Hello, my name is Hugo Arcos, and I am currently a second-year global studies student. Throughout my life, I have surrounded myself with people that are diverse in many ways, including race, culture, and their respective ideologies; such an environment has shaped me to care about other people around the world, since I understand that, at the end of the day, despite our differences, we are all still human beings. As human beings, we may go through different problems in our lives, eat different foods, or enjoy different hobbies, but we can still form harmonious bonds through discussion and interaction. Furthermore, I have found it to be a great and enriching experience to know that people live their lives differently from mine (Imagine being told there is only one way to live life!), since I view diversity as essential toward preserving mankind’s curiosity and will to live. Thus, I hope to, one day, combine my mindset, experiences, and degree as a professor to teach our future generations to be cognizant of the world around them, the importance of diversity, and the effects their actions (or lack of) can have around the globe.

Email: harco001@ucr.edu

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I am a second-year biochemistry major, planning to attend medical school in the future and pursuing a career to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. I joined the Honors program as a freshman and met many great people through it. I volunteer in a research lab with Dr. Michael Adams in the Department of Entomology. We work on mosquitoes and are trying to limit their population in places with high risk of malaria. In 2014, I moved to the United States from Syria and am currently living in Redlands. I was able to overcome the challenges this presented and now have been given a chance to help you. If you have any questions, or if you ever see me on campus, don’t hesitate to say hi. I will always be willing to help.

Email: mbann001@ucr.edu

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Hey, guys! My name is Roxanna Diaz, and I’m a second year psychology major, who entered University Honors during my first year at UCR. Upon graduating from UCR, I plan on going to medical school, in order to specialize in pediatrics. I am currently working in Dr. Richert’s lab as a research assistant for a longitudinal study that focuses on many religious concepts within children and their parents. Additionally, I hope to be involved in more research throughout my undergraduate career here at UCR. During my free time, you’d most likely find me hanging out with friends or squeezing a nap into my hectic schedule. 
Throughout my time in University Honors, I’ve made so many amazing friends and met so many talented individuals. I hope to provide a warm welcome to this fantastic community, similar to the one I received, and get to know you all!

Email: rdiaz024@ucr.edu

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Hi! I’m Kiera Donoghue, a fourth-year bioengineering student!  After obtaining my degree, I plan on pursuing a career as a physician, and to serve our country in the Armed Forces. I am from the beautiful, small town of Fallbrook, California. Growing up in this small town has inspired my love for nature, hiking, and running, as well as my love for a close-knit community, which has cultivated the spirit to always give back. Inspired by the pillar Culture of Contribution, I am able to find new opportunities to help serve the UCR and Riverside community.

Email:  kdono001@ucr.edu

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Hi! I’m a fourth-year Honors student pursuing a career in biomedical research. I plan on pursuing a Ph.D. after getting my B.S. at UCR. I am a MARC U STAR Trainee, which funds my education for two academic years, allowing me the opportunity to conduct research full time during breaks and over 15 hours a week during the academic year. This past summer, I did research at Stanford University on creating new treatments for Tuberculosis and would be happy to discuss research opportunities with anybody. I am also a 2018 - 2019 Strauss Foundation Scholar and the President of the Collective on Violence Prevention at UCR. 
Fun Fact: I can beatbox!

Email: aenei001@ucr.edu

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Hello, everybody! My name is Justin Etheredge, and I am a fourth-year psychology major, with a business minor. This is my second year being a part of University Honors and it has helped me get connected with great people and has facilitated my academic and professional growth. I am pursuing a career as an HR Supervisor. I am currently involved in research with the Leadership and Group Dynamics Lab here on campus. I am member of the Creativity and Innovation Pillar and I am very excited to meet any and all students here at UCR.

Email: jethe001@ucr.edu

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Hello, my name is Kyrillos (Kiro) Girgis, and I am a fourth-year biology major. I have been in the University Honors for the past four years and look forward to graduating this year. On campus, I am an active member of The Mustard Seed Project, Katipunan PSO, and Mini Medical School. Off campus, I enjoy serving the homeless community, playing basketball, and going to the beach. 
As former president and current case manager of The Mustard Seed Project, I have been exposed to serving the homeless community and want to continue dedicating my time to those who are underserved. My passion for serving the community inspired me to become an Honors Ambassador, under the Culture of Contribution pillar. I am excited to be part of this team, and look forward to meeting you! 

