Picture This: Migrant Farmworkers’ Daughter Turns UC Merced Grad
By Elizabeth Arakelian
(UC Merced press release)
When Anna Ocegueda walks across the stage at UC Merced’s 2019 commencement, it will be not only a powerful moment for her, but for her family, too — and for the thousands of people who identify with her story.
Ocegueda is the daughter of migrant farm workers…
UC Merced Student Speaker: Engineering, Natural Sciences
UC Merced's Victoria Arias was the student speaker today during the 2019 Commencement for the schools of Engineering and Natural Sciences.
“I…
UC Merced Grads: Natural Sciences, Engineering
The largest graduating class in UC Merced history is being honored this weekend at the 2019 Spring Commencement.
On Saturday, May 18, UC Merced Chancellor…
Leland to step down as UC Merced Chancellor
https://youtu.be/7pk9nnbFa7Y
Dorothy Leland announced today (May 13) her intention to step down as chancellor of the University of California, Merced, effective Aug. 15, 2019.
“These have been the most gratifying eight years of my long professional career,” said Leland, who was appointed by the Board of Regents in 2011 to serve as the third…
Major Milestone In UC Merced 2020 Project
By Kenneth Mashinchi
UC Merced Media Relations
It is one of the largest and, arguably, most complex social infrastructure projects in the nation. Now, every…
All Kinds Of Welcome Signs…but which ones, and where?
Merced leaders are focusing in on developing welcome signs on Highway 99 — particularly atop the northbound side of the Mission Avenue…
Merced DNA awarded for work on Ragsdale Historic District
It was a big week for Merced DNA (Downtown Neighborhood Association) beginning with receiving an award as the City of Merced District 4 Volunteer of the Year Award for 2019. Then at their Wednesday night meeting, Council Member Michael Belluomini shared information about “Community Policing.”
“The Merced Downtown Neighborhood Association is…
NEWS ALERT: Atwater Police ID suspect in Morse killing
Atwater Police Department investigators have identified a prime suspect in the homicide of 22-year-old Ethan Morse, the son of former…
Turlock Concert Association seeks new board members
Since 1940, the Turlock Concert Association has brought outstanding local, national, and international live entertainment to Turlock area audiences and music…
Tacos & Tequila fundraiser supports Merced Theatre
https://youtu.be/vxiCI3cusNw
Supporters of the historic Merced Theatre in downtown Merced gathered on Saturday, May 4, for the fourth annual Tacos & Tequila fundraiser at an gorgeous private residence in north Merced.
Hundreds of people attended the gathering — with a Cinco de Mayo twist — to help ongoing Theatre projects, including…
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