Greetings from the Dean's Office!
We are Wilkinson hopes that our entire community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and donors is finding some time to relax and recharge this summer. Looking ahead to our fall Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on Health Equity series, we are excited to be partnering with Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences for this timely series of events, films, courses, and art exhibit exploring a topic of great importance. Next month, we
also welcome our new faculty
and the class of 2027 to campus!
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please contact wilkinsoncollege@chapman.edu.
Pictured above: Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences staff showing off their art work after the Wilkinson Staff Appreciation Sip & Paint event.
2023 Research Grant Winners Announced
Congratulations to the ten Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences projects that were awarded a total of $97,940 from two new internal grant programs – Chapman University’s inaugural Faculty Grant for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities and Wilkinson College’s Scholarly/Creative Activity Faculty Grant!
(pictured) Dr. Pilar Valenzuela (right) with two members of the Amahuaca people.
A Historic Moment for the Amahuaca People of Peru
The Amahuaca people number fewer than 1,000 individuals, of whom only 330 speak the Native language. For the first time, thanks to the work of Wilkinson College’s Dr. Pilar Valenzuela, representatives from all the Amahuaca villages gathered in the city of Pucallpa in Peru to assess the status of their Native language and prepare a two-year language revitalization plan.
(pictured) Dr. Pete Simi.
Student Researchers Join Professor's Efforts to Protect Public Officials
Wilkinson students and recent graduates are conducting research with Dr. Pete Simi (Sociology) that will be used by the Department of Homeland Security to help alleviate the rising numbers of threats against public officials in the United States.
Career Corner: Video Resume - A Trending Fad or the Future?
For the majority of students and alumni out there, a video resume seems like a scary prospect. For those who find the job hunt exhausting and are yearning for a new way to stand out, a video resume may be the most creative way yet. The concept of a video resume recently attracted the attention of recruiters through social platforms, and some companies have adopted the idea. The benefit of a video resume is that it can give you a dynamic perspective as a candidate.
(pictured) Cintya Felix.
From Our Eyes: Summer Research
This edition of From Our Eyes features Cintya Felix, a rising sophomore pursuing majors in Political Science and Spanish, who is working full-time this summer as a research assistant at the Socio-Ecological Adaptation & Climate Resilience (SEACR) Lab with Dr. Richelle Tanner (Environmental Science and Policy) on a project funded by the California Sea Grant’s Pathway Inclusive Research Training program. Her experience offers one example of the multiple ways that Wilkinson faculty incorporate students into their funded research projects.
Save the Date!
Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on Health Equity
Linda Villarosa
September 26
7 p.m.
Musco Center for the Arts
Linda Villarosa is the author of Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on Health in America, which tells the full story of racial health disparities in America, revealing the toll racism takes on individuals and our nation's health.
Book signing after the event!
Live streaming link coming soon!
Wilkinson Alumni News
Check out what some of our awesome alumni are doing:
Simone McAlonen (’09, Political Science) is a Podcast Producer at Nike.
Lou Marshall ('20, History; Political Science minor) is a Senior Editor at American Media Incorporated.
Kelly Rovzar ('16, Creative Writing) is the Director of Strategy at Meatloaf Studios.
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