Learning is a lifelong journey for Chapman University alumni. Last year, we launched an innovative new program to help Chapman alumni 50 years of age and older continue learning and growing at their alma mater. Chapman Alumni Lifelong Learning brings these seasoned learners together in the classroom with current students and outstanding faculty for a
On December 2, the Speech and Debate Team achieved something Chapman University has never done before — They took the 1st place 4-year University Sweepstakes award at the Fall Championship Regional Tournament. They beat out 36 other schools including: UCLA and all of the Cal States (Northridge, Long Beach, Los Angeles, & Fullerton). These were
Dr. Jennifer Waldeck, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, has published an article on social influence and the use of behavior alteration techniques in the college classroom. The article appears as part of the National Communication Association’s ongoing “TRIP” (Translating Research into Practice) series, and was invited by NCA’s Educational Policies Board. Each month, a brief
A big congratulations goes out to the Speech Team! They attended the Fall Championships over this past weekend and received the 1st Place 4 Year University Sweepstakes Award! They also had 17 events make it to finals with a total of 6 first places, 3 second places, 2 third places, and 6 finalists. Way
Silver tongued and ready to spit – Chapman University’s Speech and Debate Team will be performing an exhibition of their verbal dexterity for one night only. Showcasing award-winning and nationally competitive events: they will entertain they will persuade and they will move you Forget what you think you know about public speaking and
Chapman’s student body elected five students to Student Government Association (SGA) senate and the winners will be initiated into senate in the spring. The Arg yros School of Business and Economics saw a voter turnout of around 8 percent of the student body. Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences saw a turnout of
It’s that time again … on Friday, December 7, 2012 Wilkinson College faculty and staff will take on Chapman students in the 2nd Annual WCHSS Faculty/Staff vs. Students Soccer Match. Last year’s match ended with the students beating the faculty/staff pretty bad (so bad in fact, nobody seems to remember the exact score) —
Jennifer Waldeck, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, has been appointed to the Educational Policies Board (EPB) of the National Communication Association. The EPB is a leadership body that encourages, endorses, and engages in projects related to the improvement of instruction in communication at all levels. It also coordinates other National Communication Association (NCA) educational and
Today k icks off International Education Week. Be sure to check out all the great things planned! Monday: International Student Sharing Day: Hear international and exchange students in your classes share their stories on where they come from. Tuesday: International Food Fair: Enjoy international cuisine in the Piazza from noon –
Chapman University’s Speech and Debate Team won the most individual awards of any four-year university competing at the 2012 California Double-Up Tournament, held this month at Azusa Pacific University. Contributing to the team’s overall ranking were outstanding individual achievements in several categories. In the category of After Dinner Speaking, which challenges students to write and