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 Sunday, September 25, Schmid faculty and the STEMtors were honored by the Orange Public Library Foundation (OPLF) for their work with the STEAM for Teens program at the Orange Public Library and History Center. The foundation expressed their gratitude for Chapman’s willingness to share their expertise and resources with the community. “Chapman University has
On Friday, December 2, IES students and professors gathered virtually with representatives from local nonprofits as they were presented with donation checks ranging in amount from $750 to $2,000. This ceremony was the culmination of Fall 2022’s Panther Experiential Philanthropy Project, or PEPP. Participating classes comprised IES 103: Philosophy of Helping and IES 315: Non-Governmental
Last weekend, the Chapman men’s water polo team came together for a community clean up at Hart Park. They filled up eight bags of trash in total. The team expressed the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with their neighbors in Orange. Team captain, Jake Bullock said “We want the Orange community to have a
Joey Lin ’23, a Chapman business administration major with an emphasis in marketing, discovered an array of opportunities for herself and other college students when she interned at the Orange Chamber of Commerce. For over a year now, she has held the position of media and marketing coordinator, a work-study placement through the university’s community
Have you ever wanted to make a difference in the community but just didn’t have the funds? This semester, Chapman’s Office of Community Relations launched a new program called the Community Involvement Grant. With a simple application, students and student organizations are able to qualify for up to $500 to fund a community service project.
In celebration of Black History Month we’ve curated a list of black-owned businesses – including those owned by Chapman students, local organizations, and employers hiring – to get to know and continue to support once February comes to a close. Black Student Gigs to Support at Chapman University Angelique Francis ‘22 Graphic Designer Angelique is