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UC MERCED SUPPORTS LITERACY AWARENESS EFFORTS IN STOCKTON

FRESNO - The University of California, Merced and UC Office of the President will participate in "Family Day at the Park" tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Victory Park in Stockton.

UC Merced representatives will be available to answer questions about the University of California's 10th campus including admissions requirements, academic programs, and student life.

"We see Stockton and the entire San Joaquin Valley as a rich source of students for the University of California," said Encarnacion Ruiz, UC Merced's director of admissions. "This event is an excellent way to communicate with local students and parents about the affordability and accessibility of a UC Merced education."

The UC Merced/UC Office of the President booth also will feature word games and prizes for children.
Thousands of people are expected to attend the event, which is sponsored by The Record and aimed at increasing literacy awareness. About 80 organizations will be represented with booths and activities for the whole family.

Background:

UC Merced is scheduled to open in 2004 with 1,000 students, ultimately growing to serve 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students over the next three to four decades. At present, the University employs nearly 100 educators and professionals who are already serving Valley residents with a variety of services such as UC undergraduate admissions counseling, UC summer sessions, and professional development workshops.