News for Parents
November 13, 2007
Important Info for Parents
Campus News and Updates
Upcoming Chapman Events
Athletics
Your Support Makes a Difference
Pictures of the Month
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Important Info for Parents
A Letter from President Doti
A few weeks ago, President Jim Doti presented his research results that he initially reported in an article, “Is Higher Education Becoming a Commodity,” published in the November 2004 Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management. This presentation attracted students’ attention and created anxiety about future trends in tuition and financial aid at Chapman University. Please click and read on for a personal letter from President Doti, regarding this matter.  Read More
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.
Spring and Interterm 2008 Registration
Registration for the Spring 2008 semester and Interterm 2008 began this week for current students. All students may now check their appointed registration eligibility time through WebAdvisor and register online. Remember that Interterm is free for up to 4 credits!Learn More
Get Ready for Finals!
The end of the semester will be here before you know it and its not too soon to start thinking about finals! The final exams schedule is available online so you can plan ahead for your student's trip home for winter recess. Relieve some of your son or daughter's stress by ordering them a Finals Survival Kit! The cost is $20 each, or you can purchase both fall and spring kits for $35. The kits are delivered to students living on campus, and commuter students may pick up their kits at the Alumni and Parent Relations Office.  Final Exams Schedule Order a Finals Kit
Grandparents Club
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
In the Life of Your Student
Mid-term grades are in, and students now know where they stand in their classes. Pressure builds surrounding coursework and other activities in addition to the excitement and anxiety about going home for Thanksgiving. Coursework, tests, and papers intensify right before and right after Thanksgiving, with finals happening only two weeks after students return from Thanksgiving break. For seniors, deadlines for graduate school exams and applications loom; those who are looking for jobs after graduation should be working with their advisors or the Career Development Center to find job leads. With the appoaching holidays, students are eager to buy gifts for friends and family and they may experience financial strain due to a lack of financial experience.
Home for the Holidays: Preparing for your Student's Return
Parents should talk to their student before Thanksgiving break to find out what plans they may have made with friends and let him or her know what family obligations will require their presence. Parents can ask, before the student comes home, if
there are any changes or new developments they might need to know such as changes in diet or appearance. If parents have made any dramatic changes, they
should tell their student in advance as well. If your student leaves home to spend time with friends, do not be offended or upset. It is important to keep in mind that your student will need some time with high school friends as well as time to explore their hometown that they have been away from for so long.
Tips for New Chapman Parents: Internship Poll Results
Last month we asked returning parents to fill out a survey asking them to share the best resource that their student utilized in finding an internship. Take a look at the results.View Results
Monthly Polling Question: Cars on Campus
This month we want your opinion on whether or not students should have a car on campus. Take our poll and let us know what you think! We will share the poll results in the December issue of the Chapman Parent Connection e-newsletter.
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Campus News and Updates
American Celebration Raises $2.4 Million towards Student Scholarships|
The 26th Annual American Celebration gala, held on Saturday, Nov. 3, raised more than $2.4 million for the student scholarship fund, breaking last year’s record of $2.1 million. Chapman fund-raising officials believe this total to be a record for any Orange County gala. American Celebration has netted more than $13 million for Chapman
scholarships over the 26 years of its existence. More than 80 percent
of all Chapman Students receive some form of
scholarship or financial assistance. Learn More
Rita Moreno Honored at the 26th Annual American Celebration Gala
Rita Moreno, star of stage, screen and television and one of the few performers in show business to own Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Awards, added yet another award to her collection when she was honored with Chapman University’s Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award at the university’s 26th Annual American Celebration gala, Saturday, Nov. 3. Learn More
STAR Institute Receives Generous Grant for Teacher Science Education
The university was awarded a four-year grant of $901,405 by the California Postsecondary Education Commission in a statewide competition.The project, titled “Science-Centered Literacy for K-2 Students: Project SMART,” will hold summer academies where teachers not only receive training, but put it into action immediately with summer school students in the Anaheim City Elementary School District. About 90 teachers will be served over the life of the project, and will form Professional Learning Community teams to take the material back to their school sites, implement it in their classrooms, and share it with colleagues. Learn More
Chapman Adds a Sixth Sorority for Spring 2008
The Student L.E.A.D. Center’s Office of Greek Life and the Panhellenic Council are welcoming three
sororities onto campus to make presentations this week as part of the Sorority Extension Process.
Chapman will be adding its sixth sorority in spring 2008, which will be selected from Delta Delta Delta, Pi Beta Phi, and Kappa Alpha Theta. Presentations have been made by each of the three and a decision will be made soon.
