Imagine Yourself at UCMerced

Student Life and Athletics When it comes to your college experience, the activities you engage in outside the classroom can be just as important and formative as your academic pursuits inside the classroom. With that in mind, UC Merced’s Office of Student Life (OSL) provides countless opportunities for you to get involved and create your legacy. Student Activities and Events OSL sponsors more than 500 activities and events each year. Annual events include Welcome Week Activities, a luau beach party, movie nights, spirit days, Halloween party and dance, Winter Ball Gala, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Bobcat Money Wise Institute, themed month celebrations and Family Weekend. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is the special events coordination branch within the Associated Students of UC Merced, and offers students the chance to participate in concerts, comedy shows, the Dance Off, speakers, socials, cultural nights, bus trips, special events and more. Visit studentlife.ucmerced.edu Clubs and Organizations Our students, with the support of OSL, have already formed more than 150 clubs and organizations. Types of clubs and

Fraternity and Sorority Life Our fraternity and sorority community has nine chapters on cam- pus that focus on leadership, scholarship, friendship and service. Students have plenty of opportunities to learn about the benefits of fraternity and sorority membership through events like Meet the Greeks, Greek Week and formal recruitment each spring. Visit studentlife.ucmerced.edu Social Justice Initiatives Our social justice initiatives focus on personal and community development, cultural awareness, celebration of diversity and advocacy. We seek to cultivate and develop an inclusive environ- ment where students are aware of local, national and global issues and equipped to thrive in a diverse society. Visit studentlife.ucmerced.edu Women’s Programs Women’s Programs aims to empower, educate and celebrate the lives of women by providing opportunities for the UC Merced community to learn, grow and reinforce the leadership and well-being of women. Some of our signature events include: Fab Feminism Week, Love Your Body Day and the Women’s Empowerment Conference. Visit studentlife.ucmerced.edu Civic Leadership and Engagement UC Merced believes in giving back to the community. OSL provides civic leadership and engagement opportunities for service in the community with seniors, children, animals, the environment, issues around hunger, literacy and more. So whether it’s a day of service or an ongoing partnership like tutoring, OSL can help you make a difference! Visit studentlife.ucmerced.edu

organizations you can join (or start): • Academic/professional/honors • Arts/music/dance • Community service • Cultural Visit studentlife.ucmerced.edu

• Faith-based • Special interest • Wellness

PHOTOS: UC Merced has an active student body that is engaged on campus and in the surrounding communities through Greek life, clubs and organizations and civic leadership.