Back to School
August 4, 2015
The countdown has begun; we’re just weeks away from the start of the new academic year. For many of the teams in University Advancement, we’re entering our busiest time of year. Here’s a quick overview on some of the things on the horizon:
Some happy UA volunteers at the 2014 TEDxChapmanU
Thursday, August 20, 2015
1 – 5:30 p.m.
Chapman Auditorium, Memorial Hall
What better way to end the summer than to be inspired by TEDxChapmanU’s thought-provoking lineup of speakers right in the heart of Orange County?
Learn more about the event and find out how you can support Char Williams, director of institutional events, and her team (and have some fun!) by volunteering »
Anyone recognize this Orientation Assistant from 2003?
First-Year Student Orientation : August 25 – 30, 2015
First-Year Family Orientation: August 25 – 26, 2015
Transfer Student Orientation : August 27 – 30, 2015
Transfer Student Family Orientation: August 27, 2015
Be prepared to see a lot of new faces on campus as we welcome the incoming Class of 2019 (and transfer students) and their families at Orientation Week. Upperclass Chapman students serve as
Orientation Leaders
(a competitive and prestigious position), leading groups of freshmen, who are in groups determined by their residence halls, through the week’s activities.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
7 p.m.
Holly and David Wilson Field
Opening Convocation marks the official launch of the new academic year and is open to all members of the Chapman Family.
Chancellor Struppa addresses the Chapman Family at last year’s Opening Convocation
This time-honored event is a highlight of Orientation Week, officially launching the academic year. All members of the Chapman Family are welcome. The event includes faculty marching in full regalia and greetings from President Jim Doti, Chancellor Daniele Stuppa, Dean of Students Jerry Price and the presidents of the Student Government Association and Alumni Association.
Each year one of Chapman’s distinguished faculty members shares their thoughts and reflections on the aims of education during the Opening Convocation ceremony. This tradition began in 1994 with an address by President Doti. This year’s Aims of Education address will be presented by Dr. Jennifer Funk, associate professor of biological sciences and director of the biological sciences program.
Check out some past Aims of Address speeches »
If you have questions about Opening Convocation, contact
Brittany Rodriguez
,
assistant director of institutional events
,
via email
or at x7393.
Candle Lighting Ceremony
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
7 – 8 p.m.
Attallah Piazza
Alumni are invited back to campus to ‘pass on the flame of knowledge’ to the incoming Class of 2019 at this annual ceremony. Traditionally alumni participants only included the class celebrating it’s 50th reunion, but this year the Office of Alumni Engagement opened up the opportunity to all alumni. If you are a Chapman graduate, consider participating! Contact
Sarah Buckley
,
alumni engagement coordinator
,
via email
or at x2184 to learn more or to RSVP to participate.