Next Thursday evening at 8pm, we welcome Kirill Gliadkovsky to Salmon Recital Hall for a solo piano recital. Since making his first public appearance at the age of 6, Mr. Gliadkovsky has toured extensively on three continents performing piano and organ recitals and as a soloist with orchestras in various cities in Russia, including Moscow’s prestigious Bolshoi, Maliy and Rachmaninoff Halls, St.-Petersburg Philharmonic’s Glinka Hall, as well as in Italy, U.K., Poland, Mongolia, Canada, Japan and throughout the United States. Mr. Gliadkovsky’s performances have been met with great enthusiasm by both audiences and music critics in Europe, Russia and North America. Josef Woodard, a critic at the Los Angeles Times, wrote: “…the intensity and a nicely honed musicality left the audience stunned…enthralling…all in all, a gripping and masterful performance”. Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 senior citizens, alumni and non-Chapman students and free to the Chapman Community. Learn more - www.chapman.edu/tickets

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HIRING: Chapman University Program Board (UPB) Graphic Design Assistant! UPB is looking for a Graphic Design Assistant! UPB is a student-driven organization known for bringing entertaining and diverse events to the Chapman community. As Graphic Design Assistant, you will create flyers, posters, digital images, T-shirts, and more to spread the word about our programs! You will also assist the Marketing Director in creating promotional strategies with the marketing committee. This is an exciting PAID opportunity that you won’t want to miss! Check out some of the designs we've had this past year created by our current Graphic Designer! For questions or more information, email Negeen Lotfi (UPB Chair 2015-2016) at lotfi100@mail.chapman.edu. Apply now at OrgSync: https://orgsync.com/33916/forms/140994

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The Association of Iranian Students Across Borders in collaboration with the United Nations Association is hosting an event "Ending An Unnecessary Conflict, and Opening New Horizons" on Iran’s Nuclear Programme, and the E3+3 Negotiations, along with the future of the relationship between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States today at 7pm, in Irvine Lecture Hall (SC 150). There will be Persian snacks, along with a documentary on the subject, followed by a discussion and Q&A. The discussion will be led by Doctor Nathan Gonzalez, Editor at Nortia Press, Lecturer at California State University Long Beach, and Adjunct Faculty at Chapman University, and an expert on Iran, and United States foreign policy. He is joined by Mehran Haghirian, an Iranian student at Chapman, President of AISAB, and Co-Founder and Vice President of UNA, with extensive research on the nuclear negotiations and Iranian foreign policy.

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The Chapman University - Marriage & Family Therapy Program is pleased to welcome Dr. Arpita Lal as the newest addition to our full-time MFT faculty this fall. Arpita has a background in psychology. While doing her Masters in India, an internship in family therapy sparked her passion for the field which has continued ever since. This led her to pursue a Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy from the Ohio State University. Arpita has taught both at the graduate and undergraduate level, worked as a full-time therapist at a community mental health agency for three years and has been a stay-at-home mom for over four years. Arpita is married and has two daughters. When she is not preparing for her teaching, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, volunteering at her daughters’ preschool, traveling and reading. We are glad to have you be a part of our Chapman MFT family, Arpita!

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"When Johnny [and Jane] Come Marching Home: Legal Issues Facing Today's Troops, Thursday, October 1, 2015. Guest Speaker: Kyndra K. Rotunda, Professor of Military and International Law Executive Director, Institute for Military Personnel, Veterans, Human Rights and International Law and AMVETS Legal Clinic. After the Vietnam War, America was rightfully criticized for failing to properly honor our returning veterans. As a country, we’ve committed to do better this time around. But are we doing any better by today’s returning troops? Through an entertaining series of service member vignettes, Professor Rotunda will familiarize listeners with issues facing today’s military men and women and with laws enacted to protect service members. She will also highlight the important work of Chapman’s Military Institute and Veterans Legal Clinic. Offered through Town & Gown, Lunch at the Forum Speaker Series. Advanced ticket purchases & reservations are strongly encouraged. chapman.edu/tg.

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On Tuesday night, former Prime Minister of Yugoslavia, Milan Panic, was at Chapman to talk about a new biography about him that Chapman Professor, Mark Axelrod, wrote entitled “Big Thoughts Are Free: The Authorized Biography of Milan Panic.” Both Mr. Panic and Mark were part of a panel discussion that I moderated at the Fish Interfaith Center on Wallace Chapel. As always, Mr. Panic’s candor was refreshing. A special touch was that Governor Brown attended the event and the dinner that followed in honor of Mr. Panic. In his introductory remarks, Governor Brown spoke warmly of his many years of friendship and his deep admiration of Milan Panic as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and global statesman. Here are a few photos. JLD

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Meet Jayson Schivley (Class of 2017) and hear about his experience in the MFT Program at Chapman University . . . "From a young age I was very intrigued by the human psyche and what fostered or hindered growth and potential. My heart always desired to understand and help people that were struggling. The Chapman University MFT Program has created a practical and stimulating academic environment for me to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to help others heal, grow, and thrive. I have learned and trained under the teaching and supervision of quality leaders in the field of marriage and family therapy. I am thrilled to be able to apply my growth and refined strengths toward helping others."

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This week we would like to introduce you to Cindy Montenegro (Class of 2016). . . . ""My experience in the MFT program at Chapman has been incredibly influential in my growth as a clinician. In applying to graduate programs, I sought to further support my career aspirations of helping others embrace their fullest potential. Chapman University has provided me with the academic structure and skills to move closer towards this goal. It is a privilege to work with a faculty that consistently models how we can honor and embrace the needs of a diverse population. I am grateful to be a part of a program that continually seeks the best for each student, and I look forward to becoming a member of their distinguished alumni this year."

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Student Spotlight! Alex Himstead is a Senior from Seattle majoring in Biological Sciences and minoring in Spanish. Alex has served as a Mentor Supplemental Instructor and a Supplemental Instructor for Organic Chemistry I & II. He works with Chapman’s Dr. Wright to study the loss of learning ability in sea hares and is a prior Chapman SURF Fellow. He has presented research he conducted in Panama at the Western Society of Naturalists 2016 meeting. Alex has served as a coach and mentor at a pre-med camp put on by University of California, Irvine and volunteers at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Long Beach. He is also the co-leader of the Undergraduate Outreach Committee for Schmid Student Leadership Council and received the Outstanding Junior Award at last year’s Campus Leadership Awards. Impressive stuff Alex!

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Just 2 days left to get tickets at the presale price of $35!! Feel free to purchase additional tickets for guests! Purchase tickets today: https://goo.gl/ioflBl Time to celebrate all that you have accomplished this year at school. It's our last Friday before finals, you’re going to study all weekend so why not kick off finals weekend in style at GBA Spring Formal! The rooftop venue will be designed just for us. We will have a lounge on one side where you can enjoy the views, fire pits, and games. Our menu is going to be delicious: variety of appetizers, steak, chicken, salad, desserts and more!! Dj Samii will be play the best songs all night. Did we forget to mention the craft cocktails! Don’t miss out! I don't want you to miss out on the great pre-sale price! Must be 21+ to attend. #ChapmanMBA #ChapmanGBA #Formal #Dance #Dinner #MBA

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