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Remarks and Writings

A Campus Update from Chancellor Leland

January 17, 2012
Dear Colleagues: Welcome back to campus for the spring semester. I hope 2012 is off to a very good start for each of you. The return to campus following the winter break always comes with an upswing of activity and news from the state legislative arena. Earlier this month, Gov. Brown released his proposed budget for 2012-13, which contains good... Read More

A Campus Update from Chancellor Leland

December 5, 2011
Dear Colleagues, It's hard to believe the end of the semester is imminent and final exams are around the corner, not to mention the ensuing holiday season. The academic year thus far has been personally very rewarding, and as I continue to meet more faculty, lecturers, staff members and students, I am gaining a greater understanding and... Read More

Chancellor Leland Statement on Peaceful Protest Held on Campus During Regents Meeting

November 28, 2011
Chancellor Dorothy Leland of the University of California, Merced, has issued the following statement on protests held on campus today: "Today marked a milestone of sorts for UC Merced, when one of our first significant peaceful assemblies was held. The university community gathered together — in solidarity with sister campuses... Read More

Chancellor Leland Statement on Protest Incidents

November 20, 2011
Chancellor Dorothy Leland of the University of California, Merced, has issued the following statement on recent protest incidents at other UC campuses: "Free speech and nonviolent protest have an honored place in American society and on college and university campuses. In light of recent incidents on several sister University of California... Read More

Message from Chancellor Leland Regarding Veterans' Day

November 10, 2011
Dear Campus Community, UC Merced brings people from diverse walks of life together to learn and engage in the processes of discovery that will help us build a better world. Some UC Merced community members are veterans, and even more of us have veterans as relatives and friends. On November 11, thanks to the federal holiday known as Veterans... Read More

Monthly Campus Letter - October 2011 (includes survey)

October 24, 2011
Dear Colleagues: Signs of autumn—shorter days, cooler temperatures—are gradually more visible, and our faculty and students have successfully pushed through mid-term assignments and exams. In my fourth month on the job, I continue meeting with individuals to learn about their areas of focus, and I remain impressed by all that has been... Read More

Chancellor Leland Statement on Retirement of Congressman Cardoza

October 20, 2011
MERCED, Calif. — Chancellor Dorothy Leland of the University of California, Merced, has issued the following statement on the retirement announcement by Congressman Dennis Cardoza: "Congressman Dennis Cardoza has been a strong and valued supporter of the University of California, Merced, since the earliest days of his career in public... Read More

Chancellor Announces Launch of Search for the Next Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

October 7, 2011
Dear Colleagues, Dr. Keith E. Alley, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, has indicated his intention to retire no later than July 1, 2011, after many years of exemplary service to the University of California, Merced, and a long and distinguished career at Case Western Reserve and The Ohio State University. I know that you join me in... Read More

Chancellor Dorothy Leland Inaugural Address

October 3, 2011
UC Merced: Realizing the Promise As Prepared Thank you, President Yudof, for that generous introduction — and thanks also for the equally kind sentiments expressed by Regent Ruiz and the leaders of our exceptional faculty, talented staff and incredible students. The fact that President Yudof joined us here over the past two days is just... Read More

An Update from Chancellor Leland

September 19, 2011
Dear Faculty and Staff, I have been off campus more often than not recently, tending to university business in the Bay Area, meeting with our Foundation Executive Board and the UC Board of Regents, and then meeting this week with various members of our federal delegation in Washington, D.C. But even as I conduct work away from campus, I want to... Read More

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