A Sunflower of History and Hope

Director of the Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library Marilyn J. Harran shares her reflections on Ukraine's national flower, a symbol of peace and hope, in the midst of the nation's fierce fight against an invader seeking to occupy their land and end their democracy. Ava Lazar's film, also titled “The Sunflower,” was the first place winner of the high school film category in the 23rd Annual Holocaust Art & Writing Contest, co-sponsored by Chapman University and The 1939 Society. 

Dr. Axelrod-Sokolov Awarded California Humanities Grant 

Dr. Mark Axelrod-Sokolov (English) and Wilkinson College's John Fowles Center for Creative Writing (JFC) were awarded a grant from California Humanities’ 
Humanities for All Quick Grant program to host Ferlinghettifest in May 2022, the culminating literary event of JFC’s 25th anniversary celebration. Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the last of the beat poets, will be honored as an artist and humanitarian.

Graduate Careers In Focus: Alumnus Gregory Falcon Applies Historian Training at Plethora Businesses

In the inaugural Graduate Career Focus feature, recent graduate Gregory Falcon (’21, MA War and Society) discusses how his historical degree serves his role as a research analyst at Plethora Businesses, where he is responsible for analyzing economic trends across various industry sectors and helping business clients make informed decisions.

Career Corner: How to Negotiate Your Salary

Career Manager Erin Berthon discusses tips and tricks for negotiating your salary. Like any other skill, it takes preparation and practice, but when done right, it goes a long way to establish your worth and set your career in the right direction. 

Faculty Books: Homeland Insecurity: Terrorism, Mass Shootings and the Public

Dr. Ann Gordon, Associate Professor of Political Science and co-author Kai Hamilton Gentry (’18, Political Science) provide actionable solutions for saving lives and reducing violence due to terrorism and mass shootings in their newest publication, Homeland Insecurity: Terrorism, Mass Shootings and the Public. Dr. Gordon and Gentry, members of Chapman's Team FEAR, grew their research from the ongoing Chapman Survey of American Fears (CSAF) to complete the project.

Monday, April 18, at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 19, at 4 p.m.

Join us for the Conference for the American Short Story, co-hosted by the Department of English and Leatherby Libraries in AF 209A. Celebrate the reading and writing of short fiction in the United States. Featured authors include Richard Bausch, Jim Blaylock, Yoon Choi, Dana Johnson, and Gavin Jones. Registration is required. 

Thursday, April 21, at 2 p.m. 

Don't miss Dr. Robert Slayton's Retirement Party in the Wallace All Faiths Chapel. Dr. Slayton is the Henry Salvatori Professor of American Values and Traditions and an integral part of the History Department. Thank you, Dr. Slayton, for your years of service and contributions to Wilkinson College. 

Saturday, April 30, at 10 a.m.

The Office of Church Relations is pleased to welcome the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II to teach and preach at the 38th Annual Founders Day in Memorial Hall Auditorium. Dr. Barber will teach in the morning and preach during the worship service after lunch. The worship service will also include the Chapman University Singers and leadership from Disciples on Campus students.