Leatherby Libraries and the Women’s Studies Minor Program of Wilkinson College continue the Bluestockings: Women’s studies Book Club series on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the Leatherby Libraries room 305. The discussion will be, Mona in the Promised Land by Gish Jen In this ebullient and inventive novel, Gish Jen
The English Department would like you to join them on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 as an array of writers of short fiction, poetry, novels, creative non-fiction and feature articles, offer advice, war stories, and a glimpse into what it takes to interest publishers of all varieties in your work. Speakers include Nancy Holder, Tony
The John Fowles Center for Creative Writing Literary Forum continues on Monday, April 22, 2013 with author David Matlin. This will be the last event of the series. The reading will begin at 7 p.m. in the Henley Reading Room in the Leatherby Libraries. Admission is free and this event is open to the
On April, 17 at 12 p.m. in Doti Hall, Room 102, Career Educator, Sharon-Mathis-Curd will be giving tips on Resume and Cover Letter Writing for Employment, Graduate School, and Fellowships. If you’re graduating this workshop is essential for you! It’s also a great opportunity for any student to learn effective ways to represent
Only 38 days till Commencement at Chapman University! Graduating Seniors: Have you completed the 5 Steps to Participate in Commencement? Visit the Commencement website for more information.
Doug Sweet, Director of Undergraduate Writing, delivered a paper entitled “The Mediate Social Ideology of Convenience and Efficiency” at a recent conference. The conference was “Countering Contingency: Teaching, Scholarship, and Creativity in the Age of the Adjunct,” held at the United Steelworker’s International Headquarters in Pittsburgh, April 5-7. Communication Studies Associate Professor Jennifer Waldeck’s study,
History Professor Alexander Bay recently published a book titled, Beriberi in Modern Japan: The Making of National Disease with University of Rochester Press. The book is about modern Japan, beriberi (or thiamin deficiency) becoming a public health problem that cuts across all social boundaries, afflicting even the Meiji Emperor. Read more …
The John Fowles Center for Creative Writing Literary Forum continues on Monday, April 15 , 2013 with author Karen Yamashita. The reading will begin at 7 p.m. in the Henley Reading Room in the Leatherby Libraries. Admission is free and this event is open to the public. About Karen Yamashita: Karen Tei Yamashita
Attention Wilkinson Faculty and Staff! Each academic year Chapman University awards scholarships to university students in the name of Albert Schweitzer . These scholarships are offered through the generosity of the Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation in honor of Valerie Scudder, former trustee of Chapman University. The scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated
Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Communication Studies present, War of the Worlds: The True Story – a screening and discussion with the director Timothy Hines ( featuring Dr. James Blaylock from the English Department ) on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 6 p.m. in Argyros Forum, Room 209.