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Why Social Sciences and Humanities Are Key to Developing Soft Skills for Success in Today’s Workforce Career Corner

January 23, 2025 by | News

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven job market, a specialized degree alone is no longer a guarantee of success. Employers increasingly prioritize well-rounded candidates who can navigate complex workplace dynamics and adapt to evolving professional environments. Mastering transferable skills—often referred to as “soft skills,” such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and adaptability is just as critical

Bridging Disciplines: Dr. Valenzuela and Dr. Rivera Investigate the Contributions of Indigenous Interpreters to Technical Communication

January 21, 2025 by | News

During a lunch at the Marvin W. Meyer Faculty Athenaeum, Dr. Nora Rivera (English) and Dr. Pilar Valenzuela (World Languages and Cultures) realized the unique interconnections of their research using testimonios, a Spanish term for first-person narratives that share personal experiences of social or political injustice, oppression or marginalization. It was then that they decided

From Our Eyes: Pushing the Limits of Art and Imagination with Ouroboros

December 19, 2024 by Selah Sanchez | News

This edition of From Our Eyes features Selah Sanchez (’27 Creative Writing, CCI minor) Editor-in-Chief of Ouroboros, a student publication that provides an outlet for artists, writers, and creators who push the bounds of reality and imagination. Ouroboros recently launched its ninth issue with a celebration which Sanchez hosted. In her reflections  she paints a

From the Screen to Our Hearts: Notes on Displacement Screening

December 19, 2024 by Ojeikere Akhadelor | News

Chapman University’s MA in International Studies Program hosted Palestinian artist and filmmaker Khaled Jarrar for a screening of his acclaimed documentary Notes on Displacement. Co-sponsored by Political Science, Peace & Justice Studies, History, and Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the event brought together students, faculty, and community members. This interdisciplinary gathering explored the

The Underground: A Bold New Digital Space for Experimental Art and Literature Launches Its First Issue

December 16, 2024 by | News

The experimental art and literary journal, The Underground, has officially launched its first issue. The Underground is a student-run all-digital space (under the supervision of faculty advisor Rebecca Goodman (English)) for creative minds to exist in one collaborative space. It is a platform for digitally accessible narratives, including video, visual, interactive, and trans-genre compositions. “I

Navigating Today’s Evolving Landscape of Gender Identity

December 16, 2024 by | News

This year’s Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on Gender & Sexuality marked an incredible interdisciplinary and collaborative journey of exploring contemporary ideas of gender and sexuality, affirming that the arts, humanities, and social sciences are at the forefront of some of the most prominent conversations our nation and world are having today. Concluding this

Echoes in the Mirror A New Student-Curated Exhibition

December 12, 2024 by Jessica Bockinski | News

In response to Wilkinson College’s 2024 Engaging the World Initiative, Leading the Conversation on Gender and Sexuality, students worked collaboratively to curate a new exhibition of Escalette Collection artwork titled Echoes in the Mirror. The exhibition is located in the first-floor hallway in Roosevelt Hall and will be on display until November 2025. The student-curators

Honoring Professor Banuelos’ Legacy: A Gift to Chapman’s Graphic Design Program

December 11, 2024 by Stephanie Chavez | News

We often don’t think about the creative minds behind iconic brand logos, from the Amazon smile to the arrow in FedEx. The masterminds behind these creative brands usually remain in the shadows. But for the late Chapman Professor Joseph Banuelos, he created an iconic symbol that hamburger lovers would come to know for decades: The

December Graduates: Your Guide to Early Career Success Career Corner

December 11, 2024 by | News

Graduating in December comes with unique challenges—like entering the job market during the holidays when hiring activity tends to slow down. However, this timing can also work in your favor if you know how to seize the opportunities available. Tap Into New Year Hiring Cycles The holiday season might seem like a tough time to

From Our Eyes: Beyond the Data Lecture and Workshop

December 6, 2024 by Ojeikere Akhadelor | News

This edition of From Our Eyes features Ojeikere Akhadelor (’25 MA International Studies) who attended the “Beyond the Data” lecture and interactive workshop with Justin Richmond, Founder & Executive Director of IMPL. Project (IMPL. is short for “implementation”). The event, sponsored by the MA in International Studies program, delved into how studying data analytics, cross-cultural

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