Greetings from the Dean's Office!
This month marks the end of our Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on the Significance of Race program, which has been a resounding success. Over 20 events took place throughout the fall semester including lectures by guest speakers, book clubs, and a virtual film and discussion series. The series’ largest event drew 750 attendees, and most others ranged between 60-200 participants. Recordings of most events can be viewed at the Engaging the World website. This spring, we will be unveiling a ten-episode podcast series that includes additional in-depth conversations with our guests. As the semester draws to a close, I wish everyone a restful and happy holiday season. We are Wilkinson will be taking a break in January to welcome in the New Year and will resume in February.
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Pictured Above: Graphic created by Wilkinson College Ideation Lab.
Law, Civil Rights Activism, and Human Rights
Wilkinson College, The Fowler School of Law, and the Black Law Students Association joined together to host an invigorating discussion with UCLA law professor Dr. Cheryl I. Harris. The virtual event, which drew over 175 viewers, was part of the Wilkinson College’s Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on the Significance of Race and the Law School’s Chapman Dialogue Series.
Kyle Kawakami Highlights Stories in Little Tokyo
Kyle Kawakami (Graphic Design, '21) designed a holiday gift box for Anzen Hardware. This project displays the culture and stories of the 74-year-old store nestled in Little Tokyo, a historic Japanese American district located in downtown Los Angeles.
Ben Deeb (Philosophy & Political Science '09, left) and Graham Towers (MA, MFA '12, right)
Humanities Grads Land Writing Jobs on ABC's Black-Ish
Ben Deeb and Graham Towers describe their rich humanities classes and experiences, learning from fellow Chapman writers, and paths to success for writing for the TV-show Black-Ish.
MFA Alum Julia Walton's Book Becomes Film
Julia Walton (MFA, '16) is the author of the award-winning Words on Bathroom Walls, which was recently released as a major motion picture. Her new novel, Just Our Luck, will be hitting shelves soon.
Kristin Kumagawa and her service dog Mailie
Disability Studies Student Kristin Kumagawa Intersects Accessibility and Advocacy
Kristin Kumagawa (Communication Studies & Public Relations,'23) who recently won the NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship, dreams of working in production and management to fight discrimination and stereotypical representation of disabilities.
Career Corner: What Can You Do with a Philosophy Degree?
Wilkinson College Career Advisor Erin Berthon writes about the professional benefits of a major or minor in philosophy. Philosophy classes offer the space to think, write, and discuss one’s experiences broadly — not just the “how to?” but also the “why?” and the “why not?”
Faculty Books: The Gobblin' Society
The Gobblin’ Society is one of Professor James Blaylock's (English) signature Steampunk stories featuring a series of recurring characters brought together by threads of adventure, humor, and more than one mystery.
December Events
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Engaging the World
Bamboozled Film Discussion
Friday (December 4) at 1 p.m., join a discussion with Dr. Samantha Dressel (English) about Bamboozled, which satirizes American racial relations and the commercialization of Black bodies in ways that feel as relevant today as when it was released two decades ago.
Wilkinson Alumni News
Check out what some of our awesome alumni are doing:
Rodly Millet ('79, Psychology & Sociology) was appointed as the new Governing Board chair for the East Cooper Medical Center.
Erin Patterson ('03, Graphic Design) owns an online shop, Laurel + Olive, where she sells custom apparel and accessories.
Leslie Salas ('03, Sociology & Criminal Justice) was named the new Dean of Counseling at Palomar College.
Leah Thomas ('18, Environmental Science & Policy) uses her platform on Instagram to articulate intersectional environmentalism, encouraging environmental activists to become better allies and social justice advocates for marginalized communities.
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