The Sociology Department is hosting a student mixer on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 and all students interested in Sociology, Anthropology , Women’s Studies – that of which includes an emphasis in Inequality/Social Justice, Culture/Globalization, Sociological Practice and Community, and Social Psychology, are invited to come and learn what courses to take and if you are
In 2008 I spent a year in Australia as a Fulbright Senior Scholar where I got used to seeing kangaroos on the way to work, and even more importantly lived in a country where the memory of World War I (my area of research expertise) remains strong. I spent the year conducting research to compare
Mark Axelrod, Ph.D ., professor of English and creative writing , has published his latest book, “ No Symbols Where None Intended: Literary Essays from Laclos to Beckett ” (Palgrave Pivot/MacMillan, August 2014). The essays use Nabokov’s stylistic approach to well-known texts (fiction, drama and criticism) as a point of departure. Notions
Traveling to a foreign country can be a daunting challenge for any college student, particularly when your native language is seldom spoken. Learning a new language however does not only facilitate communication with others, but it allows us to learn more about the culture of others as well as our own. From greetings to buying
Attention Wilkinson College Freshman! You are invited to attend an information session and program review on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 12:15-1:30 p.m. in Henley Basement, Biggs Conference Room. Chapman University and Wilkinson College offer a variety of ways to engage in research. Each opportunity has its nuances and unique attributes spanning research design, collection
In my last blog post (for the time being), I wanted to discuss some of the extraordinary work being done by my Spanish colleagues at Cástulo. For the most part, these new developments apply to the visualization of objects and of the site itself. These visualizations can help other archaeologists to understand the discoveries made
WordTheatre’s 2014 fall serie s at Chapman University brings America’s finest short story writers to Orange for celebrity and student performances. On Monday, September 22, Hollywood actors – Bruce Vilanch, Stephen Tobolowsky, Gethin Anthony and Chapman Theater Major, Morgan Lauff (’15) , will bring to li fe acclaimed short stories by author Allan Gurganus
Communication is a fundamental element in the human experience. From prehistoric times to modern-day, communication continues to serve as an instrument in shaping public opinion and societal norms, it provides information about the state of the world and influences the way in which people perceive reality. The Communication Studies Department at Chapman University prides itself in
Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the World Language and Cultures Department present a free film screening of “La Scoperta Dell’Alba” (The Discovery of Dawn ) on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 7 p.m. in Argyros Forum, Room 209 A, followed by a Q&A with the director of the film — Susanna Nicchiarelli.
You’re invited to view, “Nicky’s Family” — the award-winning documentary about Sir Nicholas Winton, who rescued 669 Jewish children on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 7 p.m. in Chapman Auditorium, Memorial Hall. Dr. Marilyn Harran, Stern Chair in Holocaust Education and Directory, Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education at Chapman University, will introduce the film