Chapman University 2016-2017 Viewbook

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Life at Chapman

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Chapman's global reach

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Chapman athletics

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Chapman academics

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Choosing Chapman

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Chapman stories

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Jul - Sep

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Jan - Mar

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84˚F/29˚C

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A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER Los Angeles is 31 miles to the north. San Diego is 92 miles south. Famous beaches are just 17 miles to the west.

IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL IS CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY — ONE OF THE FIRST UNIVERSITIES IN THE WEST, NESTLED INTO THE HEART OF ORANGE COUNTY

• SAN FRANCISCO (412 miles)

Mountains (75 miles)

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Disneyland

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(17 miles)

• SAN DIEGO (92 miles)

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ON LOCATION SUNNY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

There’s no end to the cultural excitement of Southern California.

Within an hour’s drive you can:

Spend a day at DISNEYLAND or KNOTT’S BERRY FARM

Explore the unique mission history of SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Check out an ANAHEIM DUCKS hockey game or MLB with the LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM

Stroll the Newport Beach BALBOA BOARDWALK

Watch an ANAHEIM BALLET performance

Take in a new play by the Tony Award-winning SOUTH COAST

REPERTORY Visit HOLLYWOOD, where many Chapman alumni work in front of

and behind the scenes

Get OUTDOORS - wilderness and nature parks, coastal preserves,

hiking trails and ski resorts.

THE CITY OF ORANGE Tucked into north-central Orange County, the city of Orange boasts a unique small-town charm while supporting a diverse economic base. Hosting a broad range of business activity and community events, Orange has made its mark on a local, national, and international front. The city is easily accessed by four major freeways, the Metrolink commuter rail, and is just minutes from John Wayne Airport.

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A PLACE OF YOUR OWN Sure, the academic aspect of university life is the priority. But that’s only half the experience. Where, and more important, how you live your hours outside the classroom make all the difference. The residence halls are where you start building a community that will last a lifetime.

MORE THAN 90 PERCENT OF FIRST YEAR CHAPMAN STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS, SO YOU’LL BE IMMERSED IN COMMUNITY RIGHT FROM THE START First year students are housed in livinglearning communities by school or college - which makes getting connected from day one even easier.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT If you’re a resident student, you can choose from a variety of meal plans that are included in your tuition.

Our main dining hall, RANDALL DINING COMMONS in Sandhu Hall is far from ordinary.

Known adoringly to the students as "The Caf," you will find fresh sushi, baked breads and desserts, made to order sandwiches, vegetarian offerings, and a station solely dedicated to offering vegan food.

Additionally, we have stations dedicated to offering the classic foods you’ve come to know and love along with an international station focused on pastas, salads, and great culinary adventures. Although some staples remain, many menu options change daily to provide variety and new culinary options.

Eateries include: EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS, QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL, STARBUCKS AND JAMBA JUICE For late-night cravings there’s TWELVE, a new eatery in the Caf that serves a variety of fresh food and beverage options with a menu that transforms every 12 weeks.

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CAMPUS LIVING LIFE IN CHAPMAN’S RESIDENCE HALLS IS NEVER DULL

Enjoy the sunshine at the Masson Family Beach Club — meet new

friends, hang out in the POOL or relax by the FIRE PIT

Score some pick-up games on the BASKETBALL or BEACH VOLLEYBALL

courts

Climb Sandhu Hall’s 51-foot DOTI-STRUPPA ROCK WALL

Head down to Cheverton Commons to watch a movie or play a game

of BILLIARDS, FOOSBALL or PING-PONG

Watch a first-run FILM SCREENING

Take in FREE LECTURES or CONCERTS

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF Take a look at where you and other first year students will be sharing, growing, bonding, relaxing, studying, sleeping, practicing, blowing off steam, laughing...living!

Go to CHAPMAN.EDU/STUDENTS/SERVICES/HOUSING-AND-RESIDENCE to see floor plans and other details.

