Recruitment and Admissions Staff
Meet our Recruiters and Admissions staff! You will find our recruiters around the world to attend fairs, visit your schools and are the first point of contact for any questions related to studying at UCR. Once your student starts the application procedure all questions will be dealt with by our wonderful Admissions Team.

Denise Nijhuis
Coordinator Student Recruitment and Admissions
Role in admissions process: Recruiter, Admissions Team and Admissions Board
Where are you from?
Alkmaar, the Netherlands
Favorite spot on or around campus?
The beaches of Zeeland. Nothing beats a walk along the beach after a long day.
Favorite UCR tradition?
The annual Faculty-Student Soccer Tournament
Read more about me here.

Duncan Evers
Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer
Role in admissions process: Recruiter and Admissions Team
Where are you from?
A small town near Rotterdam
Favorite spot on or around campus?
The alleyways in Middelburg center.
Favorite UCR tradition?
The beach walk during Orientation.
Read more about me here.

Dr. Alexei Karas
Associate Professor of Economics, Director of Education
Role in admissions process: Admissions Team
Where are you from?
I am originally from Yekaterinburg, Russia
Favorite spot on or around campus?
Our large conference room The Raadzaal, in the gothic part of the Town Hall
Favorite UCR tradition?
Academic Procession over the Market Square for Summer Graduation
Read more about me here.
Interviewers
Students who are invited for an interview, will encounter one the following people: