Chappenings: Academic Programs Edition

Wilkinson undergraduates discuss their involvement with the Shiwilu Project

2011-04-26T14:00:00.000-07:00

Check out this video of Chapman undergraduate students discussing their involvement with the Shiwilu Project, specifically in the elaboration of a trilingual (Shiwilu-Spanish-English) dictionary.

As part of the SPAN 396 course (Fall 2010), taught by Dr. Pilar Valenzuela, Associate Professor of Department of Languages, students worked on Spanish and English versions and learned about linguistic diversity, differences in worldview and culture, and habitat. They also improved their knowledge of Spanish, which included learning vocabulary from the Spanish dialect spoken in the Peruvian Amazon.

The video was created by Paulina Bryant (Spanish and Film major).

Students learned that, "Fair is Foul and Foul is Fair"

2011-02-25T16:44:00.001-08:00

Waltmar Theatre was overrun with murder, revenge, chains, and bloody cries as Chapman University’s Theatre Department hosted Shakespeare’s Macbeth this past weekend. Directed by Thomas Bradac, this production showcased the theatre department’s students’ talents.

This production of Macbeth is set in “Scotland, somewhere in the near future.” The empty theatre set alone gave me chills as I took my seat. A metal framework laced with long chains created dark crevices and multiple levels on the stage. The set itself just looked tortured.
Every inch of that framework was used throughout the play.

The first scene of the play set the mood for the rest of the play for me and fellow theater goers. An audience member said: “I love[d] the opening, and after that,
I was intrigued and wanted more.”

The dark and enticingly tragic atmosphere was accompanied by a captive audience. You could hear the collective audience gasps at points of intrigue during the play.
A definite attempt to modernize the “weird sisters” was not lost to me. The wardrobe and makeup gave the sisters a beautiful and repulsive side, literally. Perhaps inherent in our modern concept of evil, the sisters were adorned with tattered glittery garb and make up that gave half their face a youthful expression and the other half a haggard, time worn appearance. The sisters played by, Malia Wright, Katie Gunderson, and Nicole Javier were exceptional and really became a strong thread throughout the play.

The relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, played by Chris Voss and Kelly Rogers, respectively, was fascinating. I really felt their mutual passionate attraction and repulsion. An audience member remarked that they loved Lady Macbeth: “everything from her acting style to her look was intriguing...Very powerful!”

A fantastic turn out for the opening weekend bodes well for this production of Macbeth. With such incredible talent I look forward to the theatre department’s next production: Picasso at the Lapin Agile March 17-19, 24-26.

For more information about Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts visit www.chapman.edu/copa.
For tickets to future productions call 714-997-6519 or email CoPA@chapman.edu.

Wilkinson College STUDENT NEWS: Art Students in Italy for January Class

2011-01-21T14:34:00.000-08:00

Liliana Leopardi and Eric Chimenti took their art students on a travel course to Italy called, Rethinking Renaissance Visual Culture.

They studied in Florence, Sienna, Venice and Rome.

Check out their blog for beautiful photos from all over Italy and read about what they and learned.

Wilkinson's Art Department!

WILKINSON COLLEGE STUDENT NEWS: Students Given Grants for Research

2010-12-08T09:26:00.000-08:00

Three History majors have been each granted the maximum of $750 to do research abroad from the Office of Undergraduate Research:

Chelsea Judy ('11), “Coastline in Trust: 19th-Century British Coastal Conservation” (England)

Alissa Caton ('11), “Indian in Color, British in Taste: The Educational Debates in 19th-century India” (England)

Priya Shah ('12), “A Preliminary Study of the Impact of Colonization through the Collective Memories of the Shiwilu and the Shawi” (Peru)

Congratulations!

Students Shined in the Big Band and Jazz Concert

2010-11-29T13:37:00.000-08:00

Students Shined in the Big Band and Jazz Concert!
Memorial Hall was swinging to the tunes of Chapman University’s Big Band and Jazz Combo on November 30th. Directed by Albert Alva, this semi-annual production showcased Chapman’s Big Band and Jazz students’ talents.

In collaboration with professional faculty like Albert Alva, who heads up both the Big Band and Jazz Combo classes, Chapman University students prepared all semester for this remarkable evening filled with classical jazz and big band tunes.

