Journey of a Filmmaker: Erick Crespo (MFA '08)
Dear Chapman Community, My name is Erick Crespo (MFA ’08) and I’d like to share with you the upcoming theatrical release of my film Journey of a Female Comic, which chronicles the ups and down of an immigrant female comedian trying to make it in Hollywood. It’s also a comedic, yet inspirational, story about the pursuit
Mark Samuels '06 is blending sustainability and entrepreneurship
After spending the beginning of his post-Chapman career in producing, Mark Samuels , BFA film production ’06, shifted his focus to combining entrepreneurship and sustainability. As the co-founder of eco-friendly paper products company Nimbus Eco , Mark thrives on taking on a wide variety of tasks. Read on to learn more about Nimbus Eco and
Hannah (Taylor) Skvarla ’10: combatting poverty, empowering communities and creating social justice
Hannah (Taylor) Skvarla , B.A. public relations and advertising ’10, is putting her education and passion for social justice into action through The Little Market , a social enterprise she created with Lauren Conrad (of MTV’s The Hills and Laguna Beach ), whom she met while they were both studying merchandise marketing at the Fashion
The sky's the limit for Alex Struppa '11
When he’s not working at Chapman University as a digital artist for Panther Productions, Alex Struppa , BFA digital arts ’11, is taking to the sky. He has a passion for skydiving, both participating in competitions and helping others learn the sport. In a recent jump, Alex filmed the experience using Google Glass. Alex (along
Snag some bargain books at the annual Leatherby Libraries Book Sale
Live near campus? Like books? Then make sure to join us for the 8th Annual Leatherby Libraries Book Sale this Friday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hundreds of books on a variety of subjects will be available for sale for $1 each. Proceeds from the book sale make it possible to purchase more books and
Filmmaker Jillian Arnold (MFA '07) uses her talent and education to shed light on nonprofit in Nairobi
Jillian Arnold , MFA film production ’07, has been on the move since her graduation from Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. In 2012, Jillian was featured in Happenings for her work as a cinematographer for NASA. She was even selected to serve as lead operator during the 2012 Curiosity Mars landing. Today, she’s focusing her energy
Barbershop quartets, pop quizzes and sleeping professors: memories from the Class of 1964
In May, members of the Class of 1964 will officially join the 50 Year Club when they celebrate their 50th class reunion . In preparation for their reunion, a few alumni took a stroll down memory lane and shared some of their favorite memories from their time at Chapman. Christine (Williams) Baker ’64:
Erika Sanders '13: Teacher and Myth Buster Abroad
Alumna and Fulbright scholar, Erika Sanders ’13, is spending a year teaching English at a foreign language high school in the Bulgarian town of Ruse, near the Danube River. She dropped us a note about her experiences as a teacher, myth buster and what her students have taught her. Often I feel like my conversations
Introducing the Chapman Alumni Ambassadors
I came to Chapman University from a small town in Oregon without ever having visited the campus. I was drawn to Chapman by a then new member of the Office of Admissions, now Vice Chancellor Mike Pelly, and his description of the school, its dance program and some strange sport they liked to play in
Alumni to speak about the author’s role in the book business
Black Hill Press and the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University present The New Writer: An Author’s Responsibility in the 21st Century. Alumni are invited back to campus to join us for this panel discussion which will explore the author’s role in the book business with Kevin Staniec ’01, co-founder of the publishing collective, Black Hill Press, and authors Veronica Bane