News for Parents
February 15, 2008
Important Info for Parents
Campus News and Updates
Upcoming Chapman Events
Athletics
Your Support Makes a Difference
Picture of the Month
Contact Us
Important Info for Parents
Parents Council Meeting (2/23)
Join us at the spring Parents Council meeting on Saturday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lyon Conference Center, Argyros Forum room 202. At this meeting the council is sponsoring two special topics of interest for Chapman parents. DeAnn Yocum-Gaffney, Director of Residence Life will address the selection process and deadlines for on-campus housing for next year. Registrar John Snodgrass and Vice Chancellor Ramond Sfeir will address recent changes in registration priorities and tips on understanding the process. There will be a question and answer session for each topic. Help your student to plan ahead for the 2008-2009 academic year. A continental breakfast will be served. Don’t miss out on all that Chapman has to offer to parents.  Register Now
Chapman Has Emergency Plan in Place
Parents of college students naturally grow extremely concerned when they hear of incidents like the terrible Virginia Tech shootings or Thursday’s fatal shootings on the campus of Northern Illinois University. Universities, by their very nature, are open and vulnerable to those who would exploit the freedoms that we cherish. Chapman University has a strong emergency plan in place, and conducts regular exercises with our Public Safety department and campus emergency coordinators. Chapman’s Public Safety department has close ties with the Orange Police Department and Orange Fire Department, which can respond in force within minutes due to Chapman’s location in the heart of the city.
In the highly unlikely event of an emergency situation connected to a shooting, earthquake, fire or other event, Chapman University is part of a countywide disaster preparedness response plan that includes an on-campus communications/alert system, evacuation plans, a partnership with City of Orange police and fire departments, and agreements with local Red Cross shelters to temporarily house evacuees. More than 50 Chapman employees are ready to serve as on-campus Emergency Operations Center volunteers, if needed, and are trained as zone captains and building coordinators to assist campus and local police and fire crews in emergency and evacuation proceedings. Any campus-wide emergency notices will be posted and updated on the Chapman University homepage at www.chapman.edu.
Grandparents Club Meeting (3/6)
Meet Chapman University president and Economics professor Dr. Jim Doti as he shares the private library of noted fellow economist and Nobel Prize laureate Dr. Milton Friedman. The Town and Gown luncheon will be featuring Daniel Alfred Wachs, the assistant conductor of the Orchestre National de France and the Rotterdam Philharmonic also serves as Chapman’s new music director of instrumental studies at the newly formed College of Performing Arts. He will discuss the evolution of chamber music. Joining him will be Chapman’s finest student musicians. Grandparents Club events are free, Town & Gown Lunch is $30. Registration and advanced payment is required. Learn More
On Campus Housing Deadlines
Check-in with your student early regarding housing plans for fall 2008. Learn More
Host a Table at the Spring 2008 Career Fair: Hire Chapman Students!
If you are an employer, you know the challenges of recruiting quality applicants. The Chapman Career Development Center may be able to help you with recruiting some of the best and the brightest students through participation in our Spring 2008 career fair on April 8, 3:00-6:30 p.m. The standard registration fee is $250 ($300 after March 11) and the government/non-profit fee is $150 ($200 after March 11) which includes a 6 foot table, table covering, two chairs, and two meals. Register now by contacting Sandra Hague, Career Outreach Manager at (714) 997-6941 or hague@chapman.edu.
Chapman Student Ambassador Applications Available
Chapman Student Ambassadors are highly motivated student leaders who serve as the face of Chapman at numerous high-profile campus events. They provide personal interaction with the Chapman community and friends of the university. Candidates must maintain a 3.0 grade point average and are selected by their leadership history, campus involvement, articulation, dedication, personal standards, time management, knowledge of Chapman, and ability to represent the diversity of Chapman's students. Application forms may be downloaded from the Ambassadors website and are due by 5:00 p.m. on April 3, 2008. Have your student contact Margie King, advisor to the Ambassadors Program, at miking@chapman.edu for more information. Learn More
Resident Advisor Applications Due
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 2008-2009 academic year. Information sessions have already passed but applications are still being accepted up until February 22. Becoming an R.A. can provide your student with valuable leadership experience. Check out the Residence Life web page for more information. Learn More
FAFSA Deadline (3/2)
Chapman University ’s preferential date for filing the 2008-2009 FAFSA is March 2. Remember that you have to file this paperwork each year. Don’t forget to submit before the deadline. Learn More
Meet the Staff at the Center for Academic Success
The CAS is a great resource for students to use. Free tutoring is available with flexible hours. Assistance is also available for those students needing to improve study skills, time management skills and learning strategies. Students may also set up an appointment with the writing center to get help with writing for any subject. Make sure that your student is aware of the great resources available! Learn More
Hosts Needed for 2008 Summer Welcome Receptions
We are looking for family hosts across the country to welcome our new fall 2008 students and their families by hosting informal receptions in their homes. This is a wonderful way to volunteer on behalf of the Chapman Parents Council. Areas of special interest are Chicago, St. Louis, and San Diego. If you would like to host a reception, or would just like to lend a helping hand with welcome efforts in your home city, please contact Paula McCance P ‘03,‘07 at (714) 628-7290 or mccance@chapman.edu.
