Corruption, Nuclear Threats, and Economic Instability Dominate National Fears in 2024
Government corruption, the possibility of global war, and economic uncertainty are among the fears gripping the American psyche in 2024, according to new findings from Chapman University. The fear of corrupt government officials tops the list this year as it has for the last nine years. Americans are also very fearful about loved ones becoming
Career Corner: Why Experiential Learning is the Key to Finding Your Dream Career
Experiential learning is an invaluable part of the college experience that can significantly enhance students’ education and career prospects. By engaging in hands-on activities, students can deepen their understanding of academic concepts while developing essential skills. Wilkinson College offers a plethora of opportunities for students to engage in experiential learning. Here are five important reasons
Breaking Chains: The Power of Feminism in the Inmate-Led 'Success Stories' Program at Soledad Prison
“We get to choose what kind of men to be in life. The question is, ‘what kind of man will you be?’” It has been 6 years since Richie Reseda was released from prison and 6 years since the documentary The Feminist on Cellblock Y was released on CNN. On October 3, 2024, Wilkinson College,
Fiona Shen Receives $5,000 Grant from California Humanities
We are thrilled to announce that Chapman University and Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences have been awarded a $5,000 Humanities for All Quick Grant from California Humanities for “Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop and exhibition guide for exhibition ‘Body of the World: The California Landscapes of Inna Jane Ray.’” This grant will support a
From Our Eyes: Catherine Opie Explores the American Landscape Through the Lens of Photography at Engaging the World Lecture
This edition of From Our Eyes features Ysabella Rodriguez (Art History). Rodriguez attended The Structure of Photography lecture by event, Photographer Catherine Opie. Rodriguez reflects on the event and what it meant to her. Earlier this month, photographer and educator Catherine Opie took the audience on a journey through her body of work beginning with
Visual Storytelling and Real-World Reporting: Chapman Student Interns with Voice of OC through Marshutz Endowed Journalism Fund
Wilkinson College Journalism student Fashion Castillo (25′ Public Relations, Visual Journalism minor (pictured above)) was awarded the Marshutz Endowed Journalism Fund fellowship which supports student internships with local nonprofit newsroom Voice of OC. “The Marshutz fellowship means a lot to me because it’s not just a recognition of my hard work and passion for journalism,
Faculty Book: Exploring Rebellion on the High Seas: Why Sailors Mutinied Against the Odds, According to Steven Pfaff’s Latest Book
Professor Steven Pfaff, one of the Sociology Department’s newest faculty members, considers himself an eclectic scholar who gets to study all the “interesting things” – politics, religions, conflict, and social change. In his most recent book, The Genesis of Rebellion: Governance, Grievance and Mutiny in the Age of Sail (Cambridge University Press) Pfaff and co-author
Reinforcing Asian-American Political Power
Last month, Christine Chen, the co-founder and Executive Director of APIAVote, spoke to Chapman University students and faculty in a session hosted by Dr. Vivian Yan-Gonzalez, an assistant professor of Asian-American Studies and historian of Asian-American politics. In the session, Chen highlighted her organization’s mission to reinforce “Asian-American Political Power.” In recent election cycles, many
Dangerous Ideas: Roxane Gay Brings Signature Wit and Wisdom to Chapman
Author and cultural critic Roxane Gay addressed an audience of students, faculty and community members at Chapman University on Sept. 25. The event kicked off Engaging the World, the signature lecture series presented by Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, which this year is addressing the theme of gender and sexuality. Gay, Ph.D.,
Enhance Your Career: Discover the Perfect Minor at the Interdisciplinary Minors Fall Fair
Partnering a major with the right minor can enhance a student’s overall career, broadening skill sets, increasing employment opportunities, and most importantly, fulfilling a personal interest. Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences offers 11 Interdisciplinary minors allowing students to learn from multiple disciplines that will enhance educational goals. On Thursday, October 10 students