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Graduate Student's Studying Cognition, Gaining Recognition

April 20, 2007
Justin Matthews wasn’t really thinking about cognitive science until he metProfessor Teenie Matlock. In fact, he was applying for Ph.D. programs elsewhere. But Matthews, who studied and researched social psychology, worked as a teaching assistant for cognitive scientist Matlock. When the two...

Student Literary Journal Promises Tasty Treats

April 20, 2007
A kumquat with a small k is a little gem of the citrus family, but The Kumquat is a literary gem published by two “self-selected” editors at UC Merced. In the fall of 2006, Meaghan Chadwick and Beth Hernandez started the campus literary journal and named it after a small, juicy fruit that...

Chancellor’s Statement on Campus Safety and Virginia Tech Shootings

April 16, 2007
There are no words to describe how today’s horrendous events at Virginia Tech affect us. Shock, grief, horror — they all seem too small to encompass what we feel. Our hearts and prayers go out to those families whose lives have forever changed today, and hope that they will be able to find peace...

Women's Week, Asian Fest Keep Campus Busy as Semester Winds Down

April 13, 2007
Just because it’s almost the end of the semester and finals are looming doesn’t mean there’s less fun on the UC Merced campus. The week of April 23-28 will be particularly busy, because it’s Women’s Week and Asian Fest is on its way. The University Women of Merced Networkis sponsoring a number of...

One Thing Leads to Another , Sometimes , for Econ Professor

April 13, 2007
UC Merced economics professor Todd Neumann has many things he wants his students to know, but first on his list is the difference between correlation and causality. “Just because two things are correlated, or often happen together, does not mean one causes the other,” said Neumann, 33. For example...

"Green Suite" Earth-friendly Dorm Opens for Bobcat Day

April 13, 2007
MERCED - The University of California, Merced’s Green Suite will open its doors to the public on Saturday, April 14, in conjunction with Bobcat Day. The first space of its kind in the Central Valley, the Green Suite is a showcase of environmentally friendly practices and products located in UC...

Women's Week, Asian Fest Keep Campus Busy as Semester Winds Down

April 13, 2007
Just because it’s almost the end of the semester and finals are looming doesn’t mean there’s less fun on the UC Merced campus. The week of April 23-28 will be particularly busy, because it’s Women’s Week and Asian Fest is on its way. The University Women of Merced Network is sponsoring a number of...

Passion for helping students

April 6, 2007
Shavon English has been a cornerstone of the Admissions Office at UC Merced for three years. Although her duties as an admissions officer have changed some over the years, one thing has remained the same her commitment to students. English’s passion for helping students began while attending UC...

UC Merced Opens Doors to Community for Campus-wide Events April 14

April 6, 2007
On Saturday, April 14, UC Merced will host Bobcat Day, an annual campus open house, in conjunction with the second annual Fairy Shrimp Festival and the “Second Ever UC Merced Family Art Show. Everyone is invited to join in the days activities beginning at 10 a.m. Bobcat Day provides an opportunity...

UC Merced Opens Doors to Community for Campus-wide Events April 14

April 6, 2007
On Saturday, April 14, UC Merced will host Bobcat Day, an annual campus open house, in conjunction with the second annual Fairy Shrimp Festival and the “Second Ever UC Merced Family Art Show.” Everyone is invited to join in the day’s activities beginning at 10 a.m. Bobcat Day provides an...

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