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TOLOMA 5K RACE
Save the date: March 21, 2016
Registration & vendor information will be available in January.
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Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week: Rooted in Resilience
Take part in a week of action highlighting food insecurity and homelessness through volunteer work, community connection, and interactive events.
November 20–21
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Support Students Impacted by SNAP Benefit Delays
Basic Needs is working to assist students experiencing food insecurity during the suspension of SNAP benefits. Departments and individuals can help by:
Your support makes a direct impact on student well-being. For more information, visit basicneeds.ucmerced.edu.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance
A community gathering and candle lighting to honor the lives lost to anti-transgender violence and stand in solidarity for a safer, more inclusive world.
November 20 | 5 PM - 8 PM
710 W. 18th St., Suite 18, Merced, CA
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Plenty of Plates Potluck
A holiday potluck open to queer community members and allies to share food, warmth, and support during the season. Participants are welcome to bring a dish or drop one off to share.
November 27 | 12 PM – 6 PM
710 W 18th St, Suite 18, Merced, CA
Free and open to all.
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Save the date:
Merced Hmong New Year
A vibrant celebration of Hmong culture featuring music, food, traditional performances, and community gatherings.
December 20–21
Merced County Fairgrounds
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Constructive Dialogue in Higher Education
Podcast Episode: SpeechMatters – “Building Campus Cultures for Constructive Dialogue”
Explore how campuses can cultivate environments where open dialogue and inclusion thrive together. In this episode, guest host Alex Kappus speaks with Caroline Mehl, co-founder and executive director of the Constructive Dialogue Institute, to discuss the social science behind constructive dialogue, strategies leaders can use to build trust, and the essential role of free expression in learning and civic life.
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In this section, EJIE highlights initiatives, ideas, & programs beyond UC Merced that offer food for thought, inspiration, & success in advancing inclusion.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance
Observed annually on November 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance honors the memory of transgender individuals whose lives were lost to acts of anti-transgender violence. Founded in 1999 by advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith, TDOR serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for visibility, safety, and justice for the transgender community. Leading up to this day, Transgender Awareness Week helps raise awareness about the issues impacting transgender people and encourages education, empathy, and solidarity.
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Native Land Digital
An interactive online map that helps users learn about Indigenous territories, treaties, and languages across the world. The platform promotes education and awareness by allowing users to explore whose land they live and work on, and provides resources for creating thoughtful land and water acknowledgments.
Visit native-land.ca a to explore the map and learn more about the Indigenous communities connected to your area.
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In this section we share photos of recent EJIE/UCM events.
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Dia de los Muertos Collective Ofrenda
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Thanks to everyone who participated and visited the display!
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Moments of community, connection, and conversation at the Downtown Campus Center during Mercado Night.
Photos by Samuel Yniguez
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