October 18th, 2009

Pressed for cash, but wish to explore Philly? Thanks to Student Activities new,  “Fall in Love with Philly” reduced ticketing program, visiting Philly on a budget is easier than ever. With $3 One Day SEPTA Independence Passes, $5 tickets to the Philadelphia Zoo, and $3 tickets to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, planning a fun-filled day in Philly on a budget, is a cinch. The mission of the reduced ticketing program, is to give you, the student, more freedom and activities during the weekend.  Often, it is easy to get into the habit of staying on campus every weekend; however, this program gives students on a college budget, a chance to branch out and experience the city of Brotherly Love.

To acquire tickets, one must go to the Student Activities Office, which is located on the 3rd floor of St. Joseph’s Hall, with a valid Chestnut Hill Student ID. Students are able to purchase 2 tickets with their ID, but it’s important to note that tickets are distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Therefore, don’t be tardy! Plan on visiting the Student Activities Office early to insure that you get  your tickets. Typically, tickets for a specific date will be sold one month before the event. If you have any questions about the program, feel free call Kim Cooney, the Director of Students Activities, at 215-753-3648, or e-mail her at cooneyk@chc.edu. Similarly, if you’d like to learn more about the various events held on campus, become a fan of Chestnut Hill’s Student Activities page on facebook at: //www.facebook.com/pages/Philadelphia-PA/CHC-Student-Activities/138944257027?ref=ts, or  on twitter at: http://twitter.com/CHCACTIVITIES. 

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July 24th, 2009

If you’re anything like me, you log into Facebook at least once a day. But did you know that Chestnut Hill College is now on Facebook?

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On our brand-new CHC page, we’re sharing photos of campus; linking to interesting articles about CHC events, students, faculty, and alumni; streaming videos of campus events and activities; promoting upcoming events; and more. Check out the page, leave some feedback, and become a fan to stay up-to-date on all things CHC. (You might become so knowledgeable people will mistake you for an upperclassman!)

Those of you with short attention spans can head to the CHC Twitter for easy-to-digest bursts of CHC info.

Facebook and Twitter aren’t our only new online ventures. On Shelfari, we’re sharing the CHC book list: memoirs and novels for classes, student- and faculty-authored nonfiction, books on the history of Chestnut Hill College, the CHC Reading & Discussion Group’s picks, and more. Head over to our bookshelf to find out what you might be reading as a Chestnut Hill College student (or just to get some summer reading ideas).

Don’t forget that Logue Library is online, too, with a fully searchable web catalog, as well as a blog.

If you’re more visual, you should check out the collections of photos in our two Flickr accounts. Our “Griffin Pics” account is mainly home to photos from 75 Acres of Awesome, while our “chc_photos” account is more general.

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March 24th, 2009

Before moving into CHC my freshman year, one of the things I was most worried about was living with a stranger. Some people have friends who go to the same college and room with each other, but none of my friends were coming to Chestnut Hill with me. So, I had to rely on the survey I filled out to match me up with someone I could get along with, or at least tolerate.

Once I found out who I was partnered with, I found her on Facebook and we tried to get to know each other through that, as well as a few phone and IM conversations. We got along well enough then, but in person it was a little different. We were both pretty shy and hesitant to open up to each other, so we pretty much just didn’t bother each other and tried to be considerate to whatever the other was doing. I was involved in several music ensembles and had taken up learning how to play pool so I was able to get out and do things pretty often. She didn’t seem to like anyone here and kept to herself, talking to old friends on the phone or online every night. The only people I really saw her interact with was her boyfriend from home who came to visit frequently, and a girl friend also from home who visited a few times as well.

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September 25th, 2008

What I’m about to say may shock some people, and many would consider it total heresy against our generation to feel this way about something that has become a bit of an icon for young people, especially those in college. But to embrace this false notion as so many as my peers do just feels wrong. So, without further ado, my crazy idea is this: you can check Facebook once a day, or less, and nothing horrible will happen to you. Now wait, don’t leave just yet, I swear I’m just as sane as the next guy (unless the next guy happens to be talking to himself, in that case you’re just out of luck), so please hear me out:
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July 17th, 2008

Starting college and making new friends can be a terrifying experience—trust me, I’ve done it twice now. Luckily, there are a few things–like Griffin Days, sports teams, and clubs–that can make the transition a whole lot easier. My favorite method, though? Facebook.

We all know about the many ways Facebook can be used to procrastinate, but it’s also a great way to connect with classmates, especially over the summer. Through the various CHC-related groups and pages, incoming and prospective students can get a taste of CHC life and meet some of the great CHC students. Into sports? Check out the groups for soccer, softball, tennis, lacrosse, or volleyball. More musically inclined? There’s a group for the music department. For those who want to build a strong community, there’s Campus Ministry (a group and a page) and FADD (a.k.a. Fighting Against Dangerous Decisions). There are groups for our media ventures, including Scholar-Gypsy-Radio, the Media/TV Club, the CHC Insider (TV), and the Computer Club. The student government, the student activities office, and CHAT (Chestnut Hill Activity Team) are all Facebooking, too.

Interested in checking out the more social aspects of CHC? Head over to the Chestnut Hill Trio Fan Club or Chestnut Hill Look-a-Likes.

And, of course, there’s a group for the Chestnut Hill College class of 2012, just as there will be groups for the classes of 2013, 2014, 2015… With all the Facebook connections you can make, you’ll feel like a Griffin before you even mail your registration!

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