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39% students of color

BE YOURSELF DIVERSITY IS WELCOME HERE More diversity — of race, faith, sexual identity and more — enriches every aspect of life at (and after) Chapman. That’s why we offer a variety of resources to encourage and support diversity, including: The FISH INTERFAITH CENTER, which provides a safe, sacred space for students of all faiths to study, meditate and explore aspects of spirituality.

The CROSS CULTURAL CENTER (opening in spring 2017), where you can learn about, develop and take part in a range of cultural awareness activities such as helping to bring socially conscious performance artists to campus, becoming a part of the “I Am Chapman” diversity campaign or develop a program of your own.

Learn more at CHAPMAN.EDU/DIVERSITY

CONNECT WITH OTHERS We have over 170 student organizations that fall into the following categories:

Honors Societies

Academic/Professional

Civic Engagement

Diversity and Equity

Religious/Spiritual Leisure

Greek Life

Recreational

Graduate Organizations

For a complete list, visit CHAPMAN.ORGSYNC.COM

170+ student organizations

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46%

of students study abroad

EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS Most first year students live on campus. But that’s just the beginning of your journey, which may well take you around the world.

CHAPMAN'S CENTER FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION CAN HELP YOU BECOME A GLOBAL CITIZEN

Select from over 90 semester and academic year programs.

Thousands of courses in hundreds of locations worldwide.

Chapman's goal is to ensure that 60 percent of our student body takes advantage of global education opportunities during their Chapman

experience.

Students may choose programs based on their interests and passions through a semester or academic year study abroad, short-term Travel Course, international internship, or additional options here in the USA, like our Walk on Wall Street Travel Course.

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GALAPAGOS ISLAND & QUITO, ECUADOR; Darwin and the Galapagos Travel Course If you want to know about Charles Darwin, what better way than walking in his footsteps at the Galapagos Islands.

GET GLOBAL Sophomores, juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA can earn college credit towards their degree through study abroad programs.

Students may choose to study abroad during Interterm*, for a semester, or even for a full academic year. *Interterm is a month long optional term in January

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

Study abroad programs in more than 40 countries

Semester at Sea program

International internships in 7 countries

Travel Courses

(one to six weeks long and led by faculty in the summer or the January interterm)

Domestic opportunities

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THE IMPORTANCE OF BALANCE Chapman enables a true balance for student-athletes, promoting athletes to blend academics and athletics into their personalized education.

BALANCE ALSO HAPPENS TO BE THE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT OF NCAA DIVISION III ATHLETICS, AND CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY EMBRACES THE CONCEPT OF ATHLETES AS STUDENTS FIRST

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TOP NOTCH FACILITIES $20 million committed in recent years to Chapman’s state-of-the-art athletic facilities which include:

2,800-SEAT STADIUM

AQUATICS CENTER WITH OLYMPIC-SIZED POOL

AWARD-WINNING LASTINGER ATHLETICS COMPLEX

ERIN J. LASTINGER '88 TENNIS CENTER (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)

NCAA DIVISION III MEN’S TEAMS Baseball

Soccer

Basketball

Swimming &

Crew*

Diving

Cross-Country

Tennis

Football Golf

Track & Field Volleyball*

Ice Hockey*

Water Polo

Lacrosse*

WOMEN’S TEAMS Basketball Cheerleading*

Swimming & Diving

Crew*

Tennis

Cross-Country

Track & Field

Golf

Volleyball

Lacrosse

Water Polo

Soccer Softball * Club sports

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6 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC

CONFERENCE (SCIAC)

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Every university offers the fundamentals — arts, humanities, sciences and professional programs – and so does Chapman. But here are some of the values that position Chapman as an elite academic institution and inspire our students: Award-winning faculty with a passion

for teaching and integrated research

A wide variety of programs that are uniquely collaborative and interdisciplinary

Customized education for students seeking their own paths

Original research opportunities with remarkable faculty — for undergrads!

