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"I believe that interdisciplinary approaches to issues yield the best outcomes, and CIS structurally facilitates this. Through CIS programs, I have come to meet a lot of people outside of my department and immediate research areas."

~ Wesley Leonard, Assistant Professor, Department of Ethnic Studies Reclamation and Native American Communities Convener, Faculty Commons project
"The Center now occupies a position of eminence within the UC system and may be the foremost humanities center in the system. It's a success story that we should all celebrate."

~ Steven Brint, Distinguished Professor, Department of Sociology and School of Public Policy
30th Anniversary

Celebrating the Center's history and impact over the last three decades #UCRideas30

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Emory Elliott Award Winner

Sang-Hee Lee: “Close Encounters with Humankind"

Award Reception: January 30, 2019
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How Far We’ve Come

2019 Disciplines in Dialogue Series

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✨ 30th Anniversary

In Focus: Jade Sasser

Jade Sasser African Studies Workgroup, Co-organizer, Humanities Interdisciplinary Project, 2018-19 Jade's Stats: Department: Gender & Sexuality Studies Rank: Assistant Professor Years at UCR: 5 years Favorite things: Swimming, coffeeshops, and karaoke Non-academic class I would love to teach: "Motown Music for Beginners” Top three most [...]

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Lalami on short list for literary prize

UC Riverside Creative Writing Professor Laila Lalami is one of six finalists for the 2019 Simpson Literary Prize, which honors mid-career fiction authors. Lalami is the author of multiple award-winning novels, including her most recent book, “The Moor’s Account.” Her new novel, “The Other Americans,” will be published later this month. The $50,000 Simpson Literary [...]

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"I believe that interdisciplinary approaches to issues yield the best outcomes, and CIS structurally facilitates this. Through CIS programs, I have come to meet a lot of people outside of my department and immediate research areas."

~ Wesley Leonard, Assistant Professor, Department of Ethnic Studies Reclamation and Native American Communities Convener, Faculty Commons project

"The Center now occupies a position of eminence within the UC system and may be the foremost humanities center in the system. It's a success story that we should all celebrate."

~ Steven Brint, Distinguished Professor, Department of Sociology and School of Public Policy

30th Anniversary

Celebrating the Center's history and impact over the last three decades #UCRideas30

Emory Elliott Award Winner

Sang-Hee Lee: “Close Encounters with Humankind"

Writing Café

A quiet, creative space for CHASS faculty, Fridays, 12-3pm

How Far We’ve Come

2019 Disciplines in Dialogue Series

✨ 30th Anniversary

In Focus: Jade Sasser

🗓 Events

✏ News

Lalami on short list for literary prize