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Surprises were in store for the members of our organization who attended the annual spring luncheon where we celebrated forty years of service and commitment to Chapman University. You knew it was a special day when you entered the room and saw the outstanding table décor which featured hot air balloon bouquets created by Pat Elliott, Marcia Cooley, and Kathy Paukstis. President Jim Doti presented a proclamation recognizing the many ways that T&G has made a difference on the Chapman campus and influenced the student experience through the years. Additionally, Sheryl Bourgeois, executive vice president for University Advancement, announced that a liquidambar tree outside of Argyros Forum would be dedicated and that a special marker would honor T&G for its 40 years of commitment. This special year of remembrance is drawing to a close. There are still surprises in store for our committed members and the Chapman community. You will want to be in attendance in October when we begin the 15th season of Lunch at the Forum. The enthusiasm that our entire membership brings to our organization makes me know that only greater accomplishments are ahead as we continue to make an impact on the campus and the lives of the students of this exceptional university.
– Donna Gladson
EXPERIENCE THE CULTURES OF CHINA AND ENGLAND ON SEPTEMBER DAY TRIP With Chapman’s dedication early next year of its Global Citizen’s Plaza, it is fitting that our Town & Gown members and their guests enjoy a Global Experience on our trips this year. And we won’t even have to board a plane. On Sept. 25 a bus will take us to the Huntington Library and Gardens in San Marino. There we will have a private docent-led tour featuring Liu Fang Yuan, an exquisite example of a classical Chinese garden. Here nature, architecture, art and literature meet, celebrating the poetry, beauty and rich heritage unique to China. It is said that a walk through its paths enriches the mind and spirit alike. The tour will end in the Rose Garden where we will enjoy an English High Tea, complete with finger sandwiches, strawberries and cream, imported cheeses, salads, desserts, and, of course, warm scones and jam. In the afternoon we will be free to explore the grounds, or in keeping with the English theme, to visit what is considered to be the greatest collection of British art in the country. Once the home of Henry and Arabella Huntington, the library recently has undergone a $20 million renovation. It offers
visitors an accurate sense of the lifestyle of one of the most prominent millionaires of the early twentieth century. It also has an outstanding collection of European art. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. A limited number of wheelchairs will be available if needed. If you have not signed up and are interested in joining us, please call us at (714) 6394956, as there may still be room. For your future plans, get ready to “visit” Greece in January and Ireland in March. – Carroll and Carol Howansky Co-2nd VPs, Special Events
LUNCH AT THE FORUM SERIES BEGINS OCTOBER 2 The 15th season of T&G’s Lunch at the Forum series featuring Chapman faculty speakers begins Oct. 2, 2008, when Dr. Vernon L. Smith, 2002 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences and the George L. Argyros Endowed Chair in Finance and Economics, opens the luncheon series with an intriguing presentation entitled “Faith in Science and Religion.” (continued on page 2)
T&G members and members of our Hall of Lecturers were among those recognized on the new Emeriti Faculty and Administrators Wall of Honor now in place on the second floor of the Leatherby Libraries. Present at the dedication were (l to r) Louis Rockland, Leslie Walrath, Dave Weatherill, Angelina Boaz, Frederic Kakis, Theresa Horan, Stan Califf, John Koshak, Joe Matthews, Ken Tye, Jim Miller, Clinton Westervelt.
AMERICAN CELEBRATION OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE TO BE ON HALLOWEEN Town & Gown has a special challenge this year in continuing to support the Opening Night performance of American Celebration. That is because the date has been set for Oct. 31. If we are able to realize our intention of increasing attendance at this spectacular scholarship benefit, we need to get the word out that Memorial Hall at Chapman University is the best place to be on Halloween. In addition to a cameo appearance by Chapman President Dr. James L. Doti, the evening will include presentation of the Alumni Lifetime Achievement in the Arts award to Jennifer Backhaus who received her BFA in dance from Chapman and now is a member of the Chapman faculty. T&G already is committed to two ads in the program and several members have elected to subscribe as individual sponsors. You should have received the invitation flyer by now. If not, please contact Barbara Parker at (714) 532-4302, Merry Berkowitz at (714) 838-6418, or me at (714) 637-0158, and we’ll see that you get one. – Betty Bartley, American Celebration Opening Night Committee Member
“FORUM SERIES”
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Dr. Smith comes to Chapman University as a dual Professor of Economics and Law and Director of the Economic Research Institute, bringing with him four members of his research team from George Mason University. The research center plans to use both graduate and undergraduate students in conducting problem-solving experiments testing propositions of economic theory and seeking real-world solutions. Individual luncheon tickets are $30, and advanced reservations are requested. Plan to bring a friend and call Anne Wood at (949) 494-7849. Parking is available in the Lastinger Parking Structure, entrance on Walnut Street. Remember to bring your special parking permit with you. Only subscribers who purchase season tickets will receive parking permits in the mail along with their tickets. The series continues Nov. 6, with Kathleen Roller, assistant director of the Center for Global Education who also is coordinator of the Chapman Study Abroad Program. Ms.