Valuable internship prospects in one of the most vibrant communities in the country

Networking connections through the global Chapman Family alumni

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING We believe that some of the deepest learning experiences occur outside the classroom, when you develop, apply and share your knowledge:

STUDENT-FACULTY AND FACULTY-MENTORED RESEARCH

DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS

STUDY ABROAD AND TRAVEL COURSES

INDIVIDUALIZED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROJECTS

RESEARCH, MEET CREATIVITY The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity will help you find mentorships, research opportunities, grants, scholarships and more.

Learn more at CHAPMAN.EDU/OURCA

UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM If you crave an in-depth interdisciplinary approach, small discussion-centered classes, and a supportive and active community of students and professors who challenge and encourage you, the Chapman Honors Program is for you.

Deepen and broaden your knowledge of classic

and emerging ideas

Present at national and regional conferences

Provides students with educational advancement

opportunities and new and fun ways to learn

ALL THE SUPPORT YOU NEED

Academic Advising

Tutoring, Learning and Testing Center

Career Development Center

Writing Center

First Year Programs

Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity

Promising Futures

Center for Global Education

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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ARGYROS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Chapman’s Argyros School of Business and Economics — in the heart of one of the nation’s most dynamic business communities and guided by dynamic scholars with access to top executives — molds successful business leaders by blending sound economic reasoning, initiative, integrity, analytical skills and effective communication.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES As a student in Chapman’s College of Educational Studies, you’ll be groomed to become a leader in holistic education, challenging convention through innovative and stimulating civic outreach and initiatives around the globe. Whatever your passion for teaching — from school counseling and special education to community engagement and educational leadership — your path to changing the world one student at a time starts here.

DODGE COLLEGE OF FILM AND MEDIA ARTS Oscar, Emmy, Clio — you name it, our faculty has it. As a student in Chapman’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, you’ll have camera in hand from the moment you step on campus and learn from an array of award winners in an intimate environment.

We’ll help you find your storytelling voice while providing extraordinary access to everything Hollywood, ranging from internships and facilities to international travel and a connected alumni network.

CREAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Once a part of the Schmid College of Science and Technology, Crean now stands alone. It’s a timely distinction reflecting our culture’s increasing awareness of the need to understand bio-psychosocial factors in health, disability, disease, and physical therapy.

As a student in Crean, you’ll engage with world-class faculty in fascinating hands-on research ranging from modern physical therapy strategies to the psychological aspects of health sciences.

WILKINSON COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Chapman’s vibrant Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences allows you to choose from nine diverse departments that provide enriching real-life experiences through community service, travel, internships, and other stimulating programs led by internationally distinguished scholars.

You’ll soon discover why “well-rounded” isn’t a hollow adjective at Chapman.

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COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS Whether you want to be behind the scenes or on stage, Chapman’s College of Performing Arts is the place to be if you aspire to be in theatre, music, or dance. Our facilities are second to none and our partnerships unprecedented.

Work with Cirque du Soleil on the technical side of theatre, design scenes or costumes for stage productions, or pursue your dream of acting, dancing, composing, or becoming a concert pianist in a vibrant setting that values creativity and free expression.

SCHMID COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY In Chapman’s Schmid College of Science and Technology, you’ll work alongside some of the top minds in the world, conducting innovative research with real-world results. You’ll have a wide range of choices, from traditional physics, chemistry, and Earth sciences to an innovative program that applies computational science techniques to such environmental challenges as natural and man-made disasters, watershed concerns, and the looming threats posed by climate change.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION Chapman’s new School of Communication will join more than 50 such schools at preeminent institutions

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nationwide, housing three academic programs – the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (COM), the Bachelor of Arts in Strategic and Corporate Communication (SCC), and the Master of Science in Health and Strategic Communication.

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY Chapman’s newly accredited School of Pharmacy is the first in Orange County.

But as a Pharmacy student, your on-theground training toward transforming the role of pharmacists in the 21st Century will extend far beyond Orange County. Guided by internationally renowned faculty, Chapman’s highly personalized interdisciplinary program is already a global leader in the noble pursuit of compassionate, sciencebased health care.

