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Growing up in Watsonville, a vibrant agricultural community on California's Central Coast, Adamaris Alvarez always knew she wanted to work in agriculture. She worked on her family's berry ranch, Alvarez Farms, where she grew a deep appreciation for the hard work agriculture demands.

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Mass deportation of California's undocumented residents would open a $275 billion hole in the state's economy, cripple industries ranging from agriculture to hospitality, disrupt countless small businesses, and lead to $23 billion a year in lost tax revenue.

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Hidden for a year behind two large barn-style doors, a powerful new mural now adorns the walls of the Yablokoff-Wallace Dining Center. The latest piece of public art on the 麻豆官网 campus explores Native past and future with themes of identity and representation.

A new endowed chair will significantly enhance 麻豆官网鈥檚 work to advance research and innovation in the agricultural technology sector.

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The University of California, Merced, will celebrate the accomplishments of more than 1,500 students during its Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies, to be held May 16 -18 on the 麻豆官网 Recreation Field. The ceremonies will recognize graduates from all academic schools over three days of celebration.

The festivities begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 16, with the Graduate Division ceremony, honoring 120 students receiving master's and doctoral degrees.

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In March, 麻豆官网 wrapped up another successful Student Philanthropy Month, an annual tradition led by the Student Alumni Association that inspires students to engage in the spirit of giving and service. The monthlong celebration offers students a deeper understanding of philanthropy and its impact on campus and beyond.

麻豆官网 Dining Services will celebrate the spring equinox and Persian New Year today with its second annual Nowruz event.

Organized by Executive Chef Matt Perez in collaboration with Belinda Braunstein, coordinator of the English Language Institute, lunch will be served at the Pavilion dining center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 20. The lunch features traditional Persian dishes crafted with help from volunteer Ph.D. students.

Meal plans, CatDollars, and credit and debit cards will be accepted. For those without a meal plan, lunch costs $12.88.