Welcome to the Office of Student Life
The Office of Student Life is here to encourage involvement in campus life, support student initiatives, and serve as a primary liaison for students. Education happens both inside and outside the classroom, and a successful college career includes social as well as intellectual development. Invest in your own success...get involved!
The Office of Student Life is Located in room 184 of the Kolligian Library.
Mailing Address: 5200 N. Lake Road Merced, CA 95343
OSL phone: 209.228.5433 Fax: 209.228.7618
For more information please contact us at studentlife@ucmerced.edu or visit the Office of Student Life.
Upcoming Event Information
Beyond Oppression - November 3rd & 4th
with Professor Raja Labadi
During her two-day visit to UC Merced, International women's rights activist, professor, and scholar, Raja Labadi will participate in numerous events that will focus on women's history of repression and discrimination and their modes of resistance against the disempowering forces of culture and religion, especially in Muslim countries.
Tuesday, November 3rd
Student Lunch with Professor Labadi12 pm - Gardenview Dining Room
Space is limited, stop by the Office of Student Life to reserve your space. Lunch is provided.
"Beyond the Veil: Women's Empowerment" Presentation & Reception
5 pm - California Room
Abstract: This talk examines the condition of women past and present, and their modes of resistance against the disempowering forces of culture and religion, especially strong in Muslim countries. It focuses on women’s history of repression and discrimination sanctioned and sustained by hard-line religious thinking as well as their struggle for individual and collective empowerment, their achievements and the obstacles still to be overcome.
Wednesday, November 4th
Brown-bag Lunch12 pm - Bobcat Lair (KL 169)
Professor Labadi will be discussing African-American Studies. Don't forget to bring your lunch.
Student Dinner
5pm - Gardenview Dining Room
Space is limited, stop by the Office of Student Life to reserve your space. Dinner is provided.
For more information, stop by the Office of Student Life or contact Jason Juarez at jason.juarez@ucmerced.edu.
*Housing students interested in Tuesday's lunch or Wednesday's dinner need to sign-up in the Housing Office*The OSL Staff
| Dr. Charles Nies Associate Vice Chancellor Student Affairs Kolligian Library 113 cnies@ucmerced.edu 209.228.7620 |
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| Le'Trice Curl Director of Student Life and Judicial Affairs lcurl@ucmerced.edu 209.228.7881 |
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| Enrique Guzman Student Life Program Manager eguzman@ucmerced.edu 209.228.3868 |
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Jim Greenwood |
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| Jason R. Juarez Coordinator for Intercultural Programs jason.juarez@ucmerced.edu 209.228.5323 AIM Screen Name: UCMCulturalCoord |
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| David Turner Coordinator of Leadership Programs and Judicial Affairs dturner@ucmerced.edu 209.228.4552 |
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| Connie McBride Administrative Assistant for Office of Student Life cmcbride3@ucmerced.edu 209.228.4692 |
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