Greetings from the Dean’s Office!
As we weather this unique historical moment, it is perhaps important more than ever to stay connected to one another. For this reason, We are Wilkinson prefers the term “physical distancing” rather than “social distancing” to describe how to best stay safe at home. This issue of our monthly newsletter has some wonderful stories to share that once again demonstrate the wide-ranging achievements of our students and faculty, and how the arts, humanities, and social sciences help us understand and impact our world.
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Pictured above: Dr. Ann Gordon (Political Science) accompanied her Henley Research Lab students to an archival research demonstration at the Richard Nixon Library.
Building a Future in the Arts & Humanities
A new partnership between the Wilkinson Graphic Design program and Samueli Academy will provide high school students with insight into higher education and careers in graphic design by giving access to resources, events, and mentorship from Chapman faculty and students. Click below to find out more about this innovative partnership.
Wilkinson Senior wins Best Undergraduate Award at Sociology Conference
Corinne Tam ('20, Sociology) presented her paper exploring modern-day Asian-American family dynamics at the Eastern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, for which she won the Best Undergraduate Award. We are Wilkinson sat down with Tam for a Q&A about what presenting at a national conference is like and why students should do it.
Research: The Remedy for Today's Ills
In the uncertainty of a pandemic, Wilkinson professor Dr. Andrea Molle (Political Science) teamed up with Dr. Steve Gjerstad (Economic Science Institute) to analyze international cases of Coronavirus to determine morbidity factors. Click below to see what they have found so far in their research and what implications it has for the fight against COVID-19.
Moving Up While Sheltering in Place
A lot of things are changing in the job market, but that doesn't mean you have to wait around for the situation to change. There are still many ways you can be productive in your internship or job search. Check out these tips from Career and Professional Development on how to adapt to a new remote-based job searching landscape to make the most of your time in self-isolation.
MFA Students Shine in the Southwest
Just before the shelter-in-place order, Wilkinson Graduate students in the Creative Writing and the War & Society programs traveled to the Southwest to attend conferences, network with professionals, and receive national recognitions. Click below to get a recap of their amazing experience showcasing their work on a national stage.
An American Horror Story: FEAR Team's new book explores American Fears
What are you afraid of? That is the question over five years of FEAR Survey research has sought to answer. Now, Dr. Chris Bader (Sociology), Dr. Ann Gordon (Political Science), and Dr. Ed Day (Sociology) have turned that research into a book, Fear Itself: The Cause and Consequences of Fear in America, which takes a deeper dive into the American psyche, the fear that pervades it, and the ways we battle those fears.
Commencement 2020 Update
Message from the Office of the President Daniele C. Struppa
"Commencement is a monumental event that represents the culmination of significant academic and personal achievement for Chapman students. Given its significance, we consulted with our deans, faculty, administration, and, more importantly, our graduating seniors and families. We needed the Chapman community involved in the decision in how we should proceed with Commencement in light of the global situation involving Coronavirus. We received an overwhelming response, hearing from more than 1,000 graduating students, and speaking directly with over 60 parents.
It is with this feedback in mind that the Chapman senior leadership has decided to postpone the 2020 Commencement. We are targeting a date in late summer but will have to monitor the progress of Coronavirus before a final decision is made. We believe Commencement is more important than ever and are committed to providing this milestone event for our graduating students and their families.
Our goal is to provide the full Commencement experience our graduates have earned. We will continue to update the Commencement website as we finalize details."
Wilkinson Alumni News
Check out what some of our awesome alumni are up to:
Joanna Nelius ('17, MFA Creative Writing) is a Staff Reporter at Gizmodo, and she teaches Game Writing at the Orange County School of the Arts.
William Wann ('97, BA Criminal Justice) earned a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University and entered his 22nd year at the Sacramento Police Department.
Rene Agredano (’92 BA English) recently published a book Be More Dog, Learning to Live in the Now.
We want to know what you've been doing with your degree!
Submit your news to wilkinsoncollege@chapman.edu.
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