The Perfect Stitch: Laina Babb '04 tailors costumes for world-famous opera shows
Laina Babb, BFA theatre and dance ’04, has rocketed to the head of tailoring at the Los Angeles Opera after remarkable hard work and dedication — a work ethic molded in her exciting years at Chapman. In this Alumni Spotlight questionnaire, Laina tells us about her fascinating experience using her costume and design talents in the opera, including
From Musco to Broadway: Weston Olson '04 shines on stages across the nation
Weston Olson, B.M. music performance ’04, has taken his Chapman experience to the stages of Broadway. Since graduating from Chapman and moving to New York City, Weston has performed in Les Miserables on Broadway, appeared on Good Morning America , performed at the Tony Awards and so much more. Read on to learn about Weston’s extraordinary
Heads up, New York! We’re headed your way.
Chapman University is headed to the East Coast! Alumni in the New York City area are invited to join us at the beautiful New York Palace Hotel for a special reception to welcome incoming freshmen and their families to the Chapman Family and network with fellow alumni, Chapman parents, friends of the University and more.
Teacher Casey Kane '07 uses Panther experience to pen first novel
Casey Belsly Kane, B.S. biology ’07, is like a multifaceted diamond — she shines in the sciences, in teaching and in writing. She recently combined her talents in these areas (and her Chapman student experience) to write Changed , the first installment in a young adult book series. Here, Casey shares her inspiration behind her novel and her career. Tell
The Power of Connection: Mixing film, law and business in entertainment
Alumni with backgrounds in film, law and business came together for the third annual Alumni Entertainment Industry Mixer April 29 at Tiato restaurant in Lionsgate Entertainment headquarters in Santa Monica. Equipped with business cards and open minds, graduates from Dodge College of Film and Media Arts , Dale E. Fowler School of Law , and George
Taneeka Bourgeois-daSilva (M.A. '03) on building and educating one mind at a time
Taneeka Bourgeois-daSilva , M.A. criminal justice ’03, graduated from Chapman with the intent of working in law or juvenile justice. However, after a close friend of hers encouraged her to apply for a teaching position in Los Angeles, Bourgeois-daSilva unexpectedly discovered her love and passion for teaching. Twelve years later, Bourgeois-daSilva is not only an accomplished
Match me at 1861!
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
Career Coach's Corner: Career Fair Success
As we flip our calendars to March, many job seekers begin to set their focus on career fairs that promise to be, at the very least, a whirlwind of information from companies of all sizes and industries. Chapman University’s MORE Career Expo on Wednesday, March 11 will include more than sixty companies recruiting for jobs at various levels.
The Perks of Pop-Up Success
Kat McIver ’07 believes in following her dreams. So when she and partner Angie Evans developed their “pop-up coffee shop” at farmers’ markets around Long Beach, Calif., the couple embraced the adventure. Wide Eyes Open Palms, a name as intriguing as the locally sourced coffee and handmade pastries they serve, originally started as their “side project” to
Alumni Bottomless Mimosa Brunch and Greek Skit 2015
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