Soc - Interdisciplinary Minors Fall Fair 2025 Archive

Pair Your Passion with Purpose: Strengthen Your Career Prospects with an Interdisciplinary Minor Interdisciplinary Minors Fall Fair 2025

October 23, 2025 by Laura Silva | News

Pairing the right minor with your major can strengthen your career prospects, expand your skill set, open up job opportunities, and satisfy personal interests. Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences offers 12 interdisciplinary minors that allow students to explore multiple fields and enrich their academic experience. On Thursday, October 29, join us at

What Americans Fear Most in 2025 Chapman University’s Annual Survey Reveals Top Fears and the Psychology Behind Them

October 21, 2025 by Robert Hitchcock | News

Americans continue to fear corruption in government more than anything else, according to the 11th annual Chapman University Survey of American Fears, released today by Chapman University. The nationally representative survey conducted by Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences provides an in-depth look at the most common fears across the country and explores

From Our Eyes: Exploring Christian Nationalism

October 13, 2025 by Sahara Zúñiga Fernández ('26 Sociology and Film & TV Production) | News

This edition of From Our Eyes features Sahara Zúñiga Fernández (’26 Sociology and Film & TV Production). Zúñiga is currently completing two degrees at Chapman University and serves as a research assistant to several Chapman faculty members. Recently, they attended the Wilkinson College event “Christian Nationalism, White Supremacy, and the Future of Democracy” sponsored by

Spotlight on Excellence: Wilkinson College Students Shine at Annual Awards and Leadership Celebration

May 16, 2025 by Laura Silva | News

Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences students were recently recognized with honors in a series of events that constituted this year’s annual Wilkinson award ceremonies and the 17th annual Campus Leadership Awards. Congratulations to all the winners! Fulbright ETA (English Teaching Assistant) Fellowship Roxanne Aguilera (’24 Political Science, Sociology, Economics minor, University Honors

Faculty Books: Greek Mythology From Creation to First Humans

May 8, 2025 by Laura Silva | News

Robert Guyker (Sociology) co-edited Greek Mythology: From Creation to First Humans, a book written by Professor Carolina López-Ruiz from the University of Chicago, Divinity School. This is the latest publication in the book series World Mythology in Theory and Everyday Life, from Oxford University Press. Greek Mythology: From Creation to First Humans provides a unique

From Our Eyes: Meeting Nadia Murad – A Transformative Encounter with a Survivor, Advocate, and Icon of Resilience

February 18, 2025 by Sam Thompson (‘25 Peace and Justice Studies) | News

This edition of From Our Eyes features Sam Thompson (‘25 Peace and Justice Studies). Thompson currently has an internship with Nobel Laureate and Presidential Fellow in Peace & Justice Studies Nadia Murad and has been offered a position with her following graduation. Murad will be speaking at Chapman on Tuesday, February 25 at 4 p.m.

Learning the Culture of Disneyland: Exploring Social Behavior Through the Lens of Anthropology

February 16, 2025 by Laura Silva | News

Over the January Interterm, Dr. Stephanie Takaragawa (Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Sociology) taught Anthro-Space/Place: Disneyland, a 4-week-long class where students conducted empirical research at Disneyland in Anaheim to examine different theories of social behavior. Students explored articles written about Disneyland and visited the park once a

Unpacking Feminist Praxis: Historical and Cultural Approaches to Social and Political Transformation

November 20, 2024 by Laura Silva | News

As part of the Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on Gender & Sexuality series, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the Department of Peace and Justice Studies recently hosted a Global Feminisms panel featuring Wilkinson College professors with expertise in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Indigenous America. The panel included presentations

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

Experiential Learning: Orange Police Department and Chapman Public Safety

September 5, 2024 by Dr. Nancy Rios-Contreras | News

Students enrolled in the SOC 231 Foundations of Criminal Justice course last spring had the opportunity to visit the Orange Police Department (OPD). The experiential trip was a highlight of Dr. Nancy Rios-Contreras’ (Sociology) course, which covered topics relevant to police, courts, and corrections. Students learned criminology theories and contemporary social issues impacting the criminal justice system.