Student Spotlight: Spencer Siebert '09 and Billy Ottemann '08
Chapman University’s Albert Schweitzer Institute held
its annual luncheon Nov. 2 to honor this year’s Schweitzer Scholars, Billy Otteman ’08 and
Spencer Siebert ’09. The scholarships are awarded to students who
have demonstrated a record of excellence in both their academic work and their commitment to a
life of service. Otteman, a business major, traveled to Africa with several other Chapman students
and worked as a volunteer in AIDS education. He plans to carry out more such service-oriented
work in the future. Siebert, a film major, is committed to portraying humane viewpoints on film, and
hopes to join the Peace Corps.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Judy Montgomery
Dr. Judy Montgomery, professor of special education and literacy, was recently named
editor of Communication Disorders Quarterly (CDQ), a national professional journal of
research, clinical applications and interviews in the fields of communication disorders and
deaf education. Her three-year term as editor will begin in January with assistance from
Jennifer Shubin, a student in the School of Education’s Ph.D. in Disability Studies program,
who was named managing editor of CDQ. As editor, Dr. Montgomery will be responsible
for attracting, reviewing, selecting and publishing high-caliber manuscripts to advance the
science and practice of the field, while Shubin will manage the manuscript editing and copyright
process. Learn More
Alumni Spotlight: Frank Delgadillo '96
While at Chapman, Delgadillo began his clothing line in 1994. He
didn’t want to start by making a conventional Tshirt,
so he created a pair of denim jeans, which
cost him $3,500. After accumulating a collection of 300 pants
and tees to match, Delgadillo began selling his
clothes at Hot Skates in Orange on Chapman
Avenue. He also handed out his clothes to his
friends who snowboard and skateboard. Delgadillo is busy, but he continues to be active
with Chapman. He is a member of Chapman’s
Alumni Association Board, and received
the Young Alumnus Award, which highlights
students who have gone on to promising careers.
Important Academic Dates
Nov. 21-23 - Thanksgiving Recess
Dec. 8 - Last Day of Instruction
Dec. 10-15 - Final Examinations
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. 30 - All grades due by 4 p.m.
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Upcoming Chapman Events
The Shape of Things Theater Department Production (11/15-17)
The Department of Theatre’s newest production, The Shape of Things by Neil
LeBute, opened on Friday, Nov. 9 in the Moulton Center Studio Theatre. John
Benitz, assistant professor of theatre, directs this contemporary drama set in
a sleepy college town. It follows the deceptions of a seductive, intelligent art
student who beguiles and shapes a fellow student to her own desires, with
unexpected consequences for all. Tickets are $5 - $15 and available by calling
(714) 997-6812. Remaining performances are at 8 p.m. on Nov. 15 – 17, with a 2 p.m.
matinee on Nov. 17.
University Choirs in Concert (11/16)
Chapman's renowned choirs come together at beautiful St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach. Featuring the University Choir, University Singers, Women's Choir, and University Chorale under the direction of Professors Joseph Modica, Scott Melvin, and Keith Hancock. Tickets are $5-$10. Call (714) 997-6812 for more information.
Annual Holiday Wassail Reception (11/30-12/1)
Enjoy a traditional Wassail drink, dine on delectable holiday fare and be charmed by a concert of seasonal music by Chapman's choirs and chamber orchestra, including a Hallelujah Chorus finale conducted by Dr. William Hall. Tickets are $60. Call (714) 997-6812.
Chapman University 30th Annual Economic Forecast (12/5)
Orange County's most respected outlook conference, Chapman University's Economic Forecast guides the business community and provides valuable financial planning information. Forecasts for the county, state, and nation will be presented by Chapman President Jim Doti and Dr. Esmael Adibi of Chapman's Anderson Center for Economic Research. Sponsorships are available; individual tickets are $165. The event will take place at the Orange County Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. For more information, call (714) 744-7958.
Fall Faculty Dance Concert (12/5-8)
Five outstanding faculty choreographers - Jenny Backhaus, Nancy Dickson-Lewis, Sean Greene, Liz Maxwell, and Dale Merrill - will present at an evening of exciting new works performed by Chapman's remarkable student dancers. Tickets are $5-$15. Call (714) 628-1411 for more information.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas (12/17)
Born into poverty at the height of racial segregation, Justice Clarence Thomas now sits on the U.S. Supreme Court. One of America's most private public figures, he returns to Chapman University to discuss his new, deeply personal memoir My Grandfather's Son. The event will take place at 6 p.m. in Memorial Hall.
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
Panther Football - Best Season in 11 Years
The Chapman University football team secured its first six-win season since 1996, highlighting a turnaround that has seen the program go from 2 wins -7 losses in 2005 to 6 wins -3 losses this year! Learn More
Sports Update
Whether it's a home game or an away game, you'll find schedules for the following teams with competition dates this month: Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women’s Swimming, Men's Swimming, Men's Water Polo, Men's Crew and Women's Crew. 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
Discover Chapman Day
American Celebration Parents Reception
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