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FALL 2007

PRESIDENT’sMESSAGEIt is my honor toserve as the newpresident of thisoutstanding supportorganization forChapman University.I am challengedto follow the

exceptional leadership that Town&Gown hasexperienced through its many years of service.Welcome to yet another year of

extraordinary events that have beenplanned by the chairmen and committeesof your T&G board. It is exciting to workwith these hardworking, committedvolunteers. In this edition of Talk of theTown you will find more information onLunch at the Forum and the day tripsplanned for this season.In January, 2008, T&G will begin

celebrating its 40th anniversary year as aservice organization to Chapman. A specialcommittee is hard at work developing plansto commemorate this special occasion.During all these years T&G has been

dedicated to increasing the awareness ofChapman University in the community,providing scholarships for students andsupporting special projects on theuniversity campus. As members, we can beproud of the unique and specialcontributions T&G has made. So, plan tojoin your fellow members for our “ruby”year of celebration as more information isconveyed to you.Thank you for your support of our

university through T&G. I am lookingforward to another exciting year.

– Donna Gladson

The 14th season of T&G’s Lunch at theForum series, featuring Chapman facultyspeakers, begins Oct. 4 when Dr. FredCaporaso, professor and Pankey Chair offood science and nutrition, offers “ChapmanDoes the Galapagos Islands: 21 Years of LifeLearned in Darwin’s Living Laboratory.”His presentation will include life-

changing stories and memories of his tripsto the islands with Chapman students. Inaddition, he will speak about his passionfor turtles: he considers them the mostsuccessful tetrapods in history.The series continues Nov. 1 with

Professor Stephen Polcari, professor andchair of the art department, presenting“Jackson Pollock and Art of the West.”Professor Polcari currently is preparing amanuscript on Pollock, considered bymany to be the most renowned Americanartist of the 20th century.On Feb. 7, Lynda Hall, instructor in

English and comparative literature, willspeak on “The Endearing and Enduring

LUNCH AT THE FORUM SERIES BEGINSFOURTEENTH SEASON OCTOBER 4

‘Aunt Jane’: Discovering Jane Austen inPopular Culture.” You might even wish to beprepared by rereading a book by Austen orby catching one of the current movies on thesubject, such as “Becoming Jane” or “TheJane Austen Book Club” before February!You will not want to miss the final Mar. 6

luncheon when conductor and pianistDaniel Alfred Wachs, (continued on page 2)

Eleven enthusiastic past presidents of Town & Gown attended the 4thAnnual Presidents’ Council luncheon inApril. The Council is committed to help preserve the history and long-term goals and objectives of T&G, toprovide continuous support to the current president and to keep past presidents updated on T&G’s activities andsuccesses each year. Above, l to r, Leone Baroldi, Beverly Weatherill, Betty Belden-Palmer, Merry Berkowitz,Betty R. Moss (founding member), Libby Pankey, Barbara Parker, Sue Lamoureux, Mary Lou Savage, PamelaBennett, Kathleen Shelly and Eric Scandrett. Not pictured are Gloria Peterson and Dr. Jerrel T. Richards.

COLONIAL, CANDLELIGHT,CELESTIAL EXPERIENCESPROMISED IN TRIPSHow would you like to experience life on

a colonial farm, trying your hand atactivities such as cider pressing, weavingand kitchen gardening?We will learn about the etiquette of the

day and even play some children’s gamespopular in the 17th and 18th centurieswhen we join for A Colonial Experience,Thurs., Oct. 25 at Riley’s Farm in OakGlen. We will have (continued on page 3)

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By Joanne Jurczyk, University AdvancementJust because everything is different doesn’t mean that everything

has changed. – Irene Porter, Motivational WriterAs the fall semester begins, I find this quote the perfect way to

describe all the transformations to be experienced in a walk aroundcampus. It seems as if it was only yesterday when I first came to theChapman campus 30 years ago to begin my career as an incomingfreshman. As I reminisce, everything is different, and yet nothing reallyhas changed. The Chapman community over the years still remains thewarm, friendly and beautiful campus I remember all those years ago…welcoming everyone to endless possibilities and dreams for the future.

I see familiar faces of many of my professors and envy the students who have the greatopportunity to sit at their feet, as I did, being inspired by their wisdom and knowledge.If you have not visited the campus recently, you will be surprised by many changes. Fall 2007

includes the second phase of the Lastinger Athletic Complex underway with the Ernie ChapmanStadium taking shape daily. A new central piazza currently under construction betweenBeckman Hall and the Leatherby Libraries will become an exciting central meeting placefeaturing an amphitheater and a fountain depicting the four pillars of Chapman education:intellectual, social, physical and spiritual. And demolition of Braden Hall (dormitory) has madeway for the groundbreaking of a new residence hall with state-of-the-art amenities.Fall 2007 also includes plans for another great American Celebration Gala on Nov. 3,

supporting student scholarships. As always, Town & Gown members will be an importantpart of the Opening Night audience.Our NCAA Division III sporting events through the Donald P. Kennedy Intercollegiate

Athletics Program will provide an exciting way to spend an afternoon or evening, andChapman’s new College of the Performing Arts will be offering a wide variety of concerts,recitals and exhibits featuring talented artists–students, faculty and special guests–throughthe newly formed Conservatory of Music and the Departments of Dance, Art, and Theatre.Please check the Chapman calendar of events at www.chapman.edu, and click on the

events calendar to discover all that Chapman offers during the autumn of 2007.

