Today is the first day of the spring semester and we're already off to a running start! Students are back on campus, refreshed from the holidays (or breathing a sigh of relief that their interterm classes are over) and ready to kick off another great semester at Chapman. The Alumni Engagement Office has been busy planning events and programs for you, so read on to learn how you can stay involved with your alma mater.

• Jeff Levering ’05 is beginning his Major League broadcasting career with the Milwaukee Brewers. Read more »
• Trisha Vo ’11 is working at DreamWorks Animation as a production coordinator on the movie, Home, which comes out in March.
• Emily Williams '08 races a Super Comp dragster in the Pacific Northwest with her team, EMDUB. Read more »
• Todd Koren '00 is 'Thinking Chapman First' by hiring Chapman alumni at his company, Absolute Exhibits. Read more »

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

Friday, February 20, 2015
11 a.m.
Chapman Auditorium, Memorial Hall

Celebrate Chapman University’s achievements over the past year and find out what’s in store for the future when President Jim Doti presents his annual State of the University Address. 

This Valentine's Day, treat that special someone (or yourself!) with a bouquet of roses. Show your alumni ID card or mention the alumni discount and receive 25% off one dozen roses at The Dizzy Daisy. The Dizzy Daisy is a full-service florist in Orange that specializes in creating unique floral arrangements for every budget and delivers anywhere in Orange County.

Visit The Dizzy Daisy online to start shopping »

Check out more alumni benefits and discounts »

Love must be in the air at Chapman Univeristy: there are more than 700 Sweetheart couples, like Lynn (Coccia) ’73 and Paul Beal ’75, pictured at left.

We're collecting Panther love stories and photos to share with the Chapman Family and add to our Panther Love album on Facebook.

Submit your love story »

Learn more about Chapman Sweethearts events and programs»

Interested in coming back to campus to interact with and mentor current students? We’re looking for alumni facilitators to share your professional experiences and offer advice to help students start networking and planning for their future, both at Chapman and after graduation.

Chapman Chats will take place on campus April 14-16, 2015.

Learn more »
Apply to be an alumni facilitator »

Saturday, April 11, 2015
Reception at 11 a.m.
Show starts at 1 p.m.

Greek Skit will be here before you know it. Save the date to mix, mingle and reconnect with friends at the Greek Alumni Skit reception and show. More details coming soon. If you have any questions or would like to help plan the reception, contact Jessica Schulte ’11, alumni engagement manager.

Greek Alumni: do you have fond memories and epic pictures of Skit that you would like to share? Send your memories and pictures to Jessica Schulte ’11.

Entrepreneurial students take the hassle out of job hunting

Nicolay Lameijer ’16 and Layla Lameijer ‘17 want to help connect employers and college students who are seeking employment through their new venture, MySlate.

Nicolay and Layla are offering alumni employers an opportunity to pre-register and get started on MySlate for free. Learn more »

MORE Career Expo

Wednesday, March 11, 2015
3 - 6 p.m
Sandhu Conference Center

Is your company looking to hire the best and the brightest? If so, make sure to save the date for Chapman University’s largest recruiting event of the year, the MORE Career Expo. This event is guaranteed to sell out, so act fast. Register online today »

Are you looking for the start of your career or wanting to see what opportunities are out there? If so, then mark your calendar for the MORE Career Expo. All alumni job seekers are welcome and registration is not required.

President Jim and Dr. Lynne Doti started the New Year with Chapman50 and the Alumni Association Board of Directors, hosting dinners for each group at their home on January 15 and 16. 

Members of both groups celebrated their accomplishments over the last year, enjoyed entertainment from the Wimberley Bluegrass Band, and looked forward to doing even more for Chapman alumni in 2015. 

Read more about the Chapman50 party »

Read more about the Alumni Board of Directors party »