Dear Campus Community,
By now you are likely aware of the recent executive order restricting entry into the United States for individuals from Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. While the situation remains fluid and much is unclear, news reports indicate that individuals with immigrant and non-immigrant visas and those... Read More
Remarks and Writings
January 17, 2017
Dear Campus Community,
Welcome to 2017, and a new spring semester!
As you know, UC Merced is truly a special place. Our talented students represent the very best of California, and many are the first in their family to attend college. Our faculty and staff are committed to enriching the lives of our students while supporting... Read More
January 5, 2017
2016 was a busy year filled with milestones and accomplishments for our young campus. It’s with great hope that we look ahead to an even brighter future in the coming year.
November 9, 2016
Dear Campus Community,
Our campus, our state, our nation and the world are processing the result of Tuesday’s presidential election. Our students, many of whom are the children of immigrants and rightfully take pride in being the first in their families to attend college, have been exposed to a lengthy, divisive campaign full of hurtful... Read More
September 6, 2016
Dear Colleagues,
As the 2020 Project moves forward, I want to share some additional detail on its implementation.
This, by design, will be a very different type of design and construction process than we have used in the past. It is fast-paced. It has an aggressive schedule. And it relies on a sharply defined budget.... Read More
August 17, 2016
Good afternoon, and welcome to the 2016-2017 academic year.
I know that many of you spent the summer working on research and writing projects, but I hope you also found time to relax and enjoy some non-work related activities.
UC Merced is 11 years old. Some of you may have children who are about that age, and if you do you know that... Read More
July 21, 2016
Dear members of the UC Merced community,
I am writing to share some wonderful news about the 2020 Project. This ambitious proposal will expand campus facilities dramatically over the next four years to accommodate future enrollment growth.
At this morning’s meeting of the UC Board of Regents, the regents voted unanimously to approve the... Read More
June 15, 2016
Dear campus community,
After months of eager anticipation and a lot of intense effort by many of you during a very challenging evaluation process, I take great pleasure this morning in announcing the winning proposal and sharing some striking artistic renderings for the next major phase of campus construction, known as the 2020 Project.
Plenary... Read More
May 16, 2016
Dear colleagues,
We were blessed with glorious weather for our Saturday and Sunday commencement ceremonies, and I want to thank everyone who helped to make the occasion so memorable for our graduates and their families. Now that commencement ceremonies are over for the year, I look forward this week to our annual Staff Appreciation Week,... Read More
April 18, 2016
Dear Faculty and Staff:
With our second semester rapidly winding down and preparations already under way for our 11th Commencement, I’d like to take a moment to provide a brief update on what is proving to be a very productive year for UC Merced. From our growing number of academic and research achievements to the enormous headway... Read More
