Town and Gown Fall 2012

h t e f T o o k w l a n T TOWN & GOWN

President’s Message It’s a pleasure to welcome you to the exciting days of fall on the Chapman campus, as the 20122013 academic year begins with 1,620 new students, chosen from approximately 12,000 applicants. The campus landscape is changing; construction has begun on two new buildings–the Historic Core Classroom Building and the much anticipated, state-ofthe-art Center for the Arts.

It is also an exciting time for Town & Gown as we begin another year as an active Chapman support group. We thank you for your gifts to us–your membership dues and donations which support our student scholarships and campus projects. Our gifts to you are the special events we plan for members and their guests–Lunch at the Forum, with its outstanding speakers, and our motor coach trips. Expanding your horizons can be fun the Town & Gown way!

In April, we lost our dear friend and advisor, Dr. Barbara Mulch, director of fellowships and scholar programs. She passed away suddenly, just a few days before she was to speak at our May luncheon. Her close friend and colleague, Dr. Marilyn Harran, read Barbara’s prepared speech, and some of the students Barbara advised shared their thoughts with us. The event became a fitting tribute to Barbara, who will long be remembered for her wisdom, advice and dedication to T&G. Our first luncheon is just a few weeks away on October 4, and I look forward to seeing you there.

Marcia Cooley

FALL 2012

Cal Poly Pomona: A Medley of Treats Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 25, when we plan to visit the campus of Cal Poly Pomona. Our first “treat” will be a guided tour of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg’s Arabian horse ranch and his winter home, a hybrid of Spanish, Italian and Islamic architecture that was featured in the 1928 issue of Architectural Digest.

Following the tour, we will have the unique pleasure of dining at the Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch, which is operated and managed by students. Since their grades for the course are at stake, we are promised great service and a gourmet meal! The restaurant is a central component to the curriculum of The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona and embodies the university’s “learn-by-doing” tradition.

After lunch, we will go to the school’s state-of-the-art Equestrian Center, home to approximately 85 purebred Arabian horses.

Here, we will be treated to a demonstration

by students who train these magnificent animals for horse shows around the region.

The Cal Poly equestrian team participates in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competitions and nearly always sends a team to the IHSA Nationals.

Detailed information about the trip has been sent to you, and we hope you have received it. Why not make the most of your Town & Gown membership by participating in our fun-filled tours to exciting and unusual places and invite your friends to come along?

In addition to having a great experience, you will have an opportunity to become better acquainted with fellow Chapman University friends and supporters.

We hope you will be able to join us and ask that you return your reservation form before the deadline date. See you in October!

Judy Crum and Donna Gladson Co-2nd VP’s, Special Events

The flower fields of Carlsbad are a colorful backdrop for this happy group of T&G travelers on our spring trip in April.

The Creative and Performing Arts: Preparation, Inspiration and Dedication We are in for another spellbinding Lunch at the Forum season of great lectures, a time to expand our knowledge while we enjoy the camaraderie that is an integral part of Town & Gown.

Kicking off our season, on October 4, will be artist-in-residence, Carol Neblett, from the College of Performing Arts, whose singing career has spanned more than 40 years. She will speak on The Magic of Opera and Preparing for the Role. This summer, she performed in “Follies” at the Ahmanson Theatre and has fascinating stories to tell about how she prepares for her roles and how the music and words of an opera production inspire her and work their magic on the public.

She will also share some of her experiences with world-renowned colleagues.

On November 1, writer Tom Zoellner, associate professor from the department of English, will speak on How Writers Write: The Creative Impulse and the Methods of Authors, sharing some of his own challenges and successes in writing. Tom has worked as a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle and the Arizona Republic. His recent nonfiction book A Safeway in Arizona is about a moment of tragedy with the shooting of Congresswoman, Gabby Giffords.

In February, we will hear from Dr. Nancy Martin, associate professor of Religious Studies, on An Uneasy Truce: Religion, Violence and the Pursuit of Peace, and in March, Dr. Cristina Giannantonio, associate professor of Management in the Argyros School of Business, will speak to us on Extreme Leadership: Lessons from Ernest Shackelton and the Polar Explorers.

I hope you will join us for these presentations on a variety of interesting subjects.

Penni McRoberts Co-1st VP, Programs

Town Talk In the original Muppet Movie (1979), Gonzo the Great declares that his dream is “to go to Bombay, India and become a movie star.” A puzzled Kermit the Frog informs him that, “You can’t go to India. You go where we’re going – Hollywood.” To which Gonzo confidently replies, “Sure, if you want to do it the easy way.”

Yesterday’s throwaway joke has become today’s reality. The film industry in Mumbai, formerly Bombay, now makes more movies per year than Hollywood, with more than 1,200 productions annually. However, with Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts in Orange, Gonzo may soon be headed our way!

