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
Nadia Murad Calls for Justice and Reparations for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
Chapman University welcomed back Human Rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and Presidential Fellow in Peace Studies at Chapman, Nadia Murad, for a talk titled, “Towards Justice: Reparations for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV).” Joining her via Zoom was Esther Dingemans, executive director of Global Survivors Fund (GSF) and a leading expert on developing
From Our Eyes: Creating a Guide to Inna Ray’s Nature, Art, and Poetry
Over the interterm, Doris Liss ( ’27 Art History, English) completed a Research Assistantship at the Escalette Collection of Art. She devoted her time to researching Escalette artist, Inna Jane Ray, and creating an interactive self-guided tour booklet that will be used in an upcoming exhibition Body of the World: The Californian Landscapes of Inna
National High School Ethics Bowl Fosters Critical Thinking and Collaboration Among Students
February 8, 2025, marked Chapman University’s tenth year hosting the Southern California Regional High Schools Ethics Bowl competition. Twenty teams from nineteen different schools competed. Glendora High School and Canyon Crest High School advanced to the divisional competition where they will face two northern California teams. The National High School Ethics Bowl Organization (NHSEB) provides
From Our Eyes: Meeting Nadia Murad - A Transformative Encounter with a Survivor, Advocate, and Icon of Resilience
This edition of From Our Eyes features Sam Thompson (‘25 Peace and Justice Studies). Thompson currently has an internship with Nobel Laureate and Presidential Fellow in Peace & Justice Studies Nadia Murad and has been offered a position with her following graduation. Murad will be speaking at Chapman on Tuesday, February 25 at 4 p.m.
Journalist Widlore Mérancourt Discusses Haiti’s Struggles and Future
Widlore Mérancourt, Editor-in-Chief of multilingual Haitian news organization AyiboPost, recently spoke at Chapman University as part of the War, Diplomacy, and Society Master’s Program and in recognition of Black History Month. His talk, “Haiti, Past and Present,” discussed the history of Haiti, its present situation, and its prospects for the future. Mérancourt was witty, spoke
Driving Creativity: Chapman Students Design Posters to Promote Mercedes-Benz Classic Center
Associate Professor Eric Chimenti (Graphic Design) has been facilitating an automotive graphic design project in partnership with the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center since 2007. Last fall semester, the Classic Center welcomed Introduction to Graphic Design (GD 200) students and gave them tours of the showroom as well as an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at where they conserve
Learning the Culture of Disneyland: Exploring Social Behavior Through the Lens of Anthropology
Over the January Interterm, Dr. Stephanie Takaragawa (Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Sociology) taught Anthro-Space/Place: Disneyland, a 4-week-long class where students conducted empirical research at Disneyland in Anaheim to examine different theories of social behavior. Students explored articles written about Disneyland and visited the park once a