Days Until Homecoming:
October 3 – 4, 2025
Join us for Chapman’s Homecoming Weekend!
Reconnect with your fellow Panthers, show your support for current students and celebrate everything that makes Chapman feel like home.
Join your classmates in celebrating this significant milestone on Friday, October 3. It will be a dedicated day for the 50-year reunion activities, including a campus tour, a special presentation of your 50-year diploma during the 50-Year Club luncheon, and additional activities.
Contact the Office of Legacy Planning at legacy@chapman.edu or (714) 516-6150 with any questions.
Friday, October 3
11:30 a.m.
On Friday, October 3, reconnect with fellow 50-Year Club members and welcome the Class of 1975 into your special group. We will also be presenting the Class of 1965 with their 60-year pins! Questions? Contact the Office of Legacy Planning at legacy@chapman.edu or (714) 516-6150.
Friday, October 3 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Bush Conference Center, Beckman Hall Room 404
11:30 a.m.
Gary Troyer Water Polo Tournament
Chapman’s men’s water polo is hosting six games as part of the Gary Troyer Water Polo Tournament.
Friday, October 3 from 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Allred Aquatics Center
1 p.m.
Jumu’ah prayers, also known as Friday prayers, are an important congregational prayer for Muslims that take place every Friday in mosques or Islamic centers.
The Fish Interfaith Center at Chapman University will have its Homecoming Jumu’ah led by Shaykh Jibreel Speight, Director of Muslim Life, and Educational Chaplain at Chapman.
Friday, October 3 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Fish Interfaith Center
1 p.m.
Current students and parents are invited to hear a panel of alumni speak about their experiences in the workforce and/or graduate school.
Attendees will be able to ask questions and network.
Friday, October 3 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Argyros Forum, Room 209 A
2:00 p.m.
Come visit the Samueli Holocaust memorial Library’s exhibits which tell of the individual lives affected, and all too often ended, by the Holocaust.
A child’s shoe from a death camp; a briefcase used to carry false documents for Jewish children in hiding; a poem written by a boy in a concentration camp; all transform history into stories through which we can engage and learn.
Friday, October 3 from 2 – 4 p.m.
Samueli Library, Leatherby Libraries 404
3:30 p.m.
The Keck Center is home to 45 teaching and research labs. Ever wondered what goes on inside them? Drop by to get a firsthand look at the research activity happening across Schmid College. Featuring a Tesla coil, hoverboard, and hagfish slime — this event is open to all!
Friday, October 3 from 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Keck Center for Science and Engineering
5 p.m.
All students, alumni, faculty, families and the extended Schmid community are invited to mix and mingle in the Keck Center!
Enjoy drinks and appetizers on the Robert Day Lounge and Terrace.
Friday, October 3 from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Keck Center, Room 330
6 p.m.
Join us for a warm and welcoming Shabbat dinner as part of Homecoming Weekend! Connect with friends new and old, hear from some of our incredible student leaders and celebrate the spirit of community with meaningful conversation, delicious food and the joy of Shabbat.
All are welcome – students, alumni, staff, faculty, families and friends.
Friday, October 3 from 6 – 8:00 p.m.
Fish Interfaith Center
All Day
Circle Stroll
Stop by the Homecoming Hub to pick up your Chapman Family Passport, then head out on a self-guided stroll through the Orange Circle. Enjoy exclusive discounts at your favorite local businesses and restaurants.
Saturday, October 4: All Day
Old Towne Orange
9 a.m.
Join the Escalette Collection of Art for a creative journaling workshop inspired by the sketchbooks and art of Inna Jane Ray. Participants will create their own custom stationery set – including notecards, envelopes, and journal pages – using mixed media and watercolor techniques while exploring their lived experience of nature.
Saturday, October 4 from 9 – 11 a.m.
Burra Family Community Room, Hilbert Museum of California Art
9:30 a.m.
Having a complete and proper estate plan is an important gift of peace for your loved ones.
Presented by a practicing estate attorney, this program will highlight core documents necessary for a planned estate and review common estate planning mistakes.
Saturday, October 4 from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Beckman Hall, Room 101
10 a.m.
Dr. Brian Alters leads an exploration of the worlds of Walt Disney and Charles Darwin, revealing profound ideas that underpin our origins and our happiness.
Saturday, October 4 from 10 – 11 a.m.
Argyros Forum, Room 202
10 a.m.
Learn strategies for being a healthy artist (physically, mentally and financially). We’ll explore connecting all the arts, validity to why we study the arts and also supporting where art fits in our students lives whether it is the solo life direction or supports other adventures.
Saturday, October 4 from 10 – 11 a.m.
Bertea Hall 109, Choral Room
10 a.m.
How do actors get cast? How do you quantify the unquantifiable?
Join Professor Russell Boast, head of casting and co-head of Chapman’s screen acting program, and the former president of the Casting Society of America, as he reveals how casting directors collaborate with writers, directors and producers to bring characters to life on screen.
This exclusive event offers students and their families a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of casting. It’s a must-attend workshop!
Saturday, October 4 from 10 – 11 a.m.
Folino Theater, Marion Knott Studios
10 a.m.
Thinking about a career in medicine? Join us on the McCardle Steps to learn from Pre-Health Advisor Randy Zuniga about how to stand out in the application process.
Saturday, October 4 from 10 – 11 a.m.
McCardle Steps, Keck Center for Science and Engineering
10 a.m.
Decades of science support common-sense notions about the importance of eating well, exercise, and avoiding unhealthy substances in achieving a long and healthy life. But what does science tell us about the longevity strategies we are not likely to hear about at the doctor’s office or from social media gurus? Join Dr. Gruenewald in an exploration of science-backed secrets for supporting health and happiness as we age.
Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Beckman Hall, Room 104
10 a.m.
Join us for a Master Class with Argyros College of Business and Economics Interim Dean, Tom Turk
Saturday, October 4 from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Beckman Hall, Room 102
10 a.m.
Join us for a panel discussion featuring Fowler School of Engineering alumni sharing their career paths, current roles, and how their time at Chapman prepared them for life after graduation.
The event will also include brief updates from the Fowler School of Engineering Career and Industry Relations team on current trends and opportunities in engineering and computer science careers.
Light refreshments provided.
Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Ideation Zone, Swenson Hall N107 and N109
10 a.m.
Alumni are invited to take a walk down memory lane and see how Chapman has grown! Revisit your favorite spots and discover the newest additions to campus.
Tour starts in the Pankey Visitors Center, First Floor Argyros Forum. Refreshments provided.
Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Pankey Visitors Center, First Floor Argyros Forum
10 a.m.
Visit the Hilbert Museum
Explore classic California landscapes, pop culture icons, and vibrant storytelling in art. Visit the Hilbert Museum Website to make a reservation, or if you don’t know when you will be available, please sign in when you arrive.
Saturday, October 4 from 10 – 5 p.m.
Hilbert Museum of California Art: 167 N. Atchison St. Orange, CA
11 a.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. UC Santa Cruz
The women’s soccer team takes on UC Santa Cruz
Saturday, October 4 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Ernie Chapman Stadium
12 p.m.
Join us for the First Generation and Promising Futures Programs Open House & Day Party!
Come meet the team, tour our brand-new space, and enjoy great food, music, and community. We’re excited to welcome you and celebrate Homecoming together!
Saturday, October 4 from 12 – 2 p.m.
First Generation and Promising Futures House: 537 N. Glassell Street, Orange
2 p.m.
Honors Program’s Professor Jack Horner, world renown paleontologist, will give a master class on dinosaurs and the modern day quest to revive extinct species.
Saturday, October 4 from 2 – 3 p.m.
Argyros Forum, Room 208
2 p.m.
Discover the science behind crafting persuasive messages that inspire action. Grounded in principles of persuasion and strategic communication, this master class explores how to leverage opportunities and navigate barriers in order to facilitate behavior change, even among individuals who don’t like being told what to do. Real-world applications from health promotion, family caregiving communication, and the School of Communication students’ own message design efforts will be used to illustrate the measurable impact of effective persuasive messages.
Saturday, October 4 from 2 – 3 p.m.
Beckman Hall, Room 104
2 p.m.
Dodge College trustee professor Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage and host of its Awards Chatter podcast, will speak about this year’s Oscar race and what a modern-day Oscar campaign looks like.
Saturday, October 3 from 2 – 3 p.m.
Folino Theater, Marion Knott Studios
2 p.m.
Lights, camera…paint brushes!
Join Mary Platt, Director of the Hilbert Museum, for this lecture exploring the crossover between CA fine art and the movie industry, from the 1930s to today. See how artists bridged two creative industries and how the Hilbert Museum is one of the few institutions to celebrate both sides of their legacy. This Homecoming-only presentation offers a rare look into the intersection of Hollywood and the fine arts through the lens of California’s most visionary artists.
Saturday, October 4 from 2 – 3 p.m.
Burra Family Community Room, Hilbert Museum of California Art
2 p.m.
Come visit the Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library’s permanent and rotating exhibits which tell of the individual lives affected, and all too often ended, by the Holocaust.
A child’s shoe from a death camp; a briefcase used to carry false documents for Jewish children in hiding; a poem written by a boy in a concentration camp.
All transform history into stories through which we can engage and learn.
Saturday, October 4 from 2 – 4 p.m.
Samueli Library, Leatherby Libraries Room 404
3 p.m.
Join us in the Piazza leading up to the big game! We’ll be celebrating with food, drinks and a variety of live entertainment.
Saturday, October 4 from 3 – 6:30 p.m.
Attallah Piazza
3 p.m.
Stay healthy and vibrant this flu season with a free flu shot at the annual Flu Vaccine Clinic!
Administered by Chapman University’s Doctor of Pharmacy students, you’ll be helping protect yourself and our Panther Family.
Vaccines are first-come, first-served. Registering for this event does not guarantee a dose.
Saturday, October 4 from 3 – 6:30 p.m.
Chapman Plaza
5 p.m.
Join us for all things Chapman alumni at this all-alumni social! Reconnect with fellow Panthers while enjoying music, food, and refreshments, and hear special remarks from President Matt Parlow and Alumni Association President Michelle Philo as we celebrate our alumni community. All alumni are welcome, with special celebrations for milestone reunion classes, clubs and organizations.
Saturday, October 4 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Argyros Forum Student Union
6:45 p.m.
Immediately following the alumni gathering at the tailgate party, we are celebrating the 40-year reunion for the Class of 1985 on the evening of Saturday, October 4. In addition to your 1985 classmates, the reunion is open to all your Chapman College friends. For more information, contact the Office of Legacy Planning at legacy@chapman.edu or (714) 516-6150.
Saturday, October 4 from 6:45 – 10 p.m.
Keck Center, Women of Chapman Gallery
7 p.m.
Cheer on the Chapman Panthers as they face off against the University of Redlands
Saturday, October 4 from 7 – 10:00 p.m.
Ernie Chapman Stadium
Come Home to #ChapmanU
From Schmid Gate to Memorial Lawn, we want to know what makes Chapman feel like home to you! Share a picture of a favorite spot or Chapman memory on Instagram and tag it #chapmanu.
Select photos will be featured on Chapman’s main Instagram page and Chapman Alumni page for the Chapman community to see. Let’s all come home together, even while we’re apart!