The light and fun atmosphere was accompanied by a captive audience of all ages. I even saw a little girl, no more than five years old, swaying to the rhythms of the jazz combo.
A very inclusive Big Band included two bass players and two drummers. I was thrilled to see that this semester, the big band also boasted flautist, Bella Staav. While flute is not completely out of place in a big band setting, I believe it showed the enthusiasm and diversity of the program to feature a dedicated flautist.

From the Jazz Combo’s rendition of Sweet Honey Bee composed by Lee Morgan to the Big Band’s final number, Getaway composed by Earth, Wind, and Fire I thought that the show was a delightful showcase of talented students. One audience member I spoke with said, “I thought it was really good this semester. The best it has been in a long time!” This audience member has been coming to see the Big Band and Jazz Concert for five years now!

With such great talent I look forward to the next semester’s production from Chapman University’s Big Band and Jazz Combo on April 26th. Mark your calendars!
Did you like this performance? Post and let me know!

For more information about Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts visit www.chapman.edu/copa. For tickets to future productions call
714-997-6519 or email CoPA@chapman.edu.

Dodge College Admission Blog

2010-10-13T11:50:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce that we now have a blog on our Dodge College website that talks all about admission into our programs. So, if you are looking to apply to any of our majors you should definitely check the blog out for extra information and inside tips for applying to our school.

Click here to view the blog!

First Cut: Save the Date

2010-09-24T14:06:00.000-07:00

Chapman University is inviting official prospective students to our "First Cut" screening. Make sure to sign up for our mailing list so that we can include you on invitations, deadline reminders, and important updates. Otherwise, you won't get necessary information for exciting events such as this one!

-Dodge College of Film and Media Arts

2010-09-07T11:01:00.000-07:00

Dodge College is currently converting its 500 seat theater to be 3D capable. With many films moving in the direction of using 3D, we felt it was important for out students to learn more about this technology and its many nuances. The theater will be fully 3D capable in a few weeks, but students are already taking classes to learn how this new technology is changing the film industry.

Dodge College students will also have the opportunity to shoot a 3D film during our interterm session in January. The script will be written by a student, as well as completely shot by our students. We are really excited to see how it turns out

Make sure to check our events page on our website to see when our 3D screenings will begin!

Art Department Joins Wilkinson College!

2010-06-10T09:57:00.001-07:00

The Art Department, which was formerly housed in the College of Performing Arts, has joined Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences as of June 1, 2010.

"For me and my colleagues, this is a welcome addition," said Dean of Wilkinson College, Patrick Quinn.

The Art Department offers three degrees, Bachelor of Art in Art, Bachelor of Art in Art History, and Bachelor of Art in Fine Art in Graphic Design.

Click here to take a look around the Art Department!

Cecil Awards 2010

2010-06-01T08:52:00.000-07:00

Dodge College held its annual Cecil Awards on Friday, May 21 at Marion Knott Studios. This event celebrates the hard work of all of its graduating students. All senior projects are evaluated and nominated by the faculty-awards range from Best Picture to Best Advertising Campaign to Acheivement in Animation.

Parents, students and staff all break out their stylish evening attire for the event. It truly feels like you are at a award show in Hollywood as you walk down the red carpet into the theater. During the show, the audience gets to see clips and stills of all the nominee's projects, as well has hear advice from their favorite professors. The event ends with a elegant after party filled with food, fun and dancing.

The Cecil Awards is completly ran and organized by students, which gives them the experience of planning a real awards show. Students from all disciplines pull their skills together to make a successful event. Whether is promoting the event, designing the stage or organizing the after party, the student committee works hard all semester to create a memorable event for the graduating students. It's a great opportunity to put that they have learned in classes to practical use!

This event is always a highlight at the end of the year, and always proves to be a great way to celebrate before graduation. Check out more pictures from the event at www.cecilawards.com.

Department of Theatre Receives Accreditation

2010-05-14T12:12:00.000-07:00

VIVE HAITI!

2010-03-16T16:11:00.000-07:00

Wilkinson College and the Sociology Department is hosting an important event on Tuesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall on Chapman Campus called ... VIVE HAITI! Teach-In Benefit and EVERYONE is invited!

Come learn about the historical, social, and political context of Haiti through performance, film, & lecture. We will also be focusing our efforts to raising awareness and funds for the Haitian earthquake relief.

