What Would Norman Mailer Think of the Tea Party? – By Scott Martelle
Adjunct journalism professor, Scott Martelle, published an interview this week in Esquire with the editor of Norman Mailer’s essay collection “Mind of an Outlaw.” Check it out!
Praises go to Dr. Bay for his Book Beriberi In Modern Japan: The Making of a National Disease
Recently, Assistant Professor of History , Alex Bay, published his book Beriberi In Modern Japan: The Making of a National Disease. A book about modern Japan, beriberi (or thiamin deficiency) becoming a public health problem that cuts across all social boundaries, afflicting the Meiji Emperor. David Arnold, author of Colonizing the Body had this
Wilkinson Professor Receives Largest Award Recorded for the College
Chapman University Assistant Professor Kerk Kee , in the Department of Communication Studies (in Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences ) has received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The amount is $324,981 making it the largest award received in Wilkinson from NSF or any other sponsor. Professor Kee, who teaches
Alumna Spotlight: Laura Figge ’12
Since graduating, alumna Laura Figge ( Master of Science in Health Communication ’12) has been working as the Communications, PR & Education Manager at Health Essentials, an organization that cares for frail and elderly patients. Figge develops patient education materials, communications campaigns to launch EMR and HIPAA training and oversees all internal communications and public
Best American Essays Book 2013
Associate Professor of English, Anna Leahy, was recently listed in Notables in the “Best American Essays Book for her essay, “Half-Skull Days,” published in The Pinch. The Best American Essays is a yearly anthology of magazine articles published in the United States. It was started in 1986 and is now part of The Best American
Former Panther Editor-in-Chief Working for NPR
Chapman Alumni Mary Plummer (’10, B.A. In English and journalism), former Editor-in-Chief of the Panther, is currently a reporter on NPR’s KPCC education team, having served as an associate producer for KPCC’s “Take Two” and “The Madeleine Brand Show.” Plummer began her career in broadcast at ABC News in London, where she worked on TV
Faculty Forum Kicks Off with Dr. Jennifer Waldeck
The Faculty Research and Development Council in association with the Institute for Excellence in Teaching is pleased to bring you the first of the fall 2013 Faculty Forum Lecture Series with Dr. Jennifer Waldeck, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, presenting “Classroom Management for a New Era: Strategies and New Directions for Instructional Leadership,” Monday, September
Reina Woods ’12, a recent Creative Writing graduate, tells her story
Reina Woods ’12, a recent Creative Writing graduate, tells her story and her experience at Chapman University. After graduating, Reina moved to Los Angeles and keeps her self busy by working on a pilot along with her YouTube channel. She has also written an award-winning script as well as working as a writer and correspondent
Outside The Lines Coloring Book
Assistant Art Professor Lia Halloran is one of 100 contemporary artist, designers, illustrators, photographers and musicians to lend her talents to a new coloring book for people of all ages, titled, Outside the Lines . The floppy-paged coloring book features line drawings from many amazing and prolific artists – an idea created by artist Souris
Wilkinson College Faculty Movers and Shakers
David Shafie, Assistant Professor in Political Science, recently had his book, Eleventh Hour: The Politics of Policy Initiatives in Presidential Transitions by Texas A&M University Press. Jennifer Waldeck, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, had an article appear in the September issue of Spectra, the magazine of the National Communication Association. The article is entitled “Reflections