Greetings from the Dean’s Office!
One more week of classes, then final exams close out the fall semester, and we will all take a deserved break! The stories in this issue of “We are Wilkinson” once again demonstrate the value and importance of the arts, humanities, and social sciences. “We are Wilkinson” will be on hiatus until the start of the spring semester in February, 2020. In the meantime, we wish all our students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and parents a happy holiday season and joyous new year!
If you would like to share a story for an upcoming newsletter,
please contact wilkinsoncollege@chapman.edu.
Pictured above are History majors who presented papers at the Phi Alpha Theta (History Honors Society) 2019 Conference with their History advisors Dr. Bill Cumiford and Dr. Robert Slayton. Each spring our History students present papers for the Southern California Regional Conference, which will be hosted at Chapman University in April 2020! More information coming soon.
A Message from Wilkinson Dean
It has been an exciting fall for Wilkinson College. In this article, Wilkinson College Dean Jennifer D. Keene, quickly recaps a few highlights of happenings within the college this past semester.
The Implications of Impeachment
Wilkinson College and the Fowler School of Law are turning this national event into a teachable moment. Read how political science and law faculty gathered students to examine a subject often confined to textbooks.
Student Gives Wilkinson a New Identity
What exactly does a graphic designer do? We are Wilkinson sat down with graphic design major, Santina Busalacchi (’21) who has been essential this semester in creating some of Wilkinson College's very special projects.
What is the Value in a Minor?
“Few people are interested in only one thing; the minor program recognizes this and enables you to broaden and deepen your education, to become more well-rounded as a scholar and as a person,” -- Dr. Ian Barnard, Director of LGBTQ Minor Program.
Students Take Trip to Volcom HQ
Wilkinson College's Career Advisor took a group of students to Volcom HQ in Costa Mesa to learn tips on how to get their foot in the door at the widely-successful surf, skate and snowboard company. They sat down with the CEO and HR Coordinator and here's what they learned.
What Makes Wilkinson So Special?
Philip Goodrich ('22, History and Integrated Educational Studies and a minor in Political Science) explains to us why he thinks Wilkinson College is such a great place to be a student. Here is what he had to say (and we must admit, it's hard to argue with him -- wink, wink).
Wilkinson College Events at a Glance
Whether you're into art, politics, history, or poetry, there's always something new and exciting happening in Wilkinson College!
Here is just a slice of our intriguing upcoming events.
Why the Social Sciences Matter, Dec. 5
What can I do with my degree? What kind of career should I pursue? Should I go to graduate school or law school? What do I do when I graduate? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Earl Babbie, the Campbell Professor Emeritus in Behavioral Sciences.
Celebrating Tabula Poetica's 10 Years, Dec. 9
Join Tabula Poetica along with 14 reading poets as they celebrate ten years of poetry at Chapman University on Monday, December 9, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Wallace All Faiths Chapel. Opening remarks will be made by Wilkinson College Dean, Jennifer D. Keene. We hope to see you there!
Wilkinson Alumni News
We want to know what you've been doing with your degree!
Submit your news to wilkinsoncollege@chapman.edu.
Amanda Giaramita Lemanski ('10, BFA Graphic Design) is working at Too Faced Cosmetics as a Photography Production Manager and Senior Graphic Designer.
Bijan Mohseni ('15, BA Political Science) is currently a candidate in the 72nd District race for the California State Assembly.
Lara Jacobson ('18, BA History; '19, MA in War & Society) is a Police Support Specialist in the City of Bellevue.
Save the Date: Parent Spring Summit Feb. 21-22, 2020
Mark your calendar for these Wilkinson College Faculty events!
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020
10 a.m.
Master Class with Georgiana Bostean (Sociology)
"Smoke and mirrors: The rise of vaping among US youth"
12 p.m.
Lunchtime chat with the Dean Jennifer D. Keene and
a special presentation by Wilkinson's Career Advisor.
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