The Chapman University community responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s separate but related rulings on gay marriage today with some of the same diversity of debate and celebrations spreading across the nation. In the Wallace All Faiths Chapel of the Fish Interfaith Center, the Rev. Nancy Brink, director of the Office of Church Relations, offered
On July 19 – 21, 2013, sociology alumna Toshiko Joy Ito (’47), flew to to Cody, Wyoming with her son, Judge Lance Ito and his wife Peggy; to attend the Heart Mountain Concentration Camp’s Pilgrimage 2013 where former inmates, (including T. Ito ), and their family and friends held a reunion at the Heart Mountain Camp’s Interpretive Learning
Every year at Commencement, Wilkinson College chooses one alumnus to honor with the distinguished Harmon Wilkinson Award. The award is in honor of Wilkinson’s namesake Harmon Wilkinson. Harmon completed his baccalaureate study in 1935, double majoring in English and history. Over the years, in addition to being a Chapman student, Harmon was an active alumnus,
Highlights from Chapman University’s independently organized TEDx event, Icons, Geniuses & Mavericks. Our speakers were thoughtfully selected to stir the mind with new thoughts, inspire deeper conversation and encourage others to exceed limits. These talks offer ideas worth spreading.
Sometimes big statements are best made in small ways. That was the thinking behind a new Commencement tradition begun this year at Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences . Traditionally, the college gave graduates a medal to wear over their graduation robes as a reminder that they are forever part of the Wilkinson
On Saturday, May 18, Wilkinson College hosted the 2013 Commencement ceremonies where 393 students participated. Take a look …
Chapman’s big annual gala event, American Celebration, raises scholarship funds for Chapman students. Here, some of the stars of this annual production – which features more than 100 student performers and crew members – talk about being a part of American Celebration and how their scholarships make it possible for them to attend Chapman.
Chapman University recently commissioned iSanctuary to create a custom keepsake tassel for their graduates from Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Traditionally, Wilkinson College presents a medal to its graduates at the commencement ceremony, however, this year the college wanted to expand the symbolism behind the medal to incorporate the mission of the university.
Victoria Carty, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Sociology Wilkinson Review 2013 In 2004 the President of the American Sociological Association, Michael Burawoy, challenged sociologists to break out of the ivory tower and return to the roots of sociology, one that takes a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to societal concerns. On March 16, 2012 the first public
Hi All This is a little premature, but I just wanted to send a thank you message before the summer overtakes and you get to turn your mind to other things. So my thanks to each of you for your invaluable contributions to the College and all it stands for. Thank you for your dedication