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College of Educational Studies’ faculty associate has asteroid named in her honor!

By Brian Alters, Ph.D. / September 9, 2014

Eugenie C. Scott, Ph.D. has been honored by International Astronomical Union\’s Minor Planet Center by having Asteroid 249530 named after her. Asteroid Eugeniescott orbits the Sun in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter every 5.3 years. It is about 2.9 kilometers across, and its surface is covered with a dark material suggesting that it was formed in the cooler, outer parts of our solar system. Dr. Eugenie Scott, a former university professor, served as the executive director of National Center for Science Education( NCSE) from 1987 to 2014.

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Aims of Education Address by Don Cardinal

By Donald Cardinal, Ph.D. / August 27, 2014

The topic this evening is more than just another talk for me. The purpose of education, the aims of education, is something I have thought about deeply over these years. So when I say to you that this topic has never been more important to us as a society than it is today, I do so thoughtfully, critically and with the passion and confidence that by understanding the aims of education we can create a better society, a better world.

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A visit to UNED, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia, in Madrid, Spain

By Anaida Colon-Muniz, Ed.D. / August 11, 2014

On June 24th, Dr. Anaida Colon -Muniz, Dr. and Dr. Suzanne SooHoo, of the College of Educational Studies Faculty, visited the National University for Distance Education in Madrid, Spain (Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia- no affiliation with National Univ. in U.S. ) on a wonderful field trip arranged by Lidia Losada. Lidia is a faculty member at that university who had a courtesy international appointment at Chapman last fall and wanted to welcome us to her campus, introduce us to her deans and colleagues and give Chapman faculty and students on our travel course a tour to several of their facilities.

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Noteworthy Accomplishments by the Athletic Training Faculty and Students at the 65th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana

By Ky Kugler, CES Senior Associate Dean / July 2, 2014

The faculty and students from the College of Educational Studies, BS in Athletic Training Program had numerous accomplishments at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association 65th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo this past week in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Donald Cardinal, Ph.D., Announces his Retirement as Dean of the College of Educational Studies

By Chancellor Daniele C. Struppa, Ph.D. / May 7, 2014

Chapman University Chancellor Daniele C. Struppa, Ph.D. and College of Educational Studies announce the retirement of Dean Donald N. Cardinal, Ph.D. effective at the conclusion of the 2014-15 academic year. Serving as Dean since 2002, Dr. Cardinal led the college through tremendous growth in students, faculty, programs and initiatives. While retiring as Dean, Dr. Cardinal will remain in the College of Educational Studies as a Professor of Education. A national search for a new dean will commence.

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Dr. Mike Madrid's Retirement Celebration

By Marisol Rexach, Ph.D. in Education Student / May 6, 2014

I had the honor of attending the retirement celebration for Dr. Mike Madrid yesterday, and it was a wonderful example of this. Mike has provided Chapman’s College of Educational Studies with many years of leadership and friendship and has made personal connections with students as well as faculty; he sees our hearts and recognizes potential. Many generations of teachers experienced his personal approach to the work he does

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NCSE: Scientific Education in Evolution and Climate Change Is Worth Fighting For

By College of Educational Studies / February 19, 2014

On Friday, February 7, 2014, leading activist from the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) hosted a brief panel discussion on evolution and climate change at Chapman University. The discussion of topics included the reasons why educators should continue to teach and design curriculum based on the scientific findings, and why there is so much resistance toward the teaching of these two topics.

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Chapman University and Anaheim Union High School District form Science Partnership

By College of Educational Studies / February 14, 2014

Chapman University College of Educational Studies has formed a partnership with Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) to provide science content and teaching strategies over the next three years. A $1.4M grant secured by Dr. Frank Frisch, dual appointment with the College of Educational Studies and Schmid College of Science and Technology,

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Teaching is a lifelong commitment!

By Marisol Rexach, Ph.D. in Education Student / February 5, 2014

I am shouting from the rooftops about the upcoming On March 7, 2014 opportunity to learn from national experts on evolution and climate change. Bill Nye (the science guy!) will host this open-panel discussion, which features our very own Brian Alters, Ph.D., Director of Evolution and Education Research Center and President of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE).

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A Prelude to the Evolution and Climate Change Open Forum at Chapman University

By College of Educational Studies / January 28, 2014

Ann Reid and Eugenie Scott were recently interviewed from the Inquiring Minds Jan. 24, 2014’s Podcast, “Eugenie Scott & Ann Reid – The Assault on Science Education,” and discuss a series of topics including how educators can defend their rights to teach evolution, and federal and local policies regarding protecting evolution and science in the class rooms.

Donald Cardinal, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Educational Studies, receives the “Partner of the Year” award at the Orange County Padres Unidos Partner Appreciation Event on January 22, 2014.

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Padres Unidos –Chapman University College of Educational Studies: A Partnership That Moves Mountains!

By Ky E. Kugler, EdD, ATC – Senior Associate Dean / January 27, 2014

Padres Unidos hosted the Orange County Padres Unidos Partner Appreciation Event and awarded for the first time “Partner of the Year” to Donald N. Cardinal, Ph.D., the dean of Chapman’s College of Educational Studies. In 2011, Chapman’s College of Educational Studies and the Office of Extended Education provided training to Padres Unidos volunteers through a Community Workers certification program. The program included comprehensive modules dealing with education, health, faith, and parenting.

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22nd Annual Children's Book Illustration Show at Chemers Gallery is a success!

By Margie McCoy, Assistant to Dean Cardinal / December 13, 2013

The 22nd Annual Children\’s Book Illustrators\’ Show and Signing at Chemers Gallery in Tustin went off without a hitch. The donation received from this event will support literacy programs in the College of Educational Studies. The original art is incredible, colorful and many are framed whimsically and coordinated just right to match the art.