Greetings from the Dean's Office!
This week marks the beginning of the fall semester, and We Are Wilkinson extends a special welcome to our new transfer and first-year students, who will soon discover why we fondly refer to Wilkinson as “the heart and soul of Chapman University.” This monthly publication highlights important happenings within the college, demonstrating the vibrancy of the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Each month, we also feature key upcoming events and Alumni achievements. This week marks the official beginning of our Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on the Significance of Race series with the official opening of Begin/Again: Marking Black Memories, a physical and virtual art exhibit that highlights Black artists in the Escalette Permanent Collection of Art. For more details about the entire Engaging the World initiative, watch our introductory video and read our story "Words to Action: Engaging the World Series Launch" below. We look forward to seeing you at one of the upcoming events.
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Pictured Above: Engaging the World Series graphic created by Wilkinson College Ideation Lab. For more information about the Graphic Design program, click here.
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Words to Action: Engaging the World Series Launch
Wilkinson College is committed to leading the conversation on campus and in our community on issues of humanity, unity, and justice. We are proud to officially launch the Engaging the World film and lecture series this month to demonstrate the importance of the arts, humanities, and social sciences in building a more harmonious society.
Open to alumni, family members, and the public, we hope you will join us for our over 20 virtual events scheduled throughout the fall semester!
Wilkinson's Newest Faculty Members
The Voice of Wilkinson reached out to the newest members of our community and asked them the big questions: Why Wilkinson? What does it mean to be a part of the heart and soul of Chapman University? Also, find out who helped write a professional bowler's Hall of Fame speech, who's learning to cook Chinese cuisine, and who's Cocker Spaniel has grown into "quite [the] polyglot!"
Celebrating the 19th Amendment's Centennial Anniversary
On August 18, 1920, Tennessee became the 36th and final state needed to ratify the 19th Amendment, but the amendment did not actually grant all women the right to vote.
As Wilkinson College celebrates the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment's ratification, we are using the occasion to highlight the importance of our Women's Studies minor and its interdisciplinary approach to the study of women and gender inequality.
Growing Our Research and Creative Efforts
Through a competitive application process, six Wilkinson College faculty have been selected to participate in the second annual Chapman Grant Writers’ Boot Camp. Click below to take a look at the faculty members' research projects in the works, including Visual Infrastructures of COVID-19 Messaging, developing a new undergraduate Minor in Medical Humanities, and a major public artwork on campus.
1918 Influenza Outbreak and COVID-19 Parallels
Along with Wilkinson College Dean Jennifer D. Keene, Chapman scholars draw parallels between the 1918 Influenza Outbreak and COVID-19 Pandemic to discern historical facts and public myths.
Career Corner: Nailing an Interview During COVID!
Offering information about common interview questions, practicing, and articulating strengths and growth opportunities, Wilkinson College Career Advisor Erin Berthon supplies all the tips and tricks for virtual interview success.
Faculty Books: Examining the Presidency
As the 2020 election approaches, the world is becoming more and more focused on the role and significance of the presidency in American politics. In two of her most recent books, Dr. Lori Cox Han delves into various facets of the presidency.
September Events
Engaging the World Film Series
When: September 11 @1PM
Film: Always in Season
When: September 25 @1PM Film: 100 Years: One Woman's Fight for Justice for Native Americans
Engaging the World Lecture Series
When: September 16 @2PM Lecture: A Source of Self-Regard
When: September 21 @ 4PM Lecture: International Day of Peace: Peacebuilders' Role in the Movement for Racial Justice
When: September 23 @2:30PM Lecture: Book Club - Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge
When: September 29 @12PM Lecture: Turning Anguish to Purpose
Chapman Family Homecoming
This year, we're bringing Chapman Family Homecoming to you!
Join us October 5-10 for a weeklong virtual event where you can reconnect with fellow Panthers, show your support for current students, and celebrate everything that makes Chapman feel like home.
Events will include a virtual 5K, conversations with Chapman faculty and special guests, global Chappy hours, and more. Stay tuned for updates!
In the meantime, update your contact information with your current email address or email alumni@chapman.edu to make sure you receive Homecoming updates.
Wilkinson Homecoming Master Class
During Homecoming week, Wilkinson College will be hosting a Master Class Thursday, October 9 at 1PM to discuss the film In a Beat, which explores the convergence of talent and career opportunities with very real personal, social, and economic challenges. Featured at the 2017 Voice of a Women Festival: Cannes and the 2018 Utah Dance Film Festival, director and filmmaker Natasha Mynhier creates a provocative, inclusive film featuring the underrepresented lens and experiences of Darrell, a young Black boy on the autism spectrum, and his highly-talented mother attempting to understand and support one another in the competitive dance world of Los Angeles.
Wilkinson Alumni News
Check out what some of our awesome alumni are doing:
Tyler Park ('12, Studio Art) is opening his own gallery, Tyler Park Presents, in Los Angeles this month, the first Chapman Department of Art alum to do so.
Angel Decierdo ('10, Communication Studies) graduated this past June from Chaminade University of Honolulu with a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in School Counseling. She is now working as a school counselor at Nanakuli High & Intermediate School where she previously interned.
Avery Bennett ('20, Peace Studies) is pursuing a Masters degree in Public Affairs at Brown University with the intention to enter the public sector and conduct policy analysis and foster public engagement surrounding issues of national security, democracy and human rights.
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