WWI expert Prof. Keene to open Town and Gown luncheon and lecture series

The lasting impact of World War I to the art of improvisation will be among the featured topics at this year’s Town and Gown Lunch at the Forum series.

The Town and Gown luncheon and lecture series of 2014-15 begins Thursday, Oct 2. Open to the community, the series includes five luncheon/lectures by distinguished members of the Chapman University faculty and a complimentary ticket to the University’s annual Sholund Scholarship Concert. Cost is $160, members; $210, non-members; individual luncheon tickets, $40. A visitor parking pass is included with each series subscription.

Luncheons begin at 11:30 a.m. in the George H. W. Bush Conference Center, Room 404, Beckman Hall. Additional information may be obtained from Andi Doddridge, 714-744-7679 or www.chapman.edu/tg.

Scheduled speakers and topics include:

• Oct. 2, Jennifer D. Keene, Ph.D., Department of History, “Triumph or Tragedy: Experiencing World War I.”
• Nov. 6, Nancy A. Alvarez, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA , assistant dean, School of Pharmacy, “Your Advocate, the Pharmacist: Performing Vital Roles in Health Care.”
• Feb. 5, Julye Bidmead, Ph.D., Department of Religious Studies, “Illuminating Stones: Exciting Excavations in Ancient Israel.”
• March 5, Theresa R. Dudeck, Ph.D., Department of Theatre, “Just Improvise: Applying Theatre Tools to Work and Life.”
• May 7, Chapman deans Charlene Baldwin, Leatherby Libraries; Dale Merrill, College of Performing Arts; and Gail J. Stearns, Ph.D., Wallace All Faiths Chapel, Fish Interfaith Center, “3 Deans, 3 Buildings, 1 Goal: Transforming Education at Chapman University.”