At Chapman University, community engagement is not just a buzzword; it’s a way of life. The university’s dedication to creating a culture of service and social responsibility is apparent from the students’ first days on campus, starting with a Volunteer Fair held in September in the Attallah Piazza. During this year’s Volunteer Fair, organized by
This April, elementary students at Youth Centers of Orange (YCO) Spring Break Camp got to learn about science with hands-on experiments courtesy of ThinkMED, a Chapman student organization that supports STEM learning. The experiments included working with non-Newtonian fluids and the students making their own lava lamps. “ThinkMED has been able to share their knowledge
The Hilbert Museum of California Art celebrated the official groundbreaking of its renovation on Feb. 15. The yearlong construction project, which will repurpose the neighboring building recently vacated by Chapman’s Department of Dance, will triple the size of the museum, adding galleries, event spaces, a café and a research library. Since opening in 2016, the
President Struppa welcomed representatives from 100 organizations to the 2023 State of the University address, honoring them for their status as “Top Employers” and thanking them for their continuing commitment to “Think Chapman First.” Representing a diverse range of industries from across the country, Chapman’s Top Employers are honored each year for the strength of
In February, Chapman’s Office of Community Relations sponsored a Volunteer Fair in the Student Union. More than a dozen local organizations with opportunities for student volunteers participated, including Friendly Center and the Hub/YCO/Full Circle. Service is an integral part of the student experience at Chapman. More than 75% of students at Chapman participate in volunteer
On October 7, City of Orange leaders gathered in Chapman’s Musco Center for the Arts for Mayor Mark A. Murphy’s annual State of the City address, presented by the Orange Chamber of Commerce. The event opened with an invocation by Pastor Ric Olsen of Beacon Church, the pledge of allegiance led by Orange Chief of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman and the civil rights movement are just a handful of names that usually come to mind when hearing the words “Black history.” Although monumental, these historical figures and events comprise only a fraction of a much longer and ongoing history, according to Director of Black Excellence and Achievement