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Three Years of Photo Booths

by Nathan Worden on: May 17th, 2013 | Tags: Student Perspectives

Nathan has been doing photo booths at Chapman since his sophomore year. He sees doing photos as a way to capture what really matters about the college experience. See a collection of photos from events at Chapman over the last three years.Read More ▶

I was at midnight brekfast on Monday night when I realized that a special chapter of my life was ending.

My college experience has been an interesting one. As an RA and a photographer I have conflicting lives where my one job is to tell students to not drink and then my other job is to take pictures of them being drunk.

I do not condone underage drinking, or actually drinking at all. I like to think that my presence at many of these college events is an extension of my RA presence in the lives of students I care about. At the end of the day what matters is student safety and success.

Part of that success in my mind is achieved through having a good time and enjoying your college experience. I feel really blessed to have been able to be at so many events where people were having so much fun. I’ve gotten to see some really special times in people’s lives through doing photo booths at college events.

Monday, I realized, was my final photo booth.

So what does this all amount to? What does it all mean? I’ve got all these fun times stored on my computer and all these memories that make me smile, but for some reason facing the end still puts an insurmountable weight on my heart.

Leaving college behind is bittersweet. You’ve achieved what you came to do. But saying goodbye to your closest friends, some of them perhaps forever, was never something academic counseling said you’d have to do.

So to alliveate the pain, I want to share.

I want to share memories from the last three years. (I didn’t do photo booths my freshman year.) I want to put up photos that you forgot existed from years ago.

Why is this important? Why do I bother posting photos that were taken anything more than a week ago? Because my job is to remind you why you came to college in the first place.

Sure, you came to learn and get an education, but what good is learning if it doesn’t improve your quality of life? I think you came to college to truly live life, to learn who you are, to meet amazing people, to have fun, to feel lke you’ve done something with your life.

Not all of that is physically happening in the photos below, but sometimes it is, and I believe that they’re the best symbol there is of you getting the most out of your college experience.

These photos show people having fun, being creative, and spending time with people they care about.

That is what college is to me, and although college is over, I don’t thinking spending time with people you care about has to end.

There’s a ton of photos here, like over 400. Ther are some really fun patterns here and some crazy stuff going on. There are couples that went to every event with just each other for three years. Batman, Darth Vader, and our Dean of Students Jerry Price all made appearances. There was a snake, a controtionist, and inflatable aliens. I purposly waited until finals were done to post these, just in case I gave someone an extra reason to procrastinate.

Happy scrolling!

- See three years of Chapman Photo Booth Photos at: http://www.wordenphotography.com/blog/2013/05.may2013/051713ThreeYearsOfPhotoBooths.html#sthash.nKPGl1xM.dpuf

Panther Village Apartment Tours Today and Tomorrow

Residence Life

Panther Village Apartment Tours Today and Tomorrow

Hosted by Housing and Residence Life | Tags: Activities

Chapman Panthers! We are so excited to host tours at the future Panther Village, a...Read More ▶

Chapman Panthers!

We are so excited to host tours at the future Panther Village, a suite-style hotel in Orange featuring large studio apartments and two story open floor plan deluxe lofts. The Panther Village will be an off-campus student housing facility exclusively for Chapman students. Although our purchase of Panther Village will not be final until next month, we are arranging for some tours of the property today and tomorrow from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

You will also have the opportunity to stroll around and preview the community amenities including the pool, fitness center, and basketball court. We hope you like what you see and we look forward to you joining your fellow Panthers when the Panther Village opens this fall!

We will be shuttling students from the beach volleyball court area next to Henley Hall to visit the future Panther Village located off Chapman Ave. and the 5 freeway.

If you are interested in learning more about Panther Village email rwilson@chapman.edu or call 714-997-6528.

Chapman Filmmakers Fuse Art Forms with Local Musicians

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Chapman Filmmakers Fuse Art Forms with Local Musicians

by Kaitlyn Bracken on: May 15th, 2013 | Tags: Student Perspectives

King Felix and “An American Venice” Fuse Art Forms Since the creation of film, the...Read More ▶

King Felix and “An American Venice” Fuse Art Forms

Since the creation of film, the collaboration between music and movies has been inevitable—who could resist the beauteous powers of such expressiveness? Friday, May 3, the two art forms will join forces at the premiere of Kelle Leonard’s indie comedy, An American In Venice, with the contribution of Southern California’s rising EDM artists, King Felix.

If you’re wondering who King Felix is or what An American In Venice is, don’t feel out of the loop—neither have emerged into the mainstream world, but it won’t be surprising if they do. King Felix has used the power of their music to further the message and exposure of director Kelle Leonard’s senior thesis film with the significant addition of four original tracks—and all at the price of: nothing!

“We believe no one achieves success alone,” King Felix said in an exclusive interview with Peace.Love.EDM. “By working with other artists we can expand our knowledge and skill sets to a greater level.”

In 2011, Keng Felix was birthed in Los Angeles when Shaun Ausmus (a former member of King Felix) and Jason Laszlo Toth started producing together. Not long after, while Jason was in a biological psychology class at California State Northridge, he met Dennis Madrigal, who became the third member of King Felix.

With Dennis’s clear passion for the arts, I wasn’t surprised to hear he met Kelle Leonard (who not only directed, but also co-wrote An American In Venice) in a high school film class. When Kelle asked his longtime friend if he could use King Felix tracks for film, the group generously contributed, and even said they’re grateful and excited for their music to make its debut in film.

