Earlier this month Dr. Crystal Murphy (Political Science) and her student, Atty McLellan, gave a poster presentation at the Effective Altruism Global Conference at UC Berkeley. Dr. Murphy, Mclellan and Henley Lab fellow Sarah Lemay, worked together on the South Sudan World Food Program Cash Transfers research project over the summer, which stemmed from a
Assistant Professor of Japanese Studies, Dr. Michael Wood, attended the Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast’s 50th Annual Conference hosted by California State Northridge June 9-12, 2016, where he was elected as a board member of the organization and presented on two different panels. During the conference he chaired a panel on the intersections of
Author and Professor Alicia Kozameh has returned from New York City, where she participated in the Latin American Studies Association’s (LASA) International Congress, on its 50th anniversary . The annual conference brings together experts on Latin America from all disciplines and diverse occupational endeavors across the globe, and is organized by the largest professional Association
Chapman University’s Political Science Department presented their second all day annual conference on the topic of local government on Thursday, February 25, 2016. The conference brought out highly involved and powerful political figures from Southern California, engaging speakers, a lively audience, and curious members of the press. The diverse array of people in the
Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and Political Science present, Reimagining Local Government: Strengthening Democracy in Our Communities, on Thursday, February 25, 2016, 9 a.m.- 6:45 p.m. in Argyros Forum 209ABC (see conference agenda for details). Join us for four panel discussions with political and educational experts, as they dive into topics relating
In October, Chapman University will be hosting The Dyslexia Summit: The Strength of Cognitive Diversity, to help spread awareness about cognitive diversity and to showcase the remarkable strengths of many dyslexics. The Summit will include personal stories of university students with dyslexia and scientific analysis, followed by a panel of experts to discuss the topic
By Professor Ian Barnard (English Department) Last month I attended the Conference on College Composition and Communication annual convention in Tampa, Florida, where I gave a presentation titled “‘I Can’t Relate’: The Risks of Identification Demands in Teaching and Learning.” My presentation took aim at the pressure put on teachers to make
Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences , Immigration CRASsH Group , Chancellor’s Office , Sociology Department , Department of Religious Studies and the M.A. in Internationals Studies Program presents, Breaking Borders: Dialoguing on Immigration – a conference designed to engage and encourage dialogue between scholars and community members about the prominent issues in immigration across
The City of Bell scandal is the largest local government scandal in the history of the state of California. The scandal raised critical questions about local government finances, law, citizen engagement, and media coverage. The lessons of the Bell scandal need to be understood by all if similar scandals are to be prevented. Join us
There are only a few spots left at the 2nd Annual Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning Faculty Workshop on Friday, January 23, 2015, “Research-Based Strategies to Refresh and Enhance College Teaching” – in Argyros Forum, 209 A, starting at 8:30 a.m. This day of workshops and conversation with colleagues is sponsored by