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Sandra Cisneros Interviewed

CHASS hosts author and Latinx activist Sandra Cisneros for second time

On Oct. 8, author Sandra Cisneros — best known for her young adult novella, “The House on Mango Street” — returned to UC Riverside for her first in-person appearance since 2012. Cisneros was also a featured author in the 2022 Writers Week festival. The event was open to the public, and copies of her books...
By By Jeremy, Gutierrez Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
Leadership Announcement

Call: CHASS Associate Dean for the Social Sciences

Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce the search for a new Associate Dean for the Social Sciences. The Associate Dean supports curricular, research, and service activities across the various social science degree-granting programs, research centers, and special initiatives in the College and throughout the University. The Associate Dean advises the Dean on various matters...
Christophe Katrib Portrait

Christophe Katrib receives CHASS Teaching Award, two fellowships

Christophe Katrib, assistant professor of teaching in Theatre, Film, and Digital Production, is one of two recipients of the 2024-25 CHASS Teaching Award. The award recognizes outstanding teaching achievements and honors faculty members for their exceptional teaching quality and their ability to positively influence, motivate, and inspire students, often through innovative techniques, effective assessment, or...
By Jeremy Gutierrez, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
Christophe Katrib

TFDP professor’s short film screens around country, awarded at UFVA conference

Theatre, Film, and Digital Production assistant professor of teaching Christophe Katrib has seen recent success for his work on his short film, “This Dissonance.” Its list of recent honors are as follows: The film was awarded Best Experimental Award at the University Film and Video Association (UFVA) conference in July, but also acquired a list...
By Jeremy Gutierrez, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
Leadership Announcement

Announcement: FY26 Authorized Recruitments

Dear CHASS Chairs, Directors, FAOs, and FEC Chair, The new academic year brings much to celebrate and many challenges to consider. We will be taking a deep dive into our people and purpose at the State of the College, set for Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Today, I provide a short update on hiring priorities for...
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Announcement: New CHASS Faculty 2025

Dear Colleagues, With great pleasure, we commemorate another active season for Senate recruitments in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Please join me on Wednesday, October 8, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., in HMNSS 1500 at the CHASS Fall Welcome to help celebrate all of our staff and faculty hires. Open to all...
HMNSS Tower

Dean's Announcement: Chairs & Directors '25-'26

Colleagues, I take this opportunity to announce the appointments, reappointments, and extensions of various chairs and directors across the College, effective July 1, 2025, unless noted otherwise. I also offer heartfelt thanks to our outgoing unit heads for their dedication to our academic mission, teaching, research, and service. The leadership appointments below have been reviewed...
Art Building - Change Things

Announcement: Interim Staff Appointments

CHASS faculty and staff, Following recent retirements, I am pleased to announce interim appointments to two key staff positions within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS). Interim Chief Information Officer Ray Holguin will serve as Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) for CHASS following the retirement of James Lin. Ray is a proud...
CHASS Interdisciplinary Building

CHASS Resources: Federal Actions Impacting International Graduate Students

Colleagues, On June 4, the White House issued a presidential proclamation restricting, in whole or in part, the entry of foreign nationals from 12 countries. A week prior, the Department of State issued a pause in the processing of student visa applications. Further limitations or disruptions to the entry into, transit through, and study within...
Aronne Chan

Aronne Chan ‘24 pursues journalism and freelance photography

Aronne Chan is a recent graduate from the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Film, and Digital production with a concentration in filmmaking and a minor in marketing. Chan spent his undergraduate experience at UC Riverside as an active and consistent participant in the community, holding several positions...
By By Jeremy Gutierrez, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |