Talk of the Towne Articles

63 - May / Jun 14

Transitional Kindergarten students at West Orange Elementary School in the library with Sheryl (left) and Jennifer Bourgeois. When Sheryl Bourgeois acted as Principal for a Day at West Orange Elementary recently, Chapman University’s Executive Vice President found the experience to be especially eye-opening. “They say everything you... Read More →

Transitional Kindergarten students at West Orange Elementary School in the library with Sheryl (left) and Jennifer Bourgeois. When Sheryl Bourgeois acted as Principal for a Day at West Orange Elementary recently, Chapman University’s Executive Vice President found... Read More →

63 - May / Jun 14

Stitches of Freedom

Prior to her two sons joining the military, like many Americans Jennifer Robles didn’t give much thought to those serving our country in conflicts overseas. “I was patriotic, but unaware of the challenges they face,” says Robles, whose son Jacob Washington is serving in... Read More →

Prior to her two sons joining the military, like many Americans Jennifer Robles didn’t give much thought to those serving our country in conflicts overseas. “I was patriotic, but unaware of the challenges they... Read More →

63 - May / Jun 14

TEDxChapmanU

When Greg Irwin attended TEDxChapmanU last year, the commercial account rep for an Orange graphics company left the event held on Chapman’s campus highly motivated to make some changes in his professional life. The talk that inspired Irwin given by Gwynne Shotwell, president and CEO of SpaceX,... Read More →

When Greg Irwin attended TEDxChapmanU last year, the commercial account rep for an Orange graphics company left the event held on Chapman’s campus highly motivated to make some changes in his professional life. The talk that... Read More →

62 - Mar / Apr 14

Celebrating Huell Howser

Fans of the late Huell Howser and his iconic TV show “California’s Gold” are invited to a free Open House at Chapman University on Saturday, March 29th from 9 am to 6 pm. The event will include live appearances by various stars of Howser’s public television programs and tours of the... Read More →

Fans of the late Huell Howser and his iconic TV show “California’s Gold” are invited to a free Open House at Chapman University on Saturday, March 29th from 9 am to 6 pm. The event will include live appearances by various... Read More →

60 - Nov / Dec 13

R.W.B. Party Props

Bringing Parties to Life!

When R.W.B. Party Props started in 1963, the business began as a hobby for co-owner Bob Babcock. “I always liked to build things and tinker with antique vehicles,” says Babcock, who graduated from Garden Grove High School in 1961. “Back then, I owned an antique... Read More →

When R.W.B. Party Props started in 1963, the business began as a hobby for co-owner Bob Babcock. “I always liked to build things and tinker with antique vehicles,” says Babcock, who graduated from Garden Grove... Read More →

53 - Sep / Oct 12

Adventures of a Foreign Correspondent

For intrepid foreign correspondent David C. Henley, it’s ironic that where his 57-year career took root it could have ended. The veteran journalist, whose work has taken him to dozens of countries around the world, fell in love with the life of a roaming newspaperman... Read More →

For intrepid foreign correspondent David C. Henley, it’s ironic that where his 57-year career took root it could have ended. The veteran journalist, whose work has taken him to dozens of countries around the world,... Read More →

53 - Sep / Oct 15

An American Celebration

Every time Barbara Parker attends an American Celebration event and the performance comes to a close, the Chapman ’64 alumna wishes that the show wouldn’t end. “American Celebration is mesmerizing and absolutely wonderful,” says Parker, a committee member for opening night of the wildly popular,... Read More →

Every time Barbara Parker attends an American Celebration event and the performance comes to a close, the Chapman ’64 alumna wishes that the show wouldn’t end. “American Celebration is mesmerizing and absolutely wonderful,” says Parker,... Read More →

53 - Sep / Oct 12

O'Hara's Pub

40 O'Years in the Plaza

O’Hara’s Irish Pub When Ted Robinson walks into O’Hara’s Pub in the Plaza, he knows he’s somewhere where everybody knows his name. “When I was young, I worked across the street at Wally’s Market,” says Robinson, now retired and a regular visitor to the pub.... Read More →

O’Hara’s Irish Pub When Ted Robinson walks into O’Hara’s Pub in the Plaza, he knows he’s somewhere where everybody knows his name. “When I was young, I worked across the street at Wally’s Market,” says... Read More →

53 - Sep / Oct 12

The Wrecking Crew

In the 1960s when Denny Tedesco’s father, Tommy, went to work each day, rather than carrying a briefcase, he left the house with his guitars. While the younger Tedesco understood his father was a musician, he didn’t realize until he reached adulthood the significance of... Read More →

In the 1960s when Denny Tedesco’s father, Tommy, went to work each day, rather than carrying a briefcase, he left the house with his guitars. While the younger Tedesco understood his father was a musician,... Read More →

52 - Jul / Aug 12

Chapman University Economic Forecast Update

In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review, we reported the findings of the 34th annual 2012 Chapman University Economic Forecast Update. The recently-released June 2012 Economic & Business Review covering the U.S., California and Orange County economic forecasts for 2012-13, revealed that for the... Read More →

In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review, we reported the findings of the 34th annual 2012 Chapman University Economic Forecast Update. The recently-released June 2012 Economic & Business Review covering the U.S., California and... Read More →