ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Good Eats
Come cook and eat an easy and inexpensive lunch while building community with fellow graduate & professional students!
Historically, womxn have been expected to spend lots of time cooking elaborate dishes, but we are too much busy for that and everyone needs to know how to cook! On Wednesday, March 15 from 12PM to 1:30PM.
Meet the Scholars In Residence!
Get to know our graduate student mentors, the Scholars In Residence (SIRs)!
Our SIRs support undergraduate students through workshops ranging from graduate school applications and to navigating graduate and professional school as an undocumented student. In addition our SIRs help graduate students foster a sense of community. Read more about them below!
Make an Appointment with Us!
SCHOLARS IN RESIDENCE:
Joseph Labagnao Ligunas (he/they)
5th year, Comparative Literature PhD Student
Office Hours: Wednesdays, 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Joseph Labagnao Ligunas is currently a PhD student in Comparative Literature at UC Irvine. Their research looks at post-war Philippine literature and the transmedial adaptation of Philippine history through time to interrogate the formation and transmission of “post-colonial” Philippine identity, nationalism, and culture. They are also currently serving as a Scholar-in-Residence co-lead at the UCI DREAM Center, mentoring and developing workshops to assist undergraduate students in their post-graduate goals.
Diana Carreno(She/Hers)
5th year, Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD Candidate
Office Hours: Fridays 2:00-4:00 pm
Diana Carreño is a 5th yr PhD candidate in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in the lab of Dr. Shahrdad Lotfipour. Her dissertation research aims to identify the genetic and sex-dependent mechanisms mediating adolescent nicotine seeking behavior. As a doctoral student Diana continues to uphold and commit to excellence through diversity in teaching, research and public service. She has mentored high school and undergraduate students in STEM to help them achieve their career and personal goals. She has worked closely with the UCI DREAM Center as a lead Scholar-in-Residence to provide professional development to undocumented undergraduate and graduate students.
Gilberto Osuna-Leon (he/him)
2nd year, Medical Student
Office Hours: Mondays, 1 - 3 PM
Gilberto Osuna-Leon is a queer and DACAmented medical student at the University of California - Irvine! In particular, he is a dual degree (MD/Master’s) student with the Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community (PRIME-LC)! His goal is to make a difference in the lives of undocumented folks both in a clinical and community setting. He is from Mazatlan, Sinaloa but was raised in Madison, Wisconsin for most of his life. His interests lie in mentorship for undocumented students, community building, lifting/swimming, video games, and movies.
Jenniffer Perez Lopez (she/they)
3rd year, Sociology PhD Student
Office Hours: Tuesdays 10:00am to 12:00pm
Jenniffer Perez Lopez is a 3rd-year Ph.D. student in the Sociology Department and is currently a Scholar-in-Residence at the Dream Center. They have a variety of interests such as transnationalism, Central America, and mixed-status immigrant families experience in the United States. She values working with undergraduate students from underrepresented communities and facilitating workshops to break down the hidden curriculum of higher education.
Jesus Lopez (He/Him)
1st year, Chemical Engineering PhD Student
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 1 - 3 PM
Jesus Lopez is a 1st year Ph.D. student in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department, he is also involved at The UCI DREAM Center as a SIR mentor where he hopes to help students develop their professional skills. His research focuses on characterization of surface morphologies and understanding the charging behavior of Pt for the purpose of fuel cell applications.
Barbara Martinez Neda
4th year, Computer Science PhD Student
Office Hours: Mondays 11:00am -1:00pm
Barbara is a 4th-year Computer Science Ph.D. student and a Scholar-in-Residence at the Dream Center where she mentors and helps undergraduate students further develop their professional skills. Her research focuses on developing tools and exploring applications of machine learning in higher education to maximize student success.
Visit the UCI DREAM Center:
You can find us on the 4th floor of the Student Center South building, G458, also known as the RISE - Rooted in Student Empowerment Suite. We are co-located in this RISE Suite with the Latinx Resource Center, Womxn's Center for Success, and Sustainability Resource Center.
How to Find the UCI DREAM Center: https://youtu.be/cQa4iJl_Iws
How to Find the UCI DREAM Center | Wheel Chair Access: https://youtu.be/HqEnlWrRau0
Visit us!: https://youtu.be/ctNcQVsz2Wk
LOCATION
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You can find us on the fourth floor of the Student Center South building, G458, also known as the RISE - Rooted in Student Empowerment Suite. We are co-located in this RISE Suite with the Latinx Resource Center, Womxn's Center for Success, and Sustainability Resource Center. Hours of Operation |
Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM
How to Find the UCI DREAM Center: https://youtu.be/cQa4iJl_Iws
How to Find the UCI DREAM Center | Wheel Chair Access: https://youtu.be/HqEnlWrRau0