Chapman University Alumni Association Elects New President and Executive Board
ORANGE, Calif. – The Chapman University Alumni Association (CUAA) Board of Directors elected Jimmy Blalock (JD ‘09), Kelsey Flewellen ‘05, Aaron Flewellen ‘04 and Eleazar Elizondo ‘95 to the association’s executive board for the 2013-2014 term. “I am proud to be able to serve Chapman. I want to introduce alumni to the wide range of alumni
Another incredible year at Chapman University
It’s been quite a year to be part of the Chapman Family! As our students study for finals and prepare to head home for the holiday break and as we look back on the past year, it’s a time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for at Chapman University. Alumni are at
Chapman50 Alumni Spotlight: Mike Brown '06
In this Chapman50 Alumni Spotlight, we meet Mike Brown , B.S. business administration ’06. A young entrepreneur, Mike founded ModBargains , a trusted source for performance automotive parts and accessories, as a 19-year-old student at Chapman University. Now the CEO of a thriving business, Mike is giving back and taking an active role in life
Alumni Spotlight: Bill Theriault '69
Bill Theriault, B.A. history ’69 (M.A. education ’74), had a unconventional start to his college career. “I started out at a community college and flunked out after a year and half,” said Bill. But he didn’t let a rocky start deter his dreams of a college education. On his 21st birthday in 1965, Bill (who
Chapman50 Alumni Spotlight: Sinan Kanatsiz ’97 (M.A. ’00)
Founded in late 2012, Chapman50 is an exclusive group designed to connect influential alumni leaders in a university-wide network unlike any other. Comprising fifty founding members under the age of 50, Chapman50 enacts the mission of Chapman University by encouraging alumni leadership and professional development in all fifty states and across the globe. Over
Introducing your new Alumni Association president - Jimmy Blalock (J.D. '09)
Dear alumni, I am honored and proud to serve our alma mater as your new Alumni Association president. Each of us is a member of a greater university community and the Alumni Association is in place to encourage us to be active and engaged members of that community. Over the past year, the University has
The Alumni Association spices things up at the 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off
This year’s Chili Cook-Off at The Chapman Family Homecoming Celebration (October 4-6, 2013) was a huge success, thanks in large part to the creativity and hard work of event chairperson Margaret Moodian ’03, who serves on the Chapman University Alumni Association Board of Directors. We asked Margaret and Andi Doddridge, event and program coordinator, to
Alumni Spotlight: Naomi (Coe) Alon '05
Despite launching her design career during tough economic times, Naomi (Coe) Alon, BFA art ’05, persevered and is now co-owner of design firm Little Crown Interiors. With her business partner, Gerri Panebianco, Naomi designs nurseries and children’s rooms for clients in Southern California (including many celebrities). In this Alumni Spotlight, Naomi shares her story, offers some entrepreneurial advice
Alumni Spotlight: Alex Fortunato '09
Co-founder of tech startup CrowdSYNC, Alex Fortunato, BFA film production ’09, says the most difficult part about starting a company was taking the initial leap of faith, but that it is all worth it. In this Alumni Spotlight, Alex advises students to be open to new experiences and ask a lot of questions. Tell me
Alumni Spotlight: Chiara Colicino '13
Chiara Colicino, B.A. screenwriting and psychology ’13, credits networking as the key factor in helping her land a great job right after graduation. In this Alumni Spotlight, Chiara encourages current Chapman students to expand their horizons and reflects on some of her favorite professors. Tell us about your career- what do you do on a day