FOWLER SCHOOL OF LAW Chapman’s ABA-accredited Fowler School of Law is a forum where diverse and highly accomplished faculty members provide students with a combination of personalized instruction and real-world clinical and courtroom experience.

LOOK AHEAD TO GRADUATE SCHOOL. EACH OF OUR TEN SCHOOLS & COLLEGES OFFER GRADUATE PROGRAMS.

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MAJORS

Accounting Art (BFA) Art History Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biological Sciences Broadcast Journalism and Documentary (BFA) Business Administration Business Economics Entrepreneurship Finance International Business Management Marketing Real Estate Chemistry Communication Studies Computer Science Creative Producing (BFA) Creative Writing (BFA) Dance Dance Performance (BFA) Data Analytics Digital Arts (BFA) Economics English Literature, Rhetoric &

Cultural Studies Journalism Environmental Science and Policy Film Production (BFA) Film Studies French Graphic Design (BFA) Health Sciences History

Integrated Educational Studies Teaching & Learning in Schools Teaching & Learning in the Community Kinesiology Mathematics Mathematics and Civil Engineering (3:2) Music Music Composition (BM) Concert Music Electroacoustic Music Music Education (BM) Instrumental Vocal Music Performance (BM) Conducting Guitar Keyboard Collaborative Arts Percussion Piano/Organ Strings Vocal Woodwinds & Brass Peace Studies Philosophy Physics Political Science American Politics International Relations Comparative Politics Political Theory Public Administration & Public Policy Psychology Public Relations and Advertising Religious Studies Screen Acting (BFA) Screenwriting (BFA) Sociology Social Work Software Engineering

Spanish Strategic and Corporate Communication Television Writing and Production (BFA) Theatre Theatre Performance (BFA) Undeclared

MINORS

Advertising Analytics Anthropology Art Art History Asian Studies Broadcast Journalism Business Administration Chemistry Computational Science Computer Science Dance Disability Studies Documentary Film Economics English Entrepreneurship Environmental Science Environmental Studies Film Music Film Studies French Game Development Programming General Music German Studies Graphic Design Health Science and Kinesiology History Holocaust History Image Text Interface - Creative Writing Focus

Image Text Interface - Graphic Design Focus Integrated Educational Studies Italian Studies Japanese Studies Journalism Language and Literacy Latin American Studies Law, Justice, and Social Control Leadership Studies Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/ Queer Studies Mathematics Music Technology Nutrition Organismal Biology Peace Studies Philosophy Physics Political Science Production Design for Film Psychology Public Relations Religious Studies Rhetoric and Writing Studies Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Secondary Education Sociology Spanish Television Visual Effects Visual Journalism Women’s Studies To further explore our academic programs, please visit CHAPMAN.EDU/ACADEMICS

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53% of students accepted

Out of 14,692 First Year and Transfer applications

BEGIN RIGHT HERE For fall 2016, Chapman received more than 14,600 applications for just 1,900 first year and transfer openings. Don’t let that intimidate you. It just means you have the potential to join some of the best and hardest-working students anywhere.

FOR THE PAST DECADE, CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY HAS CONSISTENTLY BEEN RATED AMONG THE TOP TEN MASTER’S-LEVEL UNIVERSITIES IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT’S RANKINGS FOR THE WESTERN U.S. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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APPLY NOW FIRST YEAR ADMISSION

Create a Common Application account and select Chapman University as one of your colleges.

Submit your COMMON APPLICATION and Chapman University

Questions.

Ask your school counselor to submit the School Report form and letter of recommendation, and 1-2 teachers to submit a Teacher Evaluation.

If you are applying to a first-choice major within the departments

of Art (excluding Art History), Dance, Theatre, the Hall-Musco

Conservatory of Music, or Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, you will also need to submit a departmental Creative Supplement.

Go to CHAPMAN.EDU/APPLY-NOW for an application checklist of

everything else you’ll need to submit to complete your file.

