Chapman graduates gather for networking and some holiday cheer in the “new” College of Business Administration Complex.

Chapman Graduate School Alumni gathered in the new College of Business Administration’s Complex on Thursday, December 6, 2007, to start off the holiday season by catching up with former classmates, professors, and program managers.

Executive Dean Joyce J. Elam welcomed alums back to the college and introduced attendees to the new building complex with guided tours.  Former Chapman School Dean  José de la Torre gave updates about Chapman’s graduate programs and introduced Barry Shifflet, director of Career Management Services and Robert Garcia, director of Executive and Professional Education.   Both gave a brief introductions to the services their offices provide. Monique Catoggio, director of alumni relations, introduced a friendly ice breaker game of Chapman bingo.

Chapman graduates enjoyed a live accoustical guitarist as they ate, drank, and won prizes provided by the FIU Alumni Association.

Michelle Joubert, assistant director of alumni relations, said, “We are excited to welcome Chapman graduates to view the new building complex.  I believe they were as excited to see it as we were to present it. We look forward to the new year to provide many other networking opportunities for alums to visit the beautiful new college facilty.” View pictures of the Chapman Alumni Holiday Reception.