UNE Occupational Therapy Honor Society students take the St. Catherine Challenge

Lindsey Garehan, Hannah Winebaum, Rachel Schwaner, Kelcey Briggs, Jennifer Jones, Katlyn Kingsbury, Jenna McMorrow, Shauna Cox
2016 Pi Theta Epsilon Officers Lindsey Garehan, Hannah Winebaum, Rachel Schwaner and Kelcey Briggs pose with 2017 officers Jennifer Jones, Katlyn Kingsbury, Jenna McMorrow and Shauna Cox

Students from the University of New England chapter of the Pi Theta Epilson occupational therapy honor society joined many chapters across the country to take the “St. Catherine Challenge” to raise money for research to support evidence-based practice in occupational therapy through the American Occupational Therapy Foundation.

The members of Pi Theta Epsilon represent the top 30% of students in UNE;s Occupational Therapy program. Students are inducted into this society following a review of high academic achievements and professional behaviors.

The students raised money by having an “occupation auction” and other fundraising events. The UNE chapter will be honored as St. Catherine Challenge participants at the Annual Occupational Therapy Association Conference in Philadelphia in late March, 2017.

Read more about the St. Catherine Challenge.

To apply, visit www.une.edu/admissions

To learn more about the University of New England’s Westbrook College of Health Professions visit www.une.edu/wchp

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