“Philanthropy is simply a way to pay it forward,” he shared. “Someone did that for me, and I hope to do the same for today’s students so they can carry it forward to the next generation.”
Cyber Monday Sale at Musco Center
There is an extended Cyber Monday sale at Musco Center. Use the code: CYBERMUSCO24 and enjoy an exclusive discount on tickets to upcoming performances. From captivating concerts to breathtaking dance shows...
Modified Timesheet Deadline Due to Winter Break
Timesheets for the pay period of Dec. 9, 2024 through Dec. 22, 2024 must be submitted by hourly employees and approved by their supervisors by the end of the day Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. For hourly employees...
Electronic Resources Access for Part-Time Faculty
At Chapman University, we understand that faculty rely on various software and electronic resources to enhance their teaching and research endeavors. These systems are available primarily to...
The fabric of the Chapman community is made up of diverse faces, identities, thoughts, experiences, perspectives, ideas and dreams. Each of us has a unique story to tell and experiences that we can all learn from to keep Chapman moving forward. The best way to create real change is to understand who we are today, and have honest conversations about what we want to see tomorrow.
Our Voices: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Chapman is an effort that helps share the experiences of the Chapman community and builds more transparency on the actions being taken to advance a culture of inclusion and equity at our campuses. As part of this initiative, and in the spirit of both the Chapman Diversity Project and the longstanding “I Am Chapman” campaign, we introduce new platforms to hear from our own community.
Celebrate the Ancestry and Traditions of Native Americans
Native American Heritage Month, observed from Nov. 1 to 30, recognizes the traditions and legacies of Indigenous communities across the United States. Through Chapman’s ongoing educational efforts and initiatives, Chapman remains committed to fostering an inclusive campus environment that honors Indigenous voices, encouraging understanding and respect. Read about Chapman’s resources here.
Chapman’s First Latina Sorority Provides Critical Support to Multicultural Community on Campus
The Latina-oriented Omega Phi Beta sorority focuses on the “development of collegiate and professional women through sisterhood, diversity, leadership, service and academic excellence.”
Strategic Progress Updates
The university is taking concrete steps in its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. These steps forward include:
Driven by Diversity: Chapman Class of 2027 Sets Milestones for DEI Enrollment
Hispanic/Latinx enrollment grew 2% from last year to reach 19%. Forty-eight percent of incoming first-year students identify as people of color, and almost 21% of incoming first-year students are first-generation college students.
More Updates
Attallah College of Educational Studies Sponsors Faculty Diversity Training
Attallah College sponsored faculty leadership to attend diversity training from the Chronicle of Higher Education and Pennsylvania State University’s Supporting Racially Minoritized Faculty Program.
Chapman University Advances Diversity Goals Through Hispanic Student Engagement
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Office of Admission partnered on bringing Hispanic, college-bound students to campus as part of the university’s effort to become a Hispanic Serving Institution. Chapman continues to develop partnerships to amplify our Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution status and celebrate multicultural identities.
View the New Religious Holiday Calendar
The Fish Interfaith Center introduced a new Religious Holiday Calendar for the Chapman community to reference when scheduling events.
Our Voices Video Series
Our Voices Video Series
The Our Voices Video Series offers a space for members of our campus community to share their stories and their experiences. Each video will be honest and unscripted, giving participants the opportunity to talk candidly about their experiences at Chapman and in their lives
Christine Fugate, assistant professor in Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and an award-winning film producer and director, shares her inspiring story of living with an invisible disability and the supportive community she has connected with at Chapman.
Samantha Jimenez Garcia ’22 reflects on finding a community that finally made Chapman feel like home.
Global Education Advisor Daniel Garcia and graduate alumnus Juan Bustillo ’19 (’20 M.A.) discuss the study abroad experience among Latino students and their own journeys abroad.
Graduate Assistant Program Coordinator Clarissa Cordova (’20, ’23 M.A.) and Assistant Program Coordinator Jacqueline Aparicio (’21, Ph.D.) reflect on the first-gen identity and offer advice to incoming students.
Special Collections & Archives Librarian Annie Tang and Archives Technician John Carlo Encarnacion discuss a special and very personal highlight of their Chapman career – curating a library exhibit on the history of Filipino/a and Filipino/a-American students in California and at Chapman.
President of Chapman’s Latinx Staff & Faculty Forum Gabriela Castañeda, Ed.D., and Associate Professor at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Sally Rubin discuss the importance of celebrating Women’s Herstory Month in a way that recognizes all women and the range of identities they hold.
Chapman Professors Keith Howard, Ph.D, and Desirée Crèvecoeur-MacPhail, Ph.D, who also serve as president and vice president of the new Black Staff and Faculty Forum, sit down to discuss the importance of Black History Month in light of the present political and social climate.
Associate Director of Student Community Support and Development Justin Riley and student Natalia Ventura engage in authentic dialogue on issues related to identity, race, the Chapman experience and more!
Our Voices
Our Voices offer a glimpse into the heartbeat of Chapman – our students, faculty and staff. Separately, these images depict personal experiences, but collectively, they will illustrate the larger story of the Chapman experience.
