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President’s Message
Lunch at the Forum Celebrates its 22nd Season
It is a n excit i ng time on campus as Chapma n Un ive r sit y o p e n s it s 2 015 -2 016 a ca de m ic ye a r. New and returning students are busy acclimating to campus life and making or renewing friendships. Construction of the state-ofthe art Musco Center for the Arts is nearing completion and will forever change the campus landscape. Doors are expected to open to the public in April of 2016.
With topics ranging from current issues in veteran affairs to the process of creating documentaries, you will not want to miss the 2015-2016 Lunch at the Forum series. Later in the spring, we will learn about the experience and expression of jealousy, the vast expansion of Chapman University, and an entertaining look at life at Chapman in the 1960s versus today.
It is also an exciting time for Town & Gown as we begin our 47th year in support of Chapman University. Thanks to your membership dues and donations, Town & Gown continues to provide student scholarships, add to the Leatherby Libraries’ collection of books in the arts, humanities, and social sciences each year, and participate in campus projects. Come meet this year’s scholarship recipients at our Lunch at the Forum series. You will hear what they are doing and what their future dreams are. Luncheons are held in October, November, February, March and May. An outstanding Chapman professor is spotlighted at each luncheon. He or she makes a presentation that showcases his or her respective field of research and teaching. You will always be thoroughly entertained while learning something new. Another way to be a part of T&G activities is through our motor coach day trips. You will enjoy traveling to a variety of venues throughout Southern California and meeting new people. The first trip this year will be to the Annenberg Estate—Sunnylands. It is a historical treasury of visiting national and world dignitaries, all guests in the palatial home of the Annenberg’s. Be sure to make your reservation for the Lunch at the Forum series and watch for future announcements about our motor coach day trips and special events. Broaden your horizons and get involved with Town & Gown for fun and camaraderie!
Linda Ruth President
When Johnny [and Jane] Come Marching Home: Legal Issues Facing Today’s Troops At the October 1 Lunch at the Forum, Kyndra K. Rotunda, professor of m il it a r y a nd international law, will discuss issues facing returning veterans. She will begin by discussing the criticism that the United States received for treatment of veterans after the Vietnam War and then examine recently exposed failings at the Veterans Administration. Through a series of service member vignettes, Rotunda will shed light on these issues and the laws enacted to protect veterans including the important work of Chapman’s Military Institute and Veteran’s Legal Clinic. As a former Army major, she will also touch briefly on her own experience as a woman in the predominantly male military.
Documentary Filmmaking: From Concept to Distribution At the November 5 Lunch at the For u m, Sa l ly Rubin, assistant professor of documentar y film, will discuss and offer insight on the process of creating a documentary film from start to finish. With the aid of Chapman student documentary examples, she will explain the pre-production process, how to gain access to subjects and topics, the production process and finally how to complete and distribute a film. Two Chapman student filmmakers will share their experiences with the wellrespected Community Voices social issue documentary film program at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Be sure to join us this fall for these informative talks. Nancy Fleeman 1st VP, Programs The Lunch at the Forum is held at 11:30 a.m. in Beckman Hall, in the George H. W. Bush Conference Center, Room 404. For ticket information, please call Nicole Shay at (714) 628-2874 or visit the Town & Gown website at chapman.edu/tg.
Award Winning Scholarship Winners Two of Town & Gown’s 2014-2015 scholarship recipients were recognized at the Campus Leadership Awards in May. Marilyn Love ’15 was recognized as an Outstanding Senior. The Chapman Outstanding Senior Leadership Award is given for a college career’s worth of outstanding leadership and dedicated service to campus community programs. Marissa Wong ’15 was named the 2015
Cheverton Award winner. The class of 1933 named the Cheverton Award after Dr. Cecil F. Cheverton, the father of Town & Gown member Loraine Cheverton Lacey ’63. The Cheverton Award is the highest student honor at Chapman University given annually to an outstanding senior. Nicole Shay Town & Gown Liaison Assistant
Student Scholarship Recipient Showcase The Town & Gown Scholarship Committee has awarded four scholarships totaling $19,000 for the 2015-2016 academic year. In case you needed any more incentive to attend the Lunch at the Forum series, you will be hearing from all of our scholarship recipients throughout the year. Each Talk of the Town will also introduce our recipients. Below is a brief biography written by Kristine Avena ’16. I am cu r rently working to obtain bachelor of ar ts degrees in political science and history. As a firstgeneration college student, I wanted to take full advantage of everything Chapman offered. I joined the Pride of Chapman Pep Band as a clarinetist, the PreLaw Society and Student Government while also working in the Office of Alumni Engagement. Instead of traveling abroad, I decided to travel to the opposite coast where I could learn more about my passions. In the spring of 2015, I spent the semester in Washington, D.C. learning from and working with national leaders on Capitol Hill. My greatest discovery during this trip is that I never want to stop learning and I want to have an impact on the lives of others. I now understand the impact that my role in public service can have on other people. I am currently working on my senior thesis which will examine New York Congressman John O’Connor’s role in domestic policy-making during the Great Depression. I plan to present this thesis in national and regional conferences with other Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society members. After graduating from Chapman, I will attend law school, hopefully in either California or Washington, D.C., and fight for the success of the government and rights of the community by advocating for the law. My ultimate ambition is to be a Supreme Court Justice.
