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Opening Convocation Fireworks
On Tuesday, August 22, Chapman University will host an Opening Convocation Ceremony to mark the beginning of the 2017-18 academic year. A short pyrotechnic display will be held at the conclusion of the ceremony at approximately 8 p.m. Pyro Spectaculars by Souza is producing the event and is working with the City of Orange to
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Partial Eclipse Viewing on Campus
Join Dean Jerry Price and Schmid College physicists for an informal gathering to view the partial eclipse in Attallah Piazza. This gathering is open to everyone! While Old Towne Orange isn’t on the path of the total solar eclipse happening Monday, August 21, we will be able to view about 62% of this “eclipse of
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Neighborhood Advisory Committee Minutes - August 2, 2017
The Neighborhood Advisory Committee met on August 2nd in Kennedy Hall 237A. You can download and read the full minutes here. Archived minutes from all meetings are available on this blog’s Neighborhood Advisory Committee page.
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Chapman University will soon welcome students back to campus for the 2017-2018 academic year
Following is a schedule of important back-to-school dates. Move-in Days for First Year Students and Families Move in days are Tuesday and Wednesday, August 22-23. All families and students will be advised to use University parking lots and structures. Opening Convocation Opening Convocation will be August 22 at 7 p.m. on Wilson Field. A fireworks
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Summertime work enhances campus buildings and facilities
It looks like Chapman University planners and construction managers missed the memo about those lazy days of summer. From the ongoing construction of the Center for Science and Technology to a major remodeling of historic Reeves Hall, there’s a whole lot of work going on around campus. Here’s an update on the projects. Reeves Hall
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Chapman University and O.C. Food Access Coalition Collaborate to Help Battle Food Insecurity
In early 2017, Chapman University launched a partnership with the O.C. Food Access Coalition to help reduce wasted produce in University-owned homes leased to faculty and staff. Since March, 825 pounds of fresh produce have been harvested from several homes in Old Towne, with over 2,000 servings being donated to those in need. Our fruit–consisting
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Join the Chapman Family Homecoming Celebration
Community members are invited to join the festivities as Chapman University hosts its annual Chapman Family Homecoming Celebration Friday and Saturday, October 6-7. Click here to view the full schedule of events and register today! Be sure to select ‘Community Partner’ to take advantage of our free events! New to this year’s lineup is “Socktober