King Felix contributed four tracks to the movie’s soundtrack: “Medicinal Hookers,” “Hash Baller,” “Digital Love Session,” and “Feel Your Organs.”

“The first three songs mentioned are from our project King Felix. The fourth song (Feel Your Organs) is a product of two of our side projects, Dynamite Jacksin and Super Awesome Ultra Cool,” the group said. “We tried to select tracks that fit well with the pace and feel of the scenes. Since we were asked to provide music for the [the movie’s] party scene, we felt our up-tempo EDM music fit best.”

Initially producing mainly electro house, King Felix has continued to evolve with no fear. The group has branched into limitless genres of electronic music, with tracks falling under the realms of Tech-House, Minimal, Glitch, Experimental, Electronica, and even Instrumental Hip Hop. The unmatchable beats of King Felix are creatively and intricately structured through the talent of their craftsmanship.

“We create most of our music by first jamming it out on synthesizers, pianos, guitars, bass, vocoders, vocals, and various DJ equipment,” King Felix said.

For live shows, the group even has special additions to their work with Christine Joy, vocalist, and a guitarist, Raymond Milco.

If you’re in the Southern California area, be sure to check out the premiere of An American In Venice, and join King Felix as some of the first audiences to see the film. Afterward, you can party the night away with King Felix at their concert in Antelope Valley—trust me, you won’t want to miss it!

More about An American In Venice:

“Failure and uncertainty surrounds the young, witty Henry Mayer as he struggles to make it as an actor living in Venice Beach, California. In pursuit of the American dream, Henry is lost in daze of confusion with no clear path for his future. In what Henry believes are the worst four days of his life, he realizes his experience might just leave him hopeful for his future.”

Starring	Henry Monfries, Delpaneaux Wills, Caroline Whitney Smith, Caity Engler, Callie Ott, Cory Grant, Brock Jones

Directed By	Kelle Leonard

Written By	Daniel Crooke and Kelle Leonard

Produced By	Taylor Forster

Follow An American In Venice on Twitter and Instagram! #AnAmericanInVenice

More about King Felix:

King Felix released its latest album with Porc Records in February in currently has five projects: King Felix (Edm), Huxley’s Nightmare (Ambient Electronica), Super Awesome Ultra Cool (Live Jazz, Blues and Electronic Hybrid), Wh1ch House? (Instrumental Hip-Hop/Experimental ), and Dynamite Jacksin (Underground Techno).

For more information on King Felix, including upcoming shows, album purchases and free downloads, check out their sites:

http://www.facebook.com/kingfelixmusic

http://www.kingfelix.bandcamp.com

http://www.twitter.com/kingfelixmusic

20 Memorable Pictures From Explore SoCal

University Program Board

20 Memorable Pictures From Explore SoCal

by Warut Chaipornvadee on: May 13th, 2013 | Tags: Activities, Experiences, University Program Board

It has been a great year filled with adventures for many Chapman students. University Program...Read More ▶

It has been a great year filled with adventures for many Chapman students. University Program Board initiated Explore SoCal this year to help students get off campus and visit unique places in Southern California. We’ve done 27 weekend and weekday trips and covered over 3,000 miles of road. Yet, there’s still so many places left to be explored. Here are the 20 most memorable images taken from some of the trips we’ve done.

Visit Chapman University Program Board’s Facebook or follow us on Instagram @chapmanupb to see more images. If you are interested in joining our excursions next year, email us at chapmanupb@gmail.com to be added to our Explore SoCal Mailing List.

An Explore SoCal committee member, Tanner Shelden, taking in the view from the top of Salvation Mountain

Junior, Michael Wiener marched into the forest toward Mt. San Gorgonio summit

Arch Rock is a famous landmark in Joshua Tree National Park

Student, Grace Xu, feeding ostriches at Ostrichland USA in Solvang, CA

Five students taking in the view at the Devil’s Punchbowl State Park in Pearblossom

Sabrina Chapman caught her first fish on the Deep Sea Fishing Trip

Fearless hikers stumbled upon an abandoned tunnel in the Angeles National Forest

Ivana Wong, a Chapman student, had a stare down contest with a little girl at the Getty Center in Los Angeles

Tanaka Farm Pumpkin Patch is a famous destination in Orange County during Halloween

Students exploring a slot canyon in Anza Borrego State Park

These animal sculptures are scattered throughout the Anza Borrego State Park

The devil’s backbone is a famous trail section of Mt. Baldy

Hiking down from Mt. Baldy summit surrounded by big clouds

50 hikers explored the California coastline at Crystal Cove State Park

Although it was 80 degrees, the water was still freezing.

