Involved: Become the Next Staff Advisor to Regents

March 2, 2017
Staff members across the UC system who are interested in public policy, advocacy and the future direction of the university are encouraged to apply to become the next staff advisors to the UC Regents. The application period expires March 10. More information on applying can be found in the latest...

Financial Wellness Survey

March 2, 2017
The Council of UC Staff Assemblies has formed a Financial Wellness workgroup to review current systemwide and location offerings, research best practices and make recommendations to the UC Office of the President regarding possible enhancements. Please complete a survey to assist in assessing...

Traffic Message Boards Enhance Communication Efforts

February 15, 2017
The UC Merced Police Department has added two portable, trailer-mounted, LED message boards — typically seen at construction sites along freeways — as another means to communicate information to the campus and local community. The electronic boards are an effective way of...

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