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Chief of Staff and Interim Chief Human Resources Officer Luanna Putney updates staff on expectations for returning to in-person and hybrid work
UC updates campus on latest travel guidance related to COVID-19
EVC and Provost Gregg Camfield clarifies plans for Fall 2021 instruction
Vice Chancellor Charles Nies informs students of Fall 2021 plans for instruction
Changes to undergraduate general education requirements are announced
Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz and EVC and Provost Gregg Camfield contemplate the long-term impacts of the pandemic
Students are offered a pass/no pass option for Spring 2021 courses
EVC and Provost Gregg Camfield announces plans for in-person instruction and research for Fall 2021
Chancellor Muñoz announces plans for a virtual Spring 2021 Commencement
Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer Nicole Pollack announces extension of telework agreements and future plans for staff return to work
Chancellor Muñoz discusses the new vaccine clinic and community initiatives to fight COVID-19
Faculty and Staff are invited to re-enroll their children into the Early Childhood Education Center and more information is provided on COVID-19 protocols
UC Merced announces plans for in-person fall instruction, in line with systemwide plans issued by University of California
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd informs campus community of new asymptomatic saliva-based testing program
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd informs campus community about a new measure requiring email alerts when new COVID cases are discovered
EVC and Provost reminds staff and faculty about security issues with use of 3rd party technology
Chancellor Muñoz Provides an Update on the Early Childhood Education Center
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd Provides Updated COVID-19 Testing Information
Interim VC for Research & Economic Development Marjorie Zatz Provides Research Update in Light of Curtailment and New Stay At Home Order
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd Provides Information About Post-Thanksgiving Break COVID-19 Testing Required for Staff, Faculty and Students Who Are Returning to Campus
Winners of the 2020 Remote Instruction Excellence Award Are Announced
A mid-semester update to students from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Charles Nies and Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Jonathan Grady
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd Notifies Campus of Return to Tier 1 Purple Status
UCOP Issues COVID-19 Paid Administrative Leave Extension to June 30, 2021
Flu Vaccine Program Reminder for Anyone Working, Learning or Residing on a UC Campus
EVC and Provost and Chief Resilience Officer issue workspace access update for faculty, grad students and other academic appointees
UC Merced Leadership Provides Opportunities to Faculty and Staff for Open Ongoing Dialogue Through a Series of Town Halls
UC provides updated FAQs regarding the flu shot mandate for all employees working onsite
Vice Provost and Dean Sarah Frey informs students of opportunity to nominate an instructor for excellence in remote teaching
UC Shares More Curtailment Information
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Charles Nies provides spring housing update
UC Merced leadership thanks staff for their hard work and perseverance throughout COVID-19
EVC and Provost Gregg Camfield Issues an Important Announcement RE: Pass/No Pass Grading Option
Campus Update Re: UC Considering Curtailment Expansion
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Gregg Camfield and Academic Senate Chair Robin DeLugan Provide an Update on Spring Planning
Update and Reminder Issued About Flu Vaccine Program to All Campus
Notice of Required Training for Supervisors
EVC and Provost and Chief Resilience Officer request feedback from faculty and lecturers around space needs
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd provides COVID-19 testing update
Chief Resilience Officer Andy Boyd offers an update on baseline testing and encourages the campus community to complete their two test requirement
Chief Human Resources Officer Nicole Pollack informs staff and faculty of resumption of 2019-20 Performance Appraisal Process
Campus Protocols Regarding Space Prioritization and Use for the 2020-21 AY
Testing Available On Campus 9.11.20
Chancellor Muñoz Announces COVID-19 Big Cat Heroes Awards
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd informs employees about new campus health checkpoints slated to start Sept. 8, 2020
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd informs employees of how private information is used by COVID Response Center
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Charles Nies Welcomes New and Returning Students to Fall Semester
Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz Welcomes Back Students for Fall 2020 Semester
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Charles Nies provides more information about the Den program for students
Clarification issued regarding mandatory training for student employees
COVID-19 asymptomatic testing program mandatory for all onsite students, staff and faculty
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs informs campus of mandatory COVID-19 training
People First Workgroup Announces Publishing of Survey Report and Upcoming Town Hall
Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz and President of Merced College announce joint Do Your Part community health efforts
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd clarifies the daily health check process
EVC and Provost provides information on how to request specialized technology or lab spaces for remote instruction
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd Answers Questions About Daily Health Check
All Campus Required to Take COVID-19 Health and Safety Training
Summary of graduate-related COVID-19 updates and resources
UCOP Announces Systemwide Flu Shot Mandate
Research To Move Forward For Approved Operational Plans
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd Announces Deployment of Health Check App to Faculty and Staff
Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz provides a recap of the Staff Town Hall
The Student Den program is announced for continuing students
EVC and Provost informs faculty and staff of updated COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Do Your Part: Daily Health Check
Office of the Registrar announces fall course schedule updates completed
The Early Childhood Education Center will remain closed fall semester
Den program is unveiled for new and first year students
UC Merced campus health leaders announce COVID-19 public health campus initiatives
Announcement for remote faculty and staff about how to obtain access to their office to gather materials needed for telecommuting
Interim Vice Chancellor for Research Marjorie Zatz provides an update on undergraduate research plans
Interim Vice Chancellor for Research Marjorie Zatz provides an update on graduate research operations
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Charles Nies provides updates for fall 2020 student housing after the latest surge in coronavirus cases
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Charles Nies provides updates for fall housing and instruction
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd explains how fall plans may be affected by local and state public health guidance
Interim Chancellor Nathan Brostrom provides a recap of fall semester plans as they currently stand
Interim Chancellor Nathan Brostrom and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Gregg Camfield encourage the campus community to do our part to keep UC merced healthy
Interim Chancellor Nathan Brostrom and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Gregg Camfield provide an update on the research relaunch plan
Interim Chancellor Nathan Brostrom provides an update on fall 2020 instruction and student housing
Interim Chancellor Nathan Brostrom issues an update on planning for fall 2020 semester
Interim Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education James Zimmerman and Professor Jay Sharping provide guidance for faculty on summer session grading
Vice Chancellor Charles Nies and Interim Vice Chancellor Mike Riley provide an update on fall 2020 student fees and tuition