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Empowering Communities Worldwide: Julia Smith ’15 helps Ugandans accomplish their dreams

March 1, 2017 by | Alumni Spotlight

After traveling the world and becoming a global citizen as a Chapman student, Julia Smith, political science ’15, landed an opportunity as a global advocate for Mama Hope, a San Francisco-based nonprofit that works to build thriving, sustainable communities, primarily in developing nations. Currently, she is serving in Uganada for three months to help local

Alumni behind the scenes of “Master of Orion” Alex Brewer-Disarufino '94 and Roger Craig Smith '03 team up in making the iconic video game

November 17, 2016 by | Alumni Spotlight

When Chapman alumni collaborate, the end result is galactic—truly out of this world. At least that’s the case for Alex Brewer-Disarufino, BFA communications ’94, a leader in marketing and public relations, and Roger Craig Smith, BFA film and television ’03, a prominent voice actor (Chris Redfield, Resident Evil; Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog), who happened to be

Kevin Staniec ’01 Helps Build Story, One Author at a Time 1888 Center's Summer Writing Project Heats Up

June 15, 2016 by | Alumni Spotlight

The tagline for 1888 Center , an Orange publishing house founded by Kevin Staniec ’01 , is “Building community, one story at a time.” But during June and July, the organization will build story one author at a time during its third annual Summer Writing Project by hosting panels, workshops and a writing contest that will give authors

From Chapman News to Lifestyle Network: Annie Ackerman ’14 in the Big Apple

May 26, 2016 by Mahri Barnes '09 | Alumni Spotlight

There is no doubt that Chapman alumni are doing extraordinary things post-graduation, and Annie Ackerman ’14 is no exception to that. After receiving her B.A. in television broadcast journalism with a minor in public relations, Annie landed a job as the executive assistant to the president of Lifestyle Network, NBCU Cable Entertainment in New York

How alumnus and Lionsgate executive Akin Ceylan ’90 is Thinking Chapman First

March 29, 2016 by Career & Industry | Events

Since graduating from Chapman with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, not only has Akin Ceylan ’90 become the COO of home entertainment and global content delivery for Lionsgate , but he also serves on the Chapman University Board of Trustees and he is president-elect of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. In addition, Akin’s daughter Paige

Maisie Chan ’12 helps bring Disney magic to Shanghai

March 24, 2016 by | Career

Last time we checked in with Maisie Chan (B.A. theatre arts technology and B.S. business administration management ’12), she was a freshly minted Chapman graduate and gave us an update about her 6-month internship at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Today, Maisie is an entertainment manager for Shanghai Disneyland, a unique park that celebrates

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