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Celebrating Our Social Work Students

To round out our celebrations for National Social Workers Month, we sat down with three social work students, Katie Figgs ‘23, Samantha VanZandt ‘24 and Madeline Morse ‘22 to learn more about Chatham’s social work program and the power of social workers to enact change.

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Why 'It's On Us' to Help Prevent Sexual Assault

Wondering how you can do your part to make Chatham’s campus a safer space for everyone? Join Dean of Students, Chris Purcell on Thursday, November 3rd for a Dean’s Hour centered around the It’s On Us Campaign, a national initiative that asks everyone to do their part to help prevent sexual assault on college campuses.

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How We're Honoring MLK Day in 2021

The theme of this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration comes from a quote by Representative John Lewis, “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, the Office of Student Engagement, and the Diversity & Inclusion Council for a wide-range of events rooted in activism and positive change in our communities, including a keynote address from Pittsburgh author, Deesha Philyaw.

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How to Pick a Considerate Halloween Costume

Whether you’re entering a virtual costume contest or just dressing up for a spooky photo shoot, students Abbi Kneuss and Chenoa Baker teamed up to help their fellow Cougars sidestep something seriously scary: insensitive, culturally-appropriative Halloween costumes.

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Student Organization Spotlight: Black Student Union with Elena Boyle

Chatham’s Black Student Union has been busy in 2020—releasing an Open Letter towards Chatham Administration, co-planning a Week of Racial Justice, and hosting weekly Instagram lives to address issues on campus and maintain an open dialogue. We caught up with President Elena Boyle to learn more about BSU’s goals in 2020 and the benefits of getting involved.

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