Hiking down Vivian Creek trail from San Gorgonio summit

11 students learned archery to prepare for the hunger game

The 500 Days Of Summer Bench at the actual location

We found a banana man in the desert on our way to the Salton Sea

Explore SoCal committee posing in front of Goliath at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Dean Price’s Announcements for the week of May 13, 2013

Dean of Students

Dean Price’s Announcements for the week of May 13, 2013

by Jerry Price on: May 13th, 2013 | Tags: Activities, Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Concerts, Diversity & Equity, Entertainment, Experiences, Film Screening, Leadership, Music, Notifications, Resources, Service Opportunities, Student Perspectives, Student Union, University Program Board

Good morning, and welcome to Finals Week! The following are my announcements for the week...Read More ▶

Good morning, and welcome to Finals Week! The following are my announcements for the week of May 13:

Final exams – First and foremost… best of luck on finals!
Midnight Breakfast: The Final Frontier — UPB invites you to the Student Union tonight from 10pm-12am for Midnight Breakfast: The Final Frontier. In addition to the free food, Midnight Breakfast will showcase the talent from various student groups on campus. This is a great chance to calm finals stress and get together with friends before the academic year ends.
Leatherby Libraries now open 24 hours – The Leatherby Libraries will continue to be open 24 hours through Friday. During the late night hours, circulation services will be available, including bookable study rooms as well as print/copy services. Public Safety will make rounds periodically throughout the night and the security monitor stationed in the Rotunda will also be on duty.
SGA offering free coffee in the library – In honor of finals week, SGA is providing free coffee all week on the first floor of the Leatherby Libraries.
Student Union open 24 hours during finals week – The Student Union also will offer 24 hour service beginning after Midnight Breakfast tonight and continuing through Friday evening.
Prowl Magazine’s newest issue released today – Chapman’s Prowl Magazine’s newest issue will be released today at www.prowlmagazine.com. Check out what your fellow students have to say about many different topics.
Commencement Virtual Check-in and Passport — On Wednesday graduates will receive an email with instructions to submit the virtual Commencement check-in. A link in the email will direct grads to an online check-in with directions on how to print the Passport. Just like accessing an online boarding pass when traveling on an airplane, the Passport is to be printed shortly before Commencement. The Passport will serve as graduates’ “reader card” presented to the name reader onstage. I encourage you to pay close attention to all emails coming from commencement@chapman.edu and conferral@chapman.edu.
Undie Run safety reminders – I know I sent my usual Undie Run thoughts last week, but I thought it might be helpful to remind you about the following suggestions:
- Please be safe and be respectful to the people and property around you.
- Do your feet a favor and wear shoes.
- We encourage all women to stay together and avoid men you don’t know (and some of the ones you do…).
- Avoid leaving personal items of value unattended.
- Restroom facilities will be available in Argyros Forum, which will be open 24 hours during finals week, and in Hashinger. The Leatherby Libraries restrooms will not be available to Undie Run participants.
Panther Village tours being planned for Thursday – I know many of you have heard about or read in President Doti’s summer letter about our imminent purchase of a suite-style hotel in Orange which will become Panther Village, an off-campus student housing facility exclusively for Chapman students. Although our purchase of Panther Village will not be final until next month, we are trying desperately to arrange for some tours of the property before students go home for summer – probably for Thursday afternoon. Housing and Residence Life has a list of students who have expressed an interest in Panther Village, and we will be notifying these students about tour details once they are confirmed. If you are interested in learning more about Panther Village, I encourage you to sign up for this list by emailing reslife@chapman.edu or calling 714-997-6603.
Senior Convocation and President’s Toast – Seniors, don’t forget the Senior Convocation and President’s Toast on Thursday beginning at 7pm on Bert Williams Mall; seniors will meet on the south (Palm Ave. side) of Memorial Hall for processional lineup. Seniors also will get a wristband for the President’s Toast in the Attallah Piazza following the Convocation (so please bring your ID) as well as a special Class of 2013 gift from Chapman alumni. No tickets are required, and business casual attire (or nicer) is requested.  Families are welcome as well.
Argyros Forum lot closed for Commencement – Don’t forget that the Argyros Forum parking lot will be closed for Commencement through May 22, and all vehicles must be removed from the lot during times of closure; those left parked in the lot are subject to citation or tow at owner’s expense. The Cypress Lot will be available for visitor parking during this closure.
Commencement schedule – Speaking of Commencement, here is the schedule for this weekend’s ceremonies:
- Friday:
  - School of Law – 5pm Wilson Field
  - Argyros School of Business and Economics – 8pm Wilson Field
- Saturday:
  - College of Performing Arts – 8am Bert Williams Mall
  - Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences – 9:15am Wilson Field
  - Schmid College of Science and Technology – 11:30am Bert Williams Mall
  - Department of Physical Therapy – 1:30pm Memorial Hall
  - College of Educational Studies – 4:40pm Bert Williams Mall
  - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts – 6:30pm Wilson Field
Dodge College seeks volunteers to work at summer film conference – Dodge College is hosting the University Film and Video Association (UFVA) Conference July 31-August 3, and they are looking for volunteers to assist with the sessions and events going on during the conference. All volunteers will get a free t-shirt, food while working, and a great experience to add to their resume. If you are interested, please fill out the volunteer form online at http://fs18.formsite.com/dcfma/form141/index.html. If you have any questions contact ufva@chapman.edu.
Men’s lacrosse plays in MCLA Championships today – Best of luck to the men’s lacrosse team as they play Oregon this evening in the first round of the MCLA National Championships in Greenville, SC.
Events in the Arts this week –
- The Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra, celebrating its 43rd season, performs on Friday at 5pm in Memorial Hall’s Chapman Auditorium. Admission is $5 for students and alumni.

Purchase tickets at http://chapman.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event_listings.asp.

Congratulations again to all of our graduates; for the rest of you, have a great summer and I’ll see you in August – jmp

Jerry Price, Ph.D.