Robin Derby, UCLA Associate Professor of Modern Latin American and Caribbean History will be attending as our special guest and a small donation of $5 is suggested. All proceeds will go to Partners in Health, the largest Rural Health Care Provider in Haiti!

Please help us help others! It will be a great night for a wonderful cause!

Dodge College Update!

2010-03-02T09:39:00.000-08:00

There has been a lot happening at Dodge College over the past few months! Our students have been all over the world making movies, and showcasing their films to foreign audiences. We have had many industry guests come talk to students about what it is like out in the “real world”. Faculty members have been working on projects and even enlisting student help! Check out the many exciting opportunities our students have had since 2010 started:

We launched the campaign in January for the next film building we are hoping to add. This building will feature more sound stages, classrooms, editing areas and even another theater.

Students in the Digital Art program took a trip to San Francisco to visit Pixar Studios. They got to see how their ideas started as sketch, and evolved into characters we all know and love.

A group of documentary students travelled to Machu Picchu over interterm. These students experienced the culture of the people there, and are able to tell their story through a heart-felt film.

Several Public Relations and Advertising students are working on a campaign for the 2010 Census, as part of a national competition. They have been all over campus prompting the Census in hope of getting

more Chapman students involved.

We are lucky to have the talented Richard Benjamin as our Filmmaker-In-Residence this semester. His experience in acting, directing, and producing is proving to be a insightful look into the movie industry for students. He screens films every week that he has worked on, and has given some great inside tips!

Click here to visit our website to learn more about these events and more

Helping to Rebuild New Orleans

2010-02-11T14:11:00.000-08:00

Students from our own LEAD 325 course had the incredible opportunity to help the victims of Katrina in the city of New Orleans. Check out the article in the Chronicle of Higher Education:

http://chronicle.com/campusViewpointArticle/Chapman-Students-Help-Rebui/185/

Christine Wilson
Undergraduate Coordinator

CES Update: Donna Ford Attallah Academy

2010-02-10T10:30:00.000-08:00

Donna Ford Attallah Academy for Teaching & Learning

…because children are our future

Donna Ford Attallah, graduated from Chapman in 1961, gave the College of Educational Studies a $3 million gift to create a teaching academy within the department.

Purpose: The Donna Ford Attallah Academy for Teaching & Learning will improve schooling for children. The Attallah Academy will house all teacher education related programs within the College of Educational Studies. The Academy’s purpose is to study best practices in teacher education and continually adjust its offerings to students to develop and maintain the best teacher education programs in the country. The focus will be to develop exceptional teachers who are equipped to create ideal learning environments for all students in public and private schools.

CES Update: Clinical Study Opportunity in Australia

2010-02-09T10:31:00.000-08:00

Clinical Study Opportunity in Australia
Current ATs and AT Students Invited to Join Chapman U for Travel Course this Summer!

The College of Educational Studies' Athletic Training Education Program at Chapman University in Orange California is coordinating an outstanding travel abroad clinical study course for the tentative dates of July 21 through August 11 in Australia. Partnering with the Australian Institute of Sport, this multi-faceted course will feature both intensive lectures/classes and hands-on clinical rotations in Melbourne with rugby, cricket, and Australian Rules Football, along with athletes and patients at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. Cultural activities will include tours of Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne, as well as surfing lessons in the Great Barrier Reef. Projected cost per person is approximately $5,000, which includes airfare, lodging, transportation, and most meals. If an individual wants to consider arranging their own international travel, this is possible and pricing will be adjusted. For more information, please contact Ky Kugler, EdD, ATC at 714-997-6642 or kekugler@chapman.edu.

