News Archive - The Voice of Wilkinson

Visual Storytelling and Real-World Reporting: Chapman Student Interns with Voice of OC through Marshutz Endowed Journalism Fund

October 14, 2024 by Erika Taylor | News

Wilkinson College Journalism student Fashion Castillo (25′ Public Relations, Visual Journalism minor (pictured above)) was awarded the Marshutz Endowed Journalism Fund fellowship which supports student internships with local nonprofit newsroom Voice of OC. “The Marshutz fellowship means a lot to me because it’s not just a recognition of my hard work and passion for journalism,

Faculty Book: Exploring Rebellion on the High Seas: Why Sailors Mutinied Against the Odds, According to Steven Pfaff’s Latest Book

October 14, 2024 by Laura Silva | News

Professor Steven Pfaff, one of the Sociology Department’s newest faculty members, considers himself an eclectic scholar who gets to study all the “interesting things” – politics, religions, conflict, and social change. In his most recent book, The Genesis of Rebellion: Governance, Grievance and Mutiny in the Age of Sail (Cambridge University Press) Pfaff and co-author

Reinforcing Asian-American Political Power

October 14, 2024 by Andrew Gabriel | News

Last month, Christine Chen, the co-founder and Executive Director of APIAVote, spoke to Chapman University students and faculty in a session hosted by Dr. Vivian Yan-Gonzalez, an assistant professor of Asian-American Studies and historian of Asian-American politics. In the session, Chen highlighted her organization’s mission to reinforce “Asian-American Political Power.” In recent election cycles, many

Dangerous Ideas: Roxane Gay Brings Signature Wit and Wisdom to Chapman Amidst laughter and jokes, Gay highlighted the serious problems facing those who share their opinions in the public forum.

October 7, 2024 by Staci Dumoski | News

Author and cultural critic Roxane Gay addressed an audience of students, faculty and community members at Chapman University on Sept. 25. The event kicked off Engaging the World, the signature lecture series presented by Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, which this year is addressing the theme of gender and sexuality. Gay, Ph.D.,

Enhance Your Career: Discover the Perfect Minor at the Interdisciplinary Minors Fall Fair

September 30, 2024 by Laura Silva | News

Partnering a major with the right minor can enhance a student’s overall career, broadening skill sets, increasing employment opportunities, and most importantly, fulfilling a personal interest. Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences offers 11 Interdisciplinary minors allowing students to learn from multiple disciplines that will enhance educational goals. On Thursday, October 10 students

At War with Ourselves: Former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster Visits Campus

September 27, 2024 by David Krausman | News

Former National Security Advisor and retired Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster visited campus as a part of his ongoing speaking and book tour for his new book: At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House, arriving on shelves later this month. In his talk, McMaster discussed what it means to be

Career Corner: From Internship to Career – Securing a Full-Time Job

September 25, 2024 by Erin Berthon | News

While internships provide valuable learning experiences, they can also serve as a crucial stepping stone to secure your dream job. If you are currently in an internship you love, read more to find out how you can turn that internship into a full-time position. Exceed Expectations If you’re looking to turn your internship into a

$3M Gift from Samueli Foundation to Endow Chapman University’s Holocaust Art & Writing Contest

September 25, 2024 by Staci Dumoski | News

For 25 years, the Annual Holocaust Art & Writing Contest presented by Chapman University and The 1939 Society has provided an opportunity for students in high school and middle school to learn about the Holocaust by asking them to engage with first-person accounts from survivors and to produce their own creative work in response. Now,

Susan F. Paterno Appointed to Prestigious Tedeschi Professorship of Journalism

September 25, 2024 by Susan Paterno | News

Susan F. Paterno, Professor of English and Director of the Journalism Program, has been appointed to the Tedeschi Professorship of Journalism within the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, a recognition of her exemplary contributions to the field of journalism and her dedication to education and research. “I’m honored by this recognition, and

International Studies MA Student Interns for California’s 46th Congressional District

September 25, 2024 by David Krausman | News

The Voice of Wilkinson had the opportunity to sit down with graduate student Declan Coakley (‘24 Political Science, ‘25 MA International Studies) to talk about his summer internship with the District Office of Congressman Lou Correa, California’s 46th congressional district office. In this interview, Coakley shares his internship experience and some of his key takeaways,