The film and video production students at Chapman University are turning Orange into a production powerhouse. What’s more,

By Paul Sitkoff, City of Orange the number of productions has been steadily increasing every year. In the 2007-2008 academic year, the City of Orange issued permits for 143 productions. Four years later, more than 200 student permits were issued, covering more than 260 locations in our city.

Only a few of those were for schools other than Chapman.

City of Orange staff works with the students to minimize the impact of filming activities on nearby residences and businesses. Every production must provide signatures of permission from at least 80 percent of the residences and businesses within 500 feet of the proposed production site. Both the university and the city work hard to ensure that our neighborhoods do not become unwitting production backlots. Chapman students know they can count on studentfriendly film locations throughout Orange.

With the number of Chapman student productions increasing every year, how long until Orange takes its place beside the other “film capitals” of the world?

Welcome New Members We welcome our newest Town & Gown members, Carol Blanchard, Antonette and John Christensen, Kaye Gittleman, Jillian and Darren Gray, Valerie Javier, Maurice (Preach) Lyerla, Jill and Arthur McCauley, Donna Myers, Stephanie and Ron Pollard, Kevin Ross, Jane Sinclair, Gail Stearns, Delite Travis and Gaby Wehr. You are making an investment in the future, as your membership dues make it possible to award student scholarships each year and fund projects around the campus. There is another component to membership in T&G, and that is the opportunity to expand your knowledge on a number of topics by attending our Lunch at the Forum series and joining us on our motor coach day trips to interesting places. We hope you will participate in these events and invite your friends to come along.

Your interest will help build an even stronger and more important organization.

The first Lunch at the Forum of 2012-2013 is on October 4. The Membership Committee will have a table near the entrance to the dining room, and we look forward to greeting you when you arrive. Membership is open all year. Applications are available at the luncheons, online, www.chapman.edu/tg, or by calling me at 714-528-1897.

We are delighted to announce that our newest Life Members are Dr. Earl and Mrs. Suzanne Babbie, longtime faithful members of T&G. Although they live out-of-state, they continue to support T&G, and we thank them for their generosity.

Lynn Kinder Huston ’68 (M.A. ’76) 3rd VP, Membership

Gown Talk article is on hiatus for the fall issue to present a special tribute to Dr. Barbara Mulch. Gown Talk will return in the Winter 2013 issue.

Remembering Barbara...Friend and Advisor The news of Dr. Barbara Mulch’s passing on April 29 was completely unexpected. Many friends and colleagues campus-wide attended her memorial service, remembering her with affection and appreciation. She held several important positions during her 45 years at Chapman, but her position on the T&G board as special advisor to the president was the most meaningful to us, as a group and individually.

Following are thoughts and remembrances from some members of our board.

Barbara always made time for T&G, even though she could not afford the time to give. Her contributions to our success were enormous.

Eric Scandrett, President 2003-2005 Whether it was encouraging a student to apply for a scholarship or reading an anonymous T&G application form, Barbara seemed to have a sixth sense about a student’s ability to succeed, and she usually was right.

Beverly Weatherill, President 1997-1999 I have fond memories of sitting by Barbara at Chapman athletic events, seeing and hearing her enthusiasm as she cheered for our team.

She was a special lady who inspired so many, and she was a good friend to T&G.

Barbara Parker, President 1996-1997 Over the years, Barbara has been a dedicated T&G member, always scouting out the next season of speakers for ‘Lunch at the Forum,’ including those for this year’s series. She knew everyone on campus…and their talents! This tremendous input contributed to the success of our luncheons year after year.

Penni McRoberts, Co-1st VP, Programs After being hospitalized a few years ago, Barbara spent several days at my house to

recuperate and relax, which to her meant ‘full steam ahead,’ as she spent much of each day processing a stack of student applications for post-graduate scholarships. In the evening, we watched game shows together, and she rarely missed an answer.

Mary Lou Savage, President 1994-1996

To make it even more convenient, you will be able to use your credit card to quickly and easily renew your membership and purchase tickets to Lunch at the Forum and other events. We hope you will enjoy roaming through Chapman.edu/tg to find out what’s new and exciting at T&G.

Every year we look forward to the first Friday in November, when the talented students from Chapman’s prestigious College of Performing Arts dazzle us with their performances in the production of American Celebration. You will not want to miss this outstanding Broadwaystyle musical revue on Opening Night, November 2, at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall Auditorium.

For the very first time, Grand Prizes of $1,000 and an iPad will be offered to those who participate in a special opportunity drawing.

The purpose of this event is to raise funds for student scholarships, but in effect American Celebration is also a “gift” to the audience–an evening of sheer delight–evidenced by standing ovations and exuberant applause. Presented by the Chapman Alumni Association, Opening Night has become a special project for Town & Gown, something enjoyable we can do as a group to help support the University’s outstanding fund-raising event.

