John Fowles Center for Creative Writing Literary Forum
The John Fowles Center for Creative Writing Literary Forum is excited to announce the 2013 writer series line-up. Below is a list of the authors and the dates they will be here on campus. For more information about each of the writers, please go to the John Fowles Center website. All readings will begin at
Learning Never Ends for Chapman University Alumni
Learning is a lifelong journey for Chapman University alumni. Last year, we launched an innovative new program to help Chapman alumni 50 years of age and older continue learning and growing at their alma mater. Chapman Alumni Lifelong Learning brings these seasoned learners together in the classroom with current students and outstanding faculty for a
Professor a Panelist for Extraordinary Exhibition
Professor Micol Hebron will be a panelist for discussion on the exhibition “Viva Voce.” The exhibition is an interactive sound and video installation by a few fairly big-name sound artists. The panel discussion is on January 23 at 7:30pm in Los Angeles for the Human Resources gallery.
Professor Receives Prestigious Grant
Faculty member David Burns was just identified as the recipient of a Creative Capital grant from a pool of 2,700 applicants. Creative Capital is among the biggest and most prestigious art grants in the country!
Dr. Valenzuela presents new book
Dr. Pilar Valenzuela , Associate Professor of the Department of Languages , recently presented her new book titled “Voces Shiwilu: 400 Años de Resistencia Lingüística en Jeberos” in the city of Iquitos, Peru. The event was organized by the Instituto de Investigaciones de la Amazonía Peruana (IIAP) and the Region of Loreto. This book
The late professor Meyer’s ‘Gospels of the Marginalized’ published posthumously
The Gospels of the Marginalized , the final book of the late Professor Marv Meyer, has been released by Cascade Books. Reviewers praise the book, which explores some of the major topics of Meyer’s renowned study and research of ancient Christian texts, for its fresh analysis of the Gospels of Thomas, Mary and Judas.
David Henley memoir ‘From Moscow to Beirut’ released by Chapman University Press
Foreign correspondents have a reputation for leading a life of adventure, travel, intrigue and even danger, and no one fits that image better than journalist and Chapman Univer sity Trustee David C. Henley. Henley roamed the world for nearly 60 years, covering revolutions, unrest and international hot spots in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia,
Professor Han author of new book
Lori Cox Han, Professor of Political Science , is the author of a new textbook on the American presidency. “Presidents and the American Presidency,” co-authored by Diane J. Heith of St. John’s University and published by Oxford University Press, provides an exploration of both the political institution and the men who have held the office.
Speech and Debate Team win1st place for a 4-year University Sweepstakes award at Fall Championship Regional Tournament
On December 2, the Speech and Debate Team achieved something Chapman University has never done before — They took the 1st place 4-year University Sweepstakes award at the Fall Championship Regional Tournament. They beat out 36 other schools including: UCLA and all of the Cal States (Northridge, Long Beach, Los Angeles, & Fullerton). These were
Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi—Weekend Retreat
Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi is the Founding Director of The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at the Massachusetts Institute o f Technology. He is the Buddhist chaplain at MIT and teaches Buddhist philosophy and practice through the Prajnopaya Institute and will be on campus hosting a weekend retreat, December 15, 9 a.m –