Visiting Griset Professor
We are excited to announce that Professor Dale C. Allison Jr. will be the visiting Griset Professor for Spring 2019. Professor Allison will be teaching Religion 324, Interpretation of the new Testament: The Gospels and The Historical Jesus on Mondays, 4-6:45 p.m. This course is designed to familiarize students with the issues involved in and
'18 Chapman Shinnyo Fellow
By Atty McLellan (’18) Hi everyone! My name’s Atty McLellan, and I’m the first recipient of Chapman’s Shinnyo Fellowship. Two years ago I began advocating and assisting Orange County’s homeless community, and this fellowship has allowed me to continue to focus on homelessness locally. The financial security that the fellowship provided made reaching out to
Journalism and Humanities Internships
Attention Journalism and Humanities Students! Following is a list of available internships and job openings with links to position descriptions and applications. Deadlines are listed where available. Women’s Leadership Accelerator: Nov. 30 deadline https://journalists.org/programs/womens-leadership-accelerator/ Center for Health Journalism Fellowship: Dec. 14 deadline https://www.centerforhealthjournalism.org/event/2019-california-fellowship CNN-LA Newsource Winter Intern (No deadline given) https://careers.warnermediagroup.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=391&siteid=36&jobId=819843#jobDetails=819843_36 Grant-funded Education Writer for
Do "Facts" Really Matter?
Ian Barnard, Professor of Rhetoric and Composition in the Department of English at Chapman, recently gave a presentation entitled “Do ‘Facts’ Really Matter?” at the Western States Rhetoric and Literacy Conference in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Professor Barnard’s presentation, an updating of their 2017 article in Anastamos, Chapman’s graduate interdisciplinary journal, argued that one of
Blue Wave, Red Tide or Purple Haze
Please join the Journalism Program, the English Department and Wilkinson College for a symposium on Orange County’s crucial role in the Nov. 6 midterm elections. “Blue Wave, Red Tide or Purple Haze?” features analysis of the polling, pundits and politicos before the vote. Adam Nagourney, New York Times Los Angeles Bureau Chief Mary Plummer, KPCC
America's Top Fears 2018
The Chapman University Survey of American Fears Wave 5 (2018) provides an in-depth examination into the fears of average Americans. In June of 2018, a random sample of 1,190 adults from across the United States were asked their level of fear about ninety-four different phenomena including crime, the government, the environment, disasters, personal anxieties, technology
Paranormal America 2018
The Chapman University Survey of American Fears Wave 5 (2018) includes a battery of items on paranormal beliefs ranging from belief in aliens and psychic powers to Bigfoot and haunted houses. Paranormal Beliefs Currently the most common paranormal belief in the United States is that places can be haunted by spirits (57.7%), followed closely by
Fleeing Death: Disaster Evacuations in America
From devastating wildfires to killer hurricanes, nearly a quarter (21%) of America reports they or their families have had to flee their homes due to disaster. Evacuating one’s home is a heart wrenching choice, but it saves lives. Unfortunately, many Americans choose not to evacuate, even when authorities call for mandatory evacuations. The results are
Fear of Muslims in American Society
Roughly 1% of the U.S. adult population are Muslims. The political and social scrutiny focused on this small group has led to major political figures advocating discriminatory practices based on religion alone. In the 2016 Chapman University Survey of American Fears, we explored how Americans as a whole view Muslims. This year, we’ve reexamined many
Fear of Immigration
Americans Appear to be More Afraid of the President than Immigration Immigration policy has been a central focus of President Trump’s administration since he announced his candidacy in a speech in which he said, “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best … They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re