• For our next #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight feature is Cristian Torres! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ’จ

๐ŸŽ“ Year: 1st Year
๐Ÿ“ Hometown: Riverside, CA
๐Ÿ“š Major: English
ย ย ย ย ย ย Minor: Dance

๐Ÿ—ฃ โ€œI decided to become an English major because of how pliable the subject is. One can bend the literature to develop different ideas, stories, & lessons. After college, I would like to become an English teacher or professor to inspire students who go through different struggles every day. As an English educator, I could motivate students to a brighter perspective of English by teaching different lessons, telling stories, & sharing ideas.โ€ @criscoolness #UCRCHASS
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    For our next #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight feature is Cristian Torres! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ’จ ๐ŸŽ“ Year: 1st Year ๐Ÿ“ Hometown: Riverside, CA ๐Ÿ“š Major: English ย ย ย ย ย ย Minor: Dance ๐Ÿ—ฃ โ€œI decided to become an English major because of how pliable the subject is. One can bend the literature to develop different ideas, stories, & lessons. After college, I would like to become an English teacher or professor to inspire students who go through different struggles every day. As an English educator, I could motivate students to a brighter perspective of English by teaching different lessons, telling stories, & sharing ideas.โ€ @criscoolness #UCRCHASS
  • #UCRCHASS is counting down the days when windows & walls donโ€™t separate us. For now, zoom classes! ๐Ÿค“๐Ÿ’ป

๐Ÿ“ธ: @ryan.pooh
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    #UCRCHASS is counting down the days when windows & walls donโ€™t separate us. For now, zoom classes! ๐Ÿค“๐Ÿ’ป ๐Ÿ“ธ: @ryan.pooh
  • Meet our next #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight feature Valeria Madrid-Marquez! ๐ŸŒž

๐ŸŽ“ Year: 3rd Year
๐Ÿ“ Hometown: San Bernardino, CA
๐Ÿ“š Major: Spanish/Linguistics

๐Ÿ—ฃ โ€œAs a first generation student growing up in a Hispanic household, I have always felt inspired to pursue a career in Spanish. I feel so much passion for the subject & feel like it is my calling to learn more about the language. After graduation I plan on becoming a high school Spanish teacher to help other students learn the beauty of the Spanish speaking language.โ€ @oceanvaal #UCRCHASS
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    Meet our next #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight feature Valeria Madrid-Marquez! ๐ŸŒž ๐ŸŽ“ Year: 3rd Year ๐Ÿ“ Hometown: San Bernardino, CA ๐Ÿ“š Major: Spanish/Linguistics ๐Ÿ—ฃ โ€œAs a first generation student growing up in a Hispanic household, I have always felt inspired to pursue a career in Spanish. I feel so much passion for the subject & feel like it is my calling to learn more about the language. After graduation I plan on becoming a high school Spanish teacher to help other students learn the beauty of the Spanish speaking language.โ€ @oceanvaal #UCRCHASS
  • Check out tonightโ€™s event! ๐Ÿคฉ Join members of the UCR Alumni Association for a delightful mix of cocktail demonstrations, alumni trivia, & fun facts about UCRโ€™s world-renowned citrus research. ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿน Link in bio! #UCRCHASS

๐Ÿ“ธ: Stan Lim
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    Check out tonightโ€™s event! ๐Ÿคฉ Join members of the UCR Alumni Association for a delightful mix of cocktail demonstrations, alumni trivia, & fun facts about UCRโ€™s world-renowned citrus research. ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿน Link in bio! #UCRCHASS ๐Ÿ“ธ: Stan Lim
  • Our next #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight feature is Najja Francis! ๐Ÿฅธ

๐ŸŽ“ Year: 3rd Year
๐Ÿ“ Hometown: Brodheadsville, PA
๐Ÿ“š Major: Political Science/Public Policy

๐Ÿ—ฃ โ€œI chose Political Science because I wanted to learn how to influence laws that impact my daily life. I plan on getting a Masters in Public Policy.โ€ @najja.francis #UCRCHASS
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    Our next #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight feature is Najja Francis! ๐Ÿฅธ ๐ŸŽ“ Year: 3rd Year ๐Ÿ“ Hometown: Brodheadsville, PA ๐Ÿ“š Major: Political Science/Public Policy ๐Ÿ—ฃ โ€œI chose Political Science because I wanted to learn how to influence laws that impact my daily life. I plan on getting a Masters in Public Policy.โ€ @najja.francis #UCRCHASS
  • Happy Presidentsโ€™ Day! We hope you are enjoying your break! โ˜บ๏ธ #UCRCHASS 