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– Joanne Jurczyk, University Advancement Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence. –George Will I thought the above quote was a perfect way to begin this Gown article. This fall semester 2008 finds Chapman University with a tremendous amount of excitement building for the official opening celebration of the Erin J. Lastinger Athletics Complex—a place where Chapman’s own example of sports excellence is soon to reign. After the 2008 Summer Olympics, what better way to continue the spirit of the athlete than to experience it first hand at Chapman University. This Homecoming and Family Weekend, Oct. 3, 4, and 5, the campus will be celebrating the long awaited Lastinger Athletics Complex and new home of the Donald P. Kennedy Intercollegiate Athletics Program with an amazing weekend that will include: • Don Booth’s 50th Anniversary Celebration (note: he will be the speaker at the May T&G Annual Lunch); • Alumni Awards Luncheon; • Picnic and Pops: “Legends of Hollywood” picnic concert by the Chapman Wind Symphony in the Attallah Piazza; • 40th Reunion for members and friends of the graduating classes of 1967 and 1968; • 3rd Annual Chapman/Toyota of Orange 5k Run; • Homecoming Football Game Saturday on Wilson Field versus Claremont McKennaCollege with seating in the new Ernie Chapman Stadium; • Men’s Water Polo Game on Sunday at the Zee Allred Aquatic Center and Olympic Pool. For a complete listing of the various events and activities, please go to www./chapman.edu/weekend. Homecoming events require registration by Sept. 29. Homecoming 2008 is the perfect time to enjoy Chapman University as we embark on another semester of amazing concerts, dance recitals, sporting events and lectures. Come experience the latest great addition to our burgeoning campus—The Erin J. Lastinger Athletics Complex. In addition, I urge everyone to check the Chapman calendar of events at www.chapman.edu. Click on “About Chapman” and “Events Calendar” to discover the various “happenings” at Chapman University that may be of interest to you. Roller’s presentation focuses on “Creating Global Citizens Through Education Without Borders.” She is a seasoned traveler, having visited all 27 of Chapman’s overseas campuses and she has the enthusiasm and sparkle to capture the interest of college students as well as Town & Gown members and friends. Joining Ms. Roller will be students who will share interesting stories about their study abroad experiences. Continuing the series on Feb. 5, 2009, Dr. Esmael Adibi, Director of the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research and Anderson Chair in Economic Analysis at the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics, will offer a presentation titled “Orange County Economic Outlook” which is a very timely subject and concern for all of us. Dr. Adibi is widely known and highly respected for his participation with President James L. Doti, for Chapman University’s Economic Forecast Conference. You will not want to miss the final luncheon on Mar. 5, when Dean Charlene Baldwin, Dean of the Leatherby Libraries
presents “Forty Years in an African Village.” She will describe her unique experiences as a Peace Corp Volunteer from 1966-1968, in the village of Lalupon Town, Nigeria, a village of about 6,000 Yoruba people. Dean Baldwin has made several return visits to Nigeria, in 1975, 1986 and 1995, and most recently, Nov. 2007. Her presentation will include a fascinating selection of slides and a showing of items from her collection of Nigerian art and culture. The T&G Board looks forward to your participation in this year’s outstanding Lunch at the Forum Series. We hope to see you there. – Elaine Parke, 1st VP, Program Chair Again, through the generosity of the Chapman University Conservatory of Music, purchase of a season subscription to Lunch at the Forum at $100 includes complimentary admission to the May 9, 2009, Sholund Scholarship Concert, a highlight of the spring season.
Town Talk
– Nora Jacob, Library Services Director, City of Orange, Community Liaison What do baseball games, music concerts, and world-renowned art displays have in common in Orange? Collaboration! Specifically, collaboration between Chapman University and the City of Orange demonstrates a growing level of partnership between “town” and “gown.” For example, the university’s baseball team for many years used city-owned baseball fields for practices and games. (That was before Chapman got its own ball field.) The campus and the city have shared a display of artwork this summer by Academy Award-winning animation producer Chuck Jones. Unique, never previously seen pieces by the late, great animator, “The Art of Chuck Jones” were displayed in the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University and at the Orange Public Library and History Center, four blocks south of campus at 407 E. Chapman Ave. New and more ambitious collaborations lie ahead. Chapman University’s School of Performing Arts has planned new public outreach to strengthen the town/gown connection for the fall of 2008, in the form of some student programs at the city’s central public library. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 4, scenes from, and discussion of, Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew will be performed by Chapman University students in the community room of the Orange Public Library and History Center. A week later, on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 11, a concert and recital featuring university music students will be held in the same public library venue. Both events are free and open to the public. Please come and enjoy them and the collaboration they represent. For details about the upcoming free public performances, please check the campus Web site, www.chapman.edu, or call the Orange Public Library at (714) 288-2471.
