The Transgender Journey of Jessica Lynn
On Wednesday March 15th, Beckman Hall Room 404 was fully packed with Chapman University students, faculty and staff, all eagerly awaiting the presentation from transgender mother Jessica Lynn. Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences partnered with the Psychology Department to sponsor Jessica Lynn’s presentation on a transgender mother’s struggles and challenges with parental rights.
International Cognitive-Communication Disorders Conference
During this time of year where many are considering New Year’s resolutions and looking to how to improve their lives and local community, Crean College reflects on the amazing future ahead for the health sciences. Several events occurred in Crean that showcased the active role our faculty and staff are taking in being
Chapman and Irvine Valley College Partnership
In October of 2015 the Public Policy Institute of California released an article titled “ Will California Run Out of College Graduates ” which spoke about the potential issue of universities and colleges not providing enough students to fill high end jobs. This is a reiteration of a conversation that had been happening for years
Chapman University Student Research Day
Undergraduate students studying various fields from art and film to public relations and advertising to psychology all gathered in the Sandhu Conference Center on Wednesday December 7th. Crean College had six students representing, all of which were undergraduate psychology majors. The topics these students presented on included emotional levels experienced by bilinguals versus monolinguals,
DPT Students Volunteer at Special Olympics
Since 2012 Chapman’s Doctorate Physical Therapy (DPT) students have volunteered for the Special Olympics. This year faculty member Dr. Sara Gilliland and close to 40 DPT students participated in and helped out with the Special Olympics November 12th and 13th. The DPT students worked with the FUNfitness testing as part of the Health Athletes
MFT Students Awarded Prestigious Fellowship
The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Minority Fellowship is an incredibly prestigious fellowship that can be awarded to an MFT student in the discipline of Marriage and Family Therapy. The minority fellowship program is “dedicated to expanding the delivery of culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to understand minority
Through the Window of Consciousness
With the inauguration of Chapman University’s 13th President, Daniele Struppa, the campus was beaming with pride and had countless events for students, families, alumni, and guests to attend in honor of President Struppa. One of these key events was a discussion forum moderated by Chapman’s Psychology Chair Dr. Laura Glynn, Ph.D. titled “Through the Window
Seniors Receive Distinguished Awards In Research
Congratulations to the following students who were presented with prestigious research awards: Baylor Hogan, Kinesiology ‘16 First place in the Kevin and Tam Ross Leatherby Libraries Undergraduate Research Competition Baylor’s research focused on the effectiveness of yoga on adults who have suffered from stroke. This is the first year a Crean
1st Annual Health Science Research Day
The Rinker Health Science Campus held its first annual Health Science Research Day on April 7, bringing together graduate student and alumni research from inter-professional programs. Presented research from Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences programs included Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) and Physical Therapy (DPT) , along with the School of Pharmacy.
Physical Therapy Team Wins 2016 California PT Student Bowl
On April 9, six Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students participated in and won the Student Bowl at the California Student Conclave in San Diego. This was the 4th annual Student Conclave, held by the California Physical Therapy Association. The Student Bowl is a quiz competition consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions pertaining to