CES Update: Student's Brilliant Idea

2010-02-08T10:33:00.000-08:00

INTEGRATED EDUCATIONAL STUDIES STUDENT'S BRILLIANT IDEA

On December 9th 2009, an organization called Active Minds held an event on campus called "Furry Friends for Finals." The purpose of this event was to help relieve some stress that the students throughout campus have during the weeks right before finals. Active Minds is a club on campus that helps promote mental health awareness. When the club came together to think of a nice way to help relieve that stress amongst the students, we thought of this idea of bringing puppies on campus. It has been psychologically proven that individuals who own dogs and pets have lower stresses in their lives. I have my own Maltese at home, and whenever I am with her, I always have a smile on my face. There is never a dull moment with her. In fact, now being a college student, I wish I could stay and cuddle with her or just hang out with her whenever I feel stressed fro m the workloads around me. The "Furry Friends for Finals" event was organized to help the students step away from the real world for a few minutes and just relieve the emotions they have inside. Knowing that I am in the Integrated Educational Studies Program, I am involved in this club because I want to help promote the well being of others in my future. Knowing that I am in the Integrated Educational Studies Program, I am involved in this club because I want to help promote the well being of others in my future. I also have a Leadership and Psychology Minor. With this major and two minors, I hope to definitely educate and assist the children, teenagers, and individuals around me in how to believe in themselves and promote the well beings of others in their lives as well. Joining Active Minds has helped me to come up with events and ideas on how I can definitely do this for others and myself in the nearby future.

CES Update: IES courses and the Chapman GE

2010-02-07T10:34:00.000-08:00

IES courses count for GE...

Did you know that the following current IES courses count for GE credit?

EDUC 101 - "Self and Identity" counts for Social Inquiry
EDUC 102 - "Social Construction of Difference" counts for Global Study Inquiry
EDUC 103 - "Philosophy of Helping" counts for Citizen, Comm, and Service
EDUC 205 - "Learning Across Boundaries" counts for Freshmen Foundations

Future IES courses:
EDUC 301 - "Organizations, Ethics and Society" counts for Values and Ethics
EDUC 315 - "Non-Governmental Organizations: Policy and Practice" counts for Citizen, Comm, and Service
EDUC 316 - "Aesthetic Education: Philosophy and Practice" counts for Artistic Inquiry

CES Update: Guatemala

2010-02-06T10:35:00.000-08:00

CES faculty Michael Hass and Kelly Graydon led a group of Chapman students on a travel course adventur e in Guatemala during the January 2010 inter-term. Eleven students came on the trip, including two Ph.D. candidates, 6 Ed.S. in School Psychology students, and 3 undergraduates. Our journey began in Santiago Atitlan, a small town on the shores of beautiful lake Atitlan. In this community, we worked with local students at a children's library, La Puerta Abierta. This agency was created by Amanda Flayer Chif, a native Californian who moved down to Guatemala while in the Peace Corps, and never left. She was an amazing inspiration for our group, as were the adorable, energetic, and enthusiastic students we interacted with.

The second stop on our adventure was La Antigua, a gorgeous and well preserve d colonial town that was once the capital of the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Here, our students moved in with local host families, and attended Spanish language lessons at La Union. This school was fantastic- they were friendly and welcoming, while also providing extremely challenging Spanish instruction. Our students received four hours per day of private (one-on-one) instruction, and their Spanish skills improved remarkably as a result. During our stay in Antigua, we also worked at a rural community school, El Jardin de Amor. This school was established to serve children in an impoverished area who would not otherwise receive an education. We worked with the students in their classrooms and on a field trip, and also helped to improve the grounds by painting the walls and adding in bright, colorful murals. Working in this setting was a humbling and eye-opening experience for our group. While in Antigua, we also took a field trip to the Paca ya volcano, and hiked (or went on horseback) to the top to see the lava. At the top, above cloud level, we watched red lava rocks tumble down toward us, and ate marshmallows roasted from the heat.

Our trip concluded with a trip to Tikal, in the northern and rural part of Guatemala. We stayed within the national park boundaries, deep in the jungle, and visited three different Mayan archeological sites (Tikal, Yaxa-Topoxte, and Ceibal). We climbed to the top of over 200-foot high temples, hiked through steamy jungles, took an authentic "jungle cruise", and toured the forest canopy via zipline. We had some amazing animal sightings while in the region, including spider monkeys, howler monkeys, toucans, a jaguar, and a tarantuala that was truly zoo-worthy. This was an amazing experience for our group, and the best way to fully comprehend the amazing Mayan history, culture, and accomplishments.

In all, this was a successful trip that we hope is the first of many. Our students had a wonderful time, and were exposed to so many unique, meaningful, and life-changing experiences. Additionally, as instructors we were incredibly proud of their maturity, responsibility, bravery, and willingness to leap outside their comfort zones in order to savor the best of this opportunity.

