There is more to FFA than people may realize
This week is National FFA week, a time to highlight our students that have worked hard on their projects and competitions.
I spoke with an Ag Teacher this week who told me that they were back to competing — virtually. It is crucial for all of our students to have access to these programs, as they provide students with valuable skills for…
UC Merced Children’s Opera available for all Central Valley…
This year UC Merced is bringing the Children’s Opera to students and families across the Central Valley.
Through a virtual format, children ages 3 and…
They ‘Can’t Mask Love For FFA’ at Pacheco High School
It has been a busy school year for Pacheco FFA!
Our overall theme for the year is “Can’t Mask My Love For FFA!”
In early September, we selected our…
County libraries, First 5 partner in kindergarten readiness program
A much needed kindergarten readiness program called Ready for Kinder Merced County, which is focused on literacy activities at home for children from birth to 5, is being launched through a community partnership.
First 5 Merced County, the Merced County Public Library and Friends of the Merced County Library are the partners making the…
Black History Month reminds us to care for each other
When I am fortunate enough to travel to Washington, D.C., I always try to find time visit the many monuments and memorials in and around the capitol. It’s…
Don’t miss ‘Ask Me Anything’ featuring local nutritionist
What is the best way to get your questions about food and healthy eating habits answered by an authority so as to be aware of, and enjoy, good nutrition?…
Merced College nursing program comes to the rescue
Local nursing students and their instructors played a key role in this week’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Merced College.
And you can call it “in-person learning.”
Alongside community medical professionals and scores of volunteers, the students helped administer close to 2,500 Pfizer vaccines during the three-day mass clinic…
Scholarship Foundation welcomes new leaders
Leaders and supporters joined together — both in-person and through a live-streamed video — to celebrate the new leadership team for the…
UC Merced, local community push ahead with determination
By JUAN SÁNCHEZ MUÑOZ
When I was named UC Merced’s fourth chancellor in mid 2020, I knew the story of this great university — the battle for its creation…
UC system makes plans for fall 2021 in-person instruction
The University of California announced this week that it is planning for a return to primarily in-person instruction systemwide starting in fall 2021.
The announcement is intended to provide prospective and current students and their families time to understand the University’s goals and plans amid the uncertainties of the pandemic.
With…
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