Alumni come together to build professional relationships and share knowledge
Every other month, the Chapman University Alumni Association hosts Alumni Networking Roundtables, intimate gatherings designed for Chapman alumni who are employed or in transition, and who are interested in expanding their professional network. Networking Roundtables are an incredible way to stay connected with the University and to reconnect with fellow Chapman alumni. The events provide participants with an opportunity to build
64 Free and Cheap Tools for Starting a Business in College
When I started my first business during college (which was a colossal failure , mind you), I was moving full steam ahead with great ideas, an insane work ethic, and innate passion for eventually creating my own job – as opposed to working for someone else after graduation. Amongst the many reasons why
"Chapman Fueled My Artist"
President Jim Doti recently wrote an OC Register article titled, “With a liberal arts education, anything is possible.” Jon-Barrett Ingels (Class of ’00) , actor, father and recently published author, is a shining example of the infinite spectrum of possibilities President Doti refers to. Jon-Barrett, who studied theatre at Chapman, is the host of the popular
Goals for Life: Danny Aviles '07 helps improve children's lives through soccer
Danny Aviles, liberal studies ’07 , has taken his passions and turned them into his profession. A soccer player since childhood, he has combined his love for soccer and teaching to form Football for the World Foundation USA (FFTW). Born in Chicago, Ill. and raised in Menlo Park, Calif., Danny developed his love for the game
Alumni mix and mingle after the Economic Forecast
After this year’s Chapman Economic Forecast on Wednesday, December 9, Chapman University alumni met for a private gathering at the prestigious Center Club in Costa Mesa for an excellent opportunity to network Guests at the alumni mixer enjoyed wine, handed out business cards, and got to know fellow Orange County-area alumni in a relaxed, easy-going setting. All Chapman
Greek Life Instagram Highlights
Remember the days when you were first a new member experiencing Greek Life for the first time? As we wrap up the fall semester, we’re taking a look back on some of this fall’s Greek Life highlights from Instagram. What was your favorite fall Greek activity? Maybe your favorite is on the list below! Be sure
From Panther to Designer
For many of us, finding jobs that we like and pay well can be a bit of a challenge after college. I didn’t find one job after graduating, I found three. I was working over 70 hours a week and wasn’t going anywhere with my career. It wasn’t until nine months ago that I decided
Wes Pinkston '09 provides comic relief to the real estate industry
What do real estate, comedy and blogging have in common? To most of us, the answer is a resounding “absolutely nothing.” But for Wes Pinkston , B.S. business administration ’09, these three seemingly unrelated subjects come together in perfect harmony through The Broke Agent , a real estate media company he co-founded in February with business partner
Tribute to a Chapman Legend
About a decade ago one of my advisees, Laura, a history major, dropped by my office for a chat just days before her May graduation. She spoke very excitedly about securing her credential and entering the public schools. Not long into our conversation she mentioned that one of her favorite professors, Jim Miller, played a key
Creating Meaning Through Service: Lauren Dominguez '15 makes impact at Guatemalan orphanage
From mission trips in Mexico to rebuilding Hurricane Katrina victims’ homes in New Orleans, Lauren Dominguez, B.A. peace studies ’15 has always been a humanitarian at heart. From her Chapman experience, she developed the belief that the best way to learn about others is to be immersed in their culture. The recent grad has followed