Chapman University - Parents - E-news (February 2007)

Parents Council Volunteer Opportunities
Chapman values it’s partnership with parents as partners. There are plenty of opportunities to meet fellow Chapman families during the school year and stay connected at Chapman. Volunteer for upcoming spring events including Scholar’s Day and Commencement. Learn More (PDF)

Spring Parents Council Meeting (2/24)
Join us at the Spring Parents Council Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007 in Argyros Forum 208 at 10 a.m., for campus updates and more volunteer opportunities. The special topic of this meeting will be student housing, addressing what parents should know about on and off-campus housing. A continental breakfast will be served. Meet other Chapman parents, get involved and don’t miss out on all that Chapman has to offer. Register Now

On and Off-Campus Housing Seminar for Parents (2/24)
Parents of students who are returning for the 2007-2008 academic year are invited to a special session addressing on and off-campus student housing. Hosted by the Parents Council as part of their spring meeting, this collaboration with the Residence Life staff will be held on campus at 10 a.m. in Argyros Forum 208. Information presented will include an update on on-campus housing, deadlines and changes for the next academic year, resources and tips for finding off-campus housing and question and answer time with Residence Life staff and Parents Council representatives. To help us prepare to address your needs, please provide input by taking a short online survey. Register now.

Spring Grandparents Club Meeting (3/1)
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. For more information, contact Paula McCance P'03,'07 at (714) 628-7290 or mccance@chapman.edu. Learn More (PDF)

Commencement Calendar and Deadlines
Commencement is the culminating event of your student’s career at Chapman and it’s only a few short months away for this year’s seniors. We encourage students and guests to understand deadlines and requirements thoroughly so that approval to take part in Commencement is not delayed. As a reminder, please make hotel reservations for your stay as early as possible. A convention will also be taking place in the area that weekend and hotel availability may be limited! Check back often for the latest updates regarding necessities, scheduling and end-of-year events at the Commencement website. Calendar and Deadlines

Hosts Needed for Summer Welcome Receptions
It’s already time to plan for the class of 2011, and Chapman is looking for families who would like to welcome next year’s new students by hosting an informal reception in their home this summer. We are looking to expand this outreach program to all new Chapman families wherever they call home. If you would like to host a reception, or would just like to lend a helping hand with welcome efforts in your hometown, please contact Paula McCance P'03,'07 at (714) 628-7290 or mccance@chapman.edu.

Resident Advisor Application Opportunity
Is your student interested in applying to become a Resident Advisor? The Office of Housing and Residence Life is currently accepting Resident Advisor applications for the 2007-2008 academic year. Becoming an R.A. can provide many opportunities for your student such as free room and board as well as leadership experience. Check out the Residence Life web page for more information. Learn More

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Campus News and Updates

Summer Travel Courses Offered
It’s known that studying abroad widens your cultural horizons and deepens your understanding - not just of the world, but of yourself. However, some students may want the opportunity to study in several different locations or may not be able to take an entire semester off to study abroad. Therefore, the summer provides Chapman students with a great opportunity for travel to destinations on several continents. The Center for Global Education is offering a variety of summer travel courses that are taking place in exciting locations such as London, Paris, and Ecuador to name just a few. These courses range from 2 to 6 weeks in length and provide from 3 to 6 academic credits. Students shouldn’t hesitate to take advantage of these opportunities as space is limited and the courses will fill up fast. Learn More

Interfaith Center Wins 1st Place in NYC Design Awards
Chapman’s new Merle & Marjorie Fish Interfaith Center took top honors in Interior Design Magazine’s “Best of Year” Awards, winning first place in the Institutions category against strong competition. The ceremony was held in New York’s famous Guggenheim Museum and David Martin, principle architect for AC Martin Partners, Inc. which designed the building, was at the ceremony and was presented with the award, a custom cast polyester-resin light bulb, at December’s award ceremony. “The competing projects were some of the best in the country. This is an honor for all of us,” he said, adding that the support of the campus community, the building committee and the entire team was an important part of the building’s success.

CU Celebrates Launch of Sodaro-Pankey Undergraduate School of Media Arts
A festive crowd gathered in Marion Knott Studios on February 7, to celebrate the official dedication of the Sodaro-Pankey Undergraduate School of Media Arts. The school was named to honor the generosity of Don Sodaro, chairman of the Chapman Board of Trustees, his wife DeeDee and their good friend Libby Pankey, widow of longtime Chapman supporter Ed Pankey. The event also marked the establishment of a new endowed chair, the Pankey Chair in Media Arts. “The naming of this school means that, in perpetuity, we will be associated with the values of these two families, their vision and their faith in change as a positive force,” said Dodge College Dean Bob Bassett. The school encompasses undergraduate film studies, film production, TV and broadcast journalism, screenwriting and PR/Advertising. Learn More (PDF)

