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February 2021
A Message from the Dean of the School of Communication
Dear SoC Community,
I am pleased to welcome you to spring semester 2021! Our School of Communication community is driven by a sense of shared mission to pursue knowledge and translate it into meaningful solutions that improve the lives of people around the world. With 2020 thankfully behind us, 2021 is a new year full of new opportunities, friendships, and creative approaches to scholarship and teaching as we share, collaborate, and develop new ideas of moving forward in good health together.
I am excited to welcome you to the start of the spring 2021 semester. I am so proud of our alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners for pulling together and being so resilient during these unprecedented times.
The university faculty, staff and administration have never been more prepared to start a school year. For the past several months, we have been hard at work preparing for the return of students with health guidelines in place. We have reconfigured the timetable, adjusted teaching modalities, rearranged classrooms, purchased PPE, and prepared for a range of contingencies. We continue to face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic with creativity, flexibility and compassion.
After a bit of rest and relaxation from school, I hope you return with a renewed sense of hope for the future as we embark on the spring semester. I also hope that you were able to invest in yourself for at least 12 days of Self-Care during the break and that you continue to invest in your well-being this semester with a daily calming activity or moment of reflection.
As we continue to make our way through the challenges of dealing with the coronavirus, we are doing our best to keep things running smoothly, including continued teaching in whatever formats necessary. Top on my agenda is to help keep everyone safe, while providing the best education possible whatever the format we choose to deliver instruction. We aim to help you in every way we can so please continue to let us know how we can best help you achieve your goals for the semester.
Not knowing what the future holds during these challenging times makes everything seem a bit more difficult for all of us, but rest assured we are working around the clock to continue to serve each of you in the best ways possible. We know that this continues to be a challenging semester and we truly appreciate you and all that you are doing. Thank you again for your patience and for finding opportunities to learn and grow together.
For Chapman updates and information, visit cusafelyback.chapman.edu.
Wishing you all good health!
Lisa Sparks, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Communication
McGaw Endowed Professor in Behavioral Sciences
Spring 2021 Advising Appointments
Program advising will be online this spring and conducted through Microsoft Teams. You can schedule an appointment with an advisor on Bookings or reach out to them via email if you need to schedule an appointment outside of their advising hours.
Mr. Travis Bartosh | Doti Hall 201
Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 - 5 p.m.
Dr. Arleen Bejerano | Doti Hall 211
Monday and Friday, 1 - 4 p.m.
Dr. Andrea Weber | Doti Hall 203
Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Spring 2021 Add/Drop Deadline
This spring, the last day to add a course or drop a course without record of enrollment is Friday, February 12th at 5 p.m. (PDT)
Spring Internship Registration Deadline
Register your Spring 2021 internship (for academic credit) on time and avoid having to petition! The deadline for spring internship registration is Friday, March 5th at 5 p.m. (PDT).
Donor Recognition
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude and thanks to Sonya and Joe Lozowski for their recent gift to Chapman University. Through their support, the Sonya and Joe Lozowski Promising Scholarship Fund will provide scholarship opportunities for foster-care and first-generation undergraduate students across our campus. We’d also like to acknowledge and thank Dean Lisa Sparks for her continued success in developing opportunities to support our students with scholarship opportunities, and thanks to Courtney Lutkus and our entire University Advancement Team for their continued institutional support in making great things happen.
How Taking Selfies Affects Women
Dr. Vendemia and her coauthors explore how women are affected by the act of taking selfies and sharing them with an online audience. The study was conducted by a lab experiment where female participants were assigned to either take selfies or photos of objects. They describe their findings on women's self objectification, mood, self-esteem, and social aggression toward female peers. Check out their research and findings!
Chapman Radio
Chapman Radio is gearing up for the virtual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference at the beginning of March. This national conference gives college radio stations and its student-DJs a chance to come together, network, and learn more about broadcasting.
Beyond just a chance to learn more about radio and broadcasting the Intercollegiate, the Broadcasting System Conference has an awards ceremony for the best in college radio, in which Chapman Radio has three finalists. Karla Carmona (SCC major) and her show Let’s Talk Música was nominated for Best Foreign Language Show, Chalya Phelps (COM major) and her show Rough Roommates was nominated for Best Radio Drama, and our station was nominated for Best Promotional Sweeper.
We are looking forward to another exciting semester of broadcasting at Chapman Radio!
Undergraduate Student Spotlight
This past summer, Lucile Henderson '21 had the opportunity to intern at the 1301pe art gallery in Los Angeles. This opportunity allowed her to further develop both her communication skills and understanding of artists and their work. At the end of her internship, she was offered a paid position. Congratulations Lucile!
SoC Student Advisory Board Spotlight
Check back next month to meet another new member!
This semester we will be highlighting our new SoC advisory board members. Our first new member is Khiry Carter '21. Khiry is a United States Navy veteran and first-generation college student. His interests and hobbies include traveling and hiking, singing, and investing. He hopes to one day become a full-time investor and business owner. We are so excited to welcome him to the board!
How Do You Find a Job that Does Not Exist?
Can you go where perhaps no other candidate has ever gone before? People who are both smart and brave are the ones who can design and forge their own paths. Is that you? Then here's how to take action. And remember, make a appointment on Handshake with your Career Advisor so you start off the new year with the support you need to succeed! Read more here.
Connect Meaningfully with the SoC
CUE Presents: Virtual SURF Information Session
Friday, February 12, 2021 | 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. | Via Zoom
Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America
Friday, February 12, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | Via Zoom
PFP FAFSA Preparation Workshop for Students and Families
Friday, February 12, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. | Via Zoom
Resume and Cover Letter Virtual Workshop
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. | Via Zoom
Annual State of the University Address
Starting Wednesday, February 19, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. | Via Zoom
The Center for Global Education Virtual Study Abroad Fair
February 22-26, 2021 | Via Zoom
