There are approximately 150 recognized student organizations at Chapman University! By becoming involved with a club, students meet peers with similar interests, gain knowledge and skills relevant to their academic and career paths, and deepen their connection to their field of study, their interests, and their passion. Check out our department's student clubs!
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The Sociology Club
The Sociology club strives to promote social awareness among Chapman University students. With a preface on Sociology, Anthropology and Women’s Studies will also be included as common topics of discussion. Through analysis of popular culture, media, and current events through a sociological lens, members connect social theory to daily life. Simultaneously, the club activities allow Chapman students to learn from each other in an intellectual community.
As advertisers love to remind us, we are living in “unprecedented times,” but applying sociological theory can help us to better understand the shifting pieces of our society mid-pandemic. While in the past you could likely find us in the Sociology lounge on the second floor of Roosevelt Hall, Soc Club has been meeting virtually and will continue to do so this upcoming semester. In our weekly discussion based meetings, we analyze current events and trends, learn from each other’s loved experiences, build community (yes, even in a virtual space), and assess messages we are surrounded by through a sociological lens. Feel free to reach out with any questions (or just say hi!).
- Contact: Isabelle Fabrizio fabrizio@chapman.edu
- Belle Wyman iwyman@chapman.edu
- Joy Joukhadar joukhadar@chapman.edu
- Club email: Chapmansociology@gmail.com
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Alpha Kappa Delta
International Sociology Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD)
International Sociology Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD). Requirements for membership in Alpha Kappa Delta include completion of at least four Sociology courses (one of which must be 300-level or above), a GPA of 3.0 or above within the major and a GPA of 3.3 overall. Students must also have junior or senior standing.
Alpha Kappa Delta Society was founded in 1920 in the Sociology Department of the University of Southern California by Dr. E.S. Bogardus. The name, Alpha Kappa Delta, represents the first three letters of three Greek words: anthropon (mankind), katamanthanein (to investigate thoroughly or to conduct research) and diakonesein (for the purpose of service). AKD seeks to acknowledge and promote excellence in scholarship in the study of sociology, the research of social problems, and such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement of the human condition. The Chapman Chapter hopes to continue AKD traditions and objectives with a variety of events throughout the academic year.
Once you join, you become a lifetime member. AKD provides members with a membership certificate, a membership card, and one free year of Sociological Inquiry, the official journal of the Society, AKD newsletter, as well as opportunities to receive funding for student travel to regional sociological meetings and funds research symposia. For more benefits of membership, see AKD Benefits of Membership
Chapman Feminists
Chapman Feminists (ChapFems): This is an organization with a passion for social justice and equality! ANYone who believes EVERYone deserves equal rights regardless of sex, gender, age, sexuality, race, ethnicity, disability, religion etc. is a feminist. ChapFems sets out to build community and empower its members through events, discussion panels, screenings, and community engagement.
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