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
Kevin Staniec '01 shines a spotlight on the contemporary American novella
As co-founder of Black Hill Press , Kevin Staniec , BFA film and television production ’01, is a champion of the art of the contemporary American novella. Kevin, along with a panel of fellow alumni authors from Black Hill Press, will be on campus on Monday, April 14 speaking in a panel discussion about the role
Heads up, young alumni! Want to mentor current students?
Do you live within driving distance to campus? Did you graduate within the last ten years? Are you interested in speaking to current students? If you answered yes to these questions, you are the perfect candidate for Chapman Chats! Chapman Chats: Student and Alumni Perspectives is back for its second year. Launched last year,
Alumna gives travelers an authentic experience in Peru
In May 2013, Becky Williams , B.A. Spanish ’09, took a leap of faith and moved to Cusco, Peru, to design and start a business focusing on social responsibility and authentic cultural encounters. Launched in January, Encuentros Andinos is a non-conventional tour company designed to support isolated indigenous communities while fostering pride in the communities’