In this edition of From Our Eyes, Ava Brandt (’27 Creative Writing, Documentary Film, and LGBTQ studies minor) shares her experience going abroad to Paris, France, in Fall 2025. When I first came to Chapman, I had no intentions of going abroad – especially to a country on the other side of the world! After
When Dr. Nam Lee (Film and Media Arts) learned director Kim Daehyun would be in Los Angeles to screen Try to Remember (2015), a documentary about the Kim Sisters who are credited as the originators of K-pop music; she partnered with Dr. Stephanie Takaragawa (Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Dean for
In this edition of From Our Eyes, Connor Moses (’26 Political Science, Law and Liberal Arts minor) shares his experience working as a summer intern for a U.S. Congressman in the House of Representatives. I was raised on the belief that politics should be rooted in good integrity. I came to Chapman University because of
Pairing the right minor with your major can strengthen your career prospects, expand your skill set, open up job opportunities, and satisfy personal interests. Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences offers 12 interdisciplinary minors that allow students to explore multiple fields and enrich their academic experience. On Thursday, October 29, join us at
Dr. Richelle Tanner, Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Environmental Science & Policy at Chapman University, leads a research lab that explores how climate change affects both ecological systems and human communities. Her work emphasizes equity and justice in natural resource governance and examines how environmental uncertainty drives changes in ecosystems. Recently, she wrote a
Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences students were recently recognized with honors in a series of events that constituted this year’s annual Wilkinson award ceremonies and the 17th annual Campus Leadership Awards. Congratulations to all the winners! Fulbright ETA (English Teaching Assistant) Fellowship Roxanne Aguilera (’24 Political Science, Sociology, Economics minor, University Honors
This edition of From Our Eyes features Akpa Arinzechukwu (‘25 MFA Creative Writing). Arinzechukwu recently attended an event with writer, educator, and activist for the LGBTQ+ community, Eric C. Wat. Wat is one of the many Asian American gay men and lesbians who came together during the AIDS epidemic to support their community and fight
HERSTORIES is an annual event at Chapman University that celebrates Women’s History Month each March. Organized by students in Wilkinson College’s Women and Gender Studies minor along with professor CK Magnolia (Director of Women and Gender Studies), the event features student presentations highlighting the stories of influential women in activism, academia, and politics, including Gloria
This edition of From Our Eyes features Bella Brancato (‘25 Creative Writing). Brancato attended “Space and Culture: An Italian Perspective,” hosted by the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research, which featured presentations and discussions with astronauts, artists, and experts in the sector. I had the privilege of attending “Space and Culture: An Italian Perspective,”
Partnering a major with the right minor can enhance a student’s overall career, broaden skill sets, increase employment opportunities, and, most importantly, fulfill a personal interest. Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences currently offers 12 Interdisciplinary minors, allowing students to learn from multiple disciplines that will enhance their educational goals. On Thursday, March