40TH ANNIVERSARY PINS STILL AVAILABLE During this 40th Anniversary year, T&G members have made generous donations to our scholarship fund. For a minimum donation of $100 members have received limited edition T&G pins. Additional 40th Anniversary gifts may be mailed to Joanne Jurczyk, University Advancement, Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866. We take great pleasure thanking the following members: Fay Amneus Linda Dixon Ann McKown Donna Attallah Vesta Egerer Betty Moss Charlene Baldwin Shauna Farley Libby Pankey Betty Bartley Betty Forrest Elaine Parke Marjorie Bekkedahl Donna Gladson Barbara Parker Pamela Bennett Diana Harrison Marcia Prichard Merry Berkowitz Carol Howanksy Karen Reese Rhea Black Lynn Huston Betty Rivera Sheryl Bourgeois Susan Lamoureux Mary Lou Savage Roseanne Bye Shirley Lapier Seneth Shagena Melida Canfield Gina Lineberger Kathleen Shelly Betty Cannon Norma Lineberger Sarah Villamil Veba Clark Diane Mall Beverly Weatherill Marcia Cooley Sharon Mallloy Dolores Wolf Judith Crum Millie Mathews Anne Wood
ABOUT MEMBERSHIP THANK YOU for renewing your membership for 2008-2009. Many of you have chosen to upgrade your memberships to Sponsor, Patron, Benefactor or Life giving levels. Your support helps students who wish to have a Chapman University education and contributes to projects that enhance student learning or beautify the campus. As T&G members, we grow through participation in programs and tours and certainly have a great deal of fun in the process. We wish to welcome the following new members: Nancy Asper, Randy Boyd, Betty Dawber, Lolly Huber, Nora Jacob, Gene Kreyche, Byron and Carol McMillan, Eric and Jeanne Roberts and Judy Van Skike. Oh, the interesting things that are planned. On Sept. 25, T&G members will tour the Huntington Library and Gardens. Oct. 2 is the date of our first Lunch at the Forum when Dr. Vernon L. Smith, Professor of Economics and Law, will present the program “Faith in Science and Religion.” T&G’s “Handbook and Membership Roster” will soon be mailed to members. Please check out all the exciting activities planned for the upcoming year listed in the handbook. Do you have a friend who would like to receive information about Town & Gown? Just call or e-mail me at (714) 921-9623, kreese7228@juno.com. – Karen Reese, 3rd VP, Membership
In Memorium
T&G CONTRIBUTES TO GLOBAL CITIZENS PLAZA A vital part of T&G’s long history is contributing to projects that enhance the beauty of the university campus. Now our organization has agreed to underwrite the cost of the flag pole and the flag of the United States of America in the planned Global Citizens Plaza. Located adjacent to the Fish Interfaith Center and the Lastinger Athletics Complex, the Global Citizens Plaza is designed to celebrate the many nations represented by the diverse Chapman student body. It will provide the students with another unique location to gather and will be a source of pride and beauty for generations to come. It is your continued support of T&G that makes it possible for our organization to be a part of this amazing project. – Donna Gladson, President
Edy Chapman Beloved life member and devoted supporter of Town & Gown.
2007-08 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Donna Gladson President
(714) 921-3835
Elaine Parke 1st VP, Programs
(714) 544-2254
Carol Howansky/Carroll Howansky (714) 639-4956 Co-2nd VPs, Special Events Karen Reese 3rd VP, Membership
(714) 921-9623
Melida Canfield Treasurer
(714) 544-4436
Judy McLaren Recording Secretary
(714) 921-2778
Rhea Black Corresponding Secretary
(562) 494-7105
Shirley Lapier Parliamentarian
(714) 774-7218
Betty Bartley (714) 637-0158 Marge Carter (714) 534-1664 Co-editors, Talk of the Town
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Dale Merrill, our Faculty Liaison and Chair of the Department of Dance, has been awarded tenure … Daniel Wachs, assistant professor of music and a member of our Hall of Lecturers has been appointed music director and conductor by the Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra, succeeding Professor Emeritus John Koshak … Carol Howansky, Co2nd VP, Special Events, has recovered nicely from a hip replacement … Chapman’s President James L. Doti and his professional partner won the audience favorite award with their tango and twostep at the Assistance League of Newport Mesa’s recent “Dancing With the Stars” competition … Life member Julia Argyros won the best female dancer award in the same competition … Norma Lineberger is back in action after some serious medical experiences earlier this year.
Bill and Barbara Parker in front of the new Lastinger Athletics Complex after a tour in June to see the Bill and Barbara Parker Atrium Lobby
Editorial Board: Merry Berkowitz, Donna Gladson, Joanne Jurczyk, Shirley Lapier, Penni McRoberts, Mary Lou Savage, Anne Wood
Talk of the Town
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