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Podakova and Ma

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 |
Susan Zieger

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 |
Ball and Trunk in Korea

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

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 |
Los Highlanders

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 |
Aronne Chan

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 |
Nataly Ceniceros

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 |
Shannon Brady

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 |
KCACTF Student Winners

CHASS wins big in regional theater festival

UCR sweeps the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region 8 festival celebrating four students’ works. Undergraduate student Aedan Ferrara, MFA student Karly Thomas, alongside MFA graduates Aaron Higareda and Lily Hart garnered recognition for their works in playwriting and dramaturgy, placing them as finalists in the festival. Comprised of participants from Arizona, Central...
By Alejandra Prado, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
Philip Falcone

CHASS alum Philip Falcone is a Riverside City Council hopeful

In a campaign for civic leadership, CHASS alumnus Philip Falcone is leveraging his diverse educational background and community ties to Riverside for a seat on the Riverside City Council to represent Ward 1. City elections will be held on Tuesday, March 5. “It is now my life’s mission to repay the goodwill shown to my...
By Alejandra Prado, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |