On Friday, February 7, 2014, leading activist from the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) hosted a brief panel discussion on evolution and climate change at Chapman University. The discussion of topics included the reasons why educators should continue to teach and design curriculum based on the scientific findings, and why there is so much resistance toward the teaching of these two topics.
I am shouting from the rooftops about the upcoming On March 7, 2014 opportunity to learn from national experts on evolution and climate change. Bill Nye (the science guy!) will host this open-panel discussion, which features our very own Brian Alters, Ph.D., Director of Evolution and Education Research Center and President of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE).
Ann Reid and Eugenie Scott were recently interviewed from the Inquiring Minds Jan. 24, 2014’s Podcast, “Eugenie Scott & Ann Reid – The Assault on Science Education,” and discuss a series of topics including how educators can defend their rights to teach evolution, and federal and local policies regarding protecting evolution and science in the class rooms.
On September 28, 2013 the College of Educational Studies presented a special Paulo Freire Democratic Project event titled What Difference has Critical Pedagogy Made? in collaboration with the Leatherby Libraries on the campus of Chapman University. Professor Peter McLaren, who is Professor in the Division of Urban Schooling, at UCLA and Distinguished Fellow in Critical
Dr. Rodolfo D. Torres joins the College of Educational Studies as a CES Visiting Scholar for the fall 13 semester. He is author and editor of 15 books, including Latino Metropolis and Savage State: Welfare Capitalism and Inequality.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, Sept 28, 3-6pm. Dr. Peter McLaren, Dr. Shirley Steinberg, and Dr. Tom Wilson will present their perspectives on “What Difference Does Critical Pedagogy Make?” All students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend this event with a reception following at the library for a formal
“Embrace the Shake.” The story of an artist whose hand shaking worsened to the point he abandoned his art. His passion was pointillism- that amazing ability to transform small dots, thousands of them, into masterpieces.
Librería Martínez de Chapman University presents three more free author talks and book-signings this summer in the famed Santa Ana bookstore founded by Orange County cultural and literacy activist Ruebén Martínez. Visiting authors include: SATURDAY, JULY 6 at 6 p.m. – Luis J. Rodriguez is an award-winning author of 15 books in poetry, children’s literature, novels,
Syracuse University’s President and Chancellor, Nancy Cantor, and Vice President for Human Capital Development, Kal Alston will be visiting Chapman on Monday, September 24th, 2012. There will be a presentation and discussion on civic engagement between higher education and community entities. This event is sponsored by the Donna Ford Attallah Academy for Teaching and Learning (DFAATL)
Why spend a summer Saturday learning about how to find your career path? Because John Hall is the master of helping people not only find their passion, but also helping them tap into it, and helping them locate organizations that fit their skills and passion. I have known John over 12 years and in that