Students can sign and paint their handprints on the "These Paws Don't Haze" banner to show support of ending hazing. 

UC Merced is a community that aims to support the positive growth and development of all students through co-curricular involvement in organizations, teams and community service. We are committed to the promotion of close-knit and comfortable environments where students can get involved, build meaningful relationships and develop leadership skills. Though many organizations have certain requirements that new members must fulfill, legitimate obligations of membership should not put students in danger or humiliate, degrade or abuse them regardless of a person’s willingness to participate.