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music director and director of instrumentalstudies, will discuss the evolution ofchamber music from its humble beginningsto its present place in the modern concerthall. Some of Chapman Conservatory’sfinest student musicians will join him in aprogram of chamber music.The T&G Board and I look forward to

your participation in this interesting newseason of Lunch at the Forum. If you havenot yet received an application form for theForum, please contact me.– Elaine Parke, 1st VP, Programs

By Tara Finnigan, Liaison, City of OrangeThe popularity of Old Towne Orange and Southern California’s

increasing interest in public transportation and transit-orienteddevelopment have led to several new planning projects in the areasurrounding the Santa Fe Depot. Located on Atchison St. between W.Chapman Ave. andMaple Ave., the depot is home to aMetrolink stationand an Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Center.The city is updating its 1993 Santa Fe Depot Specific Plan, a

document that guides land use policy and development around thedepot. Since 1993, significant changes have occurred in thisneighborhood, including establishment of Metrolink train service,

development of new parking lots, establishment of the Old Towne Orange Historic District,expansion of Chapman University’s campus and changing uses for key historic industrialproperties in the area.A new pedestrian undercrossing at the depot will safely connect the depot to the parking

area on the east side of the tracks. Design features will include river rock pilasters, lightingand landscaping to maintain historic integrity and enhance the appearance of the depot.The project will extend the train platform 85 feet to the north to help prevent blockingtraffic on Chapman Ave. when trains are stopped at the station. A public art project will beintegrated into the walls of the undercrossing.Also, a Depot-Plaza Pedestrian Connection Study is evaluating the feasibility of and design

options for improved pedestrian walkways or “paseos” to connect the Plaza and depot areas.For additional information about schedules, community meetings or detailed project

descriptions, please contact Anna Pehoushek, principal planner, at (714) 744-7228 orapehoushek@cityoforange.org or at www.cityoforange.org/depts/commdev.

MEMBERSHIP IS GREAT!Our current goal is to maintain a

membership count of 400, and our dreamis to go far beyond. Thanks to all of youwho have renewed for 2007-08.Between January and August, 2007, we

have welcomed a number of new members:Ron & Sandra Barry, Bill & MarionBarstow, Rosalie and John Beard, SusanBerkman, Paul & Dona Constantine,Ben & Lynn Crowell, Loretta Davis,Carol Dooley, Dr. Onnolee Elliott, DianeFancher, LaDon Hix, Richard & LaVonneHolmes, Laurel Huber, Erin Johnson,Rita Kennedy, Byron & Carol McMillan,Eric & Jeanne Roberts, Mary Ann Tuggleand Gloria Wildman.T&G’s growth is due to the enthusiasm,

loyalty and devotion of its members, to theattraction of being associated withChapman University and the opportunityto learn … and to just have fun together.Memberships make possible student

scholarships and other projects thatbeautify the campus.If you wish to share your T&G

experience with a friend, please contact meand I will send information about ourwonderful organization.– Karen Reese, 3rd VP, Membership

Again, through the generosity of theConservatory of Music, purchase of aseason subscription to Lunch at theForum at $100 includes complimentaryadmission to the May 3, 2008, SholundScholarship Concert.Individual luncheon tickets at $30

each may be reserved through AnneWood at (949) 494-7849. Parking isavailable in the Lastinger ParkingStructure, entrance on Walnut St. Aspecial parking permit is required.(Series subscribers will receive parkingpermits along with their tickets.)

GOODNEWSTalk of the Town has won first place in this

year’s Southern California Media Professionals(SCMP) annual communications contest fornewsletters printed in one to three colors.Editor Betty Bartley served as public relationsdirector for Chapman’s World Campus Afloatin the ’60s and worked in the developmentoffice during the ’70s, editing both ChapmanToday and Chapman Quarterly. She has been amember of SCMP since 1964 and is a lifemember and former board member of itsparent organization, the National Federationof Press Women.

IN MEMORIAM

Our hearts are with

the families of

Bethany Ochal,

Nea Wickett

And

Michael Fleming

Among the nearly 100 T&G members and friends who toured the Dead Sea Scrolls at the San Diego Museum ofNatural History in July were (from the top, l to r): Susan Meyer, Rhea Black (Susan’s mother), Lila Zimmermanand Dolores Wolf; Mary Lou Engman, Ginnie Zeigler and Jeanie Whalberg.

