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UC Merced will soon see another White House figure grace it's campus.
Former President Jimmy Carter will visit the campus on May 3rd to speak at a National Parks Institute seminar.
The seminar is being held for senior executives in the field of park and public land management from around the world, with Carter expected to focus on federal legislation.
"UC Merced is deeply honored to welcome President Carter to our campus in May," said Steve Kang, UC Merced chancellor. "In his attitude and in his actions, he exemplifies extraordinary human qualities of compassion, determination, leadership and humility that are critically needed in our global society. This will be a great day for a young campus that strives to teach these same qualities to the future leaders of our state, our nation and the world."
Carter's visit comes almost one year after First Lady Michelle Obama delivered the commencement speech to the 2009 UC Merced graduating class.
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