Dean of Students and

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Chapman University

714-997-6721

On A Mission in The Dominican Republic

Student Voices

On A Mission in The Dominican Republic

by Annaliese Baker on: May 13th, 2013 | Tags: Career, Civic Engagement, Diversity & Equity, Leadership, Service Opportunities, Services, Study Abroad

Since I was a child, I’ve always had a deep passion for service. Serving others...Read More ▶

Since I was a child, I’ve always had a deep passion for service. Serving others to me is more than just participating for the volunteer hours needed for school or various organizations. Service is about something more; its about caring for those around us, acknowledging the abundant blessings and luxuries in our lives, and making a difference with what we have. I truly believe that the act of serving others helps us form a global citizen perspective of the world because as we begin to understand the differences and similarities in other cultures we begin to see the peoples of the world not as foreign in a faraway land, but as our brothers and sisters.

In August of 2013, I am planning on traveling to the sleepy town of Monte Cristi to serve at the Hope of a Child Orphanage. During my time at the orphanage, I will be instructing and tutoring the children in their English studies and engaging them in fun activities. I will be serving as an assistant teacher working with primary school students to improve and develop their English speaking and literacy. To do so, I will be using the Level 1 of “Backpack”, a professional English as a Foreign Language curriculum. The Learning Center that works with this orphanage is helping to transform the lives of the children of the entire community by helping them to learn and acquire the educational and vocational skills they need to be successful later in life at a job or in college. In addition, I will be bringing much needed supplies collected from both the Chapman community and my hometown community of Austin, Texas. This trip will provide me with an excellent opportunity to grow as a global citizen as I learn and experience the culture while working to make a meaningful difference.

I have found service to be so grounding, rewarding, and humbling that I intend to pursue a career working with nonprofit organizations. I also look forward to bringing back my experience to the Chapman community. I may be just a single college student, but that doesn’t mean I can’t make an impact.

10 Best things about Midnight Breakfast

University Program Board

10 Best things about Midnight Breakfast

by Warut Chaipornvadee on: May 10th, 2013 | Tags: finals, Food, free, free food, midnight breakfast

10. I get to know my friends on a deeper level by waiting in line…...Read More ▶

10. I get to know my friends on a deeper level by waiting in line… much deeper

9. Nathan Worden will be there. New prof pic?

8. SO MUCH FREE FOOD! I guess that’s where my tuition money is going.

7. After I eat a plate of tots the size of my head, I eat an equally big plate of fruit… that’s healthy, right?

6. After living off campus for three years, I’ve really missed those tots

5. Team Shaka, Floor 13 and Toxique… another opportunity to be amazed, yet feel bad about my lack of dance ability!

4. Studying doesn’t exist at midnight breakfast

3. But really, SO MUCH FREE FOOD

2. Another excuse to procrastinate the 5 papers I have due during finals.

1. I’ve heard there will be bacon this semester…

Get Ready for Dodge College’s Biggest Night!

Academics

Get Ready for Dodge College’s Biggest Night!

by Sze Yuen Pua on: May 10th, 2013 | Tags: Awards

This Friday, May 17, get ready for Dodge College’s biggest night! Prepare to experience the...Read More ▶

This Friday, May 17, get ready for Dodge College’s biggest night! Prepare to experience the reality around us at The Cecil Awards 2013: Unscripted! Hosted by Lauren Ferree, a third-year broadcast journalism and television major, the annual awards show celebrates student achievements in film and media arts. Join the conversation on Twitter! #Unscripted

We\’ve put together a stellar After Party that will be a great experience for all students. So what are you waiting for? Come join the glitz, glam and fun and celebrate the end of your semester at The Cecil Awards! We are still selling tickets and exclusive viewing suites! Hurry, tickets are selling fast!

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

*Tickets guarantee admissions to the show, pre-party and after-party.
| 5:30pm -Pre-Show Party | 7:00pm – Award Show | 9:30pm – After Party |*

Unwind in the Union

Student and Campus Life

Unwind in the Union

by Sze Yuen Pua on: May 10th, 2013 | Tags: Food, Free Stuff, Student Union

Need a break from studying and spending your entire day in the library? Come Unwind...Read More ▶

Need a break from studying and spending your entire day in the library?

Come Unwind in the Union, where the Student Union is open 24 hours and have an array of stress-relieving programs to help you get through the last week of the semester.

From fitness sessions to Midnight Breakfast to free massages, the Student Union is here for you and the place to be! Below is the “final” schedule for Unwind in the Union :

Free Massages!
–5 minute relaxing massage with a professional–
Free Snacks!
–Available late night. Sun, Tues, & Thurs at 10:00 PM–
Free Movie Screening!
–Oz: The Great and Powerful–
Free Scantrons!
–Visit the Info Desk–

SCHEDULE:
Sunday // May 12// 9pm-11pm // Great Room
Oz : The Great & Powerful Movie Screening

Monday //May 13// 10pm
Midnight Breakfast, presented by UPB
–Please note the Union will be closed for Midnight Breakfast set-up. May 13 @ 9 PM – May 14 @ 7 AM.–

Tuesday// May 14// 9am
Fitness Sessions – Yoga

11:30am-2:30pm//Stage Area
FREE CHAIR MASSAGES

Wednesday//May 15// 7pm & 8pm
Zumba
Kickboxing

Thursday//May 16//7pm & 8pm
Barre
Yoga

Friday//May 17//10am
Kickboxing

Commencement Virtual Check-in and Passport

Academics

Commencement Virtual Check-in and Passport

by Andrea Guzman on: May 9th, 2013 | Tags: How To, Notifications

On May 15, graduates will receive an email with instructions to submit the virtual Commencement...Read More ▶

On May 15, graduates will receive an email with instructions to submit the virtual Commencement check-in. A link in the email will direct grads to an online check-in with directions on how to print the Passport. Just like accessing an online boarding pass when traveling on an airplane, the Passport is to be printed shortly before Commencement. The Passport will serve as graduates’ “reader card” presented to the name reader onstage. Pay attention to all emails coming from commencement@chapman.edu and conferral@chapman.edu!