TRANSFER ADMISSION Go to CHAPMAN.EDU/TRANSFER-REQUIREMENTS to learn all the requirements and suggestions for applying as a transfer student.

Be sure to download the TRANSFER BROCHURE PDF for complete details.

APPLICATION DEADLINES DEADLINE FOR SPRING SEMESTER OCT. 15

(FIRST YEAR & TRANSFER APPLICANTS)

DEADLINES FOR FALL SEMESTER NOV. 1

(FIRST YEAR APPLICANTS)

Film Production

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Pharmacy (priority)

BFA Screen Acting (priority)

BFA Theatre Performance (priority)

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FINANCIAL AID A remarkable 82% OF OUR STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS OR EARN OTHER FORMS OF FINANCIAL AID! Our financial aid programs help students and families of all income levels, so be sure to apply.

Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.ed.gov. (Chapman’s Title IV code is 001164).

The FAFSA application opens on October 1. Submit your FAFSA by the March 2 priority deadline.

If you live in California, make sure your verified GPA has been submitted to the California Student Aid Commission to be considered for a Cal Grant.

Visit CHAPMAN.EDU/FINAID for more information.

YOU’VE GOT TALENT Our MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS recognize excellence in academic achievements.

The scholarships are based on a combination of academic performance, SAT or ACT scores, and the rigor of curriculum, regardless of financial need. For merit awards there’s no need to apply separately — your Common Application will be reviewed automatically.

Our TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS recognize extraordinary talent in MUSIC, THEATRE, DANCE, ART, FILM AND TELEVISION, CREATIVE WRITING, JOURNALISM, AND SCIENCE. Departmental scholarships may require submission of additional materials for talent scholarships.

Visit your prospective department website for more information.

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COME VISIT US Nothing beats a campus visit to see how perfectly you’ll fit in at Chapman University. So come visit!

We offer guided campus tours throughout the year. Schedule your visit at CHAPMAN.EDU/ADMISSION-VISIT or call the Office of Admission at (714) 997-6711 or 1-888-CU-APPLY.

DISCOVER CHAPMAN DAY Each fall we host an open house event, where you (and your family) can take a closer look at the Chapman community by meeting with faculty, coaches, students and staff through programming, tours, presentations and an involvement fair.

Visit CHAPMAN.EDU/DISCOVER-CHAPMAN-DAY for more information.

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new york film academy crocs, inc

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dreamworks animation blizzard entertainment sutter health

salesforce

the new york times

apple

microsoft

nike

lockheed martin

hewlett packard

orange unified school district

oakley

qualcomm

amazon

cedars-sinai siemens healthcare

adp

us navy

us army

us department of veterans affairs

la unified school district irvine unified school district

university of phoenix

netflix fox news channel pepsico

target

enterprise

united states air force

disneyland resort

facebook

irvine company

goldman sachs

young's market company

google

oracle

northrop grumman corporation

marine corps recruiting

bnsf railway

anaheim ducks

paramount pictures

united states department of defense

genentech

los angeles angels

intel corporation

nordstrom

ibm

taco bell

corelogic

nbcuniversal media, llc

kaiser permanente wells fargo

pimco

red bull

houzz allergan

at&t

bank of america

deloitte

equinox

starbucks

allen isd

state farm

allegiant caesars entertainment corporation usaa pmz real estate

puget sound naval shipyard

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ALUMNI PROFILES DUFFER BROTHERS Matt and Ross Duffer ’07 created Netflix’s Stranger Things in a writers’ room at Chapman.

Less than five years after graduating, they have achieved blockbuster success. Just weeks after its July streaming debut, Stranger Things became one of Netflix’s most-watched shows. “Wild” is just one word the 32-year-old brothers use to describe the summer of 2016. When reflecting on what made Dodge College an incubus for their filmmaking careers, the brothers say the ability to try many different techniques, and be a part of a group of really, really smart kids who love the same things they did was instrumental in preparing them for a life of filmmaking.

LORETTA SANCHEZ Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez ’82 began her congressional career in January of 1997 and is currently serving her tenth term in the U.S. House of Representatives for California’s 46th District.

