UC Merced Magazine | Commemorative Chronicle

A Home for Champions

undoubtedly carry a tradition of excellence that our supporters will be proud of,” he added. “I have been fortunate to see this campus grow in so many ways in my 10 years as a Bobcat. I am looking forward to seeing the records that will be set by our future Bobcats and the events for which we will be able to hoist trophies one day.”

“Grateful is an understatement,” said Vicente Velarde, head coach of cross country and track and eld. “ e amount of work our student-athletes commit to their cra is incredible, and a track-and- eld facility on campus will provide greater access to reach their potential and beyond. Our student-athletes will

Campos Field will anchor UC Merced’s future athletics complex, which will be a hub for regional sporting events and student engagement. e facility is designed not just to advance athletics but to connect the campus with the community through prominent signage, programming and outreach.

Investing in Access and Equity

Campos ENgage Summer Bridge Academy, A weeklong program that welcomes high school students from the Central Valley and Southern California for hands-on STEM experiences and mentorship Sponsorship support for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers’ SHPEtinas Conference at UC Merced Annual scholarships to STEM students

Founded in 2005 — the same year UC Merced welcomed its rst undergraduates — Campos EPC became the foundation for Denver-based Campos Companies, a growing portfolio of engineering, construction and fabrication companies across North America. rough the Campos Foundation, the companies dedicate 1% of annual revenues to expanding access to education, particularly in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) elds. e partnership with UC Merced has ourished in recent years through multiple initiatives, including: e Summer Bridge Academy, launched in August, gave students, many of them rst-generation college hopefuls, the chance to picture themselves as future engineers through immersive workshops and mentoring. “UC Merced did not disappoint with our rst

Summer ENgage cohort,” Deanna Campos-Miller said. “We’re proud of every student for taking this opportunity seriously and leaving with a deep belief that they belong at UC Merced, in Campos and in whatever elds they choose to pursue.” UCMERCED MAGAZINE 48