November 25, 2025 | Inside Chapman

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Winterfest Lights Up Attallah Piazza

Chapman welcomed students, alumni, faculty, staff and families to Attallah Piazza for its annual Winterfest and Doy’s Holiday Tree Lighting. The free community celebration transformed the heart of campus into a cheerful winter wonderland with music, lights and festive spirit.

Or Initiative Event with Vikki Katz and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib

Or Initiative Launches with Conversation on Radical Pragmatism

Moderated by Fletcher Jones Foundation Endowed Chair in Free Speech Vikki Katz, the Or Initiative’s event series launch featured an honest conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, founder of the Realign for Palestine project at the Atlantic Council.

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University Closes for Thanksgiving Break; Staff Early Release on Nov. 26 at 3 p.m.

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Chapman University will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28. Please coordinate with your supervisor, as all early releases require supervisor approval.

Office of Research and Graduate Education – Holiday Closure and Proposal Deadlines

The Chapman University Office of Research and Graduate Education will be closed for winter break Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, through January 1, 2026. Refer to tables to confirm the final day to submit a full draft to Sponsored Projects Services for review.

Take the 2025 Sustainability Survey

Help shape Chapman’s future sustainability efforts by sharing your feedback in the 2025 Sustainability Survey before it closes tomorrow.

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Chapman University Economic Forecast
Thursday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m., Musco Center for the Arts

Learn firsthand from Dr. Jim Doti and his team of experts as they provide crucial economic insights for 2026. In-person attendance requires a purchased ticket, but online viewing is free.

Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m., Musco Center for the Arts

Mariachi Garibaldi and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande invite all to celebrate the holiday season with Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico.

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Hilbert Museum Celebrates Disney’s Fantasia Day with Special Events

The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, home to one of the world’s largest private collections of "Fantasia" and other Disney art, has designated Nov. 13 as Disney’s Fantasia Day and invited Disney fans and others to celebrate with a day of special activities. View the full story at Fox 11 Los Angeles.

Associate Professor Micol Hebron’s Artwork Featured in International AI Cinema Exhibition

A series of artwork by Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Professor Micol Hebron was included in an exhibition, "An Eye for AI Cinema," in conjunction with the Bergen International Film Festival.

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Chapman Football Advances After 18-16 Win at Whitworth

The Chapman University football team advanced to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament with a dramatic 18-16 win over Whitworth. The Panthers broke up Whitworth’s two-point try with no time on the clock to advance. Chapman will play at University of Wisconsin – River Falls on Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. on ESPN+.

The Panthers’ First Round wins are never without excitement. Chapman’s first postseason victory in 2019 came after three overtimes. This year marks only the second time the Panthers have advanced in the NCAA Tournament across their five appearances.

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