Alumni Form Real Estate Mentoring Program
The Chapman Real Estate Alumni Mentorship Program held a meet-and-greet mixer in October, marking the first gathering for selected mentees and mentors in the group. Founded by the same group of former students who founded the Chapman Real Estate Association, the program was designed to give current business school undergraduate students, MBA students and young
Career Coach's Corner: Preparing for the Interview
Welcome to the first edition of Career Coach’s Corner. Each month we will focus on a different career-related topic and provide insight to help you excel in your career. This month’s topic is preparing for job interviews. One of the most challenging aspects of the job search is securing an interview. If and when the opportunity to
The Student-Faculty Connection: Travis Hummel '12 reflects on his Chapman experience
When I first came to Chapman University, my intent was to play basketball. My GPA at the time was lower than most students, 2.9 overall. Although my passion for basketball got me an acceptance letter, I was admitted on academic probation. I was going to have to prove myself. Since I’ve always liked math, I
Greek alumnae share career advice and life lessons with active members
Panhellenic Council and the Alumni Engagement Office joined together to bring Greek alumnae and active members together for a networking reception on Monday, October 13, 2014. The business-casual reception was an opportunity for alumnae to share career and life advice and for active members to develop new personal and professional connections. Many students wonder how
KhamaiWare: Bringing Jobs, Education and Clean Water to Cambodia
You may recognize my name from my last Chapman blog post about Wells for Wellbeing , a pending nonprofit that builds water wells and distribute water filters in Cambodia. You can view that blog post by clicking here . But for those of you who don’t know me, I’m a recent Chapman University graduate (2014)
Creating a Greek Alumni Experience
In a recent survey, the Office of Alumni Engagement asked Greek alumni for their opinions about creating a more meaningful alumni experience. The insight these alumni shared with us will be integrated into our growing Greek alumni program. Thank you to all those who participated for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas with us. Each chapter had at least one
Rebecca Hall '96 Thinks Chapman First
Rebecca Hall ’96 takes her enthusiasm for Chapman University beyond her membership in Chapman50 and service on the Board of Governors to her award-winning full-service branding, marketing and public relations agency, Idea Hall . The Costa Mesa-based agency is growing with some very exciting work and a team full of Chapman University alumni, including the
Weaving a Good Cause into a Sustainable Business
While on a service trip to Guatemala, Chapman University alumna Amy Logan ’13 and her mother, Kathy Burt, witnessed something truly amazing. In the small town of San Martin Chiquito, they saw a group of women weavers working diligently to create bright, soulful tapestries. These women lived in damp, dirty and impoverished conditions, often sacrificing
Chapman50: The New Generation of Chapman Leaders
Chapman50 is an exclusive group designed to connect influential Chapman University alumni leaders in a university-wide network unlike any other. Chapman50 enacts the mission of Chapman University by encouraging alumni leadership and professional development in all fifty states and across the globe. Candidates are civic and professional leaders capable of accelerating Chapman’s international reputation.
Chapman Alumni + Happy Hour = Chappy Hour
Our college days might be over, but we still know how to have a good time! Our time at Chapman was not just about studying; it was also about building relationships and making connections. These connections helped us grow and thrive as students and they are just as important today. Why not find a way to continue building connections