News for Parents
December 15, 2007
Important Info for Parents
Campus News and Updates
Upcoming Chapman Events
Athletics
Your Support Makes a Difference
Pictures of the Month
Contact Us
Important Info for Parents
Hosts Needed for 2008 Summer Welcome Receptions
It’s not too early to plan for the class of 2012, and Chapman is looking for families who would like to welcome next year’s new students and their families by hosting an informal reception in their home. If you are not close to campus, this is a wonderful way to volunteer on behalf of the Chapman Parents Council. Receptions are typically held in June and July each summer outside of Orange County. If you would like to host a reception, or would just like to lend a helping hand with welcome efforts in your home town, please contact Paula McCance P’03,‘07 at (714) 628-7290 or mccance@chapman.edu.
"Dialogue with Doti and Dodge" Television Show Schedule
"Dialogue with Doti & Dodge" is an award-winning talk show hosted by economist Jim Doti, president of Chapman University, and Chapman Trustee Kristina Dodge. The show is produced by Chapman University and the KOCE's OC Channel. For questions of comments, please write dialogue@chapman.edu, or call (714) 532-6089.  View Schedule
Spring Grandparents Club Meetings (2/7, 3/6)
Does your student have grandparents who would like to learn more about Chapman and their grandchild’s college experience? Invite them to join us on campus for an insiders look at special collections and the opportunity to meet Chapman Staff. Please provide us with your student's grandparent contact information so that we may invite them to participate. The Grandparents Club meetings for Spring 2008 are on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. on February 7 and March 6.  Learn More
Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Student
Stumped on what yo get your student for the holidays? Chapman gear is always cheerfully accepted! Visit the Chapman eFollet bookstore website for a great selection of chapman clothing and accessories. If your student is involved with greek life, you may want to check out Custom Greek Threads for a wide selection of fully customizable clothing and accessories.
Residence Life Information for Interterm
Residence areas will remain open during the holiday break and Interterm! However, some resources will be limited. Take a look at the Residence Life website for more information.Learn More
Holiday Dining Hours
Is your student staying on campus after finals or during Interterm? Check out Restaurant Service's holiday hours:
• Betty Hutton Williams Dining Colonnade – Closed Dec. 15 - December 31,
Open for Dinner on Jan. 1, 2008
• Hungry Panther (Argyros Forum) – Closed at 5 p.m. Dec. 14– Jan. 27, 2008
• Rotunda Café (Leatherby Libraries) – Closed Dec. 14 – Jan. 27, 2008
• Jazzman’s Café and Subversions – Closed at 4 p.m., Dec. 14,
Dec. 17 - Dec. 19, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.,
Dec. 20, 7:30 - 11 a.m.
Closed Dec. 21 – Jan. 1, 2008
Jan. 2 – 28, Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Closed Weekends
• Panther Pit Stop (Henley Hall) – Closed Dec. 14 – Jan. 27, 2008
• Knott Studios Commissary – Closed Dec. 14 – Jan. 27, 2008
Regular hours resume Jan. 29, 2007.
In the Life of Your Student
Students begin to experience concern about final papers and final exams as well as some insecurity about grades. At the same time, students are experiencing stress related to December holidays and holiday preparations that require money and time spent shopping. Students may also have doubts about how to fit back into the family and routines when they return home. Students will experience mixed emotions as they are looking forward to seeing high school friends and may be sad to leave their friends on campus. When students return home they will most likely be exhausted and will have a desire to sleep a lot which could cause conflicts with family schedules and planned activities. Parents should discuss expectations about household tasks, curfews, use of the car, and participation at meals and family activities.
Tips for New Chapman Parents: Car on Campus
Last month we asked you to give your opinion on whether or not students should have a car on campus. 68% of parents said that yes, students should have a car on campus. Click on to see the results and read parent responses!
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Monthly Polling Question: Issue of Concern or Interest
This month the Chapman Parent Council wants to know what issues concern or interest you most regarding Chapman University and your student. In future issues of the Chapman Parent Connection or during future Parent Council meetings and other events, we hope to address issues that arise most frequently among the Chapman parent community.
