Congratulations to the Orange Chamber of Commerce on 100 Years of Business Leadership
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
New campus facilities will preserve the character of historic buildings
The new Sandi Simon Center for Dance is taking shape in the circa-1918 Villa Park Orchards Association Packing House, an icon of the Cypress Street Barrio and the region’s citrus-growing heyday. More than a historical-preservation project, this renovation will make the most of the building’s existing features — spacious interiors, generous natural lighting — and
Fighting Racism with Data
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
The Off-Campus Student Guide for Parents
Hello, Chapman parents and families! The Office of Community Relations would like to extend a warm welcome back as students return to campus. As many students live off-campus in the City of Orange, we would like to share some resources and information about the surrounding community. The Office of Community Relations proudly serves as a
Virtual Community Math Learning Center Opens with Free Online Resources
Faculty and students in Chapman University’s Teacher Education program have launched a new Community Math Learning Center that integrates teacher education training and community math enrichment. The math center uses a virtual learning environment to serve local families and youth while giving teachers in training at Chapman hands-on practice. The primary goal of the program
Orange Home Grown Celebrates 10 Years of Urban Agriculture
When the farmers market in Old Town Orange opened on the morning of May 7, 2011, no one really knew how it would turn out. “I remember standing at the packing house at six o’clock in the morning wondering if anybody would show up,” says Megan Penn, executive director of Orange Home Grown, the non-profit
Students promote social justice work of local nonprofits through philanthropy
“I just feel blessed that this is the university in the city of Orange that we get to partner with” said Martha Wade, founder of A Quarter Blue, as she accepted a donation presented by students Rebecca Denny and Caroline Knapp. “The future is bright because of the professors who are pointing to students and