Talk
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PRESIDENT’s MESSAGE
It is my honor to serve as the new president of this outstanding support organization for Chapman University. I am challenged to follow the exceptional leadership that Town & Gown has experienced through its many years of service. Welcome to yet another year of extraordinary events that have been planned by the chairmen and committees of your T&G board. It is exciting to work with these hardworking, committed volunteers. In this edition of Talk of the Town you will find more information on Lunch at the Forum and the day trips planned for this season. In January, 2008, T&G will begin celebrating its 40th anniversary year as a service organization to Chapman. A special committee is hard at work developing plans to commemorate this special occasion. During all these years T&G has been dedicated to increasing the awareness of Chapman University in the community, providing scholarships for students and supporting special projects on the university campus. As members, we can be proud of the unique and special contributions T&G has made. So, plan to join your fellow members for our “ruby” year of celebration as more information is conveyed to you. Thank you for your support of our university through T&G. I am looking forward to another exciting year.
– Donna Gladson
Eleven enthusiastic past presidents of Town & Gown attended the 4thAnnual Presidents’ Council luncheon in April. The Council is committed to help preserve the history and long-term goals and objectives of T&G, to provide continuous support to the current president and to keep past presidents updated on T&G’s activities and successes each year. Above, l to r, Leone Baroldi, Beverly Weatherill, Betty Belden-Palmer, Merry Berkowitz, Betty R. Moss (founding member), Libby Pankey, Barbara Parker, Sue Lamoureux, Mary Lou Savage, Pamela Bennett, Kathleen Shelly and Eric Scandrett. Not pictured are Gloria Peterson and Dr. Jerrel T. Richards.
LUNCH AT THE FORUM SERIES BEGINS FOURTEENTH SEASON OCTOBER 4 The 14th season of T&G’s Lunch at the Forum series, featuring Chapman faculty speakers, begins Oct. 4 when Dr. Fred Caporaso, professor and Pankey Chair of food science and nutrition, offers “Chapman Does the Galapagos Islands: 21 Years of Life Learned in Darwin’s Living Laboratory.” His presentation will include lifechanging stories and memories of his trips to the islands with Chapman students. In addition, he will speak about his passion for turtles: he considers them the most successful tetrapods in history. The series continues Nov. 1 with Professor Stephen Polcari, professor and chair of the art department, presenting “Jackson Pollock and Art of the West.” Professor Polcari currently is preparing a manuscript on Pollock, considered by many to be the most renowned American artist of the 20th century. On Feb. 7, Lynda Hall, instructor in English and comparative literature, will speak on “The Endearing and Enduring
‘Aunt Jane’: Discovering Jane Austen in Popular Culture.” You might even wish to be prepared by rereading a book by Austen or by catching one of the current movies on the subject, such as “Becoming Jane” or “The Jane Austen Book Club” before February! You will not want to miss the final Mar. 6 luncheon when conductor and pianist Daniel Alfred Wachs, (continued on page 2)
COLONIAL, CANDLELIGHT, CELESTIAL EXPERIENCES PROMISED IN TRIPS How would you like to experience life on a colonial farm, trying your hand at activities such as cider pressing, weaving and kitchen gardening? We will learn about the etiquette of the day and even play some children’s games popular in the 17th and 18th centuries when we join for A Colonial Experience, Thurs., Oct. 25 at Riley’s Farm in Oak Glen. We will have (continued on page 3)