Wilkinson College’s 2025 James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award Nominees
The James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award is conferred annually to the outstanding graduating master’s and doctoral students with distinguished records of academic accomplishment, scholarship, and/or service. The names of the award recipients are permanently inscribed on the campus Doti Award trophy, which incorporates artist Nick Hernandez’s sculpture Emergence, and is on display outside
Faculty Books: The Fate of Others
In The Fate of Others: Stories (Knopf, May 2025), award-winning author Richard Bausch (English) shares a new collection of short stories that explore the layers of ordinary characters and the subtle complexities of betrayal, grief, and solitude that define the human experience. This is Bausch’s 10th book of short stories, but this is his first
Chapman University’s HERSTORIES: A Tribute to Women Who Shaped History
HERSTORIES is an annual event at Chapman University that celebrates Women’s History Month each March. Organized by students in Wilkinson College’s Women and Gender Studies minor along with professor CK Magnolia (Director of Women and Gender Studies), the event features student presentations highlighting the stories of influential women in activism, academia, and politics, including Gloria
From Our Eyes: An Italian Perspective Exploring the Significance of Space and Culture
This edition of From Our Eyes features Bella Brancato (‘25 Creative Writing). Brancato attended “Space and Culture: An Italian Perspective,” hosted by the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research, which featured presentations and discussions with astronauts, artists, and experts in the sector. I had the privilege of attending “Space and Culture: An Italian Perspective,”
Beyond the Classroom: Crafting Your Gap Year Story, A 2025 Update!
The idea of diving straight into several more years of education after four years of undergrad may not be enticing, whether due to other aspirations or simply feeling drained. Taking a gap year (or years) before graduate school can provide a refreshing change of pace. It’s an opportunity for students to venture beyond the confines
Faculty Books: Unnamed Canyon
Dr. Brian Glaser (English) is the author of six books of poetry. His latest publication, Unnamed Canyon (Shanti Arts, 2024), meditates on teachers and teachings, his educational paths, and significant themes of his personal life in the nineteen-nineties. The Voice of Wilkinson sat down with Dr. Glaser to talk about Unnamed Canyon. The Voice of
Transformative Learning: Wilkinson Students in Vietnam
In collaboration with the Center for International Experiential Learning (CIEL), Chapman University’s MA in International Studies program and the Department of Peace and Justice Studies embarked on an enriching journey to Vietnam this January. The Vietnam program was designed to offer students a deep understanding of the historical, political, and social dynamics of the country.
Unveiling the Escalette Collection: The Story Behind Chapman University's Iconic 'Museum Without Walls' and its Impact on Campus Art
You may be familiar with the Escalette Collection of Art in Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Chapman University’s “museum without walls,” but have you ever wondered how it began and how contemporary art came to be displayed throughout campus? The history of the Escalette Collection is intertwined with the development of the
Wilkinson College Chinese Program Hosts National Book Award Winners
Wilkinson College of Art, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the Department of World Languages and Cultures recently hosted Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi and Taiwanese and American translator Lin King to discuss their 2024 award-winning novel, Taiwan Travelogue. The book follows the fictionalized story of a Japanese author visiting Taiwan in the 1930s during Japan’s colonization.
Maximize Your Career Potential: Explore 12 Interdisciplinary Minors in Wilkinson College
Partnering a major with the right minor can enhance a student’s overall career, broaden skill sets, increase employment opportunities, and, most importantly, fulfill a personal interest. Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences currently offers 12 Interdisciplinary minors, allowing students to learn from multiple disciplines that will enhance their educational goals. On Thursday, March