College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
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Anthropology Ph.D. candidate awarded a $22,000 dissertation fieldwork grant
UC Riverside doctoral student Juan Chavez is making strides in biological anthropology through his field research in the Bolivian Andes. As a sixth-year Ph.D. candidate, Chavez was recently awarded a $22,000 Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grant to advance his study of the Mojocoya networks. “Receiving a Wenner-Gren grant is highly significant for me because it confirms...
By Alejandra Prado, Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
CHASS professors close year-long Distinguished Lecture Series in Shanghai
UC Riverside’s Jeanette Kohl, associate professor of art history, concluded the 2023-24 World Art History Institute’s (WAI) Distinguished Lecture Series on Renaissance Art and Culture during a September trip to China. As a distinguished visiting professor, Kohl delivered the closing lecture at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), following a series of presentations and a two-day...
By Alejandra Prado, Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
CHASS students lead on-campus sustainability efforts as Bonnie Reiss Fellows
UC Riverside’s Bonnie Reiss Leading on Climate fellows are making strides in sustainability, with two CHASS undergraduate students at the forefront of efforts to reduce food waste, engage students, and influence university climate policies. Funded by the UC President’s Global Climate Leadership Council, the fellowship program supports student projects on advancing climate action and sustainable...
By Alejandra Prado, Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
Professor of English completes residency at the Bellagio Center
Susan Zieger, a professor of English at UC Riverside, completed a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program in April as part of the “Rethinking Capitalism” working group. The Bellagio Center brings together academics, artists, and leaders from around the globe to generate new ideas and tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges in a...
By Alejandra Prado, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
Theatre Professor Bella Merlin takes ‘Tilly No-Body’ to South Korea
Bella Merlin, professor of theatre, film, and digital production (TFDP) at UC Riverside, brought her production of “Tilly No-Body” to the 15th annual Daejeon International Play Festival in South Korea. Along with two nearly sold-out performances on August 4 and 5, the trip marked a significant step in UCR’s global presence in the arts and...
By Alejandra Prado, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
VAIN showcases creative opportunities with CHASS support
At UC Riverside, creative opportunities and student success are at the heart of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS). VAIN, a student-led fashion editorial club at UCR, held its spring 2024 runway fashion show at UCR ARTS which was co-sponsored by the Office of the Dean. Held on April 5, VAIN’s spring...
By Alejandra Prado, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
New CHASS campaign reaches Spanish-speaking students and families
At UC Riverside, the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, also known as CHASS, embarked on a six-month bilingual marketing campaign to better serve its prospective and current Hispanic and Latino student population, spearheaded by the CHASS Office of the Dean. The first-of-its-kind initiative, launched in January 2024, aims to reach current, incoming, and...
By Alejandra Prado, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
CHASS graduate captures his mark at UCR
Aronne Chan, a soon-to-be CHASS graduate, has left a lasting legacy at UCR with his campus photography. As a student photographer for CHASS, Chan has photographed dozens of college events including live performances, Highlander Day, and a recent photo shoot featuring more than 70 student volunteers. Chan’s most recent accomplishment is winning the R’Card contest...
By Alejandra Prado, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
CHASS Longlois awardee bound for UCSD’s MFA program
Fourth-year student Nataly Ceniceros has been making her mark in CHASS as a double-major in theatre, film, and digital production (TFDP) and media and cultural studies (MCS). Nominated by a faculty member, Ceniceros’ work and dedication earned her the Marc Longlois Endowed Award for Leadership in Theatre in October 2023. Ceniceros plans to continue her...
By By Alejandra Prado, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
Psychology Ph.D. candidate advances to UCOP Grad Slam Finals
Shannon Brady, a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in Developmental Psychology, has been named the 2024 finalist at the UCR Grad Slam Finals, a UC-wide competition for graduate students to present their research or creative projects with opportunities and workshops for professional development. As UCR’s campus winner, Shannon earned a grand prize of $5000 through a fellowship...
By Alejandra Prado, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |