Guidance and Growth: A Conversation with Maggie Sandoval of Wilkinson College
Did you know that all students in Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences have a dedicated academic advisor? Maggie Sandoval. is here to help students make informed decisions about their education and achieve their goals in college. She supports all Wilkinson students with program evaluations, graduation reviews, GE and policy questions, guidance regarding
Wilkinson Community Remembers Loved Ones to Commemorate Day of the Dead
Faculty, staff, and students at Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences contributed more than thirty photographs and small offerings to build a community ofrenda for Día de Muertos, a Mexican holiday commemorating the return and living presence of passed loved ones each year at the end of October and the beginning of November.
COVER-UP: The Censorship of Art about Gender and Sexuality
Micol Hebron, Associate Professor of Art, recently spoke on censorship of art as part of Wilkinson College’s Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on Gender and Sexuality 2024 Series. Hebron, a video and performance artist who has been creating artwork in Los Angeles for over 15 years, spoke on the history of censorship in art
Corruption, Nuclear Threats, and Economic Instability Dominate National Fears in 2024
Government corruption, the possibility of global war, and economic uncertainty are among the fears gripping the American psyche in 2024, according to new findings from Chapman University. The fear of corrupt government officials tops the list this year as it has for the last nine years. Americans are also very fearful about loved ones becoming
Career Corner: Why Experiential Learning is the Key to Finding Your Dream Career
Experiential learning is an invaluable part of the college experience that can significantly enhance students’ education and career prospects. By engaging in hands-on activities, students can deepen their understanding of academic concepts while developing essential skills. Wilkinson College offers a plethora of opportunities for students to engage in experiential learning. Here are five important reasons
Breaking Chains: The Power of Feminism in the Inmate-Led 'Success Stories' Program at Soledad Prison
“We get to choose what kind of men to be in life. The question is, ‘what kind of man will you be?’” It has been 6 years since Richie Reseda was released from prison and 6 years since the documentary The Feminist on Cellblock Y was released on CNN. On October 3, 2024, Wilkinson College,
Fiona Shen Receives $5,000 Grant from California Humanities
We are thrilled to announce that Chapman University and Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences have been awarded a $5,000 Humanities for All Quick Grant from California Humanities for “Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop and exhibition guide for exhibition ‘Body of the World: The California Landscapes of Inna Jane Ray.’” This grant will support a
From Our Eyes: Catherine Opie Explores the American Landscape Through the Lens of Photography at Engaging the World Lecture
This edition of From Our Eyes features Ysabella Rodriguez (Art History). Rodriguez attended The Structure of Photography lecture by event, Photographer Catherine Opie. Rodriguez reflects on the event and what it meant to her. Earlier this month, photographer and educator Catherine Opie took the audience on a journey through her body of work beginning with
Visual Storytelling and Real-World Reporting: Chapman Student Interns with Voice of OC through Marshutz Endowed Journalism Fund
Wilkinson College Journalism student Fashion Castillo (25′ Public Relations, Visual Journalism minor (pictured above)) was awarded the Marshutz Endowed Journalism Fund fellowship which supports student internships with local nonprofit newsroom Voice of OC. “The Marshutz fellowship means a lot to me because it’s not just a recognition of my hard work and passion for journalism,
Faculty Book: Exploring Rebellion on the High Seas: Why Sailors Mutinied Against the Odds, According to Steven Pfaff’s Latest Book
Professor Steven Pfaff, one of the Sociology Department’s newest faculty members, considers himself an eclectic scholar who gets to study all the “interesting things” – politics, religions, conflict, and social change. In his most recent book, The Genesis of Rebellion: Governance, Grievance and Mutiny in the Age of Sail (Cambridge University Press) Pfaff and co-author