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Excitement abounds on campus of Chestnut Hill College
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hestnut Hill College enters this fall semester on a wave of momentum. The College was recently featured as one of College Magazine’s “Top 10 Colleges in Philadelphia.” For two years running, its School of Undergraduate Studies was named a national College of Distinction, an honor also bestowed upon both its School of Graduate Studies and its School of Continuing and Professional Studies. And, to top it off, the College celebrates its 95th Anniversary in 2019. But if you thought those forces alone were responsible for propelling that momentum – you can think again. As you’ll see, the College has plenty of reasons for new and returning students to look forward to this semester with excitement. Some take place inside the classroom; some take place outside the classroom. Some are traditions; some are new. Yet all are infused with the essence of what it means to be a Griffin. Below are just a few of those reasons certain to enthuse all who step on Chestnut Hill College’s campus. But, important to note, with the rate the college is creating and innovating, keep an ear out and an eye open, because more are doubtlessly to come. New undergraduate majors The College recently announced that it was adding two new undergraduate majors to its curriculum: cybersecurity and health sciences. The first – cybersecurity – was established with a grant from the National Science Foundation. With the aid of cybersecurity experts, from both the industry and government agencies, the College developed the “Cyber Sentinels Program.” Among the first of its kind in the Philadelphia area, the program will provide students who earn a degree a path of employment to one of the country’s fastest-growing job sectors. They will also have the opportunity to obtain industry certifications and participate in service work through the skills they have learned. The program will focus on protection, prevention, monitoring and investigation of unauthorized breaches of computer and network systems. The same cybersecurity experts who aided in the development of the program will serve as
No one is more excited about the Brotherly Love Cup returning for its ninth year than Big Griff and the Chestnut Hill College Quidditch Team. Join the College for a fun-filled day of everyone’s favorite movie sport. Details can be found at (www.chc.edu/quidditch-tournament-information)
adjunct professors, thereby allowing students to become familiar with and use industry software firsthand. One of the goals of the program is to reduce vulnerability in the national information infrastructure. The second undergraduate major added to the College’s curriculum is health sciences. This program was designed to give students a thorough, sweeping examination of health professionals’ careers, and the past, present and future of the healthcare system and the science that underscores the entire industry. Earning a degree in health sciences will enable students to enter a variety of fields. A brief example of some of those potential careers include: health educator, research coordinator and health services administrator. The program grants students the ability and the time to discover what aspect of the health sciences field best fits their own unique passions and talents. As they do so, they can complete the fundamental coursework that qualifies them to seek out programs, certifications and careers. So whichever career in the
health care industry the students happen to choose, the health sciences major at Chestnut Hill College will deliver the education and experience needed to ensure their future success. For more information on the programs, visit www.chc.edu/cybersecurity and www.chc.edu/academics/ undergraduate/health-sciences. Harry Potter Conference and Quidditch Tournament Brooms up! This October, the College will host its seventh annual Harry Potter Conference and its ninth annual Philadelphia Brotherly Love Cup. The seventh annual Harry Potter Conference is the country’s only interdisciplinary academic symposium where faculty, students and community members present scholarly papers and works of art based on J.K. Rowling’s world-renowned book series. Presenters span across multiple disciplines, like philosophy and science, and range from Ph.Ds. to high school students. The aim of the one-of-a-kind conference is to create a dialogue that goes beyond the books, and one that covers
