It’s good to embellish on your resume, or so they say. But after my first day on a trail crew in middle-of-nowhere New Mexico, I regretted every word I had written about “sleeping in the backcountry for extended periods of time,” or “comfortable with manual labor,” or “able to hike in all weather conditions.”
In June 2015, I traveled to southern Africa with my family. The first leg of our trip was 10 days on safari in Botswana. It truly was a wild trip. We had 10 days of absolute isolation – traveling through the bush during the day and pitching a tent at night. We did everything we
Fellow Panthers, We are fast on our way to graduation! Every May, it amazes me just how quickly another year has gone by and how much further away from my Chapman experience I am. As the years pass, I read the stories of the newest alumni who graduate and go on to do amazing things. From
Weeks of practice in parking garages and empty lots, hours of bonding with your sorority sisters and fraternity brothers over costumes, props and dance steps, and in less than ten minutes your time under the spotlight is over. Whether you experienced Skit as a part of Greek Week, and performed in front of a hundred people
Between 2009 and 2013, I had the pleasure of attending Chapman University during times of great change and growth. The students of this era received larger financial aid packages, fancier facilities, and a new pool as to eliminate any question that they were in a place that cared for all their wishes. All needs were met
Saturday, January 24, 2015 was a great day for me; the weather was beautiful, and I, along with former referee Rich Riley and a wonderful crowd of spectators, saw our 15 th ranked Chapman University Panther basketball team handily defeat the University of Redlands Bulldogs by a score of 83-63 at the Harold Hutton Sports
The Chapman University Alumni Association Board of Directors would like to thank Drs. Jim and Lynne Doti for graciously hosting the board holiday party at their home on Friday, January 16, 2015. Guests were treated to a lovely dinner and entertainment to celebrate their accomplishments of the past year, including reinvigorating the career development program
With every half-priced appetizer and drink special at Chappy Hour comes more opportunities for Chapman University alumni. By organizing and promoting Chappy Hours, the executive committee of the Young Alumni Society has created a following of young professionals that come together to share ideas and build relationships. These gatherings have proven to be
A new year starts for many with the feelings of hope, excitement and a renewed scene of commitment. Some start a new workout program and try to eat better, while others commit to new habits or ventures. Regardless of what your personal resolutions may be, make one of them a commitment to philanthropy. Giving can come
How does one find the right person to hire for his or her company? This is a question many professionals ask themselves when it comes time to fill a position within their business. I have found the answer: I look for Chapman University graduates. After graduating from Chapman, I realized that the education I received prepared me to