Building Character Articles

98 - Mar / Apr 20

Director of Church Relations

Nancy Brink, M.Div. The many students and parishioners who have benefited from Rev. Nancy Brink’s counsel over the years can thank a failed acting tryout. Intent on being a Broadway actress, at the beginning of her freshman year, she tried out for the one full... Read More →

Nancy Brink, M.Div. The many students and parishioners who have benefited from Rev. Nancy Brink’s counsel over the years can thank a failed acting tryout. Intent on being a Broadway actress, at the beginning of... Read More →

97 - Jan / Feb 20

Amir Raz, PhD

Director, Institute for Interdisiplinary Brain & Behavioral Sciences

Amir Raz, PhD Multi-talented people often experience a conundrum. With a wide variety of skills and interests, they may find it difficult to narrow down their choices in professions. While in middle school in his native Israel, Amir Raz found himself drawn to music and... Read More →

Amir Raz, PhD Multi-talented people often experience a conundrum. With a wide variety of skills and interests, they may find it difficult to narrow down their choices in professions. While in middle school in his... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Carol Jue

Women’s Head Basketball Coach

Coach Carol Jue When coworkers heard Andrea Villanueva speaking about the coaching she receives from Carol Jue, Chapman University’s Women’s Head Basketball Coach, they asked if Jue was her life coach. “I laughed so hard, because she kind of is,” says Villanueva, who played basketball... Read More →

Coach Carol Jue When coworkers heard Andrea Villanueva speaking about the coaching she receives from Carol Jue, Chapman University’s Women’s Head Basketball Coach, they asked if Jue was her life coach. “I laughed so hard,... Read More →

95 - Sep / Oct 19

Matt Parlow

Dean of Fowler School of Law

Matt Parlow As a kid growing up in Los Angeles, Matt Parlow considered being a teacher or going into law. Chapman University’s Dean of Fowler School of Law and Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Law ended up going into both fields. “Teaching is in my... Read More →

Matt Parlow As a kid growing up in Los Angeles, Matt Parlow considered being a teacher or going into law. Chapman University’s Dean of Fowler School of Law and Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Law... Read More →

94 - Jul / Aug 19

Helen Norris

Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Helen Norris In the mid-1970s as a high school student in her native Ireland, Helen Norris had an experience that shaped her worldview and directed her future career. A nun discouraged Chapman University’s Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) from majoring in mathematics. “I... Read More →

Helen Norris In the mid-1970s as a high school student in her native Ireland, Helen Norris had an experience that shaped her worldview and directed her future career. A nun discouraged Chapman University’s Vice President... Read More →

93 - May / Jun 19

Blas Villalobos, DSW

Director of Veterans Affairs

Blas Villalobos, DSW Blas Villalobos grew up with a deep-rooted sense of community and has found that same sense of camaraderie throughout his career. That stability has stood him in good stead with his work serving veterans. Chapman University’s Director of Veterans Affairs, who runs... Read More →

Blas Villalobos, DSW Blas Villalobos grew up with a deep-rooted sense of community and has found that same sense of camaraderie throughout his career. That stability has stood him in good stead with his work... Read More →

92 - Mar / Apr 19

Thomas Turk, PhD

Dean of Argyros School of Business & Economics

Thomas Turk, PhD Given the fact that Thomas Turk’s work is based on attention to details, he finds it ironic that he didn’t have a plan when he chose his college major. “Like many 18-year-olds, I didn’t give much thought to picking my... Read More →

Thomas Turk, PhD Given the fact that Thomas Turk’s work is based on attention to details, he finds it ironic that he didn’t have a plan when he chose his college major. “Like... Read More →

91 - Jan / Feb 19

Naveen Jonathan, PhD

Chair, Department of Marriage & Family Therapy

Naveen Jonathan, PhD As a kid, Naveen Jonathan found himself drawn to being a good listener. He would lend an ear when friends wanted to talk and could be counted on for encouragement. So when he ultimately decided to go into the field of... Read More →

Naveen Jonathan, PhD As a kid, Naveen Jonathan found himself drawn to being a good listener. He would lend an ear when friends wanted to talk and could be counted on for encouragement. So... Read More →

90 - Nov / Dec 18

John Benitz

Chair, Department of Theatre

John Benitz You know those movie scenes when the star meets someone or makes a discovery and just knows that destiny has arrived? John Benitz has experienced this at least twice in his lifetime. “The first time I knew ‘this is it’ occurred... Read More →

John Benitz You know those movie scenes when the star meets someone or makes a discovery and just knows that destiny has arrived? John Benitz has experienced this at least twice in his lifetime.... Read More →

89 - Sep / Oct 18

Dr. Glenn Pfeiffer

Provost

Dr. Glenn Pfeiffer If you happen to look at the base of Glenn Pfeiffer’s computer monitor, you’d spy a number taped there currently at 5,059 and counting. The figure reminds Chapman University’s Provost his purpose as an educator. “The number, which keeps climbing, indicates how... Read More →

Dr. Glenn Pfeiffer If you happen to look at the base of Glenn Pfeiffer’s computer monitor, you’d spy a number taped there currently at 5,059 and counting. The figure reminds Chapman University’s Provost his purpose... Read More →