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. 

Got news to share? The deadline to submit a class note for the next issue of Chapman Magazine is this Friday, April 3, 2015.

• Kevin Staniec '01 (a member of Chapman50) was named on OC Weekly’s People 2015 list for his work creating Living Room Talks, a decorated space displayed each Sunday at the Irvine Great Park Gallery. Read more »
• Lori Jonson '02 (MBA '11) serves as treasurer on the Board of Directors of Forever Footprints, an organization dedicated to ensuring that families who have suffered a pregnancy or infant loss receive support, comfort and resources. Learn more »
• Tyler Hadzinsky ’11 left his role as a financial services senior consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York City to take a position in baseball operations in the St. Louis Cardinals’ front office. Read more »

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

Check out Adam's post on the alumni blog about how you can celebrate your Chapman experience and welcome the Class of 2015 to the alumni family with a gift to the Chapman Fund. 

"A gift to the Chapman Fund is not only a way to celebrate the Class of 2015 and welcome them to our alumni community, it’s also a way to ensure that future generations have the same incredible Chapman experience we had. All alumni gifts, no matter the amount, make a strong statement about our belief in our alma mater and our commitment to its future." Read more »

Match Adam with a gift of $18.61 to the Chapman Fund »

Join us next Saturday, April 11, 2015 for a fun-filled brunch with bottomless mimosas at 11 a.m. on the Argyros Forum Faculty Athenaeum Patio. Catch up with friends over a glass of bubbly and share memories before heading to the show at 1 p.m.

Ticket prices vary. Your ticket includes brunch, drinks (non-alcoholic and alcoholic), show ticket and a gift to the Greek Endowment.

Purchase your ticket today »

Can’t make it to Greek Skit? Support Greek Life by making a gift to the Greek Life Endowment. The chapter that raises the most money will be recognized at Skit.

Make a gift to the Greek Life Endowment »
See how your chapter is doing »

Alumni Sweethearts – are you looking for a fun date night? Check out what's coming up this month:

Pre-Release Screening: Trainwreck 

Thursday, April 23, 2015
5:30 p.m. 

Join us for an evening of entertainment and laughs with your sweetheart. The night starts with drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the Elliott Alumni House at 5:30 p.m. At 6:45 p.m., we'll head to Marion Knott Studios to enjoy a pre-release screening of the new Judd Apatow comedy Trainwreck. Tickets are $15 per person or $30 per couple. Get tickets »

Opera: The Elixir of Love 

Saturday, April 25, 2015
6 p.m.

Start off the night with drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the Elliott Alumni House at 6 p.m. Then enjoy an evening of music at a performance of The Elixir of Love by Opera Chapman and the Chapman orchestra. Get tickets »

If so, plan on coming back to your alma mater on Saturday, October 3, 2015 for the first-ever 5, 10 and 25 year class reunions, as part of The Chapman Family Homecoming Celebration! Learn more online and stay tuned for more details. 

Volunteer to help plan your reunion »

Share class stories, memories and photos »

Last month, Argyros School Career Services moved into a newly constructed, state-of-the-art location in Beckman Hall that features dedicated interview rooms, each equipped with a computer, telephone, flat screen TV and high-quality video camera. Learn more »

If you or your organization have full-time employment opportunities available in May or are looking to hire summer interns, contact Gene Rhee, director of Argyros School Career Services, at (714) 628-2896 or rhee@chapman.edu. 

Chapman50 member Todd Koren ’00 was featured on the front page of the Orange County Register on March 2, 2015 in an article about his company, Absolute Exhibits, and the success he has found in hiring fellow Chapman alumni.

 Read the article »

Did you form a connection at Chapman that led to collaboration in a venture, such as launching a business, starting a non-profit or working together in the creative arts?

Chapman Magazine is looking for stories about collaborative friendships (with fellow students, alumni, faculty or anyone else) that began at Chapman. Share your story »

Show your Panther Pride and shop for Chapman University apparel online or in-store. Chapman alumni can enjoy a special 10% discount on regularly-priced Chapman apparel and gifts.

When ordering online, use the promo code GOPANTHERS in the comment section upon checkout. Orders must be placed in the name of an alumnus or alumna, and are subject to verification.

Receive the discount in-store by using your alumni ID card.

Shop the online Chapman gift store »

Check out more alumni benefits and discounts »

Join us at the 3rd Annual Alumni Entertainment Industry Mixer at Lionsgate headquarters and spend an evening with fellow alumni who work in entertainment production, business and law. This popular event is a great opportunity to build and strengthen your Chapman Family network. Learn more »

This event is presented by the Office of Alumni Engagement, in partnership with Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the Argyros School and the Fowler School of Law. 

Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 7 - 9 p.m.

Tiato Restaurant 
2700 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(Tiato is located in the Lionsgate building)

Buy a ticket »

The ticket price of $30 includes parking, appetizers, a hosted beer and wine bar, and a $5 gift to the Alumni Scholarship Fund.