๐Ÿ“ธ: @ryan.pooh
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    Happy Presidentsโ€™ Day! We hope you are enjoying your break! โ˜บ๏ธ #UCRCHASS ๐Ÿ“ธ: @ryan.pooh
  • Up next for our #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight Marilyn Garcia! ๐Ÿคฉ

๐ŸŽ“ Year: 3rd Year
๐Ÿ“ Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
๐Ÿ“š Major: Political Science/Administrative Studies

๐Ÿ—ฃ โ€œI chose to study Political Science to further my understanding of politics, political theory, & how the political decisions that affect every aspectย of our lives are made. I believe it is important to stay informed about policies that impact our communities, especially throughout this increasingly significant political environment. After college, I plan to get my M.A. in either Economics or Business while working in state government or a non-profit to gain more experience & hopefully make a meaningful impact in the future of our community.โ€ย @mariilyn7 #UCRCHASS
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    Up next for our #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight Marilyn Garcia! ๐Ÿคฉ ๐ŸŽ“ Year: 3rd Year ๐Ÿ“ Hometown: Los Angeles, CA ๐Ÿ“š Major: Political Science/Administrative Studies ๐Ÿ—ฃ โ€œI chose to study Political Science to further my understanding of politics, political theory, & how the political decisions that affect every aspectย of our lives are made. I believe it is important to stay informed about policies that impact our communities, especially throughout this increasingly significant political environment. After college, I plan to get my M.A. in either Economics or Business while working in state government or a non-profit to gain more experience & hopefully make a meaningful impact in the future of our community.โ€ย @mariilyn7 #UCRCHASS
  • Donโ€™t forget to take a break from your studies & relax! Maybe visit #DowntownRiverside ? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜Ž #UCRCHASS

๐Ÿ“ธ: @ryan.pooh
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    Donโ€™t forget to take a break from your studies & relax! Maybe visit #DowntownRiverside ? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜Ž #UCRCHASS ๐Ÿ“ธ: @ryan.pooh
  • Meet our next #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight รngel Renterรญa! ๐Ÿฅณ

๐ŸŽ“ Year: 1st Year
๐Ÿ“ Hometown: Los Angeles, CA 
๐Ÿ“š Major: Pre-Business

๐Ÿ—ฃ โ€œI grew up in a business-oriented family & my passion for business administration began at an early age! I plan to teach a business class at a high school level to share my passion for business to future generations, just how my 10th grade business teacher taught me.โ€ @anglxren #UCRCHASS
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    Meet our next #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight รngel Renterรญa! ๐Ÿฅณ ๐ŸŽ“ Year: 1st Year ๐Ÿ“ Hometown: Los Angeles, CA ๐Ÿ“š Major: Pre-Business ๐Ÿ—ฃ โ€œI grew up in a business-oriented family & my passion for business administration began at an early age! I plan to teach a business class at a high school level to share my passion for business to future generations, just how my 10th grade business teacher taught me.โ€ @anglxren #UCRCHASS
  • Already halfway through the quarter!๐Ÿ’ฅ Enjoy your weekend! ๐Ÿ™‚ #UCRCHASS

๐Ÿ“ธ: @ryan.pooh
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    Already halfway through the quarter!๐Ÿ’ฅ Enjoy your weekend! ๐Ÿ™‚ #UCRCHASS ๐Ÿ“ธ: @ryan.pooh
  • For our Winter #StudentSpotlight series, weโ€™ll be highlighting students & why they chose their specific #CHASSMajor. First up, Vanessa Gomez-Alvarado! ๐Ÿคฉ

๐ŸŽ“ Year: 4th Year
๐Ÿ“ Hometown: Porterville, CA
๐Ÿ“š Major: Sustainability Studies
ย ย ย ย ย ย Minor: Media & Cultural Studies

๐Ÿ—ฃ โ€œI chose Sustainability Studies because I wanted to gain a deeper understanding on how social, environmental, & economic issues work & how they impact our earth & people.
After I've gained experience, I'd like to run for elected office to help create sustainable change in underrepresented communities & protect our earth's beauty & resources.โ€œ
@itzfinessa #UCRCHASS
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    For our Winter #StudentSpotlight series, weโ€™ll be highlighting students & why they chose their specific #CHASSMajor. First up, Vanessa Gomez-Alvarado! ๐Ÿคฉ ๐ŸŽ“ Year: 4th Year ๐Ÿ“ Hometown: Porterville, CA ๐Ÿ“š Major: Sustainability Studies ย ย ย ย ย ย Minor: Media & Cultural Studies ๐Ÿ—ฃ โ€œI chose Sustainability Studies because I wanted to gain a deeper understanding on how social, environmental, & economic issues work & how they impact our earth & people. After I've gained experience, I'd like to run for elected office to help create sustainable change in underrepresented communities & protect our earth's beauty & resources.โ€œ @itzfinessa #UCRCHASS
  • Happy 1st of February or more importantly, #BlackHistoryMonth ! ๐Ÿ’— What happened in the past shapes & informs where we are heading in the future. ๐Ÿš€ Itโ€™s important to set aside a month for learning as much as we can about black history! #UCRCHASS

