‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: Tensions run high in first presidential debate
Presidency scholar Lori Cox Han and political science Chair John Compton spoke on the egregious nature of the Sept. 29 presidential debate.
Sparks stepping down as Dean of School of Communication
Lisa Sparks announced in an email that she will be leaving her position as a dean at the end of the academic year.
Health communicators oppose Sparks’ recommendations
The National Communication Association released a statement opposing Chapman Dean of the School of Communication Lisa Sparks’ recommendations for reopening schools.
Town hall clarifies Chapman reopening procedures
Hybrid instruction is anticipated to begin on Oct. 5 for graduate students and sometime between Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. for undergraduate students.
Ethnic Studies added as official cluster
Students can now declare an Ethnic Studies Cluster after a year-long administrative effort to design the program and obtain formal approval.
Black Student Union and Fish Interfaith Center discuss Black trauma
A Zoom conference opened discussion to the struggle of Black students fueling the Black Lives Matter movement.
Chapman sets up outdoor areas for student access
To maximize safety while also providing students study spaces on campus, the university erected outdoor tents that house tables, chairs and WiFi.
Amy Coney Barrett nominated to Supreme Court
President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Barrett’s confirmation hearings begin Oct. 12.
Social media policies curb election misinformation
Facebook and Twitter implemented new regulations to reduce false narratives in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 3 election.
Trump to announce Supreme Court nomination after Ruth Bader Ginsburg memorials
President Donald Trump will nominate a replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s now-empty seat on Sept. 26.
Public Safety capitalizes on Orange Police Department partnership to strengthen university proposal
In attempts to stay in good standing with the City of Orange, Chapman University may extend the number of weeks the Orange Police Department patrols local neighborhoods to crack down on off-campus parties.
Former student-employee brought discrimination case against manager
Amaka Esegbue filed a complaint on her Mail Services manager to Chapman Human Resources in May, after Esegbue said he talked about “bringing back lynching.”
Director of Diversity and Inclusion position promoted to senior staff
In an attempt to bolster the authority of the director of Diversity and Inclusion, Chapman administration promoted the role to a vice presidential level and are actively reshaping the job description.
Africana Studies minor to put diversity at its center
After requests from students, an Africana Studies minor officially launched this fall within the Wilkinson College, offering courses on the collective history and cultures of people of African descent.
Wilkinson’s ‘Engaging the World’ calls for conversation of change
Filmmaker Jacqueline Olive and artist Ivan Forde discussed their works as part of Wilkinson College’s “Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on the Significance of Race” initiative.
Chapman plans to resume in-person learning
President Daniele Struppa announced Sept. 11 that students can anticipate some in-person classes to resume by early October.
University launches health and wellness website
The new website was created to centralize campus resources and it contains tabs for eight dimensions of health and wellness for students to access.
Isaiah Jeannot selected as SGA diversity senator
Creator of social justice group the Seattle Change Coalition, Isaiah Jeannot won the student government election for diversity student organization senator with 48% of the 1,067 total votes.
New voting methods promote convenience, safety
Orange County voters will have either a five-day in-person period to submit their ballot, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, or a 30-day mail period to submit their ballot, from Oct. 5 to Nov. 3.
Opinion | Professor Eastman responds
A number of people affiliated with Chapman University have objected to the article I published in Newsweek. Some of the claims made against me are not only demonstrably wrong but scurrilous and defamatory.
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