Beckman Foundation Endows Science Scholarship for Local Students
Young aspiring scientists will have another way to support their education at Chapman University thanks to the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation and its longest-serving board member. On Oct. 3, the foundation announced a $1 million endowment to create the Wescombe STEM Scholarship at Chapman’s Schmid College of Science and Technology. The scholarship, which honors
Volunteer Fair Fosters Civic Engagement for Students in the Community
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
Liaison Team Efforts Lead to Steady Decrease in Disturbance Calls
They may not wear capes or have superpowers, but a team representing Chapman University and the City of Orange are doing heroes’ work to keep local neighborhoods peaceful. “Since the start of fall semester to the time of publication, less than 10% of disturbance calls citywide were attributed to Chapman University, a number that has
Notice: Annual Fire Alarm Testing
Chapman University is preparing for fire alarm testing at a few locations around the Orange campus during the week of November 18th-22nd. We are performing mostly sprinkler testing, with a few buildings due for their full annual test. These tests should have minimal impact on the surrounding community and neighbors. Please review the dates and
Outreach Program Helps Good Students Become Good Neighbors
Each year, as the fall semester begins at Chapman, returning students are welcomed to City of Orange neighborhoods by representatives from the university’s Office of Community Relations. The goal, according to James Gerrard, community relations manager, is to educate students – many of whom are living on their own for the first time – about
Local Students Get Hands-On Experience At Summer Engineering Academy
Local middle and high school students got the opportunity to work in a professionally-equipped engineering lab this summer thanks to the staff of Chapman University’s Fowler School of Engineering. The students learned about 3D modeling and printing, assembling electronic components, and coding to complete projects that include a custom-engraved LED-powered light and an Arduino-controlled toy
Renovations Begin on Historic Killefer School
This fall, renovations are underway at the Lydia D. Killefer School building, located on Olive Street north of Walnut Ave in the City of Orange. Purchased by Chapman University in 2020, the building is set to become the new home of the university’s renowned Institute for Quantum Studies and the state-of-the-art Advance Physics Laboratory-a facility