CHAPMAN HAPPENINGS August 31-Sept. 6, 1998 Welcome to Fall ’98 at CU! As an exciting new school year begins for staff, faculty and administrators – with three new building projects heading toward completion, a fourth planned, a major campaign heating up and the best-prepared freshman class ever entering Chapman – welcome to dynamic and ever-changing Chapman University! Here are some fun facts to ponder as you rush to classes: · About 27 new faculty members join the Chapman team this fall, reports the Provost’s office, bringing the total of full-time faculty to an all-time high of 242. · Ten new faculty members join the School of Education, three join film and TV, two each work in chemistry, business and economics, law, organizational leadership and physical therapy. One new faculty member each joins communications, criminal justice, languages and social sciences. · Chapman’s new student population is expected to top 800, with more than 700 students and more than 500 parents and partners registered for last week’s "Inventions" orientation program. · Of the 803 anticipated students, 510 of them are freshmen and 280 are transfer students, according to Kim Moock, administrative assistant to Vice President for Enrollment Services Saskia Knight. · "Three thousand students applied for admission to Chapman," Moock says, "and 2,000 of them were freshmen. Only 58 percent were accepted, compared with 74 percent of last year’s applicants. That means we have an elite group, the cream of the crop." Future Bank president Meets a Mentor Big smiles bloomed all around as Orange High School senior Belinda Sauceda met Sunwest Bank President James G. LeSieur at the Kathleen Muth Reading and Learning Center last week. Belinda, a yearlong member of Chapman’s literacy partnership with Orange High, wrote an essay in which she mentioned her goal was to attend a university and become a bank president. That prompted center director Bobbi Fisher and SBE Dean Richard McDowell to invite LeSieur, an Executive Fellows, to meet with Sauceda and tell her firsthand about what bank presidency is like. At left:, Dean Jim Brown of the SOE, Fisher, Sauceda, LeSieur and Professor Lynne Doti pause for pictures. "This kind of one-to-one relationship is what partnerships like this are all about," Fisher said. "Literacy partners in the community are making our programs dynamic networking opportunities for future teachers and the students they tutor." New Classes Offer Interesting Approaches, Topics "Nutrition and Human Performance" -- by Dr. Frank Frisch and Dr. Ken Sumida: This course studies the complicated relationship between food and human physical performance. Students will learn to scientifically assess relationships between what a person consumes, including alcohol and drugs, and how that person performs physically. Course separates myth from fact, such as "you are what you eat," and "sugar causes hyperactivity in children," which are myths. "The Sexual as Spiritual and The Spiritual as Sexual in Literature" -- by Dr. Kevin O'Brien is a graduate course. Professor O’Brien says: "I’ve had to turn away students. They like the topic." "Technology and Progress in Western Societies" -- by Dr. Bill Cumiford: Covers western technological change since the Industrial Revolution, challenging students to consider the implications of changes brought about by rapid technological innovation. It poses such questions as: Do new technologies measure up to their expectations? How have western technology and science changed the lives of non-western peoples and the life of planet Earth? Are technological changes "inevitable," or can human beings exercise some influence over "runaway" technology? "Introduction to Music Technology" -- by Prof. Jeff Cogan: Covers computer-assisted composition, music engraving, MIDI, Digital sound recording and editing, computer assisted ear training, and history of music technology. Faculty and Staff Notes Dr. Art Blaser, associate professor of political science, reports that the syllabus for his 1996 course "People With Disabilities in Politics, Law, and Film" is included in the set of curriculum materials titled "Teaching Sociology of Disabilities," edited by Lynn Schlesinger and Diane Taub and published by the American Sociological Association. Dr. Alison McKenzie, associate professor of physical therapy, reports that she recently attended and spoke at conference, cosponsored by the American Physical Therapy Association's section on Research and the National Institute of Health, in Rhode Island. Here speech was titled "Enriched Environment and Structural Changes in Debdrites." Steve Montal, assistant professor of Film and Television has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the African Arts Foundation. Montal also published articles in "Indiewire" and "Film Threat" publications this summer. Gordon McAlpine, senior lecturer in creative writing, just completed his first novel, "The Persistence of Memory." The Los Angeles Times says it has "an imaginative mix of history, humor, and fantasy. -- Laura Jonson ‘01 Michael Hass, assistant professor of education, was quoted in the Aug. 14 edition of the Los Angeles Times on how children’s behavior differs between the unstructured days of summer and the highly structured days of school. -- Laura Jonson ‘01 Campus Events -- September 1998 1 -- Freshman Seminar: The honorable Jerry Brown and Professor Hugh Hewitt lecture on "Global Challenges at the Close of the Century." 7 P.M., Chapman auditorium. 3 -- Film: Film Noir series presents: The Maltese Falcon 7 p.m., AF 208. 8 -- Opening Convocation: President Doti officially opens the 1998-99 school year; 11 a.m. in Chapman Auditorium. 8-Oct. 16 -- Art: "What’s All This About Clown Painting?" in the Guggenheim Gallery. Noon to 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 8 -- Freshman Seminar: "The Mission" 8-Oct. 2 Art: "Works of Miriam Dym" in the Upstairs Guggenheim Gallery. Noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 10 -- Film: Film Noir series presents: Double Indemnity 7 p.m., AF 208. 