Movers and Shakers
Lia Halloran, assistant professor, Department of Art, Wilkinson College, had artwork included in the exhibition “Universe City” at Cal State Los Angeles, Jan. 29-Feb. 26. Halloran was also one of the presenters for X-TRA/ LACMA, 1IMAGE/ 1MINUTE event on Friday January 28th for the Los Angeles Art Fair based on X-TRA column by Micol Hebron.
Asian Studies minor approved; open house scheduled for April
A new minor in Asian Studies has been approved and will launch in the fall, Chapman University sources say, and will be introduced with an open house event this April. On Wednesday, April 27 at 3 p.m., the Asian Studies Minor Open House in the Bush Conference Center, Beckman Hall 404, will feature a keynote
Measure for Measure, curated by Lisa Randall & Lia Halloran, Mar. 2-16
Measure for Measure is an essay that was famously adapted into the 1977 short film “Powers of 10” by the architects and artists, Charles and Ray Eames which also emphasizes the body’s relationship to scale and our desire to identify the boundaries of the very large and very small. Although the range between these two boundaries
Ocean Robbins is coming to Chapman, Apr. 14
Ocean Robbins Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences celebrates Earth Week with a special visit by renowned author, speaker and movement builder Ocean Robbins, When Hope Takes a Stand: Living with Purpose and Passion in Challenging Times, Thursday, Apr. 14. Robbins will share insights and inspiration from his decades of work with young leaders worldwide by discussing
Professor Berens, Assistant Professor of Art, opens up "Of No Particular Interest"
Installation View. In February 2011, Stephen Berens, assistant professor Department of Art, opened Of No Particular Interest (A Direct Comparison), a site-specific installation in Los Angeles, 5102 Townsend Avenue. This installation consists of two 2’ x 16’ panoramic photographs shot at different times of day (pictured left). The framing of the panoramas was
Elie Wiesel, Knowledge & Ethics, Mar. 29 - GET YOUR (FREE) TICKETS STARTING MAR. 7
Chapman University students, faculty and staff will once again have the special opportunity to hear a talk by Elie Wiesel, distinguished author and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, when he returns to campus as Distinguished Presidential Fellow. Professor Wiesel will present a lecture titled “Knowledge and Ethics” to the Chapman University community at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March
12th Annual Holocaust Art & Writing Contest Awards Ceremony & Reception, Mar. 4
The Holocaust: Spaces of Memory The Holocaust: Spaces of Memory 12th Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception is on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 11 a.m. in Memorial Hall. The featured guest speaker, Idele Stapholtz, is a Holocaust Survivor and Member of The “1939” Club.
Alumnus speakers brings perspective to world events
As unrest and protest movements unfold across the Middle East, the political science, peace studies and global studies programs at Chapman University continue to host a variety of guest speakers bringing unique perspectives to the timely events. On Thursday, Feb. 24 U.S. Army Capt. Michael Kelly McCoy ’03, Peace Studies (pictured left), was on
Attention Art Students - Portfolio Review and Submission Deadline Information
Tame the Beast Portfolio Review is Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. AIGA Student Members: Free; Student non-members: $25; Professional AIGA members: $20; Professional non-members: $40. Those interested can register at http://www.orangecounty.aiga.org/ Tame the Beast Design Contest Deadline is Saturday, April 9, 2011. Guidelines: All submissions must be student work completed
Asian Studies in the 21st Century, Program of Asian Studies Minor Open House, Apr. 27
The new Asian Studies Program invites the Chapman community to the Program of Asian Studies Minor Open House, “Asian Studies in the 21st Century” on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Beckman Hall 404 East Wing & Side Patio. The event will begin with an introduction by Dean of Wilkinson College Patrick Quinn, followed by