Behind-the-Scenes at the Escalette’s Art Preservation Center
As the Collections Manager of the Escalette Collection in Wilkinson College, a large portion of Jessica Bocinski’s day is devoted to coordinating and maintaining nearly 500 artworks on view throughout Chapman University; however, there are other aspects of her job that take place behind the scenes, involving the care of artwork in the collection not
From Our Eyes - A First Year’s Perspective on Naomi Klein’s Story: This Changes Everything
The edition of From Our Eyes features Faith Chang (’29 Psychology and Political Science Double Major), who recently attended a movie screening of This Changes Everything, a documentary inspired by author Naomi Klein’s international bestseller of the same title. The screening, followed by a discussion with Chapman scholars, was part of Wilkinson College’s 2025 Engaging
Wilkinson College's Engaging the World Series Sparks Hope Through Naomi Klein Documentary
The latest Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2025 Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on the Environment and Building Resilient Futures series event welcomed over 100 attendees for a screening of Naomi Klein’s documentary, This Changes Everything (2015). Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and Schmid College of Science and Technology
Prepping for Law School: Debunking Myths + Real Steps to Get Ahead
Considering law school can be overwhelming, especially when social media, peers, and TV shows make it seem more mysterious or intimidating than it actually is. At Chapman University, students from every major can explore the path to law. I’m here to help break down what actually matters and what doesn’t, so you can prepare with
Chapman Graduate Works Alongside Nobel Economics Winner Joel Mokyr
Chapman University alumna Nicole Saito (’22 Political Science, History, and Economics triple major with a minor in Mathematics) is currently a fourth-year PhD student at Northwestern University. Her primary fields are economic history and political economy, but more broadly, microeconomics with a focus on historical economic development. “I chose Northwestern University for my PhD
Love, Laughter, and Himbos: Wilkinson College Alum Vanessa King Lifts Hearts in Her New Novel
When author Vanessa King graduated from Chapman University in 2005 with a degree in English, she probably didn’t expect her future would involve writing about hot, 20- somethings, who aren’t the brightest boys on the block, but yet, her she is, fresh off the success of her 2021 debut A Certain Appeal, and celebrating the
From Grassroots to Global Recognition: Dr. Lederach Earns International Science Prize for Peace and Ecology
Peace, like grass, grows slowly and demands patience, care, and community. This vision, captured in Dr. Angela Lederach’s (Peace and Justice Studies) book Feel the Grass Grow: Ecologies of Slow Peace (Stanford University Press), is now being recognized globally. Dr. Lederach was recently the co-recipient of the 2025 International Science Prize for Peace and Ecology
Learning to Work, Create, and Lead: The Wilkinson Way
In this month’s Career Corner, Ann Hoang (’27 Writing for Film & TV and Strategic & Corporate Communication) discusses how her work-study experience with Wilkinson College’s Career Manager Erin Berthon has guided her professional growth. When I started at Chapman University, I considered myself well-rounded, someone who loves to learn and explore new things. As
From Our Eyes - Bridging Cultures and Ideas: Reflections on Collaboration and Connection Along the Silk Road
This edition of From Our Eyes features Sujung Cua (’28 Political Science; Women and Gender Studies minor). Cua recently traveled to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to attend an international conference with Dr. Ronald Steiner (Political Science) as part of her role as the Assistant English Editor of Silkroadia, Silk-Road University Network’s web magazine. The Silk-Road University Network (SUN)
Exploring the Origins of K-Pop: Director Kim Daehyun Visits Campus for Try to Remember Screening
When Dr. Nam Lee (Film and Media Arts) learned director Kim Daehyun would be in Los Angeles to screen Try to Remember (2015), a documentary about the Kim Sisters who are credited as the originators of K-pop music; she partnered with Dr. Stephanie Takaragawa (Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Dean for