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Profiles: Monica Furman The CU junior talks her busy schedule, her new play, and OURCA creative grants

October 10, 2016 by Mike Gravagno | Profiles

Monica Furman is used to being busy. Last year, the Chapman University junior held two work-study positions, served on the board of CAST (the Coalition of Artistic Students in Theater), executed duties as the President of Cross the Line, and was a member of Sigma Iota Rho (for which she now serves as the VP

Profiles: Sho Shrock-Manabe An immersive horror experience and a summer of research

October 10, 2016 by Mike Gravagno | Profiles

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (OURCA) offers some amazing funding opportunities, including the prestigious Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program. This program gives undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue research and creative activity under guidance from full-time faculty mentors during the summer. Accepted applicants are paid to work for ten weeks