I’m Jennifer Keene, the dean of Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the heart and soul of Chapman University. When I made that simple statement introducing myself for the first time at a faculty retreat, the room erupted into spontaneous applause. It took me by surprise, but upon reflection I realized that the
Our Fall Member Spotlight features Carole and Tim Mead, members of Town and Gown since 2022. Married for forty-two years, Carole and Tim have been residents of Diamond Bar for forty of those years. Carole enjoyed a career as a fourth- and fifth-grade teacher in the Walnut School District for twenty-eight years. Tim served as
by Lindsey Jacobs ’09 (M.A. “18), CSPG Assistant Director, Legacy Planning Paula and Chuck McCance joined the Chapman Family in 1999 when their son, Dustin, was accepted to Chapman University. In 2003, their connection deepened: Dustin graduated, their daughter, Shannon, started as a first-year student and Paula was hired to help develop a Parent Relations
After graduating from Chapman, I began my career with Security Pacific Bank in their management training program. I stayed with them for 22 years through their merger with Bank of America. I became smitten with financial planning and investment management and got my MBA and Certificate in Financial Planning. I still work as a partner
Our “Spotlight” faculty member in this issue is Eric Chimenti, Associate Professor of Graphic Design in the Art Department of Wilkinson College. Eric began drawing as a young child, and his parents encouraged his artistic interests. Even in elementary school, he was always the one selected to help with bulletin board design, etc. He earned
Town & Gown is proud to kick off the new year by featuring the first recipient of a T&G scholarship, freelance writer and editor Laurie McLaughlin, who was awarded the inaugural scholarship during the 1984 academic term and was the proud recipient through her senior year. When asked what influenced her to select Chapman for
Our Spotlight focuses on Kristi and Joel Wilbur, who were introduced to Town & Gown during Parent Weekend of daughter Ava Charboneau’s freshman year at Chapman. Kristi and Joel saw this to be an excellent opportunity for connection, education, and support – of Ava and her decision to attend Chapman for undergraduate study; for themselves
Former Town & Gown President Sue Lamoureux ’71 came to Chapman College in the Fall of 1967 (the school year that T&G was established!) from Pomona and joined Theta Service Club as a freshman. She chose Chapman for its World Campus Afloat, which she experienced in Spring ’70 and Fall ’72 and still has her
Town & Gown is pleased to focus on our newest member of the board, Gerald A. (Jerry) Wolf, who first became aware of Town & Gown in 2003 after his now-deceased wife Gemma and he became members and co-chairs of the Chapman Parents Council, a position they jointly held for many years. From 2005 through
Meet Lee Braithwaite, Town & Gown’s, longest-living member! At 102 years young, Lee has always been motivated to join organizations with good purposes. She loves people and could be called a true joiner with a servant’s heart. Whether it is ringing the bell for Salvation Army donations during the holidays, acting as a docent for