ethics, politics and the ways Harry Potter can be used in any given discipline as a kaleidoscope through which a variety of different interpretations appear. Continuing into its fifth year is the conference’s special section titled “Harry Potter Conference for the Scholarship of High School Students.” Students are invited to submit a short essay that either analyzes themes or characters from the series or discusses elements of the series and explains how they extend into an academic discipline. The College will consider student papers for an essay contest that awards the selected students a partial scholarship to the College. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 10. The Harry Potter Conference takes place on Oct. 19-20. It is free and open to the public. For more information about the conference and its schedule, visit www.chc.edu/harry-potter-conference. To submit proposals and papers, visit www.harrypotterconference.com /abstract-submission. html. The student-run Philadelphia Brotherly Love Cup features athletes from the College and nine other local schools that come
together to compete in a fun and frenetic quidditch tournament. There is no admission fee for the event; however, everything is pay as you go and parking costs $10 (cash only). The event is open to the public. The Philadelphia Brotherly Love Cup begins at 10 a.m. on Oct. 20. More information about the tournament can be found at www.chc. edu/quidditch-tournament-information. Biomedical Seminar: “Adapting to the Rapid Transformation in Health Care in Caring for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury Lessons Learned” As part of the annual Biomedical Distinguished Lecture Series, Chestnut Hill College will host President of the Rothman Institute Alexander R. Vaccaro, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, on Sept. 26. Vaccarro, who is also a team physician and spine consultant for the Philadelphia Eagles, will present a lecture detailing the research and the findings of spinal cord injuries in an effort to open a forum about recent advances in the biomedical field. The Biomedical Distinguished Lecture Series was initiated in 1994 and features distinguished biomedical professionals and speakers wellversed in basic research. Other than providing a forum to further education and knowledge, the lecture series also generates dialogue and career contact between professionals and students interested in entering the fields of health and medicine. This lecture will be held in the East Parlor of Saint Joseph Hall at 2 p.m. It is open to the public as well as alumni, faculty, staff and current and prospective students. To learn more about the College’s seminar series, visit www.chc.edu/ biomedical-seminar-and-lectureseries. Sprint football home opener: Chestnut Hill College vs. Army To jumpstart its fourth sprint football season, the Chestnut Hill College Griffins take on the Army West Point Black Knights for its season and home opener. The College and Army, the reigning champion of the 2017 Collegiate Sprint Football League (Continued on page 4)
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Chestnut Hill College named a Top 10 College in Philadelphia and a national ‘College of Distinction’
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long with receiving two new and prestigious awards, Chestnut Hill College was re-cently named as one of the “Top 10 Colleges in Philadelphia.â€? In June, College Magazine included the school on its list of “Top 10 Colleges in Philadelphia,â€? citing numerous reasons why it deserved such recognition. As well as its extracur-ricular events, close-knit community, scenic campus, security department and proximity to downtown Philadelphia, writer ZoĂŤ Knafelc said the education the College offers – in particular its education program – makes it an alluring choice for students. “Besides the magical aura, Chestnut Hill [College] takes pride in their phenomenal edu-cation program,â€? Knafelc wrote. “This program helps future teachers gain knowledge and aspects for their career paths, which definitely sets it apart from other schools.â€? Following that announcement, the College learned it had acquired more honors still. For the first time, the College’s School of Graduate Studies and its
School of Continuing and Professional Studies were both named as Colleges of Distinction. The College was also named for the second year in a row as a national College of Distinction for its School of Undergraduate Studies. Furthermore, it also earned national recognition when it was designated as both a Catholic and a Pennsylvania College of Distinction, two honors it received last year as well. “I am gratified that Colleges of Distinction offers our prospective students and their par-ents the opportunity to preview quantifiable data about Chestnut Hill College that makes us an excellent college choice,� said College President Carol Jean Vale, SSJ, Ph.D. “When you spend four years in college, it’s imperative that you like the campus atmosphere, the students, your chosen path of study, the faculty and the opportunities the college has to offer all necessary components to have a successful college experience.� All three schools at the College received the recognition for instilling “the values of academic excellence,
For the first time, the College’s School of Graduate Studies and its School of Continuing and Professional Studies were both named as Colleges of Distinction.
