Greetings from the Dean’s Office!
This month marks the end of a semester like no other, but we made it! Congratulations to all our graduates for reaching a major milestone in their lives, and we look forward to celebrating together when the university’s commencement activities are rescheduled. We are Wilkinson is also thrilled to announce the launch of Wilkinson College’s new Instagram page – a great way for us to stay connected throughout the year. Meanwhile, we hope that you enjoy the many wonderful stories in this issue about our thriving college, the heart and soul of Chapman University!
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Pictured above: Wilkinson College students on the summer 2017 inaugural trip to Israel and the
West Bank as a part of the Olive Tree Initiative.
Color Outside the Lines
Stuck inside your house all day in isolation? Turn to art and creativity as an escape. When Professor Micol Hebron's class routine was upended by quarantining, she integrated a fun, unique Instagram challenge into her class's curriculum. Click below to learn more about this viral Instagram art challenge and to see some of her students' projects.
Engaging the World [Virtually]
With everyone mostly confined to their homes for the foreseeable future, the challenge has been trying to carry on meaningful conversations through our screens. Luckily, Wilkinson is previewing its fall Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on the Significance of Race program with a virtual film festival that promotes thought-provoking discussions on race-related issues. Check out our piece below to learn more.
New Law and the Liberal Arts Minor coming this fall
Wilkinson will have a new minor available for all Chapman students in Fall 2020 — Law and the Liberal Arts. The program will give students at Chapman the ability to dive deep into the study of law and its role in our society. It will also focus on building an academic foundation for those who plan to apply to law school. Click below to see a sneak peek at this curriculum.
Exploring Crisis Through Virtual Reality
International Studies graduate student Juan Bustillo spent a month in Washington, D.C., interning with the Venezuelan Non-Governmental Organization, Plan País. Bustillo worked on a virtual reality 360° documentary short called Walking for Freedom: A Venezuelan Story which creates a first-hand look at the journeys of Venezuelan refugees. Click below to read more about why he created this fascinating project.
Career Corner: How graduating seniors can navigate a shifting job market
Wilkinson College Career Advisor Erin Berthon has some advice for the class of 2020 as they head into a new job market landscape. Click below to hear her encouraging words and to find out about how soon-to-be graduates can maximize their job hunting resources as they make one of the biggest transitions in their life.
The Twists and Turns of Evangelical Politics
Political Science Professor John Compton’s new book, The End of Empathy: Why White Protestants Stopped Loving Their Neighbors, explores a timely issue: the connection between religion and politics. Through a mix of archival research and public opinion data, The End of Empathy traces the changing social values of white Protestants over the past century. Click below to read a Q&A with Compton on his new book.
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Events
Student Scholar Symposium
From Tuesday (May 5) to Wednesday (May 6), join us for the Student Scholar Symposium, hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Excellence. Engage with and support our extraordinary undergraduates in a showcase of projects from diverse academic and creative disciplines. Virtually interact with amazing student researchers and their innovative presentations, reflecting the rigorous inquiry happening across the campus. Click the link below for a virtual schedule and to learn how to tune in.
President's Toast & Wilkinson Virtual Reception
Though Commencement will be rescheduled, you can join President Daniele Struppa, our school and college deans, and special guests at this virtual celebration honoring our newest alumni in the President's Virtual Toast on May 22, 2020, at 5 p.m. PDT.
Wilkinson College will then host a virtual reception afterwards to toast our students for their commitment, hard work, and accomplishments during their time as a Panther! Click below to RSVP for the President's Toast. We will be sending out more information about the Wilkinson reception soon!
Wilkinson Alumni News
Check out what some of our awesome alumni are up to:
Amy McKelvey (’15, Sociology) is a Deputy Public Defender in the Office of the San Bernardino County Public Defender.
Jessica Paek ('18, History) is a consultant for early-stage startups in the esports space.
Tommy Danielsen ('16, Graphic Design) is a designer in CSEO Studios at Microsoft Teams.
We want to know what you've been doing with your degree!
Submit your news to wilkinsoncollege@chapman.edu.
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