September 2008

Alumni Mixer in San Francisco
Friday, September 12, 2008, 7:00 -9:00 p.m.
Gordon Biersch Restaurant and Brewery, 2 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA 94105
Take advantage of this opportunity to network with alumni and discover classmates that live locally. Participants can look forward to complimentary appetizers, drinks and great networking. This is also a chance to hear the latest news about your alma mater. The event is being hosted by Kellen Brenner '05 and Devin Chang '05. Register

Chapman vs. Menlo Football Game in Atherton, CA
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Tailgate Party: 9:30 a.m. Kick-off: 12:00 p.m.
Chapman University Football is traveling to Northern California to compete against Menlo College on Saturday, September 13. Join us for a pre-game tailgate and then stay to "Cheer the Panthers to Victory!"  Register

Alumni Mixer in San Jose, CA
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, 170 S. Market Street
There are hundreds of Chapman University alumni who call San Jose home. Take advantage of this special opportunity to network with alumni, discover classmates that live locally and make new connections. Participants can look forward to door prizes, complimentary appetizers and great networking opportunities. It's also a chance to hear the latest news about your alma mater.
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Young Alumni Mixer in Tustin
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Auld Dubliner, 2497 Park Ave., Tustin, CA
Join fellow Chapman alumni and friends for another fun evening as we head to the patio of The Auld Dubliner. Whether you graduated within the last 10 years or count yourself among the young at heart, this is a great opportunity to network in Orange County. The first 20 pre-registered alumni to arrive at the event receive a free drink ticket! 
Our young alumni hosts for this event are Kevin Edmunds '06 (communications), Kelsey Smith '05 (business administration), Michael Oka '03 (psychology), Jeff Werner '07 (graphic design). Register

October 2008

Homecoming Weekend 2008
and Grand Opening of the Erin J. Lastinger '88 Athletics Complex
Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
This fall, Chapman is kicking off the new academic year with our third homecoming football game on the new Holly and David Wilson Field. We will be offering many exciting events for alumni and parents. Some events of special interest to alumni include Professor Don Booth's 50th Anniversary Celebration, the annual Alumni Awards Luncheon, 40th Reunion for members and friends of the '67 and '68 graduation classes as well as reunions for the classes of 1998 and 2003. The weekend will also feature the 3rd Annual Chapman/Toyota of Orange 5k Run and a repeat of the popular Alumni End Zone Party during the big game. So, rush to campus for the celebration and take advantage of this opportunity to reconnect and reminisce with old friends.  Visit the Website

Alumni Champagne Reception and Performance of The Taming of the Shrew.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Reception, 8:00 p.m. Performance
Guggenheim Gallery and Waltmar Theatre, Chapman University
Be sure to attend this alumni reception, held in the Guggenheim Gallery and featuring an exhibit of Tony DeLap drawings and paintings. The Taming of the Shrew, Directed by Professor Tom Bradac, will follow the reception at 8:00 p.m. in Waltmar Theatre. The cost for the reception, exhibit and performance is $5. This event is sponsored by the College of Performing Arts and co-sponsored by the Chapman Alumni Association.
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Alumni Bowling Night
Thursday, October 23, 2008, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Lucky Strike Lanes, The Block at Orange, 20 City Boulevard W., Orange, CA 92868
Looking for something to do after work on October 23? Dust off your bowling shoes and join other Chapman alumni for an evening of fun, food, fellowship, and of course, bowling at one of the coolest spots in Orange County: the Lucky Strike Lanes at the Block at Orange. All you can eat/drink food and soft beverages will be served in the upscale and private "Very Important Panther" room at the Lucky Strike which has six lanes, a separate patio, and a comfortable lounge setting for catching up with old friends and connecting with new ones. Door prizes will be given at a random to a few lucky attendees. Make sure to save the date for what will be a great event! Register

Alumni Champagne Reception and Performance of A Weekend in the Country
Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Reception, 8:00 p.m. Performance
Guggenheim Gallery and Salmon Recital Hall, Chapman University
A special champagne reception and exhibit for alumni in the Guggenheim Gallery, featuring a selection of Tony DeLap’s work, will precede a performance of A Weekend in the Country by Opera Chapman in the Salmon Recital Hall. Each semester Opera Chapman presents scenes, acts and full productions by the world’s most renowned opera composers. This is your opportunity to hear the next generation of operatic talent. The cost is $5, which includes the reception, exhibit and performance. This event is sponsored by the College of Performing Arts and co-sponsored by the Chapman Alumni Association.
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November 2008

Alumni Champagne Reception and Fall Dance Concert
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Reception, 8:00 p.m. Performance
Guggenheim Gallery and Waltmar Theater, Chapman University
Alumni are invited to enjoy a champagne reception and the BFA Junior Graphic Design & Studio Exhibition in the Guggenheim Gallery before the Fall Dance Concert in Waltmar Theatre. The performance features a reconstruction of Bella Lewitsky’s “Pietas” by Nora Reynolds and Sean Greene and works by Dale A. Merrill, Nancy Dickson-Lewis, Liz Maxwell, Alicia Okouchi-Guy and Jennifer Backhaus. The cost is $5, which includes the reception, exhibit and performance. This event is sponsored by the College of Performing Arts and co-sponsored by the Chapman Alumni Association. Register

Save the Date!

31st Annual Economic Forecast
Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 2:00 p.m.
Orange County Performing Artscenter, Costa Mesa, CA
The 2009 Economic Forecast marks the 31st year of Chapman University's legendary forecast. As Orange County’s most respected outlook conference, Chapman University’s forecast guides the Southern California business community in strategic planning and investment. Using the latest findings of the Chapman Econometric Model, developed by Chapman faculty and students, the forecast will anticipate the direction of the key economic variables for the county, the state and the country.

Alumni Networking Reception at the Center Club
Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 3:30 p.m.
The Center Club, 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Held immediately following Chapman University's economic forecast, this special event will feature a networking reception at the Center Club, exclusively for alumni and their guests. Located adjacent to the Orange County Performing Artscenter, and within Orange County’s premiere business center, the Center Club of Costa Mesa provides an ideal gathering place for alumni seeking opportunities to network with their friends, classmates, and fellow professionals.