My Barrio: Emigdio Vasquez and Chicana/o Identity in Orange County
7 a.m.-10 p.m. - Henley Galleria, 2nd Floor of Argyros Forum *
Art Collections Department
Stop by the exhibition in the Henley Galleria of Argyros Forum to learn more about Orange County Chicano muralist Emigdio Vasquez and the Chicano Movement.
Fund Your Dreams: External Fellowships and Scholarships for Students
10:30-11:30 a.m. - Argyros Forum 209A *
The Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs
Join us for an information session about scholarships and fellowships to learn more about the opportunities that can help ambitious students fund study, teaching, research abroad, summer language programs, graduate school, and much more.
Visualize This: Contemporary Art on Campus!
11-11:45 a.m. - Meet in Beckman Hall Lobby *
Art Collections Department
Tour the Escalette Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art on the main campus of Chapman University.
Draw the Curtain: How Does an Idea Become a Play?
11 a.m.-12 p.m. - Argyros Forum 209C *
School of Communication and College of Performing Arts
Join us for a glimpse into how an idea becomes a full stage production! A Chapman University student playwright and a Chapman dramaturg will discuss the process of conceptualizing, writing, developing, and producing a new stage play. The session includes a reading from this new work and audience discussion of the play and the process of writing and staging.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Randall Dining Commons ***
OURCA, Dean of Students, Residence Life, and First Year Experience
Have a conversation with your professor over lunch! Visit www.chapman.edu/OURCA to register for a free meal voucher.
Art Exhibition: Emigdio Vasquez & Contemporary Chicana/o Artists
12-5 p.m. - Guggenheim Gallery *
Art Collections Department
Join us in the Guggenheim Gallery to see Orange County muralist Emigdio Vasquez's works on canvas alongside contemporary Chicana/o artists.
Inside the Artist's Studio: Cynthia Herrera
1 p.m.-2 p.m. - Moulton Hall 213 *
Art Collections Department
Join us in the gallery to hear contemporary Chicana artist Cynthia Herrera speak about the creation of her experiential work for My Barrio: Emigdio Vasquez and Chicana/o Identity in Orange County.
Behind the Curtain: Student Documentary Screening
1-2 p.m. - Argyros Forum 209A *
Dodge College Documentary Center
Watch a documentary film produced in Dodge College's documentary film program, featuring the student and faculty mentor in a question-and-answer session following the screening. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch.
Tabula Poetica: Poetry Talk by Ada Limón
2:30-3:45 p.m. - Wilkinson Founders Chapel *
Department of English, Leatherby Libraries, Poets & Writers
Hear renowned poet Ada Limón, author of Bright Dead Things, talk about the art and craft of poetry.
State of Research & Creative Activity
4-5:30 p.m. - Beckman Hall 404 *
Office of Research
Join Vice President for Research Tom Piechota and other campus leaders to hear about the annual activities that represent Chapman’s ongoing growth and a peek into exciting initiatives around research and creative activity.
Graduate Student Opportunities for Research & Creative Activity
6-7 p.m. - Argyros Forum 209A **
Office of Graduate Education
This session provides graduate students with ways to get involved in research and creative activity and to build projects, presentations, and publications that will be the strong foundation for a career.
Tabula Poetica: Poetry Reading by Ada Limón
7-8:30 p.m. - Center for American War Letters *
Department of English, Leatherby Libraries, Poets & Writers Join the literary community of Chapman University for a reading by renowned poet Ada Limón, author of Bright Dead Things, and a reception hosted by Leatherby Libraries in the unique Center for American War Letters Archive.
The Chapman Orchestra & Pacific Symphony Together!
7 -10 p.m. - Memorial Hall *
College of Performing Arts
Watch our own Chapman Orchestra in rehearsal with members of the Pacific Symphony performing Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, conducted by Maestro Carl St. Clair.
* Open to Faculty, Students, and Public
** Open to Students
*** Open to Students and Faculty
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