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Toloma 5K 2025
returns Saturday November 1!
You are invited to demonstrate your support for Native American focused initiatives by walking, running, or soaring above at this event!
(more details to follow)
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Lunch & Learn: Creating a Gender-Inclusive Campus
Join us for a discussion on fostering a gender-inclusive campus. This session is open to all staff and faculty and will explore strategies for creating supportive and equitable spaces. Light lunch provided!
Space is limited—RSVP to reserve your spot!
April 17 | 12:00–1:00 PM
COB2 392
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Leaning on Community During Turbulent Times
Join Dr. Tanisha King, international speaker, author, consultant, and Chief Inclusion Officer at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, as she shares her story and insights on building community, leadership, and transformative DEI practices.
April 17 | 6 PM
Manzier Theater, Downtown
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EJIE Student Champion
Awards Reception
Celebrate UC Merced undergraduates recognized for their outstanding contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend.
April 22 | 4:30 PM
Admin 306
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Student Restorative Justice Workshop
Build community, collaborate with empathy, and connect across differences in this engaging workshop designed for students.
April 24 | 2:00–3:30 PM
COB 2 - Room 390
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HOLD ON: Songs and Stories from the Silk Road
A powerful documentary theater production honoring the real-life journeys and dreams of young adult refugees from the Middle East. Directed by Polina Smith and featuring storytellers Manjabin Khanzada, Nathalie Kardjian, and Noor Almusahwias.
April 26 | 3 PM
Playhouse Merced | 352 W Main St.
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Immigration Know Your Rights
Join us for a training on UC policy and practice, related to support of undocumented students, safeguarding privacy, and responding to immigration enforcement.
Open to all staff and faculty. Refreshments provided. RSVP Today!
April 30, 2025 | 1:00 PM
Conference Center Room 105
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Community Seminar: Increasing Teachers of Color Pipeline
Learn about research on educator diversity and its impact on closing the achievement gap for students of color. Gain insights and strategies to apply in your practice.
April 30 | 4 PM
UC Merced on Main, 1635 M Street
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Dating for Survivors: Finding Your Way Back to You
Led by trauma expert Jimanekia Eborn (Trauma Queen), this session offers a supportive environment to explore healthy connections post-trauma. The discussion will also cover aspects of identity, healing, and reconnecting with personal feelings within the context of dating.
Open to Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Thursday, May 1 | 6:00 PM
Zoom Registration
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Promotion and Tenure in Higher Education: Workshop on Research Findings from Ten Universities
This workshop will discuss research from the Center for Excellence in Faculty Advancement (CEFA), which analyzed over 2,000 promotion and tenure cases and more than 10,000 external review letters across ten universities.
May 6 | 2:30 PM
Admin 306
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Grief as a Survivor: Holding Space for the Hard Stuff
This session aims to shed light on often-overlooked aspects of grief, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging emotions and understanding resilience in the healing process.
Tuesday, May 6 | 12:00 PM
Zoom Registration
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Global Arts Studies Program
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6th Annual Global Arts in Concert
UC Merced’s Global Arts Studies Program invites you to the 6th Annual Faculty Concert featuring UC Merced’s Scientist-Musicians performing alongside GASP faculty and guest musicians.
April 18 | 7 PM
Mainzer Theatre
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East African Student Association
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Taste of East Africa
Celebrate East African culture with delicious food, vibrant music, and unforgettable vibes. Featuring surprise guest performance(s)!
April 19 | 3 PM
Wallace Dutra Amphitheater
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Literatures in English & Environmental Humanities
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Flourishing Kin: Indigenous Lifeways for Reverence in a Complex World
Join Dr. Yuria Celidwen as she explores the intersections of Indigenous and Western knowledge in cultivating collective well-being.
April 23 | 12:00 PM
KOL-209
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Opportunities Fellowship Program & Student Success Intership Program
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Opportunities Fellowship Program & Student Success Internship Program Showcase
Discover the incredible projects our scholars have worked on and get inspired!
April 23 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
UC Merced Conference Center
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Pilipinx American Alliance
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Pilipino Cultural Night: 10 Minutes
The 15th annual Pilipino Cultural Night presents 10 Minutes, a compelling story of cultural identity, fatherhood, and familial sacrifice in the Filipino-American experience. The evening will showcase Pilipino culture through music, dance, and storytelling.
April 25 | 5:00 PM
Lakireddy Auditorium (COB1 102)
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Ballet Folklorico de UC Merced
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Un Sueño en México
An annual showcase featuring special guest performances from Herencia Hispana de Atwater, Tenaya Middle School, and Ballet Folklórico Cielo y Mar.
April 26 | 2:00 PM
Merced Theatre
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Solidarity Economics: A Deeper Dive
Led by experts from the Equity Research Institute at USC and the Institute for Social Transformation at UCSC, the session will examine the values behind traditional economic models and introduce alternative approaches focused on equity, interdependence, and sustainability.
April 29 | 12:00 PM
CVCF Office
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15th Annual Southeast Asian Mental Health Awareness Day
This event promotes mental health awareness in the Southeast Asian community with family-friendly activities, Hmong traditional dancing, a cultural fashion show, folk songs, and more.
May 3 | 10 AM
1748 Miles Court, Suite B, Merced
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7th Annual Lao New Year Celebration – Downtown Merced
Celebrate the rich heritage of the Lao community with a day full of tradition, culture, and festivities. Featuring alms giving, a vibrant parade, Baci ceremony, water festivities, live music, and cultural performances.
May 17 | 10 AM
235 Main St.
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Facing Fresno: Community Training on Racism
Facing Fresno offers a free, day-long training for community members (18+) to explore the impact of racism in Fresno and develop a deeper understanding of racial equity.
May 3 & June 12 | 9:00 AM
1260 Fulton St, Fresno
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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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Cambodian New Year (Chaul Chnam Thmey)
Celebrated annually from April 13th to 15th, Cambodian New Year, known as Chaul Chnam Thmey, marks the end of the harvest season and welcomes the traditional solar new year. This vibrant three-day festival is a time for family reunions, paying respects at temples, and engaging in cultural games and performances. For a more in-depth exploration of Cambodian New Year traditions and celebrations, read more here.
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Songkran (Thai New Year)
Celebrated annually from April 13th to 15th, Songkran marks the traditional Thai New Year and the transition of the sun into a new astrological cycle. Rooted in centuries-old customs, Songkran is a time for spiritual renewal, family gatherings, and community celebrations. For more about Songkran’s cultural significance, read more here.
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Vaisakhi (Baisakhi):
Celebrated annually on April 13 or 14, Vaisakhi is a significant festival in the Sikh calendar, marking the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Festivities include visiting Gurdwaras (Sikh temples), participating in processions known as Nagar Kirtans, and engaging in community service. To delve deeper into the history and customs of Vaisakhi, click here.
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Passover (Pesach):
Beginning on the evening of Saturday, April 12, 2025, Passover commemorates the Exodus—the story of how the Israelites escaped slavery in Egypt under the leadership of Moses. Observed for seven or eight days, depending on tradition, the festival is marked by rituals and symbolic foods that reflect themes of freedom, resilience, and faith. Explore more about this celebration here.
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In this section we share photos of recent EJIE events.
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SJP Palestinian Cooking Event
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