For longtime Orange resident Maureen Gutierrez, a routine walk on Feb. 23 turned into a frightening moment. Gutierrez, who is in her 80s, was walking near Collins Avenue when she suddenly lost strength in her legs and fell in a nearby yard, unable to get back up on her own. As she tried to recover,
‘Tis the season to give back to the community! This holiday season, local organizations are spreading the holiday cheer to families in need through toy drives. Donations of any kind can make a big difference in a family’s life. HIS-OC, Homeless Intervention Services of OC, is dedicated to empowering change and building stability for homeless
Nikki Patino, a passionate Chapman University alumna from the class of 2017, has made a significant impact on the Orange community. In her role as the Market Manager for Orange Home Grown, Patino’s Saturdays are filled with excitement as she sets up the market, manages vendor layouts, and assists customers with their needs. Her dedication
According to two reports released by Beacon Economics, an independent economic research firm, Chapman University generates more than $213 million in economic output for the City of Orange annually, and more than $1.1 billion for California. Other significant data from the reports include: $9.8 million in property taxes paid to the City of Orange between
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,
They made elephant toothpaste. Moved like a river. Stirred up a batch of fake ice cream that actually looked delicious. What could those endeavors possibly have in common? They’re all recent adventures enjoyed by local elementary school students, thanks to a variety of community and civic engagement programs staffed by Chapman University students and faculty
As the semester comes to an end, Chapman University is committed to assisting our student’s smooth transition into summer. This is especially important for our students living off-campus in the surrounding neighborhoods. In a joint effort, Chapman University’s Office of Community Relations and the Office of Sustainability in partnership with the Student Government Association (SGA)