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Change in the City The past six months have been a time of great change for our city. We’ve said goodbye to some old friends, hello to a new friend, and welcomed some old friends into new jobs. Last spring we said goodbye to long-time city manager John Sibley who was instrumental in working with the City Council to usher the city successfully through some very challenging economic times. Assistant City Manager Rick Otto, who has been with Orange for over 17 years, was appointed as interim city manager and is committed to continuing the excellent customer service you have come to expect from your city staff. We also bid a fond farewell to Fire Chief, Pat Dibb, who retired in August after 30 years of
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service. Chief Dibb will be missed, and we are grateful for the immeasurable impact he has had on our fire department. Battalion Chief Jack Thomas had been appointed interim chief. He is a familiar face to the citizens of Orange, beginning his career as an Orange Fire Explorer 27 years ago, and holding every rank in the department since. Finally, we welcome our new community development director, William “Bill” Crouch. Bill comes to us from the City of Beverly Hills with a true can-do spirit and an extensive background in historic preservation and urban planning. I’d be remiss if I did not briefly touch on the drought situation. Earlier this year, the State of California required us to reduce our water consumption by 28%. Fortunately, the rules that were put in place to meet the mandate are not too difficult to follow, and are mostly directed at outdoor water uses. For example, watering your landscaping may now only be done on Tuesdays during November through March with a limit of 10 minutes-or-less. See, it’s not that hard! Learn more at cityoforange.org/water.
Town & Gown Fall Trip – October 28, 2015 The Annenberg Estate - Rancho Mirage, CA (Sunnylands Center and Gardens)
Meet the Class of 2019 They’re here - all 1,425 entering students! They came from 45 states and territories, 31 countries and 767 different high schools. Chapman received a record number of applications this year - just under 14,000! This year’s class will be pursuing 61 different programs. Most popular major? Business. Most common male name? Matthew. Most common female name? Lauren. Most represented cities? San Jose in Northern California, San Diego in Southern California, and Irvine in Orange County.
Our Town & Gown Day Trips are a way for members, friends and future members to enjoy fellowship in an informative and fun setting. On October 28, we are confirmed for a wonderful day at Sunnylands —the winter home of former Ambassador Walter Annenberg and his wife Leonore. Walk in the footsteps of presidents and royals when you tour this historic 200 acre estate. This exceptional excursion books up fast and allows only 35 people to attend. We will view an informational video, tour the home, view the gardens via golf cart and have an outdoor lunch on the patio overlooking the lush greenway. Reservations will be available online and via mail shortly. You won’t want to miss this fabulous day!
Cristina Giannantonio Talk of the Town Editor
Sandee Collier and Darlene Knoop Co-2nd VPs, Excursions
We look forward to seeing you on one of three trip this year (fall, winter and spring).
