For our next #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight feature is Cristian Torres! ๐๐จ ๐ Year: 1st Year ๐ Hometown: Riverside, CA ๐ Major: English ย ย ย ย ย ย Minor: Dance ๐ฃ โI 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 donโt separate us. For now, zoom classes! ๐ค๐ป ๐ธ: @ryan.pooh 
Meet our next #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight feature Valeria Madrid-Marquez! ๐ ๐ Year: 3rd Year ๐ Hometown: San Bernardino, CA ๐ Major: Spanish/Linguistics ๐ฃ โAs 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 tonightโs event! ๐คฉ Join members of the UCR Alumni Association for a delightful mix of cocktail demonstrations, alumni trivia, & fun facts about UCRโs world-renowned citrus research. ๐๐น Link in bio! #UCRCHASS ๐ธ: Stan Lim 
Our next #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight feature is Najja Francis! ๐ฅธ ๐ Year: 3rd Year ๐ Hometown: Brodheadsville, PA ๐ Major: Political Science/Public Policy ๐ฃ โI 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! โบ๏ธ #UCRCHASS ๐ธ: @ryan.pooh 
Up next for our #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight Marilyn Garcia! ๐คฉ ๐ Year: 3rd Year ๐ Hometown: Los Angeles, CA ๐ Major: Political Science/Administrative Studies ๐ฃ โI 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.โย @mariilyn7 #UCRCHASS 
Donโt forget to take a break from your studies & relax! Maybe visit #DowntownRiverside ? ๐ค๐ #UCRCHASS ๐ธ: @ryan.pooh 
Meet our next #CHASSMajor #StudentSpotlight รngel Renterรญa! ๐ฅณ ๐ Year: 1st Year ๐ Hometown: Los Angeles, CA ๐ Major: Pre-Business ๐ฃ โI 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!๐ฅ Enjoy your weekend! ๐ #UCRCHASS ๐ธ: @ryan.pooh 
For our Winter #StudentSpotlight series, weโll be highlighting students & why they chose their specific #CHASSMajor. First up, Vanessa Gomez-Alvarado! ๐คฉ ๐ Year: 4th Year ๐ Hometown: Porterville, CA ๐ Major: Sustainability Studies ย ย ย ย ย ย Minor: Media & Cultural Studies ๐ฃ โI 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 @itzfinessa #UCRCHASS 
Happy 1st of February or more importantly, #BlackHistoryMonth ! ๐ What happened in the past shapes & informs where we are heading in the future. ๐ Itโs important to set aside a month for learning as much as we can about black history! #UCRCHASS ๐ธ: @ryan.pooh 
โญ๏ธ CHASS STAFF โญ๏ธ ยMeet @jeffgirod ! ๐ Full Name: Jeff Girod ๐ Hometown: Highgrove, CA ๐ปย ย Position: Director, CHASS Marketing & Communications ๐ฃโI 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 ๐ฅ 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! โบ๏ธ๐โจ #UCRCHASS ๐ธ: @ryan.pooh 
โญ๏ธ CHASS STUDENT STAFF โญ๏ธ ยMeet @xtinakang ! ๐ Full Name: Christina Kang ๐ Year: 4th Year ๐ Major: Studio Art ๐ Hometown: Glendora, CAย ๐ปย ย Position: Social Media Manager ๐ฃโI 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. Iโm 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 ๐ฅ Fun Fact: Christina is currently in the process of opening her own online store to sell/promote her original artwork!