Undie Run thoughts

Dean of Students

Undie Run thoughts

by Jerry Price on: May 9th, 2013 | Tags: Activities, Experiences, Free Stuff, Notifications, Student and Campus Life

Wednesday of finals week is the night traditionally selected by students for Undie Run. While...Read More ▶

Wednesday of finals week is the night traditionally selected by students for Undie Run. While this is not a sanctioned University event, I traditionally take this opportunity to offer some information and advice:

If you intend to participate, we ask that you please be safe and be respectful to the people and property around you, both on and off campus. Items such as torches and open containers of alcohol will be confiscated by Orange Police or Public Safety.
We recommend that you avoid leaving personal items of value unattended. Each semester we receive reports of students leaving cell phones, keys, or other items behind during the Run, only to find them gone when they return.
We also recommend that you wear shoes; last Undie Run we had several foot injuries (broken toes, lacerations, etc.) suffered by barefoot students.
There have been several recent reports of Chapman women being approached and accosted by unknown non-Chapman men. Unfortunately, the Undie Run can be a prime attraction for such men, so I encourage all women to stay together and avoid men you don’t know.
The Bert Williams Lawn in front of Memorial Hall will be set up for Commencement ceremonies, so we suggest students gather in the Attallah Piazza again and then run to Glassell through the Schmid Gate by the campus’s main entrance.
The Leatherby Libraries entrances will be locked during Undie Run except for the east doors facing Argyros Forum; these doors will be staffed by Public Safety and Undie Run participants will not be permitted to enter.
Undie Run participants needing restroom facilities are encouraged to use the ones in Argyros Forum, which will be open 24 hours during finals week, or the restrooms in Hashinger which will be open during the Run as well.

I also want to caution you strongly against hosting off-campus parties on Undie Run night. Most of you are well aware that Orange Police are becoming more vigilant about responding to reports of disruptive house parties; in fact, this year several students have been cited with criminal violations carrying hefty fines for parties deemed to be excessive. I see no reason not to expect the same kind of response on Undie Run night. OPD also will request the assistance of Chapman Public Safety at disturbances involving Chapman students, and the students involved will be referred to the Dean of Students Office for disciplinary consideration. Given that it is finals week, and given that all students have been cautioned in advance against inappropriate behavior, the Dean of Students Office will consider stronger sanctions for violations occurring on Undie Run night. This caution applies not just to parties but also to vandalism and other criminal activity. For that matter, knowing that classes conclude on Friday, I expect that OPD may be patrolling extra closely this weekend as well; I encourage you to keep this caution in mind if you are planning any parties prior to finals week.

Thanks for your consideration of these items. As always, if you choose to participate in the Undie Run please stay safe and sober and encourage your friends to do the same — jmp

Jerry Price, Ph.D.

Dean of Students and

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Chapman University

714-997-6721

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It’s finals week…

Student and Campus Life

It’s finals week…

Hosted by Student Union | Tags: Film Screening, Fitness, Food, Free Stuff, Student Union

It’s that time of the semester again – finals week! You’re walking around campus, constantly...Read More ▶

It’s that time of the semester again – finals week!

You’re walking around campus, constantly on your computer – flustered and stressed out.

And all you want is a break.

Where to go, what to do?

COME UNWIND IN THE UNION!

Open 24 hours – Free massages, free scantrons, free snacks, free movie screening, free fitness sessions, Midnight Breakfast, the Student Union has it all to make your finals week better!

For more information, check out the Facebook event!

Who Is I AM THAT GIRL?

Student Voices

Who Is I AM THAT GIRL?

by Sara Super on: May 6th, 2013 | Tags: Diversity & Equity, Leadership, Resources, Service Opportunities, Student Perspectives

Have you heard the word?! I Am THAT Girl is a new club on...Read More ▶

Have you heard the word?! I Am THAT Girl is a new club on campus that seems to be attracting all kinds of people, males and females, across all majors and minors, and all class years, to attend its meetings. So what is it?

I am THAT Girl is a national non-profit organization that has fifteen chapters around the US. Started not too long ago by Alexis Jones and Emily Greener, the organization began with a single chapter consisting of just a few women and has now grown immensely to include women at schools across the country. Camellia Khalvati started Chapman’s I Am THAT Girl chapter just last semester (Fall 2012) after attending Alexis’s interview with Hilary Duff. Inspired by Alexis’s poise and confidence, Khalvati explains that after she saw the interview she went home and immediately searched “who was that girl?!” She read about Alexis’s career and her involvement with I Am That Girl. Camellia was beyond excited; it was an organization she had only dreamed of. As it turns out, they were accepting applications for interns, so Camellia applied and amazingly, she got the job! Chapman’s chapter has developed a tightly knit group of students, some who come when they can and others who show up each week. Each week, members are encouraged to bring a new friend, so that the experience can be shared and extended to a wider community.