In the Life of Your Student
The semester is still new, and it feels like there's plenty of time
to get things done. Students tend to spend significant time with
friends, and they may be a bit lax about their coursework. Students who
think they need to find off-campus housing for next year may begin to
panic when they can't find openings for fall or if they are having trouble selecting roommates. This can be a time when students start thinking about upcoming "escapes" such as spring break or summer travel.
Thank You for Participating in our Readers Survey!
We would like to extend thanks to everyone who participated in our reader's survey in last month's issue. Your input really helps us tailor this publication to meet your needs! Special congratulations to Cheryl Coleman of Houston, TX - the winner of our drawing for a Chapman parent shirt!
Monthly Polling Question: Overcoming the Challenges of College Life
In this months polling question, we are asking you to share a challenge that your student has encountered on campus or during their Chapman college experience and how they resolved it. Look for the responses in next month's issue!Take Survey Now
A Walk through Chapman History
Chapman University was founded as Hesperian College by members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Woodland, CA, on March 4, 1861. Unfortunately, around the turn of the century, as California started offering free public education, many private schools were forced to close, including Hesperian in 1895. Remaining assets were transferred to a new Disciples college in Los Angeles. The principal benefactor for the school was Charles Clarke Chapman, an Illinois native who found great success in Southern California as a real estate investor, producer and marketer of Valencia oranges, as well as a politician and avid supporter of the Disciples. Stay tuned for more in next month's issue!
Links of Interest
The Panther Newspaper
Academic Calendar
Student Events Newsletter
Student Business Services
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Campus News and Updates
History Students Present Papers at National Conference
History Department assistant professor Alexander Bay accompanied seven Chapman University students to the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society 2008 Biennial Convention. Over the three-day conference, the students presented concise and well-delivered papers based on research projects mentored by Professors Lee Estes, Bob Slayton, and Jennifer Keene. The Chapman students who participated include: Michelle Kanda, Sarah Kuiken, Matthew Leaverton, Phu Mai, Sumit Raghuvanshi, and Elizabeth Mack. Learn More
Student Spotlight: Nicole Hayman '09
Chapman University women’s basketball star Nicole Hayman has been named to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District VIII team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). It is the first such honor for Hayman, who currently holds a 3.98 grade-point average in Legal Studies. She will next go on a ballot for Academic All-America consideration. Besides her success in the classroom, the junior guard has established herself as one of the all-time Chapman greats on the basketball court. Hayman currently leads the Panthers in scoring, with 15.8 points per game in helping Chapman to a 20-3 overall record this season. She is also averaging 3.7 rebounds and has made 33 three-pointers.
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Faculty Spotlight: Vernon L. Smith, Ph.D.
Chapman welcomes Nobel laureate Vernon L. Smith,
Ph.D., who arrived on campus at the beginning of January.
Professor Smith, a key player in the new Economic Sciences
Institute, has a joint appointment in the School of Law
and Argyros School of Business and Economics. Smith comes to Chapman from
George Mason University and won the 2002 Nobel Prize in
Economics for establishing laboratory experiments as a tool
in empirical economic analysis, especially in the study of alternative market mechanisms.
Chapman’s Economic Sciences Institute, which will be housed in Wilkinson Hall, will include state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for Smith and his distinguished economic sciences team. Learn More
Alumni Spotlight: Chapman Alumni at Sundance
The works of five Chapman Alumni were selected for screening at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Two feature-length films were selected including "Fields of Fuel," edited by Tina Imahara, depicting an environmentalist touring the nation and extolling the benefits of biodiesel-fuel. "Fields of Fuel" won the Audience Award for the documentary category. The second feature-length film "Bigger, Stronger, Faster," edited by 2004 Chapman graduate Brian Singbel, depicts both sides of steroid use. Two short films were also selected for screening including "Dog Lovers," directed by Danny Roew '02 and written by Graham Sibley '00 and a black and white short, "By Modern Measure," directed and produced by Matthew Lessner '05. All Sundance shorts including "Dog Lovers" and "By Modern Measure" are available for download for $1.99 from the festival website or for free with a Netflix account. Learn More
Important Academic Dates
Feb. 29 - Last day to add internships, co-ops, individual study, reading and conference
Mar. 2 - Preferential date for filing for financial aid for 2008-2009
Mar. 17-21 - Spring break
Apr. 11 - Last day to withdraw from courses or submit Change of Grading System form
May 10 - Last day of Instruction
May 12-17 - Final Examinations
May 17 - Commencement
May 25 - All grades due by 4 p.m.
