Harmon Wilkinson Award Goes To … Mr. Derrell Roberts ’81
Mr. Derrell Roberts (’81) – CEO/Co-Founder Roberts Family Development Center was presented with the Harmon Wilkinson Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences at Wilkinson College’s 2017 Commencement. Congratulations Mr. Roberts! ABOUT THE THE WINNER: In 2001 Derrell Roberts ’81 and wife, Tina, co-founded the Roberts Family Development Center (RFDC) located
Staff & Faculty Educated on Disaster Preparedness Community Emergency Response Team
When we think of first responders, we think of the fire and police departments, but “first responders” are, as the name implies, those who are closest and first on the scene. A university campus is often thought of as a “city within a city” and, as with other cities, there is an expectation that campuses
Wilkinson Alumna Publishes Book Cut The Thread
In September 2016, Chapman University, Wilkinson College alumna, Danielle M. Walters (’10, MFA Creative Writing and MA English) had her first book published, Cut The Thread. About the book: When a man falls from a balcony during a concert of Stravinsky’s Petrushka, a mystery begins to unfold in the local newspaper. In a dreamlike, whimsical vision
Tips and Tricks For Finding a Job
Shoshana Feld-Sobol Strategic and Corporate Communication (’17) With just a few weeks left until graduation, the students in the Class of 2017 find themselves in one of two categories: employed or unemployed. While there are many good reasons for post-graduation unemployment such as grad school, gap year, personal reasons and the likes, many seniors are
Finals Are Here Positives and Negatives of Studying in a Group
Shoshana Feld-Sobol Strategic and Corporate Communication (’17) It seems as though our professors love to have us work in groups. Whether it’s a group presentation, paper, or report, I always find myself in multiple group assignments each semester. Working in groups is not everyone’s cup of tea, and the common complaint is that you will
Creative and Cultural Industries Conference Building EU-US Networks
Join us on Monday, June 5 – Wednesday, June 7, 2017 for the Building EU-US Networks Through the Creative and Cultural Industries Conference here at Chapman University in the Sandhu Residence and Conference Center (571 North Grand, Orange, CA 92866). This exciting conference will be based on the residency projects, themes of CCI as regional
An Evening of Holocaust Remembrance Remembering Eli Wiesel
Shoshana Feld-Sobol Strategic and Corporate Communication (’17) On Thursday, April 20th Chapman University hosted An Evening of Holocaust Remembrance with a special tribute to the late Elie Wiesel. This event was intended to honor Yom Ha’Shoah also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, which was Monday, April 24. The ceremony was a beautiful and moving experience
Ceramics Sale Spring 2017
It’s back! The Annual Ceramics Sale! Come out to the Piazza and see the student created ceramics and purchase something original! Sale begins on Monday, May 8 – Friday, May 12, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Got questions? You can contact Professor David Kidde at (714) 997-6748.
Food Fight Food Pantry Canvas Totes Giveaway: May 10
In 2016 a far-reaching study of food insecurity on campus found that one in five students across the nation experienced food insecurity – the lack of reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. Half of these reported that they were forced to choose between buying food or a required textbook. Clearly, food insecurity threatens students’ educational
Talking to the Other Side Discussing Current Politics in the Classroom
Please join us on Wednesday, May 3rd as Chapman University brings together experts from both sides of the political aisle for a stimulating discussion on the appropriateness of discussing current politics in the classroom, Talking to the Other Side, at 7 p.m. in Chapman’s Beckman Hall Room #404. This event will feature two local professors