UC Merced Office of Student Involvement

🌈🎨 Celebrate Pride Month one color at a time! Join OSI for Tie-Dye Your Pride and create a custom drawstring bag, pair of socks, or bandana while celebrating creativity, community, and self-expression. 💜✨

📅 June 16
📍 Granite Pass 169
⏰ 12 PM – 2 PM

All supplies provided while they last. Everyone is welcome! 🏳️‍🌈

💎Hey Bobcats! Join us for a relaxing afternoon of diamond art! 🖌️🖼️

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Granite Pass 163
1PM - 3PM

Honoring Marsha P. Johnson and her legacy of fearless advocacy this Pride Month, alongside the work of Bobcat Pride and the Office of Student Involvement.

Celebrating visibility, community, and the ongoing push for belonging—then, now, and always. 🏳️‍🌈

Ready for some summer fun? 🎡 All current students may sign up and claim two (2) Merced County Fair tickets! Once signed up, you will receive an email about when to pick-up in our office, Granite Pass 163! 🎟️

Merced County Fair: Wednesday, June 10 - Sunday, June 14
Location: Merced County Fairgrounds
**Transportation not provided**

April showers bring May flowers and also our April May Newsletter!🌧️💐

Please head over to the OSI website to read about:
- The Monarch Center
- Student Life & Engagement Graduating Seniors

🍜🏮 Lanterns, ramen, and good vibes only ✨

Come celebrate AAPI Month with Lantern and Ramen! Join us for lantern painting, ramen making, and community fun! 🍥💗

📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026
⏰ 12 PM – 2 PM
📍 Sentinel Rock 101 (APIRC 101)

All materials provided while supplies last! Free and open to all current University of California, Merced students 🌺

Cool down before finals season 🧊💙

Catch us at Final Chill featuring Kona Ice for FREE shaved ice while supplies last! 🍧✨ Bring your friends, take a study break, and enjoy some sweet treats at University Plaza.

📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ 12 PM – 3 PM
📍 University Plaza

Open to all current University of California, Merced students!

☁️✈️ RELAX, RECHARGE, & CHECK IT OFF ✈️☁️

Take a break before finals season and join us for our Spring Checklist Campaign! Stop by for activities, giveaways, games, light refreshments, and a chance to recharge with Rufus 🐾💙

🎨 Canvas Art Explosion
💥 Rage Room
🧸 FREE RUFUFU while supplies last (must complete tabling campaign)

📍 Pavilion Lawn
📅 May 8, 2026
⏰ 12PM–3PM

Open to all current University of California, Merced students!
Presented by Office of Student Involvement & Students First Center

Rsvp still open for May 8th Celebration!

✨ Habibi Hangout 2026 ✨
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with us! 🌙💛

Come through for an afternoon of culture, community, and connection—bring your friends and enjoy a welcoming space filled with music, good vibes, and free food while it lasts 👀🍽️

🗓 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ 3PM – 5PM
📍 Sentinel Rock 145 (Commuter Lounge)

Open to all current UC Merced students—don’t miss out 🤝✨