From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University

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ChathamU's Joseph Amodei is Working to Free the Vaccine

Assistant Professor of Immersive Media, Joseph Amodei has been lending their artistic activism to an international coalition called Free the Vaccine since March of 2020. Click to learn more about Free the Vaccine’s vision for a ‘people’s vaccine,’ Joseph’s local campaigns, and their recommendations for starting your own artistic activism.

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From Paper to Publication: Inside the COVID-19 Research of this PsyD Team

Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. John Dimoff and PsyD students Angela Dao, Jodie Mitchell, and Alexandra Olson tackled applying social psychological theory to COVID-19 in hopes of improving and influencing public health messaging during the pandemic. We caught up with this research team to learn more about their collaboration and recommendations for impactful health communications.

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Making Fall Fun (Even While Physically-Distant)

Fall in Pittsburgh normally means lots of hanging out and Halloween fun, but this year, COVID has thrown a wrench in our typical spooky season plans. Fear not, Cougars: students Chenoa Baker ’21 and Abigail Kneuss ’23 put together a list of activities to enjoy in Pittsburgh and at Chatham that are both seasonal and socially distant.

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Why Cougars Care

As we adjust to a new “normal” of masks, physical distancing, daily health screenings, and way more virtual living, it’s important to check in and remind ourselves why it’s vital to keep making these choices. We caught up with a few Cougars to hear why they opt to follow our healthy and safety protocols every day.

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Online Learning + ChathamU

September 15 marks National Online Learning Day, a holiday we are getting well-acquainted with in 2020. Whether you’re getting an online degree, trying online learning for the semester, or splitting your time between in-person and virtual classes, Chatham is offering a bounty of online resources.

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Fall 2020 Student Life Update with Emily Fidago

Our event offerings may look a little bit different this fall but that doesn’t mean there won’t be just as many opportunities for fun— in fact, some stress reduction activities may be more essential than ever. Don’t miss Associate Director of Student Engagement Emily Fidago’s breakdown of indoor, outdoor, and virtual event offerings.

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What to Expect in Chatham's First Year Writing Seminar

At Chatham, all students participate in ENG105: First Year Writing Seminar regardless of their major or academic interests. As a result, students get a handle on college writing right from the start. We caught up with Dr. Carrie Tippen to learn about about the different course delivery options for Fall 2020 and for a preview of what first years can expect in ENG105.

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How to Help during Nurses Week

Happy Nurses Week! Chatham University has a proud legacy of educating compassionate, career-ready nurses. Now more than ever, their services are critical to our safety. But who is caring for our healthcare workers? Click for concrete ways you can give back to nurses who are giving their all, plus Assistant Professor Jennifer Wasco, DNP, RN shares her thoughts on the important role education plays in supporting nurses during difficult times.

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