I recently had the opportunity to speak openly with some of my first-year MFA in Creative Writing peers about their concerns for the future. While they were pleased and excited with their choice to undertake this educational journey, some were still terrified by the business-side of being a writer. As novice writers, we are so
I was once told to always remove my wedding ring before going into an interview, so I wouldn’t be pre-judged for having a family and the job being affected. This stereotype is proof that women still have to think about these types of inequalities. Recently I was asked to speak on a panel, Women in
Tyler Park (‘12), who graduated with a B.F.A in Studio Art, made a lifelong dream come true when he opened his very own gallery, Tyler Park Presents, in Silverlake, California. Park grew up in Murrieta, just outside of Temecula. At a young age, he became interested in art and spent a lot of his time
I recently sat down to talk with Dr. Alana Routé (’07) about her career journey. During our conversation, I recognized the importance of sharing her story and words of encouragement with Wilkinson students. It is also important to emphasize, as a career advisor, all the different options you have available to you with a social
Mr. Derrell Roberts (’81) – CEO/Co-Founder Roberts Family Development Center was presented with the Harmon Wilkinson Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences at Wilkinson College’s 2017 Commencement. Congratulations Mr. Roberts! ABOUT THE THE WINNER: In 2001 Derrell Roberts ’81 and wife, Tina, co-founded the Roberts Family Development Center (RFDC) located
Whitney Caldwell graduated in 2014 in Communication Studies. She now lives in Santa Barbara, working for a speakers bureau that manages some of the best-known names in the celebrity, entertainment and business worlds. Whitney facilitates finding, managing and matching good speakers for the right organizations and events. We asked her about her job and how
Over the weekend, Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences participated in the 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off at Chapman’s Family Homecoming weekend. Although Wilkinson did not win the competition, we had a great time serving friends, faculty, students and alumni. Thanks to everyone that helped put this exciting event together! (Pictured above: 1 – WCHSS
Since graduating, alumna Laura Figge ( Master of Science in Health Communication ’12) has been working as the Communications, PR & Education Manager at Health Essentials, an organization that cares for frail and elderly patients. Figge develops patient education materials, communications campaigns to launch EMR and HIPAA training and oversees all internal communications and public
Despite launching her design career during tough economic times, Naomi (Coe) Alon, BFA art ’05, persevered and is now co-owner of design firm Little Crown Interiors . With her business partner, Gerri Panebianco, Naomi designs nurseries and children’s rooms for clients in Southern California (including many celebrities). In this Alumni Spotlight, Naomi shares her story, offers some
Tyler Russell ’11 is making new waves in Laguna Beach — radio waves. He started his “Generational Alt Rock” station KX-FM 93.5, the only local radio station in Laguna Beach. Russell was recently featured in a Q & A story on Locale Magazine. He has also appeared in the Coastline Pilot, LagunaBeach.com, and the OC