Agroecology is the science of sustainable, equitable food systems. Chatham’s agroecology garden puts this science into action with practices including recycling nutrients as much as possible, taking advantage of natural relationships in the production of food, and building healthy soil to mitigate the need for pesticides.

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 August, Lou Leonard, JD, became the new dean of the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment. We sat down with him to get to know him a bit.

Mentorship is the backbone of so many relationships forged at Chatham, from the bonds formed between our students and faculty to the alumni mentorship opportunities offered on campus (and virtually). Join us this January for a wide-range of mentorship events offered by the Offices of Alumni Relations and Career Development!

Whether you’re mired in the days between Christmas and New Year’s or just feeling a little lost during a pandemic winter break, we’re sharing strategies to help you feel more grounded, grateful, and relaxed… just in time for 2021!

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.

The Holiday Season may look different this year but it’s more important than ever to remind those we love just how loved they are. Check out our 2020 gift guide, complete with small business recommendations, suggestions for giving back, and plenty more.

Observed on December 10th, Human Rights Day encourages us to think globally about what it means to be human— and how to come together to address our world’s problems. Check out some of the ways Chatham is encouraging global human rights literacy through courses, majors, and events, preparing our students to be agents of change, tomorrow and today.

Despite holiday traditions looking a little different this year, there are still plenty of opportunities to go green this holiday season. Join President of the Graduates Go Green Club Laurel WolfeWawrzynek ‘21 as she gives her expert advice on how to remain eco-conscious in the coming weeks.

Skukura Woods MSCP ’20 shares mental health tips for the Chatham community to get us through the low-sunlight winter season.

As an RA in Woodland, a captain of the Chatham cheer squad, a Human Biology major, and a Spin instructor, Marissa Venanzi ‘21 wears many hats. Learn more about her, her plans for the future, and what she’s learned during her time at Chatham in this for-students, by-students feature!