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Pictured Above: Incoming first year students and orientation leaders at Wilkinson College Welcome Dinner.
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Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on Health Equity
Wilkinson College is partnering with Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences for the 2023-24 Engaging the World (ETW): Leading the Conversation on Health Equity. The series aims to promote informed, sustained, and enriching dialogues through an in-depth exploration of how historical, cultural, social, and economic disparities impact access to health and health care.
Introducing Wilkinson's Newest Faculty
Every fall, the Voice of Wilkinson reaches out to the newest members of our community and asks them a few questions to get to know them a little better. We want to find out why they chose Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, and what it means to be a part of the heart and soul of Chapman University. Check out what they had to say.
From Our Eyes: The Reality of Life Within Japanese American Incarceration Camps
Alumnus and current staff member Christian Grevin (Political Science and History ‘22) reflects on Dr. Stephanie Takaragawa’s (Sociology) recently installed Images and Imaginings of Internment: Comics and Illustrations of Camp exhibition, which examines the little-known visual representations of daily life within internment camps where Japanese Americans and Japanese immigrants were incarcerated during World War II.
Career Corner:
Making a Difference
with an Internship
In spring 2023, Wilkinson College invited alum Derrell Roberts (Social Sciences ’81) back to Chapman to talk to students about internship possibilities at his Sacramento-based foundation, the Roberts Family Development Center (RFDC), which hosts a Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School each summer. The foundation hired three Wilkinson students as interns for the summer. Career Manager, Erin Berthon sat down with one of those lucky students to talk about her experience.
Surf Students Share Their Research Experiences
Vivianna Juarez (Art and Philosophy; English minor ‘24) and Rhyan Warmerdam (English; Psychology and Secondary Education minors ‘24) offer insight into their experiences conducting research as part of Chapman’s 2023 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), an on-campus eight-week summer program that gives undergrads experience in hands-on research and creative scholarship mentored by expert faculty.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, September 12 at 5 p.m.
Fish Interfaith Center
Join Wilkinson College's 2023-2024 Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on Health Equity for "Health Equity - Lessons from the Field" to hear from three health professionals. Dr. Angad Singh will speak on "Partnering with Community to Nurture Health Equity"; Dr. Jasjit Singh will discuss "Promoting Health Equity from Pediatrics to Mentorship"; Dr. Gurpreet Ahuja will tackle "Health Equity Challenges and Solutions."
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Thursday, September 14 at 7 p.m.
Chapman Studios West, Room 101
Join Producer Scott Marshutz (English Journalism '87) in-person and Cinematographer Andriy Semenyuk virtually from Ukraine as they discuss Wounded Land, a documentary about how Ukrainian vintners and farmers in the country's wine-making regions continue to produce during wartime, against all odds.
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Tuesday, September 26 at 7 p.m.
Musco Center for the Arts
Join Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on Health Equity to hear keynote speaker Linda Villarosa, author of Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on Health in America. Her book tells the full story of racial health disparities in America, revealing the toll racism takes on individuals and our nation's health. This is a ticketed event.
Chapman Family Homecoming
Chapman Family Homecoming is almost here! Friday (September 22) and Saturday (September 23), come celebrate with your fellow Panthers for a weekend of fun and family-friendly activities for everyone. Join us in person or virtually for this chance to reconnect with everything you love about Chapman!
Be sure to visit the Homecoming Hub to find out more about scheduled events, including Master Classes and the Chapman Family Tailgate leading up to the big game. We can’t wait to welcome you home!
Wilkinson Alumni News
Check out what some of our awesome alumni are doing:
Brandon Cloobeck (BA Film Studies; Creative and Cultural Industries minor '21) works at the top streaming service, Netflix, as a Scheduling Associate in Los Angeles.
Kelsey Parrotte (BFA Creative Writing; BA English Literature '18) is currently the Editorial Project Manager at NBCUniversal, responsible for iconic movies like Jurassic Park, Minions, and Trolls.
Rex Wilde (BA Sociology '11) is the Founder and CEO of Rex Wilde Consulting, a company that brings innovative solutions to empower workplaces with the need to create transgender-inclusive cultures.
We want to know what you've been doing with your degree!
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