Leatherby Libraries Overview 2004-2006
After years of planning, fund raising, and an aggressive 66-week construction schedule the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University opened on the first day of the 2004-2005 academic year. Since that notable debut we have witnessed the library’s emergence as a focal point for campus intellectual and cultural activities. This sixteen-page overview includes cameos of the nine Leatherby Libraries, statistics and staff bios among other interesting stories. Learn More (PDF)

Student Spotlight: Ryan Corry ‘08
Among a small group of outstanding American students who toured Israel last month – meeting with Israeli government officials, Palestinian representatives, working journalists and others – was Chapman student Ryan Corry '08. He was one of only 10-12 students selected from around the country to participate in the Anti-Defamation League’s "Current and Future Leaders Study Mission to Israel" January 4-10. “It is our hope that these active, intelligent and informed student leaders will come away from this experience with a new insight on Israel and the region and a deeper understanding of the dynamics that have engaged and divided the Israeli and Palestinian people for so long,” said Abraham H. Foxman, director of the Anti-Defamation League. Learn More

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Marilyn Harran
Dr. Marilyn Harran, professor of religious studies and history, was featured in the Dec. 29 issue of The Jewish Journal, where she was included in the journal’s second annual List of Top Ten L.A. Mensches, even though she herself is not Jewish. “A mensch is a person who is upright, honorable, decent,” the journal says, “a person to admire and emulate.” This year the category of “Honorary Mensch” was added to honor non-Jews, and Harran was recognized as a “modern righteous gentile” for her work with the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education. Learn More

Alumni Spotlight: Keith Pham EMBA ‘05
Technology Development Center, Inc., founded by Keith Pham (EMBA ‘2005) was recently named as one of the "Top 500 small businesses in the United States (Div500)" by DiversityBusiness.com, the nation’s leading multicultural internet site. The Div500 is the 7th annual listing of the Nation's top 500 small businesses. Ranging in revenue size from $11,000,000 to over $2,600,000,000, the companies listed on the Div500 represent the Nation's top multicultural earners and challenge the long-held notion that a diversity-owned business is small or insignificant. Learn More (PDF)

Important Academic Dates
Mar. 2 – Preferential date for filing for financial aid (FAFSA) for 2007-2008
Mar. 2 – Last day to add internships, co-ops, individual study, reading and conference
Apr. 2-6 – Spring Break (university closed Friday only)
Apr. 13 – Last day to withdraw from courses or submit Change of Grading System form
May 12 – Last day of instruction
May 14-19 – Final Examinations
May 19 – Commencement

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Upcoming Chapman Events

Art Exhibition: ARTE LATINOAMERICANO (2/12-5/15)
In conjunction with their visiting writers series, the Fowles Center is presenting an exhibition of artworks by a select group of internationally recognized Latin-American artists February 12 through May 15. The exhibition will take place in the Doy and Dee Henley Reading Room on the 2nd floor of the Leatherby Libraries and admission is free and open to the public during library hours. The exhibition includes works by Alejandro Boim, Carlos Martin Muslera, and Camilo Ambrosio Utard. Call (714) 997-6750 for more information. Learn More

Alumni Events in Tucson & Tempe Arizona (2/16&18)
Chapman's lacrosse team will be playing University of Arizona on February 16 in Tucson and Arizona State University February 18 in Tempe. Alumni and Parent Relations will host three events for interested Chapman families and friends, including a mixer in Tucson on Friday, Feb. 16, as well as a tailgate social and post-game mixer in Tempe on Feb. 18. For additional information, call (714) 997-6681 or register online now. Register

Phenomenal Women’s Week (2/20-26)
Women of Wilkinson (WOW) was founded in 2006 and is comprised of women and men, faculty, students, alumni, business professionals, and representatives of the community. Their goal is to unite people with a combination of experiences for common interests and this year they’re bringing the Chapman community together for Phenomenal Women’s Week. Events for this week will include presentations by internationally renowned psychologist Dr. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela and Dr. Lori Cox Han, Professor and Chair of Political Science, as well as the Phenomenal Women's Week Awards Banquet which is designed to recognize and celebrate phenomenal women in each of these categories: Community Member, Faculty Member, Student, and High School Student. For more information, call (714) 532-7758. Learn More

Coachella Valley with President Doti (2/23)
Following the Coachella Valley Economic Forecast, the Chapman Alumni Association will host a mixer at the stunning golf course clubhouse, The Reserve, tucked away in the scenic desert foothills, far above the rapidly growing Coachella Valley. Network with local alumni, current parents and friends of Chapman University at this special reception, which will include an update from President Doti on the state of Chapman University. This event will be held from 4-6 p.m. at the Reserve Club in Indian Wells, CA. Register

