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Downtown Campus Center Webcast Available On Demand

February 1, 2017
Staff and faculty members who missed last week’s Downtown Campus Center webcast with Andy Boyd and Jason Martin can view the recording at their convenience. During the 69-minute webcast, Boyd and Martin provided updates and answered questions from viewers regarding the three-story...

Transition Issues From Blue Shield to Anthem Blue Cross and OptumRx

February 1, 2017
As of Jan. 1, Anthem Blue Cross became the administrator for medical, behavioral health, and prescription drug benefits for UC’s preferred provider organization (PPO) medical plans. If you are a UC PPO member, you should have received a new ID card from Anthem Blue Cross. Please provide your...

UC Officials Respond to Presidential Executive Order

February 1, 2017
On Friday, Jan. 27, President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting immigration from seven primarily Muslim countries. As a result, many students, visitors and legal permanent United States residents with green cards were stopped at airports nationally and abroad and blocked from...

Merced 2020 Project Earns Another Accolade; Aerial Photos Show Progress

February 1, 2017
UC Merced’s ambitious Merced 2020 Project continues to unfold with the first facilities scheduled to open in Fall 2018. In total, 13 new buildings and supporting infrastructure will be added to the campus by Fall 2020. The latest updates on the project can be found on this week'...

University Communications Unveils Brand Standards, Responsive Web Template

February 1, 2017
University Communications has updated the campus’s brand standards, which provide a strong visual link from our university environment to our brand identity across the wide range of applications in use. Learn more.

Campus Officials Remind Commuters to Drive With Caution

January 18, 2017
With the start of the spring semester, UC Merced officials are reminding the campus community to be mindful of traffic delays. In a message to faculty, staff and students, Vice Chancellor for Business and Administrative Services Michael Reese wrote that administrators are acutely aware of traffic...

2017 United Way Campaign Underway Through Mid-February

January 18, 2017
UC Merced’s annual United Way campaign is officially underway. The campaign launched Jan. 10 and continues until Feb. 17. This year’s theme is “Live United.” Read more about the campaign and how to get involved here.

Submissions Sought for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant Program

January 18, 2017
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant program is accepting proposals for projects that help UC Merced cultivate an inclusive and equitable community. Information about the program and how to submit a proposal can be found here.

Nomination Period Opens for Financial Management Certification Program

January 18, 2017
Nominations are now open for UC Merced’s Financial Management Certification Program (FMCP). The FMCP supports the professional development of business officers and promotes ethical management of financial resources throughout the campus. The program consists of mandatory and elective classes...

Workforce Planning, Innovation Awards Highlight Annual Staff Meeting

January 18, 2017
Several hundred UC Merced staff members kicked off the 2017 spring semester with a briefing from Chancellor Dorothy Leland, who provided updates on several key initiatives, topics and upcoming programs during the campus’ second Annual Staff Meeting. Leland started the Jan. 12 meeting with a...

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