Ask the Experts Virtual Town Hall
Chapman University’s Vice President for Research, Thomas Piechota, hosts the next Ask the Experts Virtual Town Hall – COVID-19 and Impacts on Mental Health on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, Noon – 1:00 p.m. The event will be moderated by Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Dean Janeen Hill, and feature panelists: Dr. Heather Huszti,
Community partnerships support local businesses during pandemic
This is a tough time for local businesses, and we want to take a moment to recognize the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Orange for their work in coordinating the Plaza Paseo. The outdoor dining venue and shopping experience has been a boon to our community in these uncertain times, and as students arrive
Friendly Center tutoring goes virtual for student health and safety
This fall, after-school tutoring at the Friendly Center is going to look a little different than usual. While tutors—work-study students from Chapman University—will still come into the center, their study sessions with local elementary school students will all take place over the computer. It’s a solution that allows Friendly Center to keep providing a valuable
You're invited to TPI's first Virtual Disability Summit
The work of the Thompson Policy Institute (TPI) is to propose real-world solutions to these barriers and disseminate ideas, practices, and policies to those who have influence over the lives of people with disabilities. These “influencers” include individuals with disabilities, their families, policymakers, caregivers, professionals, and even the general public who control the perception of
Chapman Physics Students Write Letters to Home-Bound Senior-Living Residents
Learning has looked a little different since Chapman transitioned to a remote setup last March. Many Chapman professors have found creative ways to adjust to the new format. One of such innovative thinkers is physics professor, Stephanie Bailey, who made it her goal to incorporate learning with service. Bailey said, “I want my students to
Free Telehealth counseling courtesy of Chapman graduate students
As COVID-19 brings new threats to mental health, Chapman Marriage and Family Therapy students are eager to help. Normally, the graduate students offer therapy sessions on Palm Street in Crean Hall. However, with new distancing guidelines, sessions look a little different. Chapman’s Frances Smith Center for Individual and Family Therapy has transitioned to Telehealth counseling,
Health Protocols for Students Living in Chapman Neighborhoods
On August 4, Chapman President Struppa announced that the university will begin fall classes with remote instruction. This is not the news we wanted, nor the plan we have been working toward for the past several months. But with the current state of the pandemic across the country, we will always put the health and