In late April of 1992, Los Angeles erupted in anger, rioting and chaos for six days following the jury acquittal of police officers involved in the beating of Rodney King. On America’s news, citizens watched as city-wide unrest devolved into fiery violence and widespread looting. Now, 23 years later, Chapman University alumnus and creative writing
The 2015 Wilkinson Commencement Ceremony will be on Sunday, May 24, 2015. All graduates must RSVP to participate in Commencement. RSVP your spot today! Below is a schedule of the events. 6:15 p.m. – Wilkinson College Student Procession Lineup (in cap & gown), Hutton Sports Center 7- 9 p.m. – Wilkinson College of Humanities and
The Visual Thinker Lecture Series presents Professor of Visual Art at the University of San Diego, Amy Adler on Wednesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. in Argyros Forum 209C. Amy had her first one-person museum exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles. This exhibition launched a twenty-year exhibition history that includes solo shows
Chapman’s Studio BFA seniors are pleased to announce their final group exhibition featuring works by: Lauren Potts, Tanya Lueck and Monica Beyon starting on Monday, April 20 and continuing through Friday, April 24. Opening reception will be on Monday, April 20, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Chapman University Guggenheim Gallery. Snacks and refreshments will
By Professor Ian Barnard (English Department) Last month I attended the Conference on College Composition and Communication annual convention in Tampa, Florida, where I gave a presentation titled “‘I Can’t Relate’: The Risks of Identification Demands in Teaching and Learning.” My presentation took aim at the pressure put on teachers to make
You’re invited to the BURN workshop, Fellowship & Scholarship , Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 12 – 1:30 p.m. in the Laura Scudder Conference Room, RO 127 with Dr. Eileen Jankowski. This workshop is a ‘hands-on’ session for all national and international scholarship applicants. Dr. Jankowski will discuss effective strategies for the personal
Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (that’s our new name coming soon!) invites you to 2014-2015 Wrap Party, on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 3 p.m. in the Faculty Athenaeum. Together, let’s celebrate our new college name and this year’s faculty achievements! Refreshments will be served! Please RSVP today!
Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences , Immigration CRASsH Group , Chancellor’s Office , Sociology Department , Department of Religious Studies and the M.A. in Internationals Studies Program presents, Breaking Borders: Dialoguing on Immigration – a conference designed to engage and encourage dialogue between scholars and community members about the prominent issues in immigration across
You’re invited to a week of French films starting on Monday, April 20, 2015. These special screenings will focus on three young French women directors plus a special evening with Oscar winner for Best Director and Best Film ( The Artist ) Michel Hazanavicius. Monday, April 20: Grand Central , directed by Rebeccas Zlotowski
Wilkinson Sociology students and faculty attended the 86th annual meeting of the Pacific Sociological Association in Long Beach. This is the first of two essays introducing PSA members to Long Beach—a perfect location for scholars, students, and sociological practitioners to explore the 2015 theme: People, Place and Power. “We had great sessions at