Lisa Cupolo (Creative Writing, Wilkinson College) is the winner of the 2020 W.S. Porter Prize for her short-story collection, Have Mercy On Us. Cupolo will receive $1,000 and a book publication by Regal House Publishing. The stories in Have Mercy On Us are all about love. How one chases love and falls short of
Over the years the Lloyd and Elisabeth Klein Legacy Foundation has played an instrumental role in funding programs in Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences that support the education and growth of disadvantaged youth in our surrounding community. With thanks to Christine and Lon Cross, the philanthropic donors behind the Klein Legacy Foundation,
Associate Professor Brian Glaser (English Department, Wilkinson College) takes the reader on a winding journey through sentimental places, beloved family, tricky politics, and the elusive passing of time in his new book of poetry, Contradictions. The Voice of Wilkinson sat down to chat with Dr. Glaser about his latest work. Voice of Wilkinson: Why the
This month students and faculty gain access to The ProQuest Historical Newspapers-Black Newspapers Database which houses nationally distributed, regionally diverse, historical black newspapers and provides students and faculty with perspectives and information on 19th and 20th-century Black life not found in mainstream newspapers. This resource will spur innovative scholarship and creative activities across the curriculum.
In honor of Black History Month, we are spotlighting two artists whose work the Escalette Collection of Art acquired last year to feature in the Dean’s Suite. Both of these works stood out to us because of the meaningful way they memorialize Black lives and history. Patrick Martinez Since 2015, Patrick Martinez has been re-envisioning
Dr. Victoria Carty, Associate Professor of Sociology in Wilkinson College, explores recent world-wide migrations, the rise of nativism and white supremacy, and the important role of social movements in her most recent book, “The Immigration Crisis in Europe and the U.S.-Mexico Border in the Era of Heightened Nativism.” . The Voice of Wilkinson sat
Justin Riley is the Associate Director of Student Community Support and Development at Chapman University and serves on the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Engaging the World Committee. With Justin’s help, Wilkinson College is committed to leading the conversation in our community on issues of humanity, unity and justice. In Fall 2020
Congratulations to the three Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity award recipients from Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences! This new competitive internal funding opportunity allows faculty to apply for up to $15,000 to conduct innovative research, scholarship, and creative activity. The aim of this program is meant to
Since starting the MFA in Creative Writing program in Wilkinson College at Chapman University this fall, “What’s grad school like?” is a question we’ve been asked numerous times. Unfortunately, during this new, strange era of online education, it’s hard to formulate a good response. When we were accepted to Chapman University’s MFA in Creative Writing
Tami Chipeco ‘18 studied Environmental Science and Policy as an undergraduate. Following graduation, she took the opportunity to explore the intersection of her faith and environmental advocacy as the Ecological Discipleship Coordinator for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. This national Christian non-profit organization connects students on college campuses to empower and equip them to lead Bible studies,