Assistant Professor John Compton in the department of Political Science was awarded the 2012 Law & Society Association’s Dissertation Prize. His dissertation “A Moral Revolution: Evangelical Reform and the Transformation of American Constitutionalism, 1830-1937” was the unanimous choice of the committee. On behalf of all of us in Wilkinson College, congratulations!
Adjunct faculty member, Dawn Huxley, traveled to New York last winter to conduct research on several topics that she includes in her Life Drawing courses. Included in this research was the study of master drawings by Michelangelo, Del Sarto, Rembrandt and Prud’hon in the private drawing study room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In
Dr. Pilar Valenzuela (Associate Professor in the Department of Languages) recently participated in the presentation of the book Estudios sobre lenguas andinas y amazónicas. Homenaje a Rodolfo Cerrón-Palomino, which she co-edited with colleagues from Leiden University and the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. The book, which contains 21 articles dealing with various topics on Andean
Make sure to check out Critical Faculties in Guggenheim Gallery, a group show by faculty members of the Chapman University Department of Art, curated by Alexandro Abraham Segade. This fascinating exhibition showcases recent work by professors of the art department: a diverse and interdisciplinary display of design, painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, installation, video and performance art. This
On September 29 – October 1, 2011 the International Symposium: Ongoing Dialogues of Human Rights, Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula will take place at the University of Minnesota. The three-day conference is packed with speakers, workshops and readings and on Saturday, Oct.1 from 11 – 12:30 p.m. Assistant Professor of English Alicia Kozameh will
The History Department is pleased to announce that Alpha Mu Gamma, Chapman University’s chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honors Society, has won the best chapter award in Division 2 (programs without graduate studies) for the fourth year in row. This honor recognizes the outstanding achievements of the student-led organization including an oral
Stephen Berens, assistant professor, Department of Art, Wilkinson College, was one of 150 art professionals from around the United States brought to San Francisco to attend the Andy Warhol Foundation’s Warhol Initiative Convening June 21-26. The Warhol Convening is meant to foster deep discussion and critical thinking around emerging trends, current challenges, and the future
Today, Thursday, Aug. 11, an episode of The History Channel program Ancient Aliens – Sacred Places will include an interview with Marvin Meyer, Ph.D., Griset Professor of Bible and Christian Studies and chair of the Department of Religious Studies, Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The program is scheduled to air at 10 p.m. Dr.
Chapman’s Stern Chair in Holocaust Education and founding Director of the University’s Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education was recently featured in the Old Towne Orange Plaza Review. The article, “Building Character at Chapman University” discusses Dr. Harran’s involvement with Holocaust Education and what sparked her interest early on in her career. Article can be read
The planned July 6 airing of an episode of ABC News’ Primetime Nightline featuring Marvin Meyer, Ph.D., Griset Chair in Bible and Christian Studies, has been rescheduled to today because of last-minute programming changes by the network. The program exploring reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary, part of Primetime’s “Beyond Belief” summer series, will air tonight at 10