ethical living and care for their community and the Earth they in-habit.� Founded in 1924 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Chestnut Hill College is a private, Catholic institution that offers students a diverse and spirited liberal arts education, with particular emphasis on the humanities and social and natural sciences. Students can earn a bachelor’s degree in 35 majors, a master’s degree in six fields and a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. Two new undergraduate majors were recently added to the curriculum, too cybersecurity and health sciences. The former was established with a grant from the National Science Foundation; cybersecurity experts, from both the government and the industry, aided the development of the program. For athletics, the College offers 17 NCAA Division II sports, including tennis, soccer, baseball and basketball. It also has a sprint football team, which is a member of the Col-legiate Sprint Football League. The sport follows traditional college football rules, with one exception athletes must weigh 178 lbs. or less. The campus, located at 9601 Germantown Ave. in Philadelphia, is surrounded by acres of green space and situated next to the Wissahickon Creek. The buildings are built in the Romanesque, French Gothic and Greco-Roman architectural styles. Deemed historically significant, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The College now joins a short, intimate list of nationally-recognized
schools some of which are local, such as Villanova University and Drexel University that are distinguished as much by their curriculum as by their dedication to providing students with innovating opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. “Colleges of Distinction applauds
Chestnut Hill College for pushing the envelope with its up-to-date curriculum, enriching the college experience with high-impact educational practices and providing every student with an education that stretches far beyond what’s typically required from an academic major,� said Tyson Schritter, chief operating officer for Colleges of Distinction, which was responsible for presenting the College with its numerous accolades. Established in 2000, Colleges of Distinction (CoD) publishes an annual guidebook dedi-cated to helping students find a college best suited to their own individual needs. It is a resource-rich tool used not
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only by students but by high school guidance counselors and parents who want the best future for his or her student or child. Schools are named as a College of Distinction if they have demonstrated a longstanding competence and expertise in four areas: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes. CoD also selects colleges and universities based on what it calls “HighImpact Practices.� Based on research, these are programs that offer students hands-on educational experiences that build or expand upon academic majors. CoD’s evaluation process differs from other publications that rank colleges and universities each year. Whereas most of those publications rely heavily on certain statistics like historical reputation, athletic prowess and acceptance rates, CoD instead undertakes an intensive process that involves data-driven research and one-on-one interviews, con-ducted on each campus with anyone from a student to a faculty member to a college executive. The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education, among others, has researched the methodology employed by CoD and voiced its support for the manner in which it is carried out. “These schools have been carefully selected as distinguished institutions,� CoD stated on its website, “measured by the experiences students come away with and the memories they can create as they invest in their futures, so students can choose not only the ‘best college,’ but the right college.� That Chestnut Hill College continues adding merits to its abundance of awards and recognitions elucidates why and how it has remained an elite institution for almost a cen-tury. Incoming students, be it undergraduate freshmen or first-year graduate students, can rest assured knowing the College has their best futures in mind and at heart. “Becoming a College of Distinction, like Chestnut Hill,� Schritter said, “is proof that the institutions we select are fully invested in their students’ success, beginning on day one, and continuing through the rest of their lives.� For more information, visit www. chc.edu, www.collegemagazine.com/ top-10-colleges-in-philadelphia/, and www.collegesofdistinction.com/school /chestnut-hill-college/#overview.
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(CSFL), are two of 10 teams that play in the CSFL. Since joining the league in 2015, the Griffins have won numerous accolades, chief among them naming Mike Marino the “CSFL Freshman of the Year.� Now a junior, Marino will helm what was last year’s fourth-best offense. For the uninitiated, sprint football abides by the same rules of normal college football, but with one exception: players must weigh 178 lbs. or less. The CSFL originated before World War II. The Griffins play the Black Knights on Friday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. at A.A. Garthwaite Stadium (Field “A�) in Conshohocken. To check out the Griffins’ full schedule, visit www.griffinathletics.com/ schedule.aspx?path=sprint_football For more information about Chestnut Hill College, visit www. chc.edu.
