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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.