English Archive - The Voice of Wilkinson

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,

Susan F. Paterno Appointed to Prestigious Tedeschi Professorship of Journalism

September 25, 2024 by Susan Paterno | News

Susan F. Paterno, Professor of English and Director of the Journalism Program, has been appointed to the Tedeschi Professorship of Journalism within the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, a recognition of her exemplary contributions to the field of journalism and her dedication to education and research. “I’m honored by this recognition, and

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

Career Corner TikTok your way to the Top: How TikTok can help you land an Internship or Job

August 20, 2024 by Erin Berthon | News

TikTok offers much more than showing off killer dance moves or clever videos; it is helping students and recent grads land internships and jobs, and offers career advice. Although TikTok does not have a recruitment tool yet, there are many ways to navigate TikTok to your career advantage. First, using TikTok to build your personal

Chapman University Journalism Students and Professors Recognized at Local Journalism Awards

July 10, 2024 by CU Journalism Department | News

Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences students, faculty and alumni won awards and scholarships at the 2024 Orange County Press Club Awards and the 66th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Press Club. “These awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of our students and

Career Corner Top Career Trends for 2024: Emerging Career Trends for Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts Graduates

July 9, 2024 by Erin Berthon | News

The job market is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and social changes. This means new and exciting career opportunities for Wilkinson College graduates. Let’s dive deeper into some of the emerging career trends, understanding the context and the skills required for these roles. Interested in some of these career paths? Consider an internship in

Latinx Revolutionary Horizons: Form and Futurity in the Americas Faculty Books

May 29, 2024 by Laura Silva | News

In Latinx Revolutionary Horizons: Form and Futurity in the Americas, Dr. Renee Hudson (English) offers a powerful look into what it means to be Latinx. Many scholars have discussed the incoherence of this label given that Latinxs have a wide range of identities and experiences -in addition to different races and different religions. So the

Eight English Department Members Present at College English Association Conference

April 24, 2024 by Audrey Lane | News

Eight Department of English faculty members, graduate students, and alums presented papers at the College English Association‘s (CEA) 53rd Annual Conference in Atlanta. Each spring, CEA members get together for three days to share their work, test new ideas, seek feedback from their colleagues, and celebrate all things language and literature. This year in particular,

Faculty Book: Collection of Poems by Dr. Glaser

April 23, 2024 by Laura Silva | News

In his latest book of poems, Reparation Gate, Dr. Brian Glaser (English) offers a tribute to his father’s life and work as a theologian and teacher. Reparation Gate includes a series of poems on fatherhood, and many meditations on the concern for social justice shared by Dr. Glaser and his father, who was his hero