Chapman joins Orange community in return of the annual May Parade
Last weekend, Orange residents and visitors lined the streets for the first Orange May Parade since the pandemic. Hosted by the Orange Chamber of Commerce, the parade featured a procession of vintage cars, bands, dancers, animals and so much more. Various departments at Chapman University participated in the parade, including Community Relations, Chapman Alumni Association,
Community Relations Community Involvement Grant's inaugural project
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.
Chapman Office of Community Relations gifts Cambridge Elementary students T-shirts for College-wear Mondays
When Blanca Martinez, community assistant at Cambridge Elementary, reached out to the Office of Community Relations to inquire about T-shirt donations for the school’s College T-shirt Mondays, Chapman Community Relations Manager James Gerrard got right to work on making it happen. After acquiring over 100 Chapman tees, Gerrard personally visited Cambridge Elementary to pass them
Chief Randy Burba Retires from Chapman Public Safety
After 17 years at Chapman University, Chief of Public Safety Randy Burba retired on March 1. Burba first came to Chapman in August 2005, and has since become one of the most recognizable faces in the neighborhoods surrounding campus. His contributions to the community are many. He expanded the services provided by creating a Fire
Old Towne Preservation Association Funds Chapman Student Intern at City of Orange
Caroline Gardner, who will graduate with a degree in history from Chapman University this spring, is currently working as a historical preservation intern for the the City of Orange. The internship is funded by the Anne Siebert Scholarship, an honorarium provided by the Old Towne Preservation Association (OTPA) that supports interns who assist the city’s
Black History Month 2022
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
ΑΓΔ Raises Funds for Meals on Wheels
Chapman’s Greek community recently raised $18,643 for Meals on Wheels at the Alpha Gam Movie Awards, during which campus organizations make their own renditions of movies that are screened on Burt Williams Mall and ranked by a group of judges. “In the U.S. there are more than 38 million people who are food insecure, and