Sometimes big statements are best made in small ways. That was the thinking behind a new Commencement tradition begun this year at Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Traditionally, the college gave graduates a medal to wear over their graduation robes as a reminder that they are forever part of the Wilkinson family. This  Continue Reading »

On Saturday, May 18, Wilkinson College hosted the 2013 Commencement ceremonies where 393 students participated. Take a look …

On Saturday, May 18, Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Departments of History, Languages, Peace Studies and Communication Studies and the Center for Global Education hosted a breakfast with Chapman University honorary doctorate recipient, Colonel Gail Halvorsen.  In attendance were 2013 Harmon Wilkinson Award recipient Kathy McCarrell, Consul General Bernd Fischer, Chapman University Trustee  Continue Reading »

Chapman’s big annual gala event, American Celebration, raises scholarship funds for Chapman students. Here, some of the stars of this annual production – which features more than 100 student performers and crew members – talk about being a part of American Celebration and how their scholarships make it possible for them to attend Chapman.

Chapman University recently commissioned iSanctuary to create a custom keepsake tassel for their graduates from Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Traditionally, Wilkinson College presents a medal to its graduates at the commencement ceremony, however, this year the college wanted to expand the symbolism behind the medal to incorporate the mission of the university.  Continue Reading »

Hi All This is a little premature, but I just wanted to send a thank you message before the summer overtakes and you get to turn your mind to other things. So my thanks to each of you for your invaluable contributions to the College and all it stands for. Thank you for your dedication  Continue Reading »

Many Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences students, faculty and staff attended the 2013 Chapman University Research Fair in the Sandhu Conference Center on Thursday, May 9. The morning poster session was represented by Arts, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences. This campus-wide event highlighter the breadth and depth of scholarly and creative activity conducted  Continue Reading »

On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, two history students were given awards from Leatherby Libraries at the Leatherby Libraries 2013 Student Awards Ceremony. Priya Shah (’13) won First Place for the John and Margaret Class Student Book Collection Contest and Second Place for the Undergraduate Research Prize and Lauren Abel (’13) won Second Place for the  Continue Reading »

Each year the top Wilkinson College students from the Social Sciences and the Humanities are given departmental honors at the end of the year ceremonies. These are invite only events for those students being honored for outstanding academic achievement while at Chapman University. Here is a list of the students awarded for the 2012-2013 year.  Continue Reading »

A student researcher double majoring in history and Spanish who traveled to Peru to assist in faculty research and edited the award-winning history journal Voces Novae has been awarded the 2013 Cheverton Award. Priya Shah ’13 is a leader and a scholar, the embodiment of what the Cheverton Award honors, say her mentoring faculty members.  Continue Reading »