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Getting to Know Chatham's New Professors: Fall 2022
Get to know a few of our new faculty members in these fun mini-profiles.
A Glimpse Inside Our Social Work Program with Dr. Melissa Bell
Did you know that March marks National Social Work Month and March 16th is National Social Workers Day? In honor of the occasion, we caught up with Social Work Program Director and Field Placement Coordinator, Dr. Melissa Bell to learn more about what students can get out of a social work degree at ChathamU!
Getting to Know Chatham's New Professors: Fall 2021
Each year Chatham welcomes not just a new class of students, but a new class of professors as well. We caught up with three of our new professors—Rachel Dieterich, Jorge Sierra Fonseca, and Anne Romaniw—to learn more about who they are, what they research, and what you can look forward to in their classes!
How I'm Spending Summer Break - Alyssa McCormick
Environmental science major, Alyssa McCormick is spending her summer doing research on poison ivy in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History herbarium! We caught up with Alyssa to learn more about her research, how she landed her internship, and how she is making the most of Summer 2021.
Living More Like Rachel
As an advocate for our environment who seamlessly blended the liberal arts & sciences throughout her life, Rachel Carson has long been Chatham’s all-star alumna. This year, in honor of Rachel’s birthday on May 27th, we’re looking at some of her wise and timeless musings to see how we can better live like Rachel in our everyday lives.
“On to the Next Thing” with Hadassah Curry
At 23, filmmaker, screenwriter, and MFA in Film and Digital Technology student Hadassah Curry has already earned prodigy status—her films have been selected for festivals all over the world and several have won “Best Documentary Short.” But she’s hungry for more. Catch this insightful interview where we explore Hadassah’s passion projects, industry skills, and lifelong dreams.
Find the Tools to Thrive this Summer
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM)! As the days get warmer, brighter, and freer, it might feel a little bit easier to prioritize and support your mental wellbeing through activities, rituals, and personal growth. The theme of this year’s MHAM is finding the tools to thrive; join us as we explore some of our faves.
Biking in Pittsburgh with Carrie Tippen and Mike Boyd
May is National Bike Month and we’re celebrating with two of Chatham’s most avid cyclists, Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Carrie Tippen and Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Mike Boyd. Both Tippen and Boyd are seasoned Pittsburgh cyclists who know the rules of the road—if you’re just getting your feet wet with cycling or looking for some helpful trail recs, read on!