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.

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.

Chenoa Baker ’21 interviews Dr. Anissa Wardi, professor of English, about the African American Writers course.

While MLK Day is a day to honor the strides made by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is also a day to serve our communities and learn how to be better activists. Read on to discover organizations and events at Chatham and in the Pittsburgh area for students who want to work towards a brighter future for all.

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.

In the monthly Social Justice & Sustainability series, Kelly Henderson and panelists ranging from state representatives to local eighth graders explores the intersections of marginalized identities and environmental issues. At the December panels, discussion centered around the overlap between sexuality, gender, and environmental justice.

Food isn’t just fuel— it can be a gateway into complex systems of access, agriculture, belief, storytelling, and revolution. CRAFT at Chatham University and the student Eden Hall Fellows have teamed up to discuss all of this and more in their two-day virtual conference “Food in Uncertain Times.”

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.

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.

In our latest student organization spotlight, Executive President of Chatham Student Power, Zoe Levine takes us through the ins and outs of an organization that promotes all different types of activism on campus and empowers students to speak out for the betterment of the community