She holds senior positions on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee. She is a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and serves as the co-chair of the Immigration Task Force. She credits the one-on-one, personalized education she received from her professors as a reason for her professional success. The building blocks she learned at Chapman have helped her to better communicate and work in her field. It has given her the confidence to go out, tackle any kind of problem she encountered, and get things done.

JONATHAN JOHNSON Five years ago Jonathan Johnson '10 took on his first inner-city teaching job in New Orleans. He earned the label of "warrior teacher," a reflection of his eagerness to fight for his students' future. Now Johnson has a bold new battle plan. Working with local and national leaders in business and education, he’s developed his own public charter school, which already is broadly recognized for its groundbreaking, market-based approach. As founder and CEO of Rooted School, Johnson is equipping students to succeed in high-demand technology jobs in New Orleans. Some of those students will start earning even before they graduate, giving them a leg up on professional success. “Jonathan is one of the best teachers in the country, and he’s just the kind of leader we need in education,” says Matt Candler, CEO of 4.0 Schools, a nonprofit incubator of new school designs.

“He combines a bold vision with a disciplined approach.”

NICOLE PROVANSAL At the age of 6, Nicole Provansal ’07, MBA ’09 dreamed of working in baseball. Since 2010, she has been living that dream, working in corporate sponsorships and advertising with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Nicole’s determination and preparation coupled with the opportunities Chapman provided created the perfect environment for success. Nicole continues to be an active member of the Chapman Family in many ways, including coordination of the annual Chapman Night at Angel Stadium.

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DOMINIQUE STEWART Appearing on Glee, Meet the Goldbergs, Pitch Perfect 2, and in advertisements for CoverGirl while working on an album, performing with a cappella group SoundCheck, and competing on American Idol were just some of the highlights of Dominique Stewart’s ’16 life during her college career. When asked how she balanced music and acting with her academics, Stewart commented, “Communication Studies really helped developed my public speaking skills and stage presence. It also helped me to learn how to market myself as an artist and business professional. Being an artist is like being your own little company.” Currently, Stewart is pursuing her recording career while applying her communication skills as a marketing communications supervisor at Credit One Bank.

JUSTIN SIMIEN In 2014, Justin Simien ’05 experienced a lifechanging moment when he won the Special Jury Prize for Breakthrough Talent at the Sundance Film Festival. Soon after Sundance, Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions acquired the rights to Dear White People, the film Simien wrote and directed. The film generated excitement when the hilarious trailer went viral and proved there was an audience for the film. Variety named Texas-born Simien one of its 10 Directors to Watch and praised Dear White People as a thoughtprovoking satire on race relations. Justin is now writing and directing a 10-episode Netflix spin-off series with the same title which will premiere on the internet TV network in 2017.

MICHAEL KOLL In a business that’s all about the numbers, Chapman University accounting alumnus Michael Koll ’11 landed a big one — a nearperfect score on the Uniform CPA Examination.

Out of 90,000 candidates who sat for the CPA exam in 2011, only 37 met the criteria for the award. The achievement won him the highly selective 2011 Elijah Watt Sells Award. “Given the scope and caliber of the competition, this is truly a rare and remarkable achievement. Michael epitomizes the qualities of so many of our students,” says Glenn Pfeiffer, vice chancellor for academic administration at Chapman. Koll was the only recipient from a university in California. He is currently an associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Irvine.

REBECCA HALL Rebecca Hall ’96 is the kind of public relations professional who moves heaven and earth to serve her clients. So who better to promote the story of how engineering and construction firms helped transport an 85-ton space shuttle through the streets of Los Angeles? As the shuttle Endeavour made its October 2012 trip from LAX to its final home at the California Science Center, Hall and her colleagues matched its journey step for step. Hall recalls this event, stating “It was just a beautiful moment of shared pride in this national treasure.” Hall is a past president of the Chapman Alumni Association Board whose firm, Idea Hall, is among the largest and most respected in Orange County.

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