The WPLS celebrates 6 years on 4/1/26. Join us to hear from these dynamic poets!

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Artwork by Grace Yencer, a contemporary artist living and working in the US #womensart

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How’s your post-AWP back-to-work going?

Talks & Telescopes: Lia Halloran - Mount Wilson Observatory September 13, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 11:45 pm - A Bigger Infinity Lia Halloran, Professor of Art, Department of Art Chair, Chapman University Join artist Lia Halloran for a lecture exploring her two-decade studio practice at the intersection of art and astronomy. Halloran will share how her research into astrophysics, historical observatories like Mt. Wilson, and archival materials from institutions such as Harvard Observatory, Caltech and the Huntington Library has informed her painting, photography, and experimental darkroom works. Through projects that center perception, time, and scale, Halloran reimagines scientific histories to amplify the often-overlooked contributions of women, queer communities, and other marginalized voices in science. Her talk will include her recent collaboration with Nobel Laureate Kip Thorne on the book ‘The Warped Side of Our Universe’ and highlight works from major exhibitions and residencies, including the recent Getty PST: Art and Science Collide initiative.

ChapmanU Professor Lia Halloran (Art) gave a lecture titled "A Bigger Infinity" at the Mount Wilson Observatory as part of their 2025 season of lectures, exploring her two-decade studio practice at the intersection of art and astronomy.

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Art & Science Collide Meet a few of the featured artists from the Getty’s 2024 Southern California art event PST ART.

Fiona Shen (Escalette Permanent Art Collection) was interviewed on the PBS documentary "Art and Science Collide," discussing the ideas behind the exhibition part of the Getty PST Art and Science Initiative.

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ChapmanU Professor Dr. Charissa Threat (History) presented a talk titled "Black Nurses, Military Service, and the Double-V Campaign during World War II" as part of the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation's special exhibit on women and World War II.

Yay!

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ChapmanU Professor Pete Simi (Sociology) appeared in German documentary, "World White Hate," discussing the threat of radicalization in the military and connection to political violence.

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“Making things specific is kind of all that matters.” Watch the full episode on our YouTube channelz #WGAWPod #RyanCoogler #Sinners

Rise of anti-science rhetoric has fundamentally changed the relationship between doctors and patients “The rise of anti-science and anti-vaccine rhetoric has fundamentally changed the relationship between clinicians and patients.”

I wrote in @statnews.com about the emotional toll anti-vaccine rhetoric is taking on clinicians — and how it’s straining our relationships with patients.

This isn’t abstract; it’s happening every day in exam rooms across the country.

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#Vaccines #PublicHealth

ChapmanU Professor Charissa Threat (History) gave a presentation, "Race, Gender, and War" at the Society for Military History Conference.

ChapmanU Professor Nancy Rios-Contreras (Sociology) gave a presentation, "Migration to Tijuana During the Covid-19 Pandemic," at The Migration Conference.

Influencer Emily Dickinson’s Morning Routine 3:45 a.m. – Wake naturally to the soft sigh of a ghost. Or maybe it’s the hum of the Amherst wind through the shutters. Either way, it’s a Sign. Do...

5:00 a.m. – Dwell in possibility while donning a flawless white gown. Consider briefly wearing a beige one, then laugh inwardly. This mortal coil is no place for earth tones.

Yes, indeed. "Education at every level is also a crucial arena for cultural support. Cutting and closing programs in K–12 schools and higher education robs young people of the chance to exult in the right to culture."

I hope it was amazing for you. I was a fellow nine years ago, and it meant a lot to me.

Nine years ago, I was a fellow at the American Library in Paris thanks to the de Groots. It was an amazing experience. Congrats to @eveewing.bsky.social this year!

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The de Groot Foundation Literacy is Our Legacy Aspiring Writers Award with the FAWCO Foundation is OPEN! The deadline to apply is January 27, 2026.

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Watch how government ‘propaganda’ techniques portray Chicago as a city at war with the feds The government’s social media storytelling doesn’t always match what’s happening in the across the city and suburbs. The diverging sources of information are creating “parallel universes," Professor Nick Cull says.

The government’s social media storytelling doesn’t always match what’s happening in the across the city and suburbs. The diverging sources of information are creating “parallel universes,” professor Nick Cull says.

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Might this be the dream home you are ready to imagine? Showings started this week! #homeforsale #dreamhome design-eyes-photography.aryeo.com/sites/24539-...

Genre Grapevine: Book Club Scams Are a Warning of Emerging AI Super-Scams | Jason Sanford's Genre Grapevine Get more from Jason Sanford's Genre Grapevine on Patreon

My new Genre Grapevine dives into the book club scams targeting authors. These scams now include creating fake Discord communities filled with AI slop and chatbots. Artificial intelligence circles every level of this scam like water down the toilet.
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Hospitals get dinged for reporting too many infections. In some cases, the solution is not to test A STAT Investigation: To avoid fines for reporting excessive hospital-acquired infections, some facilities are discouraging testing.

This story shouldn’t get lost in the rush of health policy news this week:

Hospitals get dinged for reporting too many infections. In some cases, the solution is not to test

Via @tarabannow.bsky.social

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This news puts all of us at risk, especially the immunocompromised. RFKjr misunderstands the science of mRNA. Research into mRNA vaccines includes application for C. diff, norovirus, cystic fibrosis, cancer, and more. Dumb and mean. #cancerresearch #healthcare #wellness

Our chapbook open reading period is open through September 30!

We’re seeking poetry (20–40 pgs) or prose (20–50 pgs) from writers of all backgrounds—especially those from marginalized communities.

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Every House Dem should donate a day’s salary to a sexual assault prevention and support organization in their district today! @aoc.bsky.social @replindasanchez.bsky.social @schakowsky.house.gov

Flyer for webinar on intersections of creative writing and AI on August 13 with QR code to register.

Free three-part webinar for Creative Writing faculty and grad students about AI on August 13. Submit a question when you register. #AI #CreativeWriting #MFA #WritingLife #HigherEd #Teaching

Close-up photo of a syringe in a doctor's hands. Text: Breaking news! APHA and other health and medical organizations sued HHS/Secretary Kennedy to stop vaccine policy changes. American Public Health Association logo.

APHA and other leading health and medical organizations filed a lawsuit against HHS/Secretary Kennedy for unlawful changes to vaccine policy. We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. www.apha.org/news-and-med...

This is footage from today in MacArthur Park.

Minutes before, there were more than 20 kids playing — then, the MILITARY comes through.

The SECOND I heard about this, I went to the park to speak to the person in charge to tell them it needed to end NOW.

Absolutely outrageous.

Nature Beyond Cure: Disabled Perspectives Books that explore nature and living with disability and illness from disability perspectives. No magical cures here!

I've made a new list on @bookshop.org of books that explore nature / walking / the outdoors by disabled, neurodivergent and chronically ill writers - Nature Beyond Cure - aka our own narratives are messy and complex. Do share! #BookSky #DisabledWriters
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🎉 Small Harbor Publishing nonprofit is 5 years old!

Help us celebrate five fierce, inclusive years of publishing at Small Harbor Publishing by donating $5 to our $555 anniversary fundraiser!

💛 Give what you can and share widely:
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