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The 11th annual Merced Sunrise Rotary Field of Honor—a display of American flags honoring the selfless work of veterans, active military and first responders—will be installed on the Merced College front lawn from Nov. 4-11.

Merced College invites astronomy enthusiasts and curious community members to experience the annular solar eclipse happening Saturday morning, Oct. 14, with a gathering on the lawn near the front of campus.

Brandon Leake, the first spoken-word poet to be named champion of America’s Got Talent, will host a special evening of performances by local poets, rappers and writers at 4:30 p.m. May 2 at the Merced College Admin Amphitheater (in front of the Administration Building on the Merced campus).

During a Friday morning assembly at Planada Elementary School, the Associated Students of Merced College (ASMC) shared the bounty of a recent donation drive meant to help Planada students who lost homes, access to portions of their school, and so much more after their community flooded in January.

Merced College creates wealth for its students, retains wealth for its community, and represents a worthwhile investment for taxpayers, according to an economic impact report released earlier this year.

The nationwide nursing shortage has been especially acute in California’s Central Valley. Now, Merced College is teaming up with clinical partners to double the number of slots available for students in its nursing program.

A unique, interactive haunted house experience opens Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Merced College Theater.

Like many students, John Chavez Jr. took a speech class during his time at Merced College.