Faculty Books: Ariosto e la teoria
Dr. Corrado Confalonieri (Italian Studies) is a scholar of Renaissance Italian literature and literary theory. His latest book, Ariosto e la teoria. Intertestualità, ironia e realtà nel “Furioso” e nelle sue letture (Longo Editore) brings Ludovico Ariosto’s Orlando Furioso into dialogue with literary theory, focusing on intertextuality, irony, and reality, and tracing how the poem
From Our Eyes - Prepared, But Not Ready: Experiencing College for the First Time
In this edition of From Our Eyes, Violet Gude (’29 Broadcast Journalism & Documentary) explores the gap between expectation and reality. Like many incoming students, she spent months consuming college content online, hoping to feel prepared before move-in day. Yet nothing could fully prepare her for the chaos, excitement, and uncertainty of her first year
Richard Bausch Honored as First-Ever Laguna Beach Literary Leader
Chapman English Professor Richard Bausch was awarded the first-ever Laguna Beach Literary Leader award by the Third Street Writers at the inaugural Laguna Beach Literary Festival in January. Bausch was selected for his writing, teaching, mentorship, and influence on the SoCal literary scene, including the distinguished Chapman Workshop that he holds every fall, a free
From Our Eyes: How I Went From Never Considering Study Abroad to Crossing the Globe
In this edition of From Our Eyes, Ava Brandt (’27 Creative Writing, Documentary Film, and LGBTQ studies minor) shares her experience going abroad to Paris, France, in Fall 2025. When I first came to Chapman, I had no intentions of going abroad – especially to a country on the other side of the world! After
Rooted in Heart
In response to Wilkinson College’s 2025 Engaging the World Initiative, Leading the Conversation on the Environment and Building Resilient Futures, students worked collaboratively to curate a new exhibition of Escalette Collection artwork titled Rooted in Heart. The exhibition is located on the first-floor hallway in Roosevelt Hall and will be on display until June 5, 2026. The
Resiliency is Rooted in Collaboration
To close out Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2025-2026 Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on the Environment and Building Resilient Futures series, the college partnered with Schmid College of Science and Technology to host an Environment and Building Resilient Futures Faculty Panel. Panelists included faculty from both colleges, such as Dr.
Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE): Empowering Student Research
The Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE) at Chapman University, located in Wilkinson College, supports undergraduate students in pursuing independent research projects under the guidance of faculty mentors from Wilkinson College. Funded through a competitive application process, WIRE empowers students to explore topics across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, and fosters academic growth, creativity, and
December Graduates: Your Guide to Early Career Success
Graduating in December comes with unique challenges—like entering the job market during the holidays when hiring activity tends to slow down. However, this timing can also work in your favor if you know how to seize the opportunities available. Tap Into New Year Hiring Cycles The holiday season might seem like a tough time to
Behind-the-Scenes at the Escalette’s Art Preservation Center
As the Collections Manager of the Escalette Collection in Wilkinson College, a large portion of Jessica Bocinski’s day is devoted to coordinating and maintaining nearly 500 artworks on view throughout Chapman University; however, there are other aspects of her job that take place behind the scenes, involving the care of artwork in the collection not
From Our Eyes - A First Year’s Perspective on Naomi Klein’s Story: This Changes Everything
The edition of From Our Eyes features Faith Chang (’29 Psychology and Political Science Double Major), who recently attended a movie screening of This Changes Everything, a documentary inspired by author Naomi Klein’s international bestseller of the same title. The screening, followed by a discussion with Chapman scholars, was part of Wilkinson College’s 2025 Engaging