From student, Tina Byington: "Guatemala was an amazing experience in so many ways! I did things that I never would have thought possible, pushed myself to limits that I never considered reaching as an individual, and had some of my best college experiences while on this trip! I was lucky to get to share this trip with two girls that I was very close with and we created a bond that we will share forever! I am so glad that I was able to go to Guatemala and learn all that I did. It really opened my eyes to what the world is like outside of my comfort zone and helped me to realize just how lucky I am and how to help those who are less fortunate than myself!”

Founder and President of TOMS Shoes Will Visit Chapman

2010-01-29T16:13:00.000-08:00

Sent on behalf of P. K. Shukla, Vice Chancellor for Entrepreneurship. For questions, contact shukla@chapman.edu or (714) 997-6817

The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics is a co-sponsor with Associated Students Chapman University in hosting a talk by Blake Mycoskie, founder and President of TOMS Shoes. Blake's talk is titled- "New Rules for Tomorrow's Business: A Student's Guide to Making A Difference in the World." Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend this free talk. The event is free, but tickets are required (tickets may be picked up from AF302 from 9 am to 4 pm M-F).

"In 2006 an American traveler, Blake Mycoskie, befriended children in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One. Blake returned to Argentina with a group of family, friends and staff later that year with 10,000 pairs of shoes made possible by TOMS customers.Since their beginning, TOMS has given over 400,000 pairs of shoes to children in need through the One for One model."- TOMS Shoes website

Talk: Monday, February 8, 2010 Memorial Hall 7 p.m.
A reception and Shoe Signing is planned after the talk in AF209 .

Wilkinson Students in Venice for January Interterm Course!

2010-01-13T11:04:00.000-08:00

Wilkinson Students are adding to their unique Chapman University experience by studying abroad in Venice, Italy for the entire month of January as part of an Interterm Course! This is the first of many more Italy trips for students interested in studying the Italian culture! Click here to take a look at their Blog!

On behalf of P. K. Shukla, Vice Chancellor for Entrepreneurship:

2009-12-16T09:03:00.000-08:00

The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Chapman University's Vice Chancellor for Entrepreneurship are sponsoring a global Innovation and Humanity Summit to be held at Chapman University on January 23, 2010. For further information on the 2010 Summit visit: www.InnovationHumanity.org.

"The 2010 Innovation and Humanity Summit will represent a collaboration of the brightest entrepreneurial minds in business, academia, non-profit and government sectors. The Summit objective is to teach, guide and embrace one another’s ideas and ideals in order to discover and renew the ways we must think and act to propel positive social change through innovation"- from InnovationHumanity.org.

Plans are underway for the 2011 Innovation and Humanity Summit to be held at Cambridge University; current plans include continued Chapman University involvement in 2011 given our role as the host campus for the inaugural summit.

P. K. Shukla, Ph.D., CPIM
Vice Chancellor for Entrepreneurship
Director, Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics

Chapman University
1 University Drive Orange, California 92866
(714) 997-6817 (714) 628-7253 Fax
www.chapman.edu/argyros/innovate

A Night With ... Some of History's Important & Intriguing Figures!

2009-12-02T09:54:00.000-08:00

What if you could go back in time and meet some of history's important and intriguing figures? Well, thanks to Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences you can do just that (well sort of - keep reading).

With its new 2009-2010 series, "A Night With ..." Wilkinson College is offering a chance to visit with three distinctly different and influential thinkers: Joseph Conrad (pictured left), Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Judas Iscariot. A Chapman faculty member will "become" each character.

"The idea came from the need to blend intellectual pursuit with entertainment value," said Dean of Wilkinson College Patrick Quinn. "'The Night With ...' series is an attempt to give people an insight into important writers, artists and thinkers by academics who have spent years of their lives knowing their subjects and their works. At the same time we want the audience to enjoy the journey. In a larger sense, we want to show everyone that the work we do in the liberal arts is germane to the world we inhabit and gives us insight to the human condition."

First up was Dr. Richard Ruppel, professor of English, who on Nov. 3 in front of more than 200 audience members (a combination of students, faculty, staff and the local community), portrayed author Joseph Conrad (Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, Nostromo, The Secret Agent), complete with bowler hat and suit.

Dr. Ruppel, president of the Joseph Conrad Society of America and who is helping organize an international Joseph Conrad Conference at Chapman on Jan. 7-10, found his job a little bit daunting.

