The upcoming 2018 3rd Annual Education and Ethnic Studies Summit on April 28 will feature a host of nationally recognized experts in the Ethnic Studies field as well as community activists and leaders. The theme of this year’s one-day event is “Nurturing Community: Critical Consciousness, Spirituality, and Solidarity.” Workshop presentations and discussions will explore ways
The Association of School Counselors at Chapman University recently held its first suicide risk assessment workshop for the local Orange County community. “We saw a need for additional awareness when it came to suicide prevention. Our goal was to provide evidenced-based strategies to educators in an effort to reduce the number of suicide attempts and
Caitlyn Nguyen graduated in 2017 with an Integrated Educational Studies (IES) major and LEAD minor. In the following Q&A, Caitlyn gives us some insight into her postgraduation adventures. Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m 22 years old, and I’m from a small town called Foothill Ranch in Orange County. Since the third grade, I
The American Red Cross, UNICEF, the ACLU. Every day in the news, one can see the impact of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) throughout the world—from tackling social and civil rights issues to assisting with redevelopment. But what roles do nonprofit groups play in our lives here at Chapman, and why are they important to our work
The Chapman community is coming together this Wednesday, March 7 to host the Mental Health Awareness Fair. Sponsored by the Attallah College of Educational Studies and Student Government Association, the fair in Attallah Piazza will provide information, resources, and strategies for coping and improving overall health and wellness. According to the National Alliance on Mental
How do you sustain a passion for your work? What advice would you give your 22-year-old self today? Speakers and panelists at the 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Forum, March 10, from 8:30 am to 2 pm at Chapman University, will answer these questions and more. Following a keynote address by Dr. Betty Uribe (Executive Vice
Well over 200 people gathered this afternoon on Chapman University’s Memorial Lawn to celebrate the official dedication of the newly named Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies. Following the annual State of the University address by President Daniele Struppa, the dedication and ribbon cutting also marked the reopening of the recently renovated historic Reeves
The corner of Glassell and Palm has been the hub of education in the City of Orange for more than 100 years. Chapman University’s Reeves Hall, one the first buildings constructed for Orange Union High School on the site in 1913, itself has been a cornerstone of education in Orange County since the beginning. At
Joan Turner Cox’s journey as a career educator and great supporter of teacher education in Southern California began inauspiciously: “I did not go into teaching with a long-range plan,” she explained. After graduation with a BA from then Chapman College in 1949, she first worked in a medical office and later in the credit office
Attallah College undergrad students Carly Croft and Flo Park share their powerful experiences of studying abroad in Florence, Italy, and Hong Kong, respectively. Each enjoyed unexpected discoveries and opportunities beyond their course study, including experiencing new cultures and forming new friendships. Carly Croft ’19 Junior IES major, with minors in Psychology and Language & Literacy
For the last 18 months, California Elementary School has generously hosted the Kathleen Muth Reading Center (KMRC) on its Orange campus while Chapman University’s historic Reeves Hall was undergoing renovation. This on-site tutoring has allowed the reading center to develop a close, unique partnership with its host school and the families it serves. Part of
Dean Margaret Grogan of the Attallah College of Educational Studies has been recognized as one of the top 200 influencers in education on the RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings for the seventh year in a row. The rankings identify US-based university scholars who are doing the most to shape and guide educational practice and policy