In community clinics, Chapman students learn more than health care
Chapman University’s Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences provides hands-on graduate-level training for health care professionals in a variety of disciplines. And it turns out these programs aren’t just good for students — they’re also good for the community. “Crean is very much focused on serving and serving well,” says Dr. Naveen Jonathan, chair
Hilbert Museum renovation will offer increased community space and local programs
The Hilbert Museum of California Art, one of Orange County’s most popular art destinations, will begin renovations that will add new space for enhanced exhibitions and programs. The project will unite the current museum space with the building next door, previously the home of Chapman’s Department of Dance, which will be moving to a spectacular
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