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Histor y of Chestnut Hill College
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ocated at the northwestern edge of Philadelphia on 75 acres overlooking the Wissahickon Creek, Chestnut Hill College opened in 1924 as a Catholic, four-year, liberal arts college for women. Founded as Mount Saint Joseph College by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the College was renamed in 1938 as Chestnut Hill College. Since its inception, the College has offered a rigorous liberal arts education that provides students with a broad background in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The goal of Chestnut Hill College has been to prepare students for life’s challenges by helping them to grow intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and socially. In keeping with the spirit of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the curriculum has been modified over time to meet the ever-changing needs of higher education and society. The College originally awarded only the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees to young women of traditional college age. In 1972, a Continuing Education department extended opportunities for undergraduate study to mature women and men. With the addition of a coeducational graduate program in 1980, the College began to offer master’s degrees and, in 1997, added its first doctoral program. Today, students may earn master’s degrees in four disciplines and a doctorate in clinical psychology. Academic changes also included expansion beyond the physical limits of the campus. As a member of SEPCHE (Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education), Chestnut Hill pursues a collaborative approach to higher education with seven other local institutions. Through membership in the ACSSJ (Association of Colleges of Sisters of St. Joseph) Chestnut Hill is able to offer its students opportunities to enrich their educational experiences by studying at seven other colleges in the United States. Study-abroad programs further extend the reach of a Chestnut Hill education and help prepare students for life in a global society. November 2001 proved to be an historic time for Chestnut Hill College. The announcement that men would be admitted to the traditional-age, full-time undergraduate program in fall 2003 marked the end of the 78-year-old College for Women. In choosing to pursue this new direction, the College makes a tradition of excellence and a history of success available to a wider audience. On August 2, 2006, College President Carol Jean Vale, SSJ, Ph.D. announced one of the most transformational moments in the College’s history, the acquisition of the SugarLoaf estate from the Albert M. Greenfield Foundation. The purchase of SugarLoaf Hill offered the College a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to nearly double the size of its campus and allow for expansion to accommodate a growing student body. The existing structures at SugarLoaf have all been renovated and are currently being used as classroom space, lodging for undergraduate students and for conferences and social events. In the long-term, the property will be expanded to include additional residential and academic buildings in accordance with the College’s Master Plan. (Continued on page 6)
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Histor y (Continued from page 6)
In August 2007, College President Carol Jean Vale, SSJ, Ph.D., announced the College’s reclassification from NCAA Division III to NCAA Division II and full membership in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). Chestnut Hill College, a member of the NCAA Division III since 1996, has enjoyed unprecedented success in its athletics program since going coed in 2003. The Chestnut Hill campus provides an atmosphere conducive to teaching, learning, and reflection for the entire college community. The decades of expansion in academic programs were matched by corresponding growth and change in the campus, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For many years the main buildings were St. Joseph Hall, with its six-story Greco-Roman rotunda and French Gothic exterior, Fournier Hall, a jewel of Italian Romanesque architecture, and Clement Hall, with its classrooms and swimming pool. The additions of Logue Library, Fontbonne Hall, and Barbara D’Iorio Martino Hall meet the needs of a growing college community. In the fall of 2006, Mary Jackson Fitzsimmons ’35 Hall opened as a residence hall to help alleviate a housing shortage on the campus. In 2012, the Jack and Rosemary Murphy Gulati ’61 Complex was dedicated. This renovated Clement Hall space now includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, a sleek entrance pavilion and the inviting Michael and Margaret Carney McCaffery ’77 Lounge (formerly the Social Room).
Each new structure was carefully designed to preserve the architectural integrity of the campus while addressing specific educational or student life needs. The last decade has seen an emphasis on providing the technology that is essential to today's students. Renovated science facilities and computer laboratories helped to create a teaching/learning environment appropriate for the 21st century. Martino Hall includes "smart" classrooms and seminar rooms that are part of the campus-wide network. Visitors to the grounds have long enjoyed the grotto with its charming fountain, the House of Loretto, and the elegant main chapel that was inspired by Sainte Chapelle in Paris. More than 11,000 individuals have earned degrees from Chestnut Hill College since 1924. The list of accomplished graduates includes numerous representatives in medicine, law, research, education, business and social service workers. Alumni are also well known for their commitment to volunteerism in countless civic, cultural, educational, and religious organizations. Their spirit continues to animate the campus through the generous support of and dedication to their alma mater that they loyally demonstrate. Faithful to its rich history, Chestnut Hill College will continue to meet the challenges of a changing society while maintaining its commitment to values-oriented education and its Catholic heritage. Future graduates of the College will continue to be people who use their education to transform the world as they join their predecessors in dedicating themselves to the College motto of Fides, Caritas, Scientia.
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