Building Character Articles

118 - Nov / Dec 23

Dean of Chapman University's Fowler School of Law

Paul Paton For Paul Paton, Dean of Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law, lessons learned in childhood helped shape his accomplished career, which has spanned corporate, government and academic environments. “I was born and raised just outside of Toronto, and dinner table conversation was very... Read More →

Paul Paton For Paul Paton, Dean of Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law, lessons learned in childhood helped shape his accomplished career, which has spanned corporate, government and academic environments. “I was born and raised... Read More →

117 - Sep / Oct 23

Jessica MyLymuk

Associate Director of the Samueli Holocats Memorial Library

Jessica MyLymuk During middle school and high school, Jessica MyLymuk made a yearly trip from her home in Las Vegas to Chapman University to attend the Strings Festival. While she enjoyed playing her violin for the judges at the weekend event, it was the campus’s... Read More →

Jessica MyLymuk During middle school and high school, Jessica MyLymuk made a yearly trip from her home in Las Vegas to Chapman University to attend the Strings Festival. While she enjoyed playing her violin for... Read More →

116 - Jul / Aug 23

Mike Ibba, PhD

Professor & Dean of Schmid College of Science & Technology

Mike Ibba, PhD. Ask many highly regarded educators what drew them to teaching, and you’ll often discover it was the influence of a teacher. Such was the case with Mike Ibba, Professor and Dean of Schmid College of Science and Technology, Biological Sciences at Chapman... Read More →

Mike Ibba, PhD. Ask many highly regarded educators what drew them to teaching, and you’ll often discover it was the influence of a teacher. Such was the case with Mike Ibba, Professor and Dean of... Read More →

115 - May / Jun 23

Julianne O'Brien Pedersen

Chapman University's Chair & Professor, Department of Dance

Julianne O’Brien Pedersen In high school, Julianne O’Brien Pedersen discovered her first love. Though she had participated in a wide variety of sports, it wasn’t until she met the artistic side of dance that she knew she’d found her calling. “I became involved in a... Read More →

Julianne O’Brien Pedersen In high school, Julianne O’Brien Pedersen discovered her first love. Though she had participated in a wide variety of sports, it wasn’t until she met the artistic side of dance that she... Read More →

114 - Mar / Apr 23

Matt Parlow

Executive Vice President, Chief Advancement Officer

Matt Parlow When Chapman University’s former Executive Vice President, Chief Advancement Officer (EVP/CAO) left in September 2021, Matt Parlow had no idea he would soon be stepping into the position. At the time, he was happily serving as Chapman University’s Dean of Fowler School of... Read More →

Matt Parlow When Chapman University’s former Executive Vice President, Chief Advancement Officer (EVP/CAO) left in September 2021, Matt Parlow had no idea he would soon be stepping into the position. At the time, he was... Read More →

113 - Jan / Feb 23

Essraa Nawar

Leatherby Libraries Diversity & Development Librarian Chair

Essraa Nawar Since childhood, Essraa Nawar’s curious nature has caused her to ask many questions. The answers to those queries have allowed her to see the world through a kaleidoscope lens. For the Chapman University Leatherby Libraries Diversity and Development Librarian Chair, this view has... Read More →

Essraa Nawar Since childhood, Essraa Nawar’s curious nature has caused her to ask many questions. The answers to those queries have allowed her to see the world through a kaleidoscope lens. For the Chapman University... Read More →

112 - Nov / Dec 22

Roxanne Greitz Miller, EdD

Dean of Attallah College of Educational Studies

Roxanne Greitz Miller, EdD Roxanne Greitz Miller decided she wanted to be a teacher her senior year of high school. While in elementary and middle school, Chapman University’s Dean of Attallah College of Educational Studies had been science starved. She saw teaching as a way... Read More →

Roxanne Greitz Miller, EdD Roxanne Greitz Miller decided she wanted to be a teacher her senior year of high school. While in elementary and middle school, Chapman University’s Dean of Attallah College of Educational Studies... Read More →

111 - Sep / Oct 22

Chief Rick Gonzalez

Chief of Chapman University Public Safety

Chief Rick Gonzalez As Chief of Chapman University Public Safety, Rick Gonzalez knows his job entails more than keeping the campus secure. Of equal importance is making the university feel safe to the students, faculty and staff. “In order for students to thrive at Chapman,... Read More →

Chief Rick Gonzalez As Chief of Chapman University Public Safety, Rick Gonzalez knows his job entails more than keeping the campus secure. Of equal importance is making the university feel safe to the students, faculty... Read More →

110 - Jul / Aug 22

Jacqueline Deats

Director of Student Health

Jacqueline Deats, Nurse Practitioner When students go away to college, adulting becomes a reality. One of the tasks they are soon faced with is managing their own health care. As Director of Student Health at Chapman University, Jacqueline Deats enjoys helping guide students with their... Read More →

Jacqueline Deats, Nurse Practitioner When students go away to college, adulting becomes a reality. One of the tasks they are soon faced with is managing their own health care. As Director of Student Health at... Read More →

109 - May / Jun 22

Coach Scott Laverty

Men's Head Baseball Coach

Coach Scott Laverty Successful baseball coaches and their players know that strategic moves are what knock a ball out of the park. That’s why Chapman University’s Head Baseball Coach, Scott Laverty, left his position at a Division 1 team in college to play with a... Read More →

Coach Scott Laverty Successful baseball coaches and their players know that strategic moves are what knock a ball out of the park. That’s why Chapman University’s Head Baseball Coach, Scott Laverty, left his position at... Read More →