Dr. David Shafie, assistant professor of Political Science, was invited to Washington, D.C. in June to help formulate a behavioral research agenda for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The “scientist-to-scientist” meeting was part of an ongoing initiative by the EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) to integrate social science perspectives and share cross-disciplinary findings
While most followers of NASA’s space shuttle program watched the final shuttle launch on televisions and computer screens this morning, two Chapman University scholars enjoyed on-the-spot viewing as media members covering the end of the historic program. Chapman bloggers Drs. Leahy and Dechow chronicle historic launch of Atlantis. Anna Leahy Ph.D., associate professor of English
Chapman University celebrates its 150th anniversary with a year-long schedule of festive events, including a huge 150th birthday party and campus open house for the whole community on May 6. Kids events, Alley Cats concerts, festival booths, free food, student performances, a cake in the shape of Memorial Hall and fireworks made this a day
During the spring semester, Professor Kent Lehnhof participated in a campus symposium on Macbeth, “Insight to a Shakespeare Tragedy” Watch professor’s Lehnhof’s mini-lecture.
Marvin Meyer, Ph.D., Griset Chair in Bible and Christian Studies, is a veteran hand at national television appearances, including documentaries produced by the History, Discovery and National Geographic channels as well as the major broadcast networks. Now he has been tapped once again to be an expert voice (and face) on a primetime national TV
Stephen Berens is one of 150 art professionals from around the United States being brought to San Francisco to attend the Andy Warhol Foundation’s Warhol Initiative Convening June 21-26. “The Warhol Convening is meant to foster deep discussion and critical thinking around emerging trends, current challenges, and the future of artist-centered culture.” Prof Berens was
Whirlwind Wheelchair International Good morning, my friends, and welcome to Chapman University for the academic year 2011-12. As you have noticed, our campus is a campus of busts in honor of a variety of distinguished people, but I am pleased and proud to point out, as I do whenever I am given the chance, that
CalArts Graduate Show – curated by artists Eve Fowler and Alexandro SegadeJune 25- July 10, 2011Reception June 25, 2011, 6 p.m. Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater, 631 West 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90012Gallery Hours: Monday – Thursday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday – Sunday, 12-8 p.m. (and by appointment) As an artist-curated and
Double English (literature concentration) and Theatre (Screen Acting concentration) majorMatthew Gallenstein (’12) will receive the Paul Frizler Scholarship for 2011- 2012. As the Frizler Scholar, Matthew will receive a $2,200 scholarship for the academic year. The Paul Frizler Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of one of Chapman University’s most inspirational faculty members, whose electric intellect and encouraging
The British Library in London currently has an exhibit featuring two early steampunk novels: Homunculus (winner of the Philip K. Dick award for best paperback science fiction novel in 1985) and Lord Kelvin’s Machine, published in 1992 by Professor of English James Blaylock. Also on display is a copy of Dr. Blaylock’s steampunk short story, “The