Community Archive - Neighbors of Chapman

Students work as philanthropists via the Panther Experiential Philanthropy Project to promote health and wellness

December 7, 2021 by OCHSTU37 Alina Sheeran | Community

This semester, students in Chapman’s Integrated Educational Studies (IES) program had the opportunity to work as philanthropists thanks to the Panther Experiential Philanthropy Project, or PEPP. PEPP is an innovative new program at Chapman University aiming to connect students to community problems, needs, and local solutions. By providing classes grants of up to $2,000, students become

Chapman lends a hand at Habitat OC’s 2021 Leaders Build Challenge

November 9, 2021 by OCHSTU37 Alina Sheeran | Community

Last Friday, James Gerrard, community relations manager, and Aaron Vilaubi, employer relations manager, represented Framing Sponsor Chapman University at Habitat for Humanity OC’s 2021 Leaders Build Challenge. This annual fundraising event is Habitat for Humanity OC’s largest of the year and brings business and community leaders together to build homes, community and hope. Over the

Bring your furry friends to Chapman for the annual Art/Dog Walk!

November 2, 2021 by OCHSTU37 Alina Sheeran | Community

You and your four-legged friend are invited to take a free tour of Chapman’s outdoor sculpture collection! Art/Dog Walk, presented by the Escalette Collection of Permanent Art, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 13 at Bert Williams Mall on Chapman’s campus. At the end of the tour, don’t miss the doggie goodie bags with dog-friendly

Chapman’s Student Government Greets Trick-or-Treaters at Orange’s Annual Treats in the Streets

November 2, 2021 by OCHSTU37 Alina Sheeran | Community

No tricks- all treats! Last Thursday, Chapman’s Student Government Association joined local merchant’s at the City of Orange’s annual Treats in the Streets event. The Chapman students enthusiastically greeted the children at their booth, complimenting costumes and handing out pumpkins and candy. SGA’s community outreach chair and Dodge senator, Brady Francisco, commented, “I think everyone

Join us as Wilkinson College welcomes distinguished speaker John Heilemann The Inaugural Bill and Ronna Shipman Distinguished Speaker Series in Presidential Studies welcomes the community to their first event

September 30, 2021 by OCHSTU37 Alina Sheeran | Community

The first event of the Bill and Ronna Shipman Distinguished Speaker Series in Presidential Studies will be held on Tuesday, October 26 at 7 p.m. in Waltmar Theater at Chapman. The event will feature special guest John Heilemann, and the community is welcome to attend. Heilemann has covered national affairs — on television and in print,

Congratulations to the Orange Chamber of Commerce on 100 Years of Business Leadership

July 23, 2021 by OCHSTU37 Alina Sheeran | Community

In 2021, the Orange Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 100th anniversary as a leader in the business community. Since its establishment in 1921, the Chamber of Commerce has served as a committed resource and advocate for local businesses, advancing common interests within the community and helping to build a strong local economy. Chapman University is

Fighting Racism with Data A neighborly chat with Newman Civic Fellow Marisa Quezada '22

July 23, 2021 by OCHSTU37 Alina Sheeran | Community

Marisa Quezada ’22 knows the power of data. As a high school student interested in history, she found that what she really wanted to know about was people and communities. Her interest in cultures led her to explore the sociology major at Chapman. “I thought, that’s so cool that you can study how people are