Chronicler’s CornerTown & Gown archival materials will

have immeasurable value as we prepare tocelebrate our 40th anniversary in 2008.Newspaper clippings and memos

describing our original members’ thoughtsand ideas are taking on special significance.Little did our founders realize thatwhatever they decided to preserve wouldbe so valuable to us and T&G’s posterity.Anyone interested in visiting our archives

in Chapman’s Leatherby Libraries shouldcall me at (714) 637-3931 or Claudia Horn,Leatherby Libraries at (714) 532-7739.– Sharon Malloy, Historian

When you want something done you startat the top. That’s what our member RheaBlack did when she proposed to ChapmanPresident Doti to bring Mortar Board toChapman University. Rhea had beenelected to Mortar Board for her senior yearat USC and believed the two organizationswould make a good match.Established in 1918, Mortar Board is a

prestigious, invitational national honorsociety recognizing college seniors forscholarship, leadership and service.

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a colonial-style meal, and word has it thatPatrick Henry will be giving his famous“liberty or death” speech. As it will beapple season, our bus will stop where freshapples, apple pies and other goodies may bepurchased.For a complete change of pace, you are

invited to enjoy A Candlelight Experienceon Sat., Feb. 23, when we will travel to theCandlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater inClaremont for a candlelit luncheon,followed by the fresh and fast-pacedmusical revue, “Blame it on the Movies!,”which celebrates the joy of the silver screenwith themes from some of your favoritemovies. After this nostalgic treat, dessertand the beverage of your choice will beserved by formally-attired waiters, makingfor an elegant and memorable afternoon.Then, on Wed., Apr. 30, we will gaze up

at the stars for A Celestial Experience atthe planetarium show in the newly-renovated Griffith Observatory in LosAngeles. We will lunch at nearby TamO’Shanter’s, a Los Angeles landmark knownfor its good food.Detailed information will be sent to

members approximately six weeks beforeeach trip, and we hope you will join us forthese “3-C”unique adventures.As always, the added benefit is enjoying

the company of your friends. That in itselfis a lovely experience.– Carol & Carrol Howansky,Co-2nd VPs, Special Events

Dr. Barbara Mulch, also a T&G member,carried the project through theorganizational process, and now Chapmanhas its own 20-member “SchweitzerSociety” chapter which has – veryappropriately – chosen a quote from Dr.Albert Schweitzer, “Example IsLeadership,” as its motto. Dr. Mulch servesas senior adviser to the group.(Editor’s note: This is just one marvelous exampleof how T&G members contribute toward theadvancement of Chapman University.)

T&G MEMBERS BRING MORTAR BOARD TO CAMPUS

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TalkoftheTown ApublicationofTown&GownofChapmanUniversity

Town&Gown’s

40thAnniversary

2008

2007-08EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Donna Gladson (714) 921-3835President

Elaine Parke (714) 544-22541st VP, Programs

Carol Howansky/Carroll Howansky(714) 639-4956

Co-2nd VPs, Special Events

Karen Reese (714) 921-96233rd VP, Membership

Melida Canfield (714) 544-4436Treasurer

Judy McLaren (714) 921-2778Recording Secretary

Jan Fleming (714) 637-9739Corresponding Secretary

Shirley Lapier (714) 774-7218Parliamentarian

Betty Bartley (714) 637-0158Editor, Talk of the Town

Editorial Board: Merry Berkowitz, DonnaGladson, Joanne Jurczyk, Shirley Lapier,Linda Ruth, Kathleen Shelly, Anne Wood

YOU HAVE A SECRETYou surely do have a secret if you have arranged your estate so that Town & Gown will

receive a bequest at some future date. The secret, of course, is the amount you will chooseto leave. That does not have to be revealed to anyone.When you tell us that you have made a bequest, two things will happen. Your name, or

names, will be added to the Bequest Society plaque in the second floor hallway of ArgyrosForum and you will become a member of Chapman University’s Heritage Society.T&G has many plans for the future. We want to continue funding special projects for

the University, partly to enhance the appearance and effectiveness of the campus, andbecause it calls attention to T&G as an organization dedicated to the Chapman concept ofeducation. We also want to increase our scholarship endowment every year so that futurestudents will receive an even larger monetary award to help them attend Chapman.In 10, 20 or 50 years into the future, it might be your bequest that helps T&G take on

new responsibilities and become even more important to Chapman University. We candream big dreams, but we need a strong foundation to make them come true.If you decide you wish to include T&G in your estate plans, please call Linda Dixon at

(714) 744-7623. You will be recognized for your bequest, but you will never have to tellanyone your secret.– Norma Lineberger, Gift/Scholarship Director

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT …Chapman’s School of Music has been re-designated as the Conservatory of Music, one

of the premier programs in the nation accredited by the National Association of Schoolsof Music…Members Rhea Black and Bill Berkowitz are the newest members of our Hallof Sponsors … Ad hoc committee to explore ways to celebrate T&G’s 40th anniversaryincludes Kathleen Shelly, chair, Eric Scandrett, Merry Berkowitz, Joanne Jurczyk,Shauna Farley, Betty Rivera and Donna Gladson … Our member Tom Malloy is thenewest member of CU’s Board of Governors …