"It's difficult pretending to be such an important literary figure," he said, and notes that he is not an actor. But Dr. Ruppel is a scholar and expert on Conrad, an author who has been called racist, sexist, Eurocentric, anti-Semitic. But in the same breath, Conrad is also recognized for his uncanny visions of the 20th century that include the U.S. role as a dominant economic power to the burst of advertising and world of the overpowering international corporation to terrorism.

To read an article by Dr. Ruppel on "Why Conrad Still Matters" click here.

Next up ... Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Robert Slayton, Ph.D., professor of history) on February 8, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Wallace All Faiths Chapel and then on April 6, 2010 -- Judas Iscariot (Marvin Meyer, Ph.D., director of the Schweitzer Institute and Griset Professor of Bible and Christian Studies) at 7 p.m. at the Wallace All Faiths Chapel.

The College of Performing Arts presents American Celebration

2009-11-17T14:33:00.000-08:00

Greetings from the College of Performing Arts (CoPA)! This is one of the busiest time of the year for us as we recently presented the 28th Annual American Celebration, a staged live song-and-dance show starring Chapman students. This two night extravaganza is the university’s major fundraiser directly benefiting student scholarships. This year, over $2.2 million was raised!

American Celebration is a fully produced show with costumes, scenery, lights and a professional orchestra. Auditions occur the first week of the fall semester and are open to students of all disciplines and majors. It is a non-stop thrill ride of fun and hard work!

In just three short weeks, students learn music, choreography and staging and perform in front of a live audience! It’s a lot of work in addition to classes and regular school work but well worth it!

It is one of the most collaborative events at the university with over 100 students participating on and offstage. It is a chance for students to work with the highly talented CoPA faculty and working professionals in the entertainment industry.

This year, students performed numbers from Annie, Hello, Dolly!, Mame, Mamma Mia, Man of La Mancha, and Les Misérables. It is a great way for students to get involved, give back to the community and make some great friends!

To watch the webcast from American Celebration 2009, click here. To learn more about the College of Performing Arts, please visit our website at www.chapman.edu/copa.

Dodge College hosts Pusan West Film Festival!

2009-11-11T12:57:00.000-08:00

The Dodge College of Film and Media Arts is hosting the first ever Pusan West Film Festival next weekend! Over November 20th, 21st, and 22nd we will be showcasing twelve Korean films, including the highly-anticipated Thirst, winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival 2009. The world-renowned director, Chan-wook Park, will be attending the festival, along with six other accomplished Korean directors. Additional films screening over the weekend are The Chaser, Mother, A Bittersweet Life, and Evil Spirit: VIY.

The festival will include receptions, galas, a red carpet opening, press coverage, and guests from all over the world. Pusan West is open to everyone and tickets can be purchased for individual screenings or you can purchase day or weekend passes. For more information, please visit pusanwest.com. If you are local, we would love for to come check out this exciting event!

Global Entrepreneurship Week

2009-10-23T11:36:00.000-07:00

Orange Ball Drop
Come Join the "Times Square" of the Entrepreneurship World!
11.15.09 - ATTALLAH PIAZZA 8:30-9:30 P.M.

Sunday, November 15, 2009
Orange Ball Drop: Chapman University Kicks Off Global Entrepreneurship Week! 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. • Attallah Piazza

Chapman University's Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics
will host its second annual kickoff celebration in the newly constructed Attallah
Piazza counting down to the launch of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Come join the "Times Square of the Entrepreneurship World" by leading the
United States with the first official event of the Week at the Orange Ball Drop!
Refreshments will be served.

Monday, November 16, 2009
MBA Student Entrepreneurial Team Presentations 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. • Beckman Hall 102
Chapman University MBA students will present their consulting projects assisting
entrepreneurial business and non-profit organizations in Southern California.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Growing Entrepreneurial Firms 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Beckman Hall 105

Undergraduate consulting teams will present reports on their projects at
growing Southern California business and non-profit organizations.
Chapman Entrepreneurial Spirit Celebration
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. • Beckman Hall 404
Chapman University students, alumni, and supporters with entrepreneurial
pursuits will be recognized at this reception and celebration event.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Ten9Eight Entrepreneurship Film Screening at Chapman University 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. • Irvine Lecture Hall

The Ten9Eight Film Screening will showcase a documentary screening on
entrepreneurship by American award-winning documentary filmmaker and
attorney, Mary Mazzio. The website for the sneak preview documentary which
she directed and produced is http://ten9eight.com/

Thursday, November 19, 2009
The Future of Entrepreneurship Globally 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Beckman Hall 105

Lecture and discussion by P. K. Shukla, Vice Chancellor for Entrepreneurship at
Chapman University on trends in creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in
China, India, Europe, and the United States.

