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#Swordnation

During this unprecedented time, we are grateful. We’re grateful for our students, who have demonstrated resilience and maturity. We are grateful for our faculty, who continue their commitment to excellence at our university. And we are grateful for our staff, who have overcome obstacles to move us forward together.

In true Silversword fashion, we can adapt to any situation— we’re creative and innovate. These values will help us get through today’s adversity. Although we’re unable to be together at this time, we can still stay connected and support one another!

We want to hear from you—tell us your story. Whether it’s a stay-at-home selfie, tour of your workspace or stress relieving technique, we want to see it all! Please share your photos and videos with us and let’s inspire each other. If posting to your own social media accounts, please make sure to use #Swordnation.

Submit Your Videos and/or Photos
Guidelines:
  • Avoid subjects wearing clothing with logos of other universities and/or offensive material
  • Nudity is prohibited.
  • Do not use vulgar language when recording video.
  • Do not use photos/images found on the internet unless you have received written permission.
Video Recording on Mobile Phone Tips:
  • Find a place to put your phone down when recording to avoid hand/camera shake.
  • Use the rear camera, quality is better than the front/selfie camera.
  • Stick to one camera orientation. Vertical or horizontal recording is okay, but choose one and stick with it!
  • Record in the highest quality your phone is capable (1080p/FullHD or better).
  • Address the camera lens. Smile and be enthusiastic—just be you!
  • Make sure you are in focus. We want to see you sharp and clear.
  • Videos should be one (1) minute or less.
  • Upload your video to the Google Drive directly (links provided in sections below) from your phone. Sending it to another phone over iMessage/Line/WhatsApp may compress the file. Airdropping a file to your computer or another phone, DOES NOT compress the file, so Airdrop is safe to use.
Photo Taking on Mobile Phone Tips:
  • Set camera on highest/resolution quality setting.
  • In low-light situations, make sure the flash is turned on.
  • Avoid taking photos with brightly-lit backgrounds.
  • Be sure the camera is focused on you.
  • We accept jpeg, jpg and tiff files.
Submit your video response to all or any of these categories:
  1. Chaminade-style “Cribs”: show us your Silversword Workspace! Give us a virtual tour of your kitchen table, standing desk, couch, or wherever you are being productive these days.
  2. Top Chef: take us through preparing your go-to meal. PB&J or have you been an iron chef lately?
  3. Chaminade “Brady Bunch” Opening: record yourself smiling at the camera and waving (or giving the shaka) to people above, below, and to the sides. We’re going to make a Brady Bunch-style video collage!
  4. Questionnaire lightning round: answer all or any of these questions.
    • What do you miss most about campus?
    • How are you staying positive?
    • Are you at home? How have you reconnected with family/friends in this new climate?
    • How are you socializing with friends? Zoom hangouts, Facetime dinners, Netflix watch party?
    • Favorite and least favorite thing about the stay-at-home/work-from-home order?
    • What are you binge watching? What is it about?
    • What new hobby have you picked up?
    • What Marianist value resonates with you most right now?
  5. Take a Chaminade selfie: take a selfie in your Chaminade gear and show off your Silversword pride.
SUBMIT VIDEOS/PHOTOS

Submit your video response to all or any of these categories:
  1. Chaminade-style “Cribs”: show us your Silversword Workspace! Give us a virtual tour of your kitchen table, standing desk, couch, or wherever you are being productive these days.
  2. Top Chef: take us through preparing your go-to meal. PB&J or have you been an iron chef lately?
  3. Support System: send an encouraging message to our students. It was an abrupt lifestyle change for everyone, but they need our support now more than ever.
  4. Questionnaire lightning round: answer all of any of these questions.
    • What do you miss most about campus?
    • How are you keeping busy? Mental health and self care tips?
    • Favorite and least favorite thing about the stay-at-home/work-from-home order?
    • What are you binge watching? What is it about?
    • What new hobby have you picked up?
    • What Marianist value resonates with you most right now?
  5. Show & Tell: Do you have any COVID-19 tips that relate to your area of expertise? If so, show us! (Ex. Sciences – make your own hand sanitizer or disinfecting wipes, E+ID – make your own face mask, Humanities – recite a relaxing haiku, etc.)
  6. Take a Chaminade selfie: take a selfie in your Chaminade gear and show off your Silversword pride.
SUBMIT VIDEOS/PHOTOS
Submit your video response to all or any of these categories:
  1. Chaminade-style “Cribs”: show us your Silversword Workspace! Give us a virtual tour of your kitchen table, standing desk, couch, or wherever you are being productive these days.
  2. Top Chef: take us through preparing your go-to meal. PB&J or have you been an iron chef lately?
  3. Support System: send an encouraging message to our students. It was an abrupt lifestyle change for everyone, but they need our support now more than ever.
  4. Questionnaire lightning round: answer all of any of these questions.
    • What do you miss most about campus?
    • How are you keeping busy? Mental health and self care tips?
    • Favorite and least favorite thing about the stay-at-home/work-from-home order?
    • What are you binge watching? What is it about?
    • What new hobby have you picked up?
    • What Marianist value resonates with you most right now?
  5. Take a Chaminade selfie: take a selfie in your Chaminade gear and show off your Silversword pride.
SUBMIT VIDEOS/PHOTOS
Submit your video response to all or any of these categories:
  1. Chaminade-style “Cribs”: show us your Silversword Workspace! Give us a virtual tour of your kitchen table, standing desk, couch, or wherever you are being productive these days.
  2. Top Chef: take us through preparing your go-to meal. PB&J or have you been an iron chef lately?
  3. Support System: send an encouraging message to our students, faculty and staff. It was an abrupt lifestyle change for everyone, but they need our support now more than ever.
  4. Questionnaire lightning round: answer all of any of these questions.
    • How are you keeping busy? Mental health and self care tips?
    • Favorite and least favorite thing about the stay-at-home/work-from-home order?
    • What are you binge watching? What is it about?
    • What new hobby have you picked up?
  5. Take a Chaminade selfie: take a selfie in your Chaminade gear and show off your Silversword pride.
SUBMIT VIDEOS/PHOTOS

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