Interdisciplinary Minors Archive - The Voice of Wilkinson

Spotlight on Excellence: Wilkinson College Students Shine at Annual Awards and Leadership Celebration

May 16, 2025 by Laura Silva | News

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

How Communities Fought the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Amid Stigma and Fear From Our Eyes

May 15, 2025 by Akpa Arinzechukwu (‘25 MFA Creative Writing) | News

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

Chapman University’s HERSTORIES: A Tribute to Women Who Shaped History

April 8, 2025 by Ava Brandt ('27 Creative Writing) | News

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

From Our Eyes: An Italian Perspective Exploring the Significance of Space and Culture

March 26, 2025 by Bella Brancato (‘25 Creative Writing) | News

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,”

Maximize Your Career Potential: Explore 12 Interdisciplinary Minors in Wilkinson College Interdisciplinary Minors Spring Fair 2025

March 4, 2025 by Laura Silva | News

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

From Our Eyes: Ed Roberts Day – Roxanne Varzi Leads Thoughtful Conversation on Disability Rights

January 30, 2025 by Akpa Arinzechukwu (‘25 MFA Creative Writing) | News

This edition of From Our Eyes features Akpa Arinzechukwu (‘25 MFA Creative Writing). Arinzechukwu attended the 6th Annual Ed Roberts Day at Chapman University, celebrating the late trailblazing advocate for disability rights, also known as the “Father of Independent Living”. Speaking at the event was Dr. Roxanne Varzi, author of Death in a Nutshell, a

Navigating Today’s Evolving Landscape of Gender Identity

December 16, 2024 by Laura Silva | News

This year’s Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on Gender & Sexuality marked an incredible interdisciplinary and collaborative journey of exploring contemporary ideas of gender and sexuality, affirming that the arts, humanities, and social sciences are at the forefront of some of the most prominent conversations our nation and world are having today. Concluding this

Grants Support Film and Storytelling Efforts to Empower Indigenous Representation and Mental Health

December 2, 2024 by Paul Pe | News

Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Assistant Professor and Director of Ethnic Studies Justin de Leon is receiving support through multiple grants aimed at reshaping Indigenous representation in media. These initiatives on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) Reservation focus on enhancing mental health and reinforcing cultural identity through storytelling and community filmmaking,

Unpacking Feminist Praxis: Historical and Cultural Approaches to Social and Political Transformation

November 20, 2024 by Laura Silva | News

As part of the Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on Gender & Sexuality series, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the Department of Peace and Justice Studies recently hosted a Global Feminisms panel featuring Wilkinson College professors with expertise in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Indigenous America. The panel included presentations

Gender, Race, and Masculinity Scholars Explore Intersectionality of Gender, Race, and Masculinity

November 20, 2024 by David Krausman | News

Drs. Quaylan Allen (Attallah College of Educational Studies), Rubin Espinoza (Interdisciplinary Programs), and Takeo Rivera (Boston University) offered rich and diverse perspectives for their panel discussion on Gender, Race, and Masculinity, as part of Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science’s Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on Gender & Sexuality series. The panel’s