10 -- Lecture: John Fowles Literary Festival presents a distinguished writer, in the Chapman Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5, $3 for students, seniors, and groups, and $2 for Chapman students. Call x6519 for details. 17-- Film: Film Noir series presents: Murder, My Sweet 7 p.m., AF 208. 17 -- Lecture: John Fowles Literary Festival presents a distinguished writer in the Chapman Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5, $3 for students, seniors, and groups, and $2 for Chapman students. Call x6519 for details. 12 -- Music: Student Recital featuring Belinda McLean, vocalist; 5 p.m. in Salmon Recital Hall. 12 -- Poetry: “Steel and Ivy” poetry readings in AF208 at 8 p.m. Purchase tickets at the door, $4. Chapman students free. 13 -- Music: Guest Artist Recital featuring Mary Palchaks, flutist; 2 p.m. in Salmon Recital Hall. 14 -- Film: Science Fiction Film Series presents: The Thing From Another World 7 p.m., AF 208. 15 -- Freshman Seminar: Presents a panel of Southern California Tribal Leaders on "Contemporary Concerns of Indians in Southern California" 7 P.M., Chapman auditorium. 21 -- Film: Science Fiction Film Series presents The Day The Earth Stood Still 7 p.m., AF 208. 28 -- Film: Science Fiction Film Series presents It Came From Outer Space 7 p.m., AF 208. 16-Oct. 2 -- Special: On-Campus Recruiting for accountant candidates. Call (714) 997-6942 for more information. 18 -- Music: Faculty Recital featuring Michael Martin, pianist; 8 p.m. in Salmon Recital Hall. 16 -- Special Program: Women’s Financial Seminar "Prince Charming Isn’t Coming: How Women Get Smart About Money," presented by author Barbara Stanny at 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in AF 209. Call x6558 for ticket information. 22 -- Freshman Seminar: "Mi Familia" followed by discussion with Filmmaker Gregory Nava. 7 P.M., Chapman Auditorium. 24 -- Film: Film Noir series presents: Scarlet Street 7 p.m., AF 208. 24-27 -- Theater: "Geniuses" at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday in the Waltmar Theatre. Student directed by Armand Rainville. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $8 and $6 for students, children and senior citizens or by calling the box office at x6812. 25 -- Music: University Voices Faculty Recital; 8 p.m. in Salmon Recital Hall. Athletics -- Home Games Football -- games at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 vs. Western Washington University Sept. 19 vs. Hardin-Simmons Men’s Soccer Sept. 4 vs. Kean University at 5 p.m. Sept. 22 vs. Biola University at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 vs. Redlands University at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 vs. Alumni Game at 7 p.m. Women’s Soccer Sept. 5 vs. St. Thomas at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 vs. Pomona-Pitzer Colleges at 5 p.m. Sept. 17 vs. Biola University at 5 p.m. Sept. 23 vs. Concordia University at 5 p.m. Sept. 25 vs. Southern California College at 5 p.m. Sept. 26 Alumni Game at 5 p.m. Volleyball In Hutton Sports Center at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 vs. Whittier College Sept. 18 vs. Cal Lutheran University Sept. 23 vs. Pomona-Pitzer Colleges Sept. 25 vs. University of La Verne Sept. 30 vs. Redlands University Panther Parking Pointers With the last day of "open" summer parking behind us, faculty, staff and administrators will be invited and encouraged to park in the new parking structure at Lemon and Sycamore streets as soon as it is completed, which could be as early as Sept. 7. From the opening of the structure until October 31st you can park in the structure for free with a temporary permit which you can obtain from Campus Safety. Starting November 1st you will need a 1998-99 parking decal, which costs $40. In the meantime, please park in the following areas: · The Palm Street lot, which features shuttles to and from the Argyros Forum. · The immediate perimeter of campus, on the university side, not the neighbors’ side. · Street parking without restriction signs, i.e. several blocks away. · Note that parking is no longer available at the Presbyterian Church lot on Grand Street. If you have questions, please call the office of campus safety at x6763. Alumni Association Awards Upcoming: Nominations Needed As part of Homecoming, October 16-18, 1998, the Chapman Alumni Association will recognize four individuals for their outstanding contributions to Chapman University. A special reception and banquet to recognize this year’s recipients will be held on Friday, October 16th. Awards will be presented to outstanding AC and main campus alumni, the young alumnus(a) of the year, and for lifetime achievement. The Chapman Alumni Association invites nominations for these awards from all members of the Chapman community. Please check your e-mail for the specific award criteria and the nomination form, or call the Alumni Relations Office for a copy at 997-6681. Two Portables House Classes During the fall semester two portable classrooms will be used, located in the parking lot next to the Childrens Center in the residence life area. These classrooms will be used until Beckman Hall is available. All faculty teaching in these classrooms should have received a map. If you need one, please contact Saskia Knight's office at x6982. Classified Ads For Sale: Rectangular 3 x 6 natural wood table. Good condition, $80. Call x6949. _______________________________________________________________ Chapman Happenings is published by the office of public relations. Send news by e-mail to wardwell, or by campus mail to the PR department (MH 212). Include name, department, and phone number. Photo submissions accepted. Editor: Ruth Wardwell; Contributing Editor: Cathi Douglas; Editorial Assistants: Stacey Padilla '97, Laura Jonson '01. Sept. 30 vs. Occidental College at 5 p.m.