It works like this; members come to meetings once a week, sit in a circle, and have meaningful dialogue about something going on in the world, a stereotype normally left un-questioned or something else thought-provoking. At the start of each meeting, members take turns going around the circle and say why this week they were THAT girl (or guy). THAT girl, or guy, is the best version of yourself; she/he stands up for others, she/he thinks deeply about perspectives outside her own, she/he thinks highly of herself and does good in the world.

The concept goes that if you love yourself you can love others, but it’s important to start with a good foundation of self-esteem and depth.

The club is not affiliated with anything Greek but definitely has similar strong elements of familyhood. In fact, bonding events outside of meetings are called familyhood events. On a personal level, I am a big fan of the community I Am THAT Girl has established at Chapman; I feel that the members are bound by common values and a shared interest to interact and participate in meaningful dialogue with one another, despite busy lives and the varying emotional taxes we all are filing. I appreciate that I Am THAT Girl doesn’t just cater to one type of person; people from varying backgrounds who are experiencing different journeys unite by sharing their unique experiences and often find that other people are fighting similar battles. The club unites people merely by providing a safe environment to open up, and discuss deep issues.

If you’re not already captivated by the positive name, the confident, inspiring people who walk around campus with the shirt, or this article, go to a meeting and see for yourself how moving an I Am THAT Girl meeting really is.

Meetings are from 8-9pm in the Davis Community Center on Tuesday nights, starting up again next semester.

Dean Price’s Announcements for the week of May 6, 2013

Dean of Students

Dean Price’s Announcements for the week of May 6, 2013

by Jerry Price on: May 6th, 2013 | Tags: Activities, Advocacy, Athletics, Awards, Career, Civic Engagement, Discounted Tickets, Diversity & Equity, Entertainment, Experiences, Free Stuff, Leadership, Student and Campus Life, Student Perspectives, Student Union, Sustainability, University Program Board

Good morning. Believe it or not, this the last week of spring semester classes! The...Read More ▶

Good morning. Believe it or not, this the last week of spring semester classes! The following are my announcements for the week of May 6:

