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3 Questions with a Future Occupational Therapist, Part 2
Chatham’s Occupational Therapy program is well-known for the student success it yields, but what does that experience look like in real time? We caught up with current OTD student Vanessa Verboort to learn more about how she is honing her skills as a future occupational therapist thanks to one-on-one mentorship with her professors.

Alumnae Working to Empower Women
Julie Marx-Lally and Taneshya Williams are both alums of Chatham’s Master of Counseling Psychology program; they’re also coworkers at Pennsylvania Women Work, an organization devoted to the empowerment and employment of Pennsylvania’s women. In honor of Women’s History Month, we caught up with these two alumnae to learn more about their work to empower women and their recommendations for finding a job you love.

Women in the World of Nursing
Join us as we explore the intersection between gender equity and the world of nursing with Dr. Jennifer Wasco, Assistant Professor of Nursing.

Maple Madness at Eden Hall
It’s springtime here in Pittsburgh which means sunny days, budding flowers, and maple syrup! Join us as we talk with Tony Miga, Farm Manager of our Eden Hall campus, as he talks about the fresh batch they’re cooking up.

7 Ways to Live More Sustainably this Spring
Sustainable living might seem like a far-flung, or even exhausting, idea when you’re juggling schoolwork, classes, jobs, and internships, but luckily, we’ve created this handy—and relatively easy—list of sustainable strategies to test out this Spring. Read on for our tips on incorporating everything from vegetarianism to sustainable fashion into your life.

Student Organization Spotlight on the Chatham Feminist Coalition with H.R. Liotta
In our latest Student Organization Spotlight, we catch up with President of the Chatham Feminist Coalition, H.R. Liotta. H.R. takes us through the club’s mission of increased inclusivity and gender equity as well as their strategies for striking a balance between having fun and educating the public.

5 Ways to Promote Gender Equity, from CWE’s Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series
How can we promote gender equity this Women’s History Month? Here are five tips from members of the Executive Committee of The City of Pittsburgh’s Gender Equity Commission, Ms. Janet K. Manuel, MS, SHRM-CP, PHR, and Ms. Morgan Overton, MSW.

Course Highlight: Agroecology
What course combines critical thinking, sustainable practices, anti-racism, social justice, and more? Agroecology! Student Chenoa Baker interviews Assistant Professor of Agroecology Dr. Chris Murakami on the dual courses Basic Agroecology and Growing Sustainably Lab as part of our student-driven Course Highlights series!