Email: kgirg001@ucr.edu

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Hello! My name is Mari Hayashi, and I am a second-year computer science major. I joined University Honors during my first year at UCR, and it has enriched my life at UCR. University Honors has been enriching because it has helped me to meet motivated students in the Honors community, and encouraged me to work harder. In my free time, I enjoy developing my own games that I design, program, and draw by myself. I love programming because it leads me to formulate my problem-solving skills to figure out errors, think outside the box, and challenge myself by working on complex projects; therefore, my future career goal is to become a software developer. I am so happy to be an Ambassador representing Culture of Contribution and provide everyone in University Honors with great community service opportunities. I am looking forward to meeting and working with you!

Email: mhaya010@ucr.edu

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Hello! My name is Julia Jacob, and I am a fourth-year student double-majoring in Biology and Psychology. I have been a member of University Honors since my first year of college and joined the Diversity and Global Citizenship team to be one of the voices that empowers individuals to positively influence society. My peers inspire me with their avid pursuit of social justice and representation in the world we live in - the pursuit of change for a better world. I aim to continue on this path of service leadership by pursuing a medical degree and ultimately becoming a pediatric physician in future. After all, the best way to prepare the strongest leaders of tomorrow is to ensure the health of the youth of today. 

I hope that this year brings you opportunities for growth and look forward to learning more about you in future!

“Change starts with you. But it doesn’t start, until you do.” – Tom Ziglar

Email: jjaco010@ucr.edu

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Hey guys! My name is Michelle Le, and I am a third-year mechanical engineering major. I chose mechanical engineering because I have a love for automotive mechanics and understanding how the world works. I am passionate about engineering because it allows me to help others and to make a difference in my community and in the world. I joined University Honors as a freshman, which allowed me to meet many great people in Honors, from living in the Honors Hall at Pentland Hills, to attending the engagement point events, to studying in the Honors lounge. I look forward to working for the Outreach & Alumni pillar because I want to represent University Honors through networking with alumni and supporting outreach efforts for Honors. I am also an undergraduate research assistant at the College of Engineering - Center for Environmental Research & Technology (CE-CERT). Some of my other hobbies include gymnastics and tumbling. I also love bike rides around town, outdoor jogs, and walking my Chihuahua, Milo. I am very excited about getting more involved in this wonderful Honors community! I am honored to represent University Honors as an Outreach and Alumni Ambassador, and I can’t wait to meet and work with you guys!

Email: mle022@ucr.edu

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Hello! My name is Vanessa Le, and I am a fourth-year computer science major. My goal in being a part of the Honors leadership team is to share the positive experiences University Honors has to offer, as well as to encourage others to challenge themselves both within and outside of University Honors. As always, I will challenge myself to do the same. I am very excited to act as the Chief Ambassador of University Honors, and I hope to see you soon!

Email: vle013@ucr.edu

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Hi everyone! I am Daniela Lopez and I am a third-year biology major. I entered University Honors my first year at UCR. One thing I love about University Honors is the engagement point hours because students are given the opportunity to meet with different professors.
I am usually studying or working. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my family and dogs. My family is extremely important to me because they are always motivating me to strive for my best. If I’m not studying or hanging with my family, I’m most likely listening to music or watching videos online.

Email: dlope051@ucr.edu

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My name is Dhamar Morales. I am a third-year Honors student and am currently pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. I aspire to work with renewable energy, specifically solar energy. I am intrigued by the endless possibilities our sun is available to provide energy-wise and would like to help our environment by implementing clean, renewable energy over fossil-fuel burning. In my free time, I enjoy running for fun at local events, such as the Cesar E. Chavez 5K, hosted by Chicano Student Programs, as well as local events near my hometown. 

Email: dmora025@ucr.edu

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Hi! My name is Antonia Nituleasa, and I am a third-year cell molecular and developmental biology major. I joined Honors my first year here at UCR and have delighted in every moment since. I have become involved in various things on campus and, through Honors, have been able to connect with wonderful faculty. Over this past summer, I was able to be a part of the Highlander Theater Troupe, and we worked together to put on an educational skit for the incoming freshmen. It was truly an exhilarating experience, and I challenge everyone to partake in different activities that may not be within one's comfort zone.

