A Home-Grown Legacy Ed Mace was raised by his devoted and caring single mother in Orange. In 1954, at the age of 10, he welcomed a new neighbor: Chapman College. Since then, Chapman has been woven throughout his life. Ed remembers Chapman students who were student teachers in his classrooms and worked and volunteered in
Did you know you can make a gift to Town & Gown and receive a lifetime income stream in exchange from Chapman University? It may seem hard to believe, but it’s the black and white letter of the law. Known as a charitable gift annuity, this can be a powerful way to support Town &
It is our pleasure to feature new Town & Gown member Julie Gorzik, a welcome addition to our T&G “family.” Julie was born and grew up in Whitter, California, attended La Serna High School in Whittier and completed her bachelor’s degree in English/Communications at Chapman University. Julie’s experience includes working at Platt College as Registrar
Town & Gown is pleased to spotlight members Bill and Susan Richardson and to welcome them. Their Chapman connection began with the enrollment of their daughter Claire in 2002. The family, including older daughter Saren, was living in Pleasanton at the time, with high schooler Claire deeply involved in activities through Lafayette Christian Church, an
Town and Gown is pleased to spotlight new member Valerie Smith and to welcome her to the T&G family. She has shared her Chapman story and dedication with us below: My story about Chapman is one of oranges to apples to oranges! I came to Chapman on a piano scholarship in 1977. I started as
Inspired Philanthropy Anna Draper ’72, and her husband, Gary, have found their philanthropic paths deeply rewarding. Anna remembers her father taking the family to Sunday dinners and choosing another table to pay for. These acts of random kindness made a deep impact on her. Gary’s philanthropy began with connecting to his community by joining a
Jeanette Shelly Atkins ’78 (MS ’84) My Chapman journey began in 1976 when I received a postcard announcing a new program/major for nurses. It was a BS degree in Health Sciences. An RN could receive credit for prior coursework and professional experience. I was able to transfer in as a junior and began my classes
A Simple Legacy Gift Years of attending Lunch at the Forum has taught me that T&G members are thoughtful and intentional when asking questions. You seek answers. But how do you find the answer when you don’t know the question? That is where the Office of Legacy Planning can help. While there are numerous ways
Our Spring Member Spotlight features Margaret and Jerry Costello, members of Town and Gown since the fall of 2023. Their daughter Colleen is the fiancée of Stephen Pollard, longtime T&G member Judy Crum’s grandson, who was featured in our Member Spotlight in the January edition of Talk of the Town. In every way, the Costellos
Our Member Spotlight features Chapman alum Stephen Pollard, who is certainly not a newcomer to Chapman! He grew up in Orange, and his family has been a part of the Chapman scene for generations. His grandmother, longtime T&G member Judy Crum, moved into her home, one block from the Chapman campus, sixty years ago, and