Looking for ways to get involved at Chapman University? Searching for networking and professional development opportunities? The next few months are packed with events and opportunities for you to strengthen your connection with the Chapman Family. Read on to learn more. 

• David Hamel '75 is retiring from a 38-year career as a high school teacher and coach. 
• Kat McIver '07 and her partner Angie Evans run a pop-up coffee shop at farmers’ markets around Long Beach, Calif. Read more »
• Jack Litchfield '11 and his team are developing an app, Kitchen Wizard, in Chapman's Launch Labs. Read more »
• Benjamin Bliss '09 was cast in the lead role of Tamino for LA Opera’s production of The Magic Flute in the 2015-2016 season. Read more »

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

Thurs., March 19, 2015
Locations across the country

Time to grab drinks after work with fellow alumni in your area! Locations include: Atlanta, Kansas City, Orange County and Portland. Learn more and register to attend »

Check out this month's edition of Career Coach's Corner to make sure you're ready to put your best foot forward at these upcoming career fairs:

MORE Career Expo

Wed., March 11, 2015, 3 - 6 p.m
Sandhu Conference Center, Chapman University

Chapman University’s largest recruiting fair will bring over 60 companies to campus. Registration is not required. Learn more and find out what employers are coming »

Alumni Networking Roundtable

Wed., March 18, 2015, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Citizens Business Bank
23046 Avenida De La Carlota, Suite 100
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Hosted every other month at a different location in Orange County, Alumni Networking Roundtables are designed for alumni who are employed or in transition and are interested in expanding their professional network. Attendance is free, but space is limited. RSVP to Eric Deovlet, manager of career and industry »

Recruit L.A. Alumni Career Fair

Thurs., March 19, 2015, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
University of Southern California
Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Meet recruiters from more than 90 companies, including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Hulu, PacSun, Target, Zillow and many more. Register to attend »

Alumni Entertainment Mixer

Wed., April 29, 2015, 7 - 9 p.m.
Tiato Restaurant (located in the Lionsgate office building)
2700 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Spend an evening with fellow alumni who work in entertainment production, business and law to network, enjoy refreshments and cdrinks, and strengthen your connection with the Chapman Family.

Learn more »
Buy a ticket »

Alumni Bottomless Mimosa Brunch and Greek Skit

Sat., April 11, 2015, 11 a.m.

Catch up with friends over a glass of bubbly and share memories before heading to Greek Skit at 1 p.m. Learn more and buy tickets »

PIKE's 30th Anniversary Celebration 

Sat., March 14, 2015, 7 p.m.

The Theta Psi Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Alumni and current students are invited to share in this special milestone. The cocktail reception starts at 6 p.m., the banquet begins at 7 p.m. and the ceremony starts at 9 p.m. Learn more and buy tickets »

Delta Queen

Thurs., March 12, 2015, 7 p.m.

Delta Queen is a talent pageant where women from Chapman University sororities compete to raise money. This year's charity is the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Learn more and buy tickets »

Soothe empowers you to relax on your own schedule, in your own home. They take the spa out of the equation with an online and mobile app that connects people who want to book same-day in-home massages with the best hand-picked massage therapists. Soothe currently serves Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Miami, Phoenix/Scottsdale and Austin. 

Chapman alumni can receive 30% off their first in-home massage with the exclusive code CH30. Download the Soothe app or check out their website to book your massage now!

Check out more alumni benefits and discounts »

Heads up, Classes of 1990, 2010 and 2005!

The first-ever 5, 10 and 25 year class reunions are coming up this fall, during The Chapman Family Homecoming Celebration (October 2-4, 2015). Learn more online and stay tuned for more details. 

Volunteer to help plan your reunion »
Share class stories, memories and photos »

Sinan Kanatsiz '97 (M.A. '00), Chapman50 founder and chairman, was interviewed for an article about the group in Riviera Magazine's February 2015 issue. Read more »

Want to learn more about how you can get involved as an alumni volunteer? Join the Alumni Ambassadors in the President's Box to watch the nationally-ranked Panther men's lacrosse team take on the Cal Poly Pomona Mustangs. Refreshments will be provided.

Sat., March 14, 2015, 3 p.m.
President's Box, Ernie Chapman Stadium
Chapman University

All alumni are welcome! RSVP to alumni@chapman.edu »

Thank you to all the Panther Sweethearts who submitted love stories to share with the Chapman Family! Check out the album of Panther Sweetheart stories and photos on Facebook »

Want to share your Sweetheart love story? Submit it online »

Pictured: Sweethearts George Funk '68 and Karen (Phillips) Funk '67