Leatherby Libraries now open 24 hours – Beginning today, the Leatherby Libraries will be open 24 hours through Friday, May 17. During the late night hours, circulation services will be available, including bookable study rooms as well as print/copy services. Public Safety will make rounds periodically throughout the night and the security monitor stationed in the Rotunda will also be on duty. Students using the library can contact Public Safety for an escort to their vehicles or back to the residence halls. In addition to making the library available round the clock, the Leatherby Libraries also will be offering their popular “Cookie Study Break” tables again this year. Students can find a quiet cookie table on the second, third and fourth floors.
Class of 2013 – Seniors, there’s only a few days left to show how you are going to leave your legacy at Chapman. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to make your gift of $20.13 to the Senior Legacy campaign towards merit-based scholarships. Seniors have already raised more than $2,400 towards the gift. Click here to give.
Community Cinema Presents The Island President – Tonight at 7pm in Argyros Forum 208 there will be a screening of Jon Shenk’s The Island President. The film tells the story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, who is confronting the literal survival of his country and everyone in it. As one of the most low-lying countries in the world, a rise of three feet in sea level would submerge the 1200 islands of the Maldives enough to make them uninhabitable. All are welcome and free food will be provided.
Ceramics Sale This week – The Department of Art hosts their Bi-Annual Ceramics Sale in the Attallah Piazza beginning today from 11am-4pm. This is your chance to purchase unique ceramic creations made especially by students in Chapman’s Art program. The sale runs through Friday.
Reflections from the SGA President – I enjoyed reading the farewell reflections of outgoing SGA President Chris Joondeph on the One University blog. I think Chris does an excellent job highlighting the things SGA leaders do throughout the year – often with little attention from fellow students – that add to the quality of campus life at Chapman. You can find his comments at http://blogs.chapman.edu/students/2013/05/01/farewell-from-sga-president/.
Spring Dance Concert – This Wednesday through Saturday, student choreographers will present works that reflect their educational experience. All performances will be in Waltmar Theatre at 7:30pm, with an additional performance on Saturday at 2pm. Student tickets are $15.
Senior Convocation and President’s Toast – Seniors, you and your families are invited to the Senior Convocation and President’s Toast on Thursday, May 16. The Convocation begins at 7pm on Bert Williams Mall; seniors will meet on the south (Palm Ave. side) of Memorial Hall for processional lineup. Seniors also will get a wristband for the President’s Toast (so please bring your ID) as well as a special Class of 2013 gift from Chapman alumni. The President’s Toast will take place in the Attallah Piazza following the Convocation (approximately 7:45pm) with free champagne and celebratory cake.. No tickets are required, and business casual attire (or nicer) is requested.
Student Research Day – Thursday is Chapman University Student Research Day, a campus-wide event that highlights the breadth and depth of scholarly and creative activity conducted by Chapman undergraduate and graduate students. This event includes a morning poster session for Arts, Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences from 9:30-11:30am, followed by an afternoon poster session from 4-6pm for Schmid College of Science and Technology. Both poster sessions will be held in Sandhu Conference Center. In between sessions there will be a lunch for presenters in Beckman Hall 404 featuring keynote speaker Robert Diaz (’97). This is a free event and is open to the public. A list of scheduled student presenters can be found at www.chapman.edu/our. For more information, please contact our@chapman.edu.
Beginning of Wisdom Symposium – On Wednesday Campus Crusade for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and International Justice Mission are hosting the Beginning of Wisdom Symposium at 7:00pm in Argyros Forum 208. At this symposium a panel of Chapman professors, including Nobel Laureate Vernon Smith, will share their views about God and science as well as address questions related to faith and the supernatural.
Campus Leadership Awards recipients posted – If you’d like to see which of your peers received recognition at our 5th Annual Campus Leadership Awards ceremony, a complete list of awards recipients is now available at http://www.chapman.edu/students/leadership-awards/recipients.aspx.
Chapman Radio to honor Professor Richard Doetkott – Thursday afternoon at 4pm Chapman Radio will unveil a plaque placed in its studio in the basement of Henley Hall saluting the creator of Chapman Radio, Communications Studies Professor Richard Doetkott, who began Chapman Radio over 40 years ago.
Islander 2013 – FIJI invites all Chapman students to celebrate the end of another school year with a special night of dancing, great music, and unique island themed experiences. Limited tickets are being sold in the Attallah Piazza or online at http://flavorus.com/Islander2013. For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/events/181623931992856/.
Athenaeum to be dedicated in honor of Professor Marvin W. Meyer – The campus community is invited on Friday to a celebration to formally dedicate the Faculty Athenaeum in honor of Dr. Marvin W. Meyer, Griset Professor of Bible and Christian Studies, who passed away on August 16. The dedication ceremony will be held at 4pm in the Marvin W. Meyer Athenaeum, immediately following the Faculty Honors Convocation.
Student Philanthropy Initiative – If you’re motivated to do more to give back to Chapman because you have had an amazing experience, then you should consider joining the Student Philanthropy Initiative. Click here to apply. If you have any questions about getting involved, please email Jessica Price ’11 at pricej@chapman.edu.
Shabbat Fiesta! – You are invited to join Hillel this Friday for their last Shabbat of spring 2013. They will be eating Mexican food and celebrating their seniors who have helped shape Shabbat these last four years. 6pm in the Fish Interfaith Center. All students are welcome.
Panther Nights: Last Hoorah – UPB’s Panther Nights is planning to finish off the year with a great laugh. On Friday, Miranda Sings, the latest YouTube sensation, will be on the Student Union stage singing her famous parodies of songs, telling jokes, and even giving fake voice lessons to anybody interested. If you want to learn how to sing like Miranda and get plenty of laughs to alleviate the stress of finals, join UPB at 9pm in the Student Union.
Panther Shop ‘n Shuttle program continues – For the past three Saturdays the Panther Shop ‘n Shuttle program launched by SGA has been providing students with transportation to Albertson’s, Target, Wal-Mart, and Trader Joe’s. The shuttle runs 2-6pm and departs from the Residence Life volleyball courts every half hour. If you haven’t tried it out yet, consider giving it a try this Saturday, which will be its last day of operation until the fall.
The Panther Online invites you to sound off – If you’ve ever wanted to speak your mind about something at Chapman or some off-campus issue important to Chapman students, The Panther Online is planning to give you the chance to do so. You can watch what students have had to say and submit your own video. LIKE the Panther online page on Facebook to get up to date news on everything Chapman: https://www.facebook.com/thepanthernewspaper?fref=ts
Argyros Forum lot closing Sunday for Commencement – The Argyros Forum parking lot will be closed May 12-22 to accommodate Commencement set-up. Please note all vehicles must be removed from the lot during times of closure; those left parked in the lot are subject to citation or tow at owner’s expense. The Cypress Lot will be available for visitor parking during this closure.
Panthers playing at home this week – All Panther teams have completed their seasons at this time.
Events in the Arts this week –
- On Tuesday there will be a Student Piano Showcase featuring student piano performance and keyboard collaborative majors. In Salmon Recital Hall at 7:30pm. Admission is free.
- On Wednesday there will be Student Pianists in Recital at 7:30pm in Salmon Recital Hall. Admission is free.
- Wednesday through Saturday student choreographers will present works that reflect their educational experience in Waltmar Theatre at 7:30pm, with an additional performance on Saturday at 2pm. Student tickets are $15.
- The Sholund Scholarship Concert will be held on Saturday at 4pm in Chapman Auditorium in Memorial Hall. This annual concert features the Chapman Chamber Orchestra, Chapman University Choir, and University Singers. Student tickets are $15.

Purchase tickets at http://chapman.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event_listings.asp.

Have a great last week of spring classes – jmp

Jerry Price, Ph.D.

Dean of Students and

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Chapman University

714-997-6721

Chill with SoundCheck this Wednesday night!

Clubs & Organizations

Chill with SoundCheck this Wednesday night!

Hosted by SoundCheck | Tags: News, Performance

Step out of the library this Wednesday at 7 p.m. and hang out with SoundCheck in the piazza! Enjoy the group\\\'s spring concert and munch on snacks for only two bucks. Read More ▶

Step out of the library this Wednesday at 7 p.m. and hang out with SoundCheck in the piazza! The a cappella group’s spring concert, Flashbacks, will showcase SoundCheck’s pop arrangements and highlight its seven graduating seniors. Snacks will be provided, and entrance is only $2.

