Student Awards/Scholarships Archive - The Voice of Wilkinson

The Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE): A Journey of Discovery and Growth

February 13, 2025 by Allison Devries | News

The inaugural Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE) was an exceptional journey that transformed budding scholars into confident researchers. This immersive program provided 11 student fellows with the skills and experiences necessary to excel in academic research. Throughout the 4-week program, students attended multiple professional development workshops providing the group with the essential skills for their

From Our Eyes: A Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting – The Escalette Edition An Interterm Internship Experience

February 5, 2025 by Helene Vlok ('26 Art History, Business Administration) | News

During this past interterm, Helene Vlok (’26 Art History, Business Administration) completed an internship at the Escalette Collection of Art. She spent most of her time creating the episodes for this year’s “The Artist is Present” podcast, the Escalette Collection’s special series hosted by Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast. The latest episodes will be released

From Our Eyes: Pushing the Limits of Art and Imagination with Ouroboros

December 19, 2024 by Selah Sanchez | News

This edition of From Our Eyes features Selah Sanchez (’27 Creative Writing, CCI minor) Editor-in-Chief of Ouroboros, a student publication that provides an outlet for artists, writers, and creators who push the bounds of reality and imagination. Ouroboros recently launched its ninth issue with a celebration which Sanchez hosted. In her reflections she paints a

Echoes in the Mirror A New Student-Curated Exhibition

December 12, 2024 by Jessica Bockinski | News

In response to Wilkinson College’s 2024 Engaging the World Initiative, Leading the Conversation on Gender and Sexuality, students worked collaboratively to curate a new exhibition of Escalette Collection artwork titled Echoes in the Mirror. The exhibition is located in the first-floor hallway in Roosevelt Hall and will be on display until November 2025. The student-curators

Honoring Professor Banuelos’ Legacy: A Gift to Chapman’s Graphic Design Program

December 11, 2024 by Stephanie Chavez | News

We often don’t think about the creative minds behind iconic brand logos, from the Amazon smile to the arrow in FedEx. The masterminds behind these creative brands usually remain in the shadows. But for the late Chapman Professor Joseph Banuelos, he created an iconic symbol that hamburger lovers would come to know for decades: The

Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE) Program: Empowering Student Innovation

December 2, 2024 by Allison Devries | News

Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is pleased to announce our inaugural Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE) program fellows. WIRE empowers students to design and complete meaningful research and creative projects in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, guided by experienced faculty mentors. This unique program provides students with the opportunity to delve

Visual Storytelling and Real-World Reporting: Chapman Student Interns with Voice of OC through Marshutz Endowed Journalism Fund

October 14, 2024 by Erika Taylor | News

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,

Unleashing Creativity: How English Students Embraced Academic Excellence

September 16, 2024 by Dr. Samantha Dressel and Laura Silva | News

This past summer, Dr. Samantha Dressel (English) and six of her current and former students attended the Rocky Mountain Medieval and Renaissance Association’s (RMMRA) annual conference in Cedar City, Utah. The Wilkinson group each presented papers and attended multiple Shakespeare performances at the festival, including Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado About Nothing, The Winter’s

Escalette Collection Ekphrasis Poetry Competition

September 3, 2024 by Jessica Bockinski | News

During the spring 2024 semester, the Escalette Collection of Art and the Department of English’s Creative Writing Program collaborated to host an Ekphrasis Poetry Competition. Undergraduate and graduate students were invited to submit ekphrasis poetry in any style inspired by artwork from the Escalette Collection on display in Smith Hall and Roosevelt Hall, the home

Will AI Influence Elections? SURF Student Researcher Aims to Find Out

July 31, 2024 by Staci Dumoski | News

In an election year full of political controversy, it has never been more important to examine how technology intersects with the function of democracy in the United States. Robert Arellano ’26, an undergraduate student double-majoring in political science and business administration, is addressing the issue head on through a study that examines how artificial intelligence