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
When the farmers market in Old Town Orange opened on the morning of May 7, 2011, no one really knew how it would turn out. “I remember standing at the packing house at six o’clock in the morning wondering if anybody would show up,” says Megan Penn, executive director of Orange Home Grown, the non-profit
Last Saturday, Feb. 6, Orange Home Grown, Chapman’s University Program Board, and the local farmers and artisans joined forces to host a Chapman Day at the farmer’s market. Chapman students, faculty and staff alike flocked to the market to take part in discounts offered by participating vendors. The folks at Orange Home Grown were happy
Students, faculty, and staff gathered to experience quite a spectacle on September 18th as over a dozen local businesses and organizations lined the perimeter of Attallah Piazza. The unique booths full of free samples, games, and prizes made the 3rd Annual Merchant’s Day, hosted by Chapman’s Office of Community Relations, an enjoyable time for those
“I never thought I’d be building a float for a parade,” says Jack Raubolt, Vice President of Community Relations at Chapman University. But not only did Raubolt oversee the building of a float to represent Chapman in the recent May Day Parade through Historic Old Towne Orange, but the float won a trophy as the
Whether she’s teaching people how to prepare fresh food at the Orange Home Grown (OHG) Farmers & Artisans Market on Chapman’s campus or delivering food to local shelters, Deanna Durigon, catering director for Sodexo, the food service provider at Chapman University, believes in giving back to her local community. For these efforts, Sodexo Stop Hunger
After moving across the street to welcome 2018, the award-winning Orange Home Grown Farmers and Artisans Market has room to grow, and the partnership between Chapman University and Orange Home Grown is thriving. Selected as Best Farmers Market by the Orange County Register’s Best of Orange County 2017 and honored with a Grassroots Initiative award