UFC Lunch: Provost and EVC Tom Peterson on Academic Growth

University Friends Circle (UFC) meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 7 at the Branding Iron Restaurant, 640 W. 16th St., Merced.

UC Merced Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Tom Peterson will talk about UC Merced’s academic growth, including new majors and minors, new areas of research, and challenges facing the first research university founded in the 21st century.

The cost is $20 for members and $25 for guests. For information on joining the UFC or to RSVP, email friendscircle@ucmerced.edu. Reservation deadline is noon Thursday, April 2.

UFC encourages people from UC Merced and the surrounding communities to join the organization. Its mission is to inspire and maintain strong relationships between the UC Merced community and the communities of the San Joaquin Valley through activities that promote social and intellectual interaction, programs of service, and fundraising initiatives that support UC Merced scholarships.