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Lunch & Learn Tomorrow, Nov. 19

Join Jesse Robinson, Director of the Glimcher Tech & Design Hub, tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 19, at noon ET, for Lunch Bytes: A Demo - Modeling Parametric Furniture with the Epilog Laser Cutter, part of the Virtual Alumni Lunch & Learn series. Register online. Watch recordings of past virtual events here.

Save the Date: #GivingTuesday, Dec. 1

Tuesday, Dec. 1, is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Your gift to Shady Side will bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of maintaining our legacy of academic excellence. Through the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we hope that you will consider a gift to Shady Side on #GivingTuesday.

Call For Panelists: Virtual Entrepreneurship Panel

Calling all young entrepreneurs! The Alumni & Development Office is planning an upcoming virtual panel event, and we are looking for participants. If you or a classmate have a great story to share about your start-up business and experience, please contact Lisa Page lpage@shadysideacademy.org by Tuesday, Dec. 15, to get involved.

Call For Research Mentors

The Science Research Seminar course is designed for juniors at SSA who are interested in learning about and participating in authentic scientific research. The yearlong course trains students in scientific research skills to prepare them for an internship the following summer.

The Senior School Science Department is seeking researchers interested in mentoring a motivated Shady Side student for a 200-hour unpaid (for-credit) internship in the summer of 2021. If you are interested in mentoring an aspiring researcher either remotely or in-person, please contact either Dr. Joe Martens or Dr. Kelly VandenBosche. Read about the 2019-2020 research projects.

Submit a Recipe for the SSA PA Cookbook

The Shady Side Academy Parents' Association invites you to submit your favorite recipe for a commemorative SSA cookbook. Recipes should fall into one of the following categories: Appetizers, Breakfast, Soup/Salads/Sides, Main Entrees, Desserts or Kid-Friendly (e.g. play dough, slime, etc.) Please type and submit your favorite recipe via email, and feel free to share a story or anecdote along with it! Email recipes or questions to ssacookbook2020@gmail.com by Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Download the flyer.

2020 Robert E. Walker Award Recipient: Bruce Wiegand '65

The Robert E. Walker Award is given annually to an alumnus/a whose sustained commitment to Shady Side Academy is consistent with the vision of Mr. Robert E. Walker, a revered leader of the Academy's Alumni Office during the 1960s and early 1970s.

2020 Paul R. Pigman '52 Prize Recipients: Dr. Natalie Domeisen '11 and Dr. Adam Petraglia '11

The Pigman Prize is awarded annually to a young SSA alumnus/a whose activities in his/her daily life or profession exemplify strong character and good citizenship.

Kim Castro '96 Interviews Vaccine Expert for U.S. News & World Report

Castro interviewed Dr. Peter Hotez about the COVID-19 vaccine developments from Moderna, the rise in the anti-science movement, what we must do to keep our loved ones safe during the holidays and more.

Four Senior Athletes Sign With NCAA College Athletics Programs

Signees included Adam Lauer (Golf, Davidson), Madison Recker (Lacrosse, Rhodes), Melissa Riggins (Track and Soccer, Georgetown) and Nyla Rozier (Basketball, St. Francis).

Shady Side Academy Names New EQT Scholar

Junior School pre-kindergarten student Abram Amos-Abanyie is the recipient of a full scholarship through grade 12.

Senior School Livestreams Fall Play: Alice In Wonderland

The cast and crew consisted of nearly 30 students ranging from seniors to freshmen.

FIELD HOCKEY WINS WPIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SSA defeated Ellis, 2-1, to win the Class 1A title and advance to the PIAA tournament to face Forbes Road on Saturday, Nov. 14, at noon.

Niche Ranks Shady Side Academy the Best Private K-12 School in the Pittsburgh Area

In Niche's 20201 Best Schools Rankings, SSA ranked No. 1 among schools in the area in five different categories.

Nov 19, 2020

Virtual Alumni Lunch & Learn Series

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Dec 17, 2020

Virtual Alumni Lunch & Learn Series

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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