May 26 - Memorial Day (university closed)
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Upcoming Chapman Events
"Bugs Bunny" Creator Chuck Jones' Paintings on Display (2/2-2/28)
The collection on display, titled Chuck-staposed: A Collection of Chuck Jones Oil Paintings from the Humorous to the Sublime, represents the largest public display to date of Jones’ oil paintings. From the familiar, lovable characters he created for Warner Bros. to profoundly personal images drawn from his own life and imagination, Chuck-staposed reveals some of the more private aspects of the renowned, Academy Award-winning director, producer, artist, and author. Chuck-staposed will be on public display at the Leatherby Libraries, free of charge, through February 28, 2008. Learn More
An Evening in Ethiopia: Fund-raiser for H.A.P.P.Y. (2/19)
Enjoy performances by some of the best Ethiopian singers and dancers in Southern California along with authentic Ethiopian cuisine. Learn more about the non-profit organization Hands Across the Planet for Poor Youth (H.A.P.P.Y.) that was founded by Chapman University public safety officer and Schweitzer Award honoree Michael Belay to help improve conditions in his hometown of Tembien, Ethiopia. Admission is free to Chapman Students, Faculty, and Staff (donations encouraged) and $20 for all non-Chapman attendees. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Bush Conference Center (Beckman Hall 404). Learn More About H.A.P.P.Y.
Chapman University Celebrates Entrepreneurship Week (2/22, 2/26)
- Friday, February 22, 2008 Beckman Hall Room 104
8:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Join us for a review of successes of Chapman University Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Programs in Entrepreneurship and countdown to the start of National Entrepreneurship Week.
9:00 p.m. Enjoy our Entrepreneurs' Film Marathon with movies that portray entrepreneurs as the main characters.
- Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Beckman Hall Room 404
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Join us for a reception with recognition of Chapman Alumni Entrepreneurs.
6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Keynote Talk: Mr. Manu Shah, the CEO/founder of MS International, a firm he started in his basement, and the firm is now one of the largest distributors of natural stone in North America. The 2007 National Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner presented by Ernst & Young.
New York Event! First Cut: Premiering the Storytellers of Tomorrow (3/15)
Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Chapman University presents a student film showcase in New York, NY! Join us at the Directors Guild of America Theater, 110 West 57th Street – New York, NY (between 6th and 7th street), at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy complimentary admission when you RSVP by March 13 to tvgraham@chapman.edu or (714) 997-6515. For more information, please contact Tess Graham at (714) 997-6766. View Invitation
Sir Salman Rushdie to Speak at Chapman (3/31)
Sir Salman Rushdie, the brilliant British author whose acclaimed novel The Satanic Verses once famously made him the target of a fatwa by the Ayatollah Khomeini, will speak, read from his works and sign books at Chapman University on March 31 as part of Chapman’s 2008 John Fowles Literary Forum. Rushdie will appear at 7 p.m. Monday, March 31 in Chapman’s Memorial Hall – admission will be free, and further ticketing information will be announced as details are finalized. For more information, call (714) 289-2050. Learn More
Greek Skit Night Parent Reception (4/17)
Attention parents of Greek Students! Save the date for Greek Skit Night, one of the most anticipated Greek events of the year. A pre-show reception for parents will be held immediately before the event. Save the date now and stay tuned for more information in next month's issue.
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
Chapman Basketball among National Leaders
Chapman University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are currently riding lengthy winning streaks and this week have earned top-5 national rankings in separate statistical categories. The Chapman men are currently ranked No. 3 in Division III in defense, giving up an average of 57.1 points per game. The Panthers are 17-6 record with a nine-game winning streak and have
hopes of a third straight Division III Independents Postseason
Tournament championship. Junior G Lauren Kamiyama is having one of her best seasons as a Panther, currently ranked No. 4 in the nation in free-throw percentage at 91.8. Learn More
Sports Update
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, Men's Lacrosse, Women’s Softball, and Track and Field. Learn More
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Your Support Makes a Difference
The Annual Fund Thanks You for Your Support!
Each evening during the fall and spring semesters, students contact our alumni and parents to strengthen their ties with Chapman and raise funds for the greatest needs of the university. These donations to the Chapman University Annual Fund will not only provide access to more scholarship funding on campus, but it will also increase the value of your student’s degree by increasing the quality and reputation of Chapman University. Visit our Annual Giving website to learn more about how you can support the Annual Fund! Give Online Now
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Picture of the Month
2007 Economic Forecast
Sophomore Tim Sauer receives a hug from mom, Catharine Sauer P'10, at the Alumni Networking Reception following the Economic Forecast, where Tim entertained guests on the piano.
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