Friday, November 20, 2009
SCORE Workshop Using Quickbooks: An Introduction 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Beckman Hall 103

This course will help you learn to use and make better use of QuickBooks in
your business. The workshop is presented by the Small Business Administration
and SCORE.

All events are free and open to the public. For questions regarding any of these events, please call (714) 744-7870 or email: innovate@chapman.edu

Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics at Chapman University

2009-10-21T16:12:00.000-07:00

"Chapman University alumni and a current student have received major exposure recently for their entrepreneurial success. The entrepreneurial accomplishments of our alumni and students bring honor not only to themselves and their firms, but also bring honor to Chapman University."

-Dr. P.K. Shukla
Director of the Leatherby Center for
Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics

*Current Student and Alumni Updates*

Alumni firm's listing in Forbes Magazine 2009 Top 20 Promising Companies List: Jonathan Strietzel, '2004 Entrepreneurship emphasis B.Sc.B.A., President and Co-Founder of BigStage, with over 5,000 eligible companies country wide, made the top 20 list which was featured in the Oct. 5th issue of Forbes Magazine as well as being featured currently on Forbes.com. Jonathan commented that "we won this on all of our new technologies coming out shortly and the traction we have gotten in Asia." http://www.forbes.com/entrepreneurs/promising-companies/
Alumni and firm featured in a textbook on American Entrepreneurs: Mike Brown, '2006 Entrepreneurship emphasis, B.Sc.B.A., co-founder of ModBargains.com, the 2006 1st Place Global Student Entrepreneur Award winner, was featured in “American Entrepreneur” Lynne Doti and Larry Schweikart, Amacom Publishers, 2010, p.457.
Current Student and firm featured in a textbook on Entrepreneurship: Amy Shukla, '2011 B.Sc. Math and Computer Science major, co-founder of BusinessesAtoZ.com, a website development and hosting company, was featured in “Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures”- Bruce R. Barringer and R. Duane Ireland, Pearson: Prentice Hall Publishing, 2010, pp.144-146.

Thanks for reading. As always, feel free to comment below with questions or concerns.

College of Educational Studies' Updates

2009-10-20T11:17:00.000-07:00

Athletic Training

On November 18th , the Athletic Training Education Program will celebrate their new, 10-year, CAATE re-accreditation, in collaboration with an alumni networking social. The celebration and alumni networking social will be the first of its kind in the history of the Athletic Training Education Program. I anticipate this event will be memorable and lay the ground work for future networking and recognition programs. I encourage each of you to attend and celebrate. I want to also propose an opportunity to be recognized yourself. We are in the process of confirming Monte Smith’s attendance for this special event. We will also be unveiling the much anticipated “Wall of Fame” in recognition of Monte Smith as the Founding Father of the ATEP. The Wall of Fame will include an individual plaque of each alumni who successfully passed the Board of Certification, Inc. examination upon completion of course work at Chapman (College) University. There are costs involved with the Wall of Fame and plaques. We also have a Monte Smith Endowment Fund established providing appropriate assistance to current ATEP students in need, in particular, with the ATEP’s study abroad courses. We are seeking $250.00 donations to off-set the costs of the plaques for the “Wall of Fame” as well as the Monte Smith Endowment Fund.

You will be recognized for your donation on November 18th at the celebration as a “Founding Friend” for the Wall of Fame towards our Founding Father – Monte Smith…. in his presence!

In addition, all current junior and senior AT students will have the opportunity to network with certified athletic trainers from the professional, university, community college, high school athletic training ranks, along w/ alumni who have been successful in establishing their own sports medicine clinics and other entrepreneurial opportunities. Please join us on November 18th and share your story with current AT students.

For more information about ATEP, click here...