Now is the time to make your reservations to take advantage of choice seating for T&G members and their guests who reserve early.

Tickets are $50 each and can be ordered by calling the Special Events office, 714-7447958. They can answer questions about the opportunity drawing and about how you can support this event by becoming a sponsor or placing an ad in the program, should you be unable to attend.

After the final curtain falls, the evening will continue with dessert and beverages set to live music in the American Celebration tent.

This provides a great opportunity to mingle with other guests and meet the performers.

Gemma Wolf, Opening Night chairwoman for the evening, comments, “We’re counting on Town & Gown members and their families and friends to continue supporting Opening Night and to spread the word about what a truly spectacular show our students give us each year.”

Kathleen Barker On-Line Communications Director

Betty Bartley Editorial Board

Barbara gave 110% of herself in all she did, which was evident when it came to the international Fulbright scholars she brought to our campus from a variety of countries, such as Germany, China, Tunisia and Egypt. Until recently, she would pick them up at all hours of the night and make sure they were comfortably settled into their Chapman housing so that they would feel welcome here.

Anita Storck, Editorial Board Barbara was a treasured and respected member of our T&G board. As presiding officer during our board meetings, I faithfully watched her facial expressions and her twinkling eyes for reassurance that I had put my point across successfully…or not. She would always let me know by the look on her face. What a dear friend and mentor she was to all of us.

Elaine Parke, President 2009-2011 I feel I must add my thoughts to the above, as I worked for Barbara for several years and saw first-hand how much she genuinely cared, not only about the work at hand, but about the people with whom she associated.

They were important to her—faculty, students and staff, alike—and she was always there for them. She was my friend, and I am fortunate to have known her.

Carol Howansky Co-Editor, Talk of the Town

Chapman.edu/tg–Town & Gown’s New Website Now it will be easier to keep up with the latest information about T&G, such as membership, by-laws, events, etc. Just enter the website above and click on the special links to get up-to-date information about such items as Lunch at the Forum speakers and current scholarship students.

You not only will be able to read the current issue of Talk of the Town, but you can also peruse all issues from the past five years!

Prepare to Be Dazzled Opening Night of American Celebration

In Case You Missed It...

714-974-3575

Melida Canfield Penni McRoberts Co-1st VPs, Programs

714-544-4436 714-347-7909

Judy Crum Donna Gladson Co-2nd VP’s, Special Events

714-532-3264 714-921-3835

Lynn Huston 3rd VP, Membership

714-528-1897

Linda Ruth Treasurer

714-637-1201

Lynn Marie Domer Recording Secretary

714-637-7164

Joyce Miller Corresponding Secretary

714-293-0803

Linda Mueller Parliamentarian

714-202-5194

Carol and Carroll Howansky Co-Editors, Talk of the Town

714-639-4956

Editorial Board: Betty Bartley, Marcia Cooley, Joanne Jurczyk, Karen Reese, Anita Storck

IN MEMORIAM

Our sincere sympathy goes to the families of Town & Gown members Donald P. Kennedy Chapman University Trustee Emeritus Life Member of T&G

Dr. Barbara Gooden Mulch Chapman University Dean Emerita Director of Fellowships and Scholar Programs T&G Board

Barbara June Miller Beloved wife of Emeritus Dr. Ruth M. Sparhawk Professor Jim Miller Longtime member and friend

Gloria Peterson ‘41 T&G President 1991-1993 Life Member of T&G Chapman University Trustee Emerita

Chapman University One University Drive Orange, CA 92866

Marcia Cooley President

Town & Gown members Dr. Earl and Mrs. Suzanne Babbie were honored in March at the dedication of the Earl Babbie Research Center on the Chapman campus. Dr. Babbie, Chapman professor emeritus, was recognized for his very prestigious career in the Social Sciences. His legendary book, The Practice of Social Research, published 38 years ago, continues to be used in sociology classes today.

T&G board member Anne Wood ’54 (M.A. ’71) was named Woman of the Year in June by the Woman’s Club of Laguna Beach for serving the community in a “myriad of capacities” for more than 40 years. The Laguna Beach Independent dubbed her “Volunteer Extraordinaire,” adding that the theme “Love through Service” has formed Anne’s actions since she was a little girl. Congratulations, Anne. We’re proud of you!

Dale Merrill, faculty liaison to the T&G board, was appointed dean of the College of Performing Arts in June. Dale, who had been acting dean, has also served as artistic director and producer of American Celebration for the past six years and, we might add, has done an outstanding job.

AMERICAN CELEBRATION

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

***Opening Night*** November 2, 2012 - 8 p.m.

Memorial Hall Auditorium

2012-2013