Each semester Wilkinson College offers a variety of workshops for graduate students on topics related to academic, personal, and career development. Graduate Students may register for this 0 credit P/NP class through my.chapman.edu. Course number is GUS 530. Undergraduate students who have been admitted to a 4+1 program or who have less than 18 credits remaining for graduation may register through the Undergraduate Request to Register for Graduate Course form available on the Office of the Registrar's website.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 5, 2017 4-6:50 p.m.
Archival Research Generally and Archives at Chapman 

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Conference Suite, Lyon Conference Center, Second Floor, Argyros Forum, Room 209 A

Have you ever wondered how to get started with your research beyond using the materials found on library shelves?  This workshop will give you a detailed overview of how and where to start, including basic research tips useful for anyone working with primary and secondary source material. Topics will include finding the best resources, researching from home, visiting archives, evaluating sources, the ins and outs of reading rooms, and more!

Stephanie George, Chapman University, Special
Collections & Archives Librarian

Stephanie George is the Special Collections & Archives Librarian for Leatherby Libraries where she oversees the University Archives and acts as the art subject liaison.  She holds a BA in American studies, an MA in history, and a master’s in library and information science.  Her work at Chapman includes, but isn’t limited to, working with donors, researchers, and students; curating exhibits, preservation; and maintaining physical and intellectual control over the paper and digital collections in the archives. In addition to her archival work, Stephanie is active in the historical community, holding several positions on local and regional boards, including the Orange County Historical Society and California Council for the Promotion of History.  Her research and writing is primarily focused on local history, specifically Orange County and Southern California culture and religion.  She’s also a genealogist and is currently researching her family’s roots for an upcoming publication.