This concert wraps up an awesome year for SoundCheck. Last month, the group placed second in the west at the ICCAs (for all you Pitch Perfect fans, the ICCAs is the same competition that’s in the movie). And in September, SoundCheck released its first album, “Everything,” which is available on iTunes.

Community Cinema Presents Island President, Film Screening

Student and Campus Life

Community Cinema Presents Island President, Film Screening

Hosted by Student & Campus Life, Dodge College, PBS SoCal and Club Doc | Tags: Diversity & Equity, Food, Free Stuff, Sustainability

Come join us for our final Community Cinema screening of the year! Jon Shenk’s The Island...Read More ▶

Come join us for our final Community Cinema screening of the year! Jon Shenk’s The Island President is the story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, a man confronting a problem greater than any other world leader has ever faced—the literal survival of his country and everyone in it. After bringing democracy to the Maldives after thirty years of despotic rule, Nasheed is now faced with an even greater challenge: as one of the most low-lying countries in the world, a rise of three feet in sea level would submerge the 1200 islands of the Maldives enough to make them uninhabitable. FREE FOOD! All are welcome!

Earth n’ Stuff Discussion Circles: Transportation

Student and Campus Life

Earth n’ Stuff Discussion Circles: Transportation

by Tyler Anthony on: May 3rd, 2013 | Tags: Civic Engagement, Resources, Student Perspectives, Sustainability

Come out to this week’s Earth n’ Stuff Discussion Circle about transportation! We all use...Read More ▶

Come out to this week’s Earth n’ Stuff Discussion Circle about transportation! We all use it, but do we understand just how much if affects our environment? Not just on a global scale but on a local and regional scale as well! Learn about alternative forms of transportation that use less energy and produce less pollution! Learn about the many forms of mass transit available to you in Orange County, and feel free to share your personal experiences! There may or not be food again this week! See you there!

This is the last one of the semester and the 2012-2013 school year! I hope to see everyone there! Come take a break from studying for those midterms to learn how to make a positive impact on the environment!

Earth n’ Stuff Discussion Circles are weekly discussions open to anyone that wants to learn more about relevant environmental issues, as well as how they can help combat these issues or increase awareness of such issues. Past topics have included cosmetics safety, water, organic vs. conventional foods, energy, environmental impact of coconuts, recycling, clothes, e-waste, and the environmental/health issues of soda.

Free Voice Lessons from Panther Nights!

University Program Board

Free Voice Lessons from Panther Nights!

Hosted by University Program Board | Tags: Experiences, Food, How To, Student Union

To remind students that life does not always have to be stressful, Miranda Sings will...Read More ▶

To remind students that life does not always have to be stressful, Miranda Sings will be on campus for our last Panther Nights of the year! Miranda is the latest YouTube sensation with over 32 million views! She performs parodies of popular songs including her top hits of Starships, Single Ladies, Cats, and California Girls! Check out a funny video here!

She will be performing, telling jokes, and even giving free voice lessons to those who are interested. So if you want to learn to sing like Miranda Sings, see you in the Student Union on Friday, May 10!

Presented by University Program Board.

Discovering our Roots

Student and Campus Life

Discovering our Roots

by Jenn Eneriz on: May 2nd, 2013 | Tags: Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Leadership, Service Opportunities, Student Perspectives

It was another brisk cloudy morning as Alberto Chavez and his little troupe of volunteers...Read More ▶

It was another brisk cloudy morning as Alberto Chavez and his little troupe of volunteers sipped steamy cups of Einstein brew and enjoyed a bagel or two. It was a slightly unusual sight to see students gather outside Argyros at 8:30 in the morning on a Saturday and there were more than a couple sleepy-eyed service people. I was happy to be among them, and I knew it was going to be a good day. I could feel it.

Fast forward a twenty minute drive into Newport Beach and we had reached our destination, the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve. Surrounded by blue waves and filled with the sounds of honking seals and bird cries, acres of lush wetland stretched before us. Our mission that day? Tackling numerous species of invasive plants along the hillside and watering the naïve plants we wanted to flourish.

With the direction of the Upper Newport Bay Community-Based Restoration and Education Program we, as well as a myriad of high school students, a couple families and a few veterans, went to work. Perhaps one of the most surprising (and fantastic) elements of this group of people were the years that spanned between our ages. The youngest of our pack was a little boy about 6 years old and the oldest was a man in his seventies. It was truly magnificent to see these individuals working side by side, especially in watching the little boy hold tight to his water bucket with the aid of his family.

Together we cleared the hillside of yellow-headed mustard plants, prickly ox’s tongue and other pesky weeds, collecting near 600 pounds of invasive plant life. Six hundred pounds! Now, that’s impressive. All our tugging and pulling had literally transformed the hillside.

Of course, knowing my klutzy self, I couldn’t finish up the morning without swiping a little stinging nettle. With bite akin to a bee sting, my ankle flared and tingled the rest of the day. Worth it? I think so. By the time we piled our buckets and returned our gloves, the sun peered out from between the clouds just in time for lunch.

Having been my first Roots experience, I don’t think I’ll be able to stay away in the future. With a little bit of a tan, a few new friends, and a whole new appreciation for environment, I spent the rest of my day grateful and blissfully relaxed.

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Discovering our Roots

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