Overview
New Beginnings offers staff an opportunity to engage with campus colleagues through community connections, fostering a culture of campus pride and sharing of traditions, and exploring the ample resources and opportunities available to personnel at UC Merced.
The goal of the New Beginnings Program is to:
- Build belonging, community and connection within our UC Merced personnel,
- Share the history and campus traditions with personnel to foster a culture of pride.
- Provide personnel with resources and avenues for mentorship and collaboration.
Participants will leave New Beginnings with:
- A better understanding of the campus’ rich history, mission, and impact.
- A list of resources, programs, and opportunities for staff to stay engaged and grow, professionally.
- New connections with peers, colleagues, and campus leaders.
About the Program
This quarterly program is the result of collaboration and co-sponsorship with Dining Services and other campus units purposely designed to provide greater awareness of our campus through tours, reflections of campus history and traditions, experiential and networking activities, a campus resource fair, and specially curated lunch program generously developed by our UC Merced Dining Services team. Staff will interact with colleagues, enjoy a delicious meal, and enrich their experience as impactful members of the UC Merced community.
2024-2025 Program Dates (times are subject to change, refer to the UCLC for timely information):
- Monday, October 21, 2024
- Monday, January 27, 2025
- Monday April 28, 2025
For more information:
If you have questions, need more information, or would like to participate in the resource fair or provide a tour, please contact Human Resources, Talent Development – hrtraining@ucmerced.edu.
