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Chapman University Inland Empire Economic Forecast

On January 31, 2018 By

The A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research at Chapman University released its 2018 economic forecasts for the U.S., California and Inland Empire.  Dr. Jim Doti presented the forecasts to Inland Empire business leaders at a conference held at the Riverside Convention Center. Following is a summary of Dr. Doti’s presentation.

Overview:

Although cumulative growth […]

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Chapman University appoints Michael Burney as director for the Physician Assistant Studies Program

On January 29, 2018 By

Chapman University announces Michael Burney, EdD, PA-C is director of the University’s Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program. Burney comes to Chapman from West Coast University where he was also director of the PA program. Burney started his position at Chapman last month and brings more than 25 years of experience in PA practice.

“Michael […]

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Chapman University President Daniele Struppa gives State of the University Address February 23 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

On January 24, 2018 By

What:                         Chapman University President Daniele Struppa will give his second annual State of the University Address since taking over as the University’s 13th president in 2016. At the address, President Struppa will discuss the University’s five-year plan. The address is open to the Chapman community, media and public.

When:                         Friday, February 23, from 11 […]

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Energy Drink Use in Teens has Adverse Effects New research from Chapman University evaluates frequency and reasons for use

On January 23, 2018 By

A Chapman University faculty member has published new research showing why many teenagers consume energy drinks, how often, the age they started and what influences their choice of brands. Results showed that 40 percent of teens aged 13 to 19 reported an adverse effect while ingesting energy drinks.

Although several of these adverse effects go […]

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Chapman University presents Interstices: Human Emotion and Artificial Intelligence February 13 at 7 p.m.

On January 22, 2018 By

Now in its fifth year, Chapman University hosts the annual Interstices series with a focus on artificial intelligence and human emotion. The Interstices series covers several events: beginning on February 7, all are welcome to a live taping of the Ask Science Mike podcast at 7 p.m., featuring Mike McHargue. Then, on February 13, attendees […]

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Chapman University presents WordTheatre® featuring acclaimed Hollywood actor Roger Guenveur Smith February 5 at 7 p.m.

On January 19, 2018 By

WordTheatre® returns for a sixth season to Chapman University where celebrated actors bring America’s finest short stories to life through dramatic readings. On February 5, the University will host actor Roger Guenveur Smith who will perform the stories of John Edgar Wideman, a McArthus Genius award-winning writer―who will come from Brooklyn for this unique […]

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Documentary Features Healing Power of Music Free community screening reveals how personalized music provides comfort

On January 8, 2018 By

The public is invited to a free screening of Alive Inside, a documentary that explores the transformative impact of music on people living with a diagnosis of dementia or other cognitive disorders. The award winning documentary follows the journey of social worker Dan Cohen, creator of the national MUSIC & MEMORY® program which helps non-verbal […]

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Nationally acclaimed Author Richard Bausch accepting applications for 6th Annual Chapman University Fiction Writing Workshop Workshop is free and open to the public Application deadline is January 26, 2018

On December 14, 2017 By

ORANGE, Calif. – Chapman University welcomes aspiring fiction writers to apply for the 6th Annual Fiction Writing Workshop led by renowned, award-winning author and Chapman Professor of English Richard Bausch.  The semester-long, free workshop meets weekly beginning in February 2018. Applicants must submit a fiction manuscript of up to 15 pages by Friday, […]

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Chapman University School of Pharmacy receives $1 million grant for movement disorder research

On December 14, 2017 By

A Chapman University School of Pharmacy junior faculty member has been awarded a $1,059,867 grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for ataxia research.

Ataxia is a degenerative, hereditary disease of the nervous system. Those diagnosed often experience the same symptoms as someone who is drunk, such as slurred speech, stumbling and falling. All […]

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Loose skin and “slack volume” protect Hagfish from shark bites

On December 13, 2017 By

Chapman University has published new research showing how hagfishes survive an initial attack from predators before they release large volumes of slime to defend themselves. Because the slime is released after they are attacked, this defense strategy is only effective if they survive the initial bite. Results show that hagfish skin is not puncture resistant; […]

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