Integrated Educational Studies

Wednesday evening, September 23rd was an exciting night for the CES. This night we met with 23 students (out of 37 total) who are majoring in Integrated Educational Studies, a brand new undergraduate major within the College of Educational Studies. Our main focus at this orientation was to explain the requirements for this major, especially the requirements to begin their fieldwork hours. Other documents that we discussed were the fieldwork folder, the IES student handbook, and course map. The most memorable part of the evening was when our own CES dean, Dr. Don Cardinal, spoke about the excitement he feels for the beginnings of this new major. He was extremely thrilled and honored to see so many faces involved in IES after many years of preparation.

Current IES student, Chelsae, writes: This is my 1st year at Chapman and my major is IES in schools. My experiences so far in the IES program have been very positive. My advisors and professors are all very excited and dedicated to this program and are very responsive to any questions I have. The material I'm learning is very interesting and thought provoking and the professors are extremely knowledgeable, even being that this is the first time they have taught these courses. I fully expect the IES program and my IES degree to help make me a very qualified and well rounded Special Education teacher.

For more information about IES, click here...

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Chapman University and the College of Educational Studies are proud to announce its first graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders! The 28 graduate students in the Class of 2011 represent a group of intelligent, talented, and very motivated individuals. Our students come from a number of different undergraduate institutions and bring with them a variety of practical and educational experiences. Students’ experiences in the CSD program are enhanced by participating in the National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association Chapman Chapter in community service projects, social events, and educational opportunities.

For more information about CSD, click here...

Dodge College Starts Filmmaker in Residence Screenings

2009-09-04T12:03:00.001-07:00

Hi! My name is Lauren Hertel and I work for the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts here at Chapman University. With our semester in full swing this week, I thought I would share one of my favorite classes/opportunities we offer every semester for our students.

Here at Dodge, we have two industry professionals that come and screen movies they have worked on for our students once-a-week. It is class our students can take as an elective, or just come in and watch each week.

On Tuesday night, our students had their first encounter with Tony Bill, one of our Filmmakers-In-Residence this Fall. Tony Bill is an an acclaimed writer, director, producer, actor (you name it, he has done it). This first film he chose to show was My Bodyguard, a film that he directed. It was a very interesting movie that gave a unique perspective of bodyguards and their relationship with the people they work to protect. The Q&A session after the screening was very insightful as to the challenges directors face on a daily basis working on a set.

These screenings also include a dinner that students can sign up to attend. This gives current students the chance to have a more intimate conversation with the filmmaker, and really get a chance to learn about the industry from someone that has been in it for years. Many times our filmmakers-in-residence will also bring a guest that also worked on the films.

Our Filmmakers-In-Residence (FIR) also mentor 20 students during the semester. Students are chosen based on an application process, and they meet with the FIR every other week about a current project. Often times this relationship extends past the semester, and many students form close ties to the professional they worked with (yes students have gotten jobs from this program!).

This is just one example of special opportunities our students have here at Dodge. It is really fun to watch our students actually get to meet people that they have admired for years, and it helps them to learn how the world of film works from the experts.

If you are local, you are welcome to come to these screenings! Check our website for specific times/dates. (ftv.chapman.edu).

Kudos to Chapman/WCHSS

2009-09-03T14:11:00.000-07:00

Hello, my name is Laura Silva and I work in the Dean’s Office of Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences (WCHSS). Just recently WCHSS Dean Patrick Quinn received an email/letter from a student that truly explained what a remarkable school Chapman University is and how it gives students amazing opportunities in all areas campus-wide.

Here is what that student, a sophomore film productions major, had to say about a liberal arts class he took in the Communications Department of Wilkinson College.

“As a sophomore, I have been fortunate enough to have experienced some of the most amazing programs and classes at Chapman. I am extremely grateful, however, for having the opportunity to take a course called Intercultural Communications with Nicole Simons. This class focused on race, class, and gender issues in modern day culture. This course was without question the best taught class I have EVER attended. Nicole created an environment where everyone felt comfortable speaking and she was able to really have students think critically about material. It was a true example of kids working, not for a grade, but because she made us want to learn. Every student in that class was passionate about the material and they were all clear leaders and exceptional individuals. Every day my mind was opened to new ideas and I have grown as a person because of her class and the students who attended it.”

This particular student also spent his first two weeks of summer in Cameroon filming a documentary about an organization called CED, “a truly life changing experience,” he says.

It’s the faculty, courses and programs, like traveling to Cameroon filming a documentary, is what makes Chapman so unique.