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Alumni News - July 2015

Your Chapman story only just begins upon graduation; the connection between you and your alma mater is lifelong. Whether you graduated five years ago or 50 years ago, we hope you'll stay involved with the Chapman Family. We also hope you'll keep us posted on what's happening in your life so we can celebrate your successes and share your news. Read on to learn about opportunities to be an active part of our Chapman Family.

Do you have your tickets for the Alumni Summer Bash?

Don't miss this chance to meet the newest members of the alumni family and enjoy a fun-filled evening under the warm summer skies with a photo booth, games, and raffle prizes. The Summer Bash is open to all alumni.

Thursday, July 16, 2015
6 p.m.
Marvin W. Meyer Faculty Athenaeum Patio
Argyros Forum 

Check out the guest list on Facebook to find out who's coming »

Libre Tequila Tasting
Justin Schulte ’09 will be hosting an exclusive tequila tasting by Libre Tequila at the Summer Bash. Join us to taste bold, unique flavors of tequila like mint chocolate and mango.

Your $25 ticket includes dinner, two drink tickets for beer or wine, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages and a gift to the Chapman Fund that helps future students have the same life-changing experience at Chapman that you had. ($20 tickets are available for those who don't plan on drinking beer or wine.) 

Purchase a ticket »

Class Notes and Alumni Headlines

  • Ken Lineberger ’87 is expanding his winery business Waters Edge Wineries, Inc. to 10 locations this year. Read more »
  • Penni McRoberts '71 was celebrated at a luncheon honoring her two-year tenure as president of Chapman University support group Town & Gown. Read more »
  • The Class of 1965 is celebrating 50 years of Panther Pride with a memory display case in Leatherby Libraries. Read more »

Want to be featured here, on the alumni blog and Twitter, or in Chapman Magazine? Submit a class note online »

Chappy Hour: Chicago, Claremont and San Diego

Calling all Chapman alumni in Chicago, Claremont and San Diego!

Want to meet fellow Panthers in your area? Join us for Chappy Hour on Thursday, July 16 after work. Click here to register, view locations and times. Contact Jessica Schulte '11, alumni engagement manager, if you have questions.

Chapman50 Raises $150,000 for Scholarships

The members of Chapman50 came together to raise more than $150,000 in support of scholarships. In addition to financial support, Chapman50 Scholars (the student recipients of these scholarships) also benefit from mentorship from Chapman50 members.

Rob Selway '07 (MBA '10) shares his experience mentoring current student Greg Bucilla (pictured above) and his belief in the power of the Chapman network »

Did you graduate in 2010, 2005 or 1990?

Save the date: your class reunion is coming up this fall at The Chapman Family Homecoming Celebration on Friday, October 2

Check out the Facebook event to find out who’s going from your class:

Class of 2010 5-Year Reunion » 
Class of 2005 10-Year Reunion » 
Class of 1990 25-Year Reunion »

Want to join a committee to make phone calls to your class to invite them to the reunion? Contact Lisa Eap at eap@chapman.edu.

TEDxChapmanU

Save the date: the highly anticipated TEDxChapmanU is coming up next month on Thursday, August 20 from 1 - 5:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall.

This event quickly sold out last year so make sure to get your tickets early. Take advantage of the special Chapman Family discount to get your ticket for just $10 (regularly $20).

Learn more and purchase tickets »

A Chapman ID number and log-in is required to receive the discount. Contact the Service Desk at (714) 997-6600 if you need your ID and log-in information.

Get "Wild" with Chapman and Cheryl Strayed

Get "Wild" with Chapman this summer and join our Alumni, Faculty and Staff Book Club in reading WILD: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed.

The author will be speaking on campus on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 and book clubbers who attend a discussion session (in person at the Leatherby Libraries or virtually) will be granted reserved seating.

Join the book club »

Learn more about the event »

WILD is Strayed’s account of her three-month solo journey hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail. She was portrayed by Reese Witherspoon in the 2014 critically acclaimed film Wild.

Chapman Night at Angel Stadium

Panther Pride was on full display at Chapman Night at Angel Stadium on Friday, June 26. More than 1,000 members of the Chapman Family came together to have some fun at the Panther Pre-Game Party and cheer on the Angels.

Check out photos from the event »

(Pictured: Akin Ceylan '90 and daughter Paige '17)