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Chapman Welcomes New Dean On July 1, I walked across the welltrimmed grass in front of Memorial Hall at Chapman University to Reeves Hall and into the College of Educational Studies (CES) as the fifth dean! I felt I was standing on broad, visionary shoulders as I made my way past colorful photographs and other visual tributes documenting innovative programs, remarkable speakers and engaged students. I was very excited to meet the students, faculty and staff of CES because of their excellent reputation for being at the forefront of changing education state and nationwide. I have served in several educational leadership positions in the past – in California, Missouri, Virginia and Japan but none of my previous experiences prepared me for the sensation of
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walking into the beehive of activity I felt here. The college vibrates with undergraduate and graduate degree programs, research projects, international partnerships, community events – all immersed in a kind of “practical imagination”. Ideas and energy abound. What drew me to this exciting opportunity was the commitment CES makes to equity, diversity, social justice and critical pedagogy. My goals for the foreseeable future are to honor these values and principles that have grounded the development of CES by building on the many strengths of the unit. We provide educators with the necessary skills and knowledge to take leadership in the various roles they will play in schools, colleges, government and state agencies, and in community organizations serving youth and families. My passion is to collaborate with the CES faculty and our partners in practice to facilitate deep, meaningful change in educational policies and procedures so that future generations of learners will preserve our democratic traditions as active, compassionate, world citizens.
2015-2016 Town & Gown New Members Town & Gown membership is off to a great start for the coming year. As of July 15, 2015 we have 320 members. Membership continued to come in all summer as people returned from their vacations, went through their mail and realized they needed to pay their dues.. I n add it ion to maili ng renewal letters and applicat ions to cu r rent members of Tow n & Gow n t h is spr i ng, t he Membership Committee tried a new approach to generate new members. In conjunction with the Marketing Committee, a two-sided glossy postcard was designed. This postcard replaces the trifold brochure and features more pictures and less text. It highlights Town & Gown’s strongest attributes and emphasizes why people should join this great organization. All in all, Town & Gown has gained 12 new members, nine from the postcard and three from Lunch at the Forum. Please welcome our new members:
Travis Knox
Mike and Carol Adams
Gordon and Ann Niedringhaus
Kelly Busia
Akin and Fola Odebunmi
Sorrel Geddes
Dixie Trace
Linda Grunnet
Julie Wilson
So let’s keep telling our friends and family how wonderful Town & Gown and Chapman University are and keep our membership growing and thriving. Roseanne Bye 1st VP, Membership
Town & Gown Gifts— The Presidential China
It was during the Town & Gown presidency of Gloria Peterson that the Town & Gown board pledged to purchase the china, crystal, and flatware for the President’s Dining Room in the newest facility on campus, Argyros Forum. The March 1992 meeting minutes indicate that “the University has also suggested that we include the refurnishing of the dining room furniture in that pledge,” which was also done. Six china patterns were presented to the Board, along with crystal stemware and silver flatware. The September 1992 minutes note that President Peterson read a letter from President Doti expressing his appreciation for Town & Gown’s gifts to the new President’s Dining Room in Argyros Forum. Some of these items are still available, stored in the workroom next to the dining room. Deanna Durigon, Catering Manager for Sodexo, showed a plate and stemware, pictured above. The glasses are Waterford and the china pattern is “Royal Glimmer” by Mikasa. Twelve five-piece place settings were purchased for $775.64. Bev Weatherill
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Another Successful Year for the Town & Gown Endowment Charlene Baldwin, dean of the Leatherby Libraries, and Town & Gown leaders gathered at the California’s Gold exhibit to celebrate another successful year of the Town & Gown Endowment for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The endowment, launched in 2010, provides funds for the Leatherby Libraries to acquire books, supporting Chapman University’s liberal arts core. The program started with remarks from Dean Baldwin about the healthy performance of the endowment, the selection process, and the books that were purchased in the 20142015 academic year. A beautiful slideshow showcasing the partnership throughout the past five years was the highlight of the reception. Essraa Nawar
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! In Memoriam Josephine Barrera Kenneth Nicholson Martha Schmid
TOWN & GOWN EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Linda Ruth President
(714) 637-1201
Jody Zuvich Corresponding Secretary
(949) 322-1428
Nancy Fleeman 1st VP, Programs
(562) 432-1092
Shirley Lapier Parliamentarian
(714) 774-7218
Sandee Collier Darlene Knoop Co-2nd VPs, Excursions
(714) 602-7658 (714) 528-4324
Cris Giannantonio Editor, Talk of the Town
(714) 628-7320
Roseanne Bye 3rd VP, Membership
(714) 633-4324
EDITORIAL BOARD Andi Doddridge Gina Lineberger
Barbara Post Treasurer
(714) 633-4306
Judy Crum Recording Secretary
(714) 532-3264
Linda Ruth Nicole Shay Susan Winton