๐Ÿ“ธ: @ryan.pooh
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    Happy 1st of February or more importantly, #BlackHistoryMonth ! ๐Ÿ’— What happened in the past shapes & informs where we are heading in the future. ๐Ÿš€ Itโ€™s important to set aside a month for learning as much as we can about black history! #UCRCHASS ๐Ÿ“ธ: @ryan.pooh
  • โญ๏ธ CHASS STAFF โญ๏ธ ย†Meet @jeffgirod !

๐Ÿ‘‰ Full Name: Jeff Girod
๐Ÿ“ Hometown: Highgrove, CA
๐Ÿ’ปย ย Position: Director, CHASS Marketing & Communications

๐Ÿ—ฃโ€œI love #UCRCHASS & I believe in the mission of the University of California. As an MFA graduate from CHASS, I have a deep appreciation for the humanities, arts & social sciences. I'm privileged to help get to tell our story. Because of the pandemic, it's been challenging for sure, especially while my wife & I are homeschooling our two boys. Marketing & communications are especially important in times like these when many of us are working & studying remotely, because the stories, photos & videos help keep us connected.โ€

๐Ÿ’ฅ Fun Fact: Jeff loves to skateboard, bike, hike & shoot hoops during his free time!
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    โญ๏ธ CHASS STAFF โญ๏ธ ย†Meet @jeffgirod ! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Full Name: Jeff Girod ๐Ÿ“ Hometown: Highgrove, CA ๐Ÿ’ปย ย Position: Director, CHASS Marketing & Communications ๐Ÿ—ฃโ€œI love #UCRCHASS & I believe in the mission of the University of California. As an MFA graduate from CHASS, I have a deep appreciation for the humanities, arts & social sciences. I'm privileged to help get to tell our story. Because of the pandemic, it's been challenging for sure, especially while my wife & I are homeschooling our two boys. Marketing & communications are especially important in times like these when many of us are working & studying remotely, because the stories, photos & videos help keep us connected.โ€ ๐Ÿ’ฅ Fun Fact: Jeff loves to skateboard, bike, hike & shoot hoops during his free time!
  • The #UCR Bell tower wishes you luck on your midterms & papers! โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ””โœจ #UCRCHASS

๐Ÿ“ธ: @ryan.pooh
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    The #UCR Bell tower wishes you luck on your midterms & papers! โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ””โœจ #UCRCHASS ๐Ÿ“ธ: @ryan.pooh
  • โญ๏ธ CHASS STUDENT STAFF โญ๏ธ ย†Meet @xtinakang !

๐Ÿ‘‰ Full Name: Christina Kang
๐ŸŽ“ Year: 4th Year
๐Ÿ“š Major: Studio Art
๐Ÿ“ Hometown: Glendora, CAย 
๐Ÿ’ปย ย Position: Social Media Manager

๐Ÿ—ฃโ€œI love working for #UCRCHASS because I get to meet so many wonderful & talented people in this community. I realized how important marketing & advertising is during the pandemic. Iโ€™m glad I can keep students engaged with the CHASS Instagram! Surprisingly, it has been a smooth transition working remotely & I feel grateful to have a job during quarantine. After I graduate, I want to pursue my dream as an artist & hopefully be able to spread my art/designs!โ€ #StudentSpotlight 

๐Ÿ’ฅ Fun Fact: Christina is currently in the process of opening her own online store to sell/promote her original artwork!
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    โญ๏ธ CHASS STUDENT STAFF โญ๏ธ ย†Meet @xtinakang ! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Full Name: Christina Kang ๐ŸŽ“ Year: 4th Year ๐Ÿ“š Major: Studio Art ๐Ÿ“ Hometown: Glendora, CAย  ๐Ÿ’ปย ย Position: Social Media Manager ๐Ÿ—ฃโ€œI love working for #UCRCHASS because I get to meet so many wonderful & talented people in this community. I realized how important marketing & advertising is during the pandemic. Iโ€™m glad I can keep students engaged with the CHASS Instagram! Surprisingly, it has been a smooth transition working remotely & I feel grateful to have a job during quarantine. After I graduate, I want to pursue my dream as an artist & hopefully be able to spread my art/designs!โ€ #StudentSpotlight ๐Ÿ’ฅ Fun Fact: Christina is currently in the process of opening her own online store to sell/promote her original artwork!