Upon obtaining my BA degree, I aspire to enter the medical field and become a physician. I also intend to pursue research because it is a challenging, but stimulating, field. In the future, I plan to continue my love for music by getting better at the guitar and vocals, and, hopefully, broaden my musicianship. I’m really excited for what the future holds, and can’t wait to meet you all! I look forward to working with you!

Email: anitu001@ucr.edu

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Hi! My name is Bao Pham, and I am a second-year biochemistry major. I was born in Vietnam and moved to the city of Garden Grove (in Orange County) ten years ago. I plan to pursue a career in family medicine, working to improve the healthcare of medically underserved communities. In my free time, I enjoy playing video games (League of Legends), going to the gym, and hanging out with friends. I am eager to be a University Honors Ambassador and represent the Culture of Contribution pillar this year!

Email: aenei001@ucr.edu

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Hey, y’all! 
I’m a second-year University Honors student and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be an Honors Ambassador. Last year, I moved to California all alone to pursue my big-time Hollywood dreams. I have experienced, and continue to experience, a plethora of mental health issues along this journey, especially being an openly gay student and homeless during a few parts of my life, including being homeless during breaks at UCR. In today’s society, where one in five students across the country considers suicide, I hope to use my position as a Diversity and Global Citizenship Ambassador to be the change I want to see in the world. Just know, you are never truly alone, and I hope anyone struggling will consider popping into one of my hangouts.

Email: aenei001@ucr.edu

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Hi! My name is Selena Razo, and I am a third-year media and cultural studies major.  Along with being an Honors Ambassador, I am also the Senior Editor for the University Honors Audeamus Multidisciplinary Journal.  I have recently returned from my Summer Study Abroad program in Scotland and hope to visit more countries in the future.  This is my first year as both an Honors Ambassador and the Senior Editor of Audeamus, so, even though my study abroad adventure ended, I am excited to start a new one this school year.

I started at UCR with the idea that I would work in print/written journalism, but I have since shifted my focus to broadcast journalism and acting.  I am not entirely sure of what I would like to do after graduating from UCR, but just like many other people, I am still learning about what I want to be.  Some fun facts about me are that I could watch the TV show Miraculous on Netflix over and over again and that I am patiently waiting for One Direction to have their next concert.
 

Email: srazo002@ucr.edu

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My name is Mirella Rodriguez, and I am a fourth-year statistics major! Over the summer, I worked as a data analyst intern at FIJI Water, where I created automated business review dashboards. This upcoming school year, I will be a mathematics supplemental instructor, Honors Ambassador, and the president of the Highlander Statistics Society. During my third year, I completed my honors capstone project. I worked alongside Dr. Daniel Jeske and in collaboration with the U.S. Navy to create an algorithm that simulated continuous sampling plans. My manuscript was published in the computer science research journal, “Algorithms.” After graduation, I plan on attending graduate school in hopes of becoming a data scientist. University Honors has helped facilitate my professional and academic growth, and I hope it will do the same for you!

Email: mrodr067@ucr.edu

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Hello, my name is Joanna Sung, and I am a third-year biology major. University Honors helped me meet new friends and great faculty during my first year. This positive experience has made me want to be more active in Honors. As an Ambassador for Culture of Contribution, I hope to convey that same support to students and help them to become more active in their communities.

Once I finish my studies at UCR, I want to go to medical school and become an internal medicine doctor. I hope to treat people living in poor countries and share the love of God with them. Diabetes interests me because I have a family history and my close friends are either diabetic or pre-diabetic. During my free time, I try to exercise, read, and hang out with friends. 

Email: jsung006@ucr.edu

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Hey there, my name is Haley Schlott! I’m a second-year history and linguistics double major, and, with those majors, my goals are eventually to get into pediatric speech-language pathology and make a difference by helping others. I am a first-generation college student, which has motivated me to take full advantage of the opportunities I have been given here at UCR, including being a board member for the ASL Club and an Honors Ambassador. Outside the classroom, I’m a musician, a gamer, and an avid crafter, and you can often find me chatting or playing the latest Nintendo Switch game up in the Honors lounge. I’m thrilled to be an Ambassador for Creativity and Innovation and I can’t wait to work with you all!

Email: hschl001@ucr.edu

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