EntrepreneurshipWeek USA Kick-Off (2/23)
The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics is partnering with over 1,000 other organizations nationally in promoting EntrepreneurshipWeek USA. On June 7, 2006 the US House of Representatives passed Resolution #699 supporting National Entrepreneurship Week (February 24-March 3, 2007) to promote entrepreneurship education and awareness. The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics is celebrating the official start of EntrepreneurshipWeek USA and are leading the nation with a kickoff event on February 23 at 8:30 p.m. They welcome you to attend and encourage you to invite your entrepreneur contacts. They have also received email requests from across the nation for more information about the event, politicians have been invited, and media coverage is expected. Learn More (PDF)

Fowles Literary Forum: Alicia Kozameh (2/26) and Hiber Conteris (3/5)
Chapman University’s John Fowles Center for Creative Writing celebrates the 10th anniversary of the acclaimed John Fowles Literary Forum Visiting Writers Series by presenting a series of readings by six prominent Latin-American authors. All readings will be held in the Doy and Dee Henley Reading Room on the 2nd floor of the Leatherby Libraries. The second guest author in the series is Argentine-born Alicia Kozameh who will be presenting at 7 p.m. on February 26. The third acclaimed author in the series is Hiber Conteris, a noted Uruguayan writer and intellectual, who will be presenting at 7 p.m. on March 5. Admission is free and open to the public – call (714) 997-6750 for more information. Learn More

The 8th Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest Award Ceremony (3/9)
We invite you to participate in the Eighth Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest, presented by Chapman University and The “1939” Club, one of the largest and most active Holocaust survivor organizations in the United States. This contest is also supported by a grant from the Samueli Foundation and a gift from Yossie and Dana Hollander. The Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. in Memorial Hall. Learn More (PDF)

Founders Day Celebration (3/17)
The 24th annual Founders Day Celebration, themed “IMAGINE!”, is just around the corner. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy Chapman’s new campus and our growing Disciple-related heritage! Founders Day features over 110 Disciples on Campus (DOC) students and remains the largest regional Disciples gathering each year. This year, in addition to the featured speaker, Alvin Jackson, DOC is excited to announce special offerings by Chapman’s Concert Choir, directed by William Hall; and poetry reading by Sheila Spencer. Other celebration highlights will include: 2006 Church Leaders of the Year award presented to Don and Linda Shelton, tours of the Fish Interfaith Center and Chapman’s new Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. This event will take place on the Chapman University campus from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Learn More

Study Abroad Fair and Recruitment Season (3/28)
The Study Abroad Office will kick-off recruitment season for spring 2008 with its bi-annual Study Abroad Fair on March 28 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the walkway between Argyros Forum and the Leatherby Library. Representatives from programs offered around the world will be on hand to discuss locations, courses, etc. The following day the Study Abroad Office will begin handing out application materials. Students are asked to review the Application Session Schedule for dates and times. Keep in mind that prior to receiving an application students should have identified the exact location/university they are interested in studying at during their semester abroad. It is also recommended that they come in for an initial advising session with one of the Study Abroad Peer Advisors after having viewed the current Study Abroad Programs and Locations. Learn More

Mark Your Calendar
Parents are encouraged to explore the wide variety of academic, arts, cultural and athletic events Chapman offers. Many are free of charge. Learn More

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Athletics

Chapman Ranked No. 2 in Division III by Collegiate Baseball
The Chapman University baseball team will begin the season with a familiar target on its back, yet again ranked among the top-five teams in Division III. The Panthers are ranked No. 2 by Collegiate Baseball in the 2007 preseason poll, their highest preseason ranking ever. The defending back-to-back West Region champions have been ranked in the top five, in three of the past four preseasons. Learn More

Sports Update
Spring semester is underway and our Panther athletes are in the midst of an exciting season! 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 Baseball, Women’s Softball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Lacrosse, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis, Men’s Golf, Men’s Crew, Women’s Crew, Women’s Water Polo, Track and Field. Learn More

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Your Support Makes a Difference

Do you have questions about estate planning? Planned giving? Your will? Each month, we feature new articles and interactive features that cover such topics. We hope it will be a useful resource for you. If you have any questions, contact Susan Berkman, Director of Development, Planned Giving and Major Gifts, at (714) 628-2518 or berkman@chapman.edu.

New this month…

Three Key Documents Everyone Should Own
Learn the three most essential documents you should have – before it’s too late. Learn More

Reflections of Your Giving Image
When you look in the mirror, is there a philanthropist looking back at you? Learn More

Consider the Honor Ours
Do you know someone who has everything? Have you spent long hours wracking your brain, trying to think of the perfect gift for that person? Have you ever considered making a gift to us in honor of that person? Learn More

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Picture of the Month

Spring Orientation
January 26, 2007

Transfer student Michael Bernstein P’09 and his father pose with Pete the Panther during last month’s Spring Orientation.

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News for Parents February 15, 2006

Important Info for Parents

Campus News and Updates

Upcoming Chapman Events

Athletics

Your Support Makes a Difference

Picture of the Month

Contact Us

News for Parents
February 15, 2006