Dear Esteemed Deans, Faculty, and Staff, As the spring semester begins, I write to share information about Ramadan, one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar. My hope is to support clear communication, foster understanding, and ensure that our Muslim students, faculty, and staff are able to observe their faith traditions while continuing to
In the Name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the Bestower of Mercy We have entered a new year of Ramadan! What a feeling! Let me, the Chapman community, talk with you about a few things regarding Ramadan. There are several devotional actions of worship a Muslim performs, and the most pronounced are praying additional
Spiritual Wellbeing Is Mental Wellbeing More than 50% of Americans will experience a mental health crisis at some point in life. Unlike with the COVID virus, there is no vaccine to immunize us against mental illness. I know this from personal experience. As a college student and later as a young adult, I struggled with
Apr. 7th, 7-9pm PST Fish Interfaith Center (Wallace All Faiths Chapel) In a world consumed by grief and loss, chaos and war, it’s easy to feel hopeless and helpless. Now more than ever we need tools to cultivate greater compassion and kindness in the world. It starts with us! Enjoy an inspiring and reflective evening
In a Chapman “State of Mind” As we embark upon the start of the academic year at Chapman and resume in-person learning and living, I feel the mix of excitement and apprehension on campus. As the Director of Wellbeing, I’m committed to advance programs and resources to foster the resilience and long-term wellbeing of our
Mental Health Matters It’s OK not to Be OK Right Now “Our pain isn’t always physical, our suffering isn’t always visible” is a motto I personally attest to hold true. As someone who lost my mother to suicide when I was young, I know all too well the pain and grief when a loved one
Join the Fish Interfaith Center staff Chapman Community Memorial Service Monday, April 26 at 4 pm PST to remember the individual and collective loss we have experienced throughout this year Memorial services or funerals have been part of every culture and every religious, spiritual, and many secular traditions. One of the hardest parts of the
Renewing Our Connection to Spirit and Planet Spring is the season of hope and renewal, as joyously expressed throughout the world’s religious and spiritual traditions. Is it any wonder why all of humanity’s faiths celebrate the return of spring with such religious richness? Easter, Pesach, Holi, Ramadan, Nowruz, Ostara, Purim, Ridvan, Vaisakhi, and Wesak are
As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays, I’d like to share a personal mantra with you that I find to be true: In order to enjoy a future of abundance and happiness, you need to express gratitude for what you have in the present. Enjoy our “Tips for a Happy Thanksgiving” video For many of our
Hey Panthers, Are you feeling stressed over the upcoming election or anxiously awaiting official results? If so, you’re not alone. Nearly 70% of Americans report feeling apprehensive and nervous over the 2020 presidential election. That’s up from 52% in 2016! There’s now even a term for it — Election Stress Disorder (ESD). Why are so