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Campus News and Updates
Attallah Piazza now open!
The Fahmy Attallah Ph.D. Piazza, featuring
the Marion Halfacre Fountain, Canaday
Amphitheater and Wells Fargo Stage,
opened last Thursday with a dedication
ceremony featuring performances by Conservatory
of Music students and Department of
Dance alumni, a spectacular fireworks
display, roasted chestnuts, Christmas
cookies, gelato and an abundance of fun. View the webcam to see a live image of the piazza!
Chapman Ad Students Share $30,000 Chipotle Prize
Chapman University tied for first place in the “30 Seconds of Fame” advertising contest sponsored by Chipotle Mexican Grill, the Denver chain has announced. Chapman, along with Northern Illinois University, bested 45 other ads submitted by 18 colleges and universities from around the country. The ready-for-TV spots were judged by Chipotle’s marketing division, based on originality, creativity and how well the ad followed Chipotle’s brand values. The two winning university teams will receive an equal share of the $30,000 prize. Learn More
Student Spotlight: Shauna Fleming
A Chapman University student whose organization "A Million Thanks" has collected more than 4 million thank-you letters, cards and emails to U.S. service members stationed around the world encouraged Americans to send one million thank-you text messages to U.S. troops during Thanksgiving week. Fleming's campaign aimed to let the troops know Americans
appreciate what they are doing during the Thanksgiving holiday season. Learn More
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Judy Montgomery
Dr. Judy Montgomery, professor of special education, led an enthusiastic group of
audiologists, speech pathologists and ENT physicians
at the Special Olympics World Summer
Games in Shanghai. These volunteers from 15
countries screened the hearing of 3,400 athletes as
part of the Global Healthy Hearing Program.
Alumni Spotlight: Gabe Serrato '97
After graduating from Chapman
with a degree in communication studies
in 2003, Mesenbrink worked for the
surf company Quiksilver, Inc. He was
the manager of the company’s 80-foot
marketing boat “The Crossing.”
During his three years at sea, he
organized promotional events, kept
the crew happy and did what he loved
most: looked for surf. After Mesenbrink finished managing “The
Crossing,” he oversaw all of Quiksilver’s
surf camps. He was responsible for 30 of the
company’s week-long camps in the United
States, Canada, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Learn More
Important Academic Dates
Dec. 23 - All Grades Due by 4 p.m.
Jan. 2 - Interterm Instruction Begins
Jan. 2 - Deadline to file for Degree Conferral for May 2008
Jan. 7 - Last Day to add courses
Jan. 7 - Last day to drop classes without record of enrollment
Jan. 11 - Last day to withdraw from courses or submit Change of Grading System form
Jan. 14 - Martin Luther King Holiday
Jan. 26 -
Last day of instruction and final examinations
Jan. 28 - Spring 2008 Instruction Begins
Jan. 30 - All grades due by 4 p.m.
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Upcoming Chapman Events
Mark Your Calendar
Parents are encouraged to explore the wide variety of academic, arts, cultural and athletic events Chapman offers. Learn More
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Athletics
Wide Reciever Named to All West Region Team
Senior Harrison Dull, Chapman’s all-time leading wide receiver, was selected to the All-West Region team this week by D3Football.com. Dull was named to the West Region’s third team and becomes the first Panther honored by D3Football.com since 2001. Learn More
Sports Update
Although the fall semester is at its end, our Panther athletes are
still going strong. Whether it's a home game or an away game, you'll
find schedules for the following teams along with the dates of upcoming
tournaments: Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women’s Swimming, and Men's Swimming. Learn More
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Your Support Makes a Difference
Reminder of Annual Giving Pledges
The Office of Annual Giving raises funds that are essential to the future quality of
education at Chapman University. Gifts to the Annual Fund benefit each and every
Chapman student – through scholarships, increased educational opportunities, new
state-of-the-art facilities and distinguished faculty and staff. If you have made a pledge via a phonathon call this fall, you'll want to send your pledge payment before the end of the year for tax purposes. Your support does make a difference in the lives of Chapman students. For more information, contact Erin Johnson at (714) 628-2777.
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Pictures of the Month
Parent Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Party
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