
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Ebooks and Thrill: Hot Tea and Chilling Reads from the JKM Library
Fall during COVID may look different than other years but that doesn’t mean we can’t do fun activities. Student Chenoa Baker ’21 and Outreach and Reference Librarian Jocelyn Codner share JKM Library e-books and tea with a Halloween theme for some cozy and creepy nights in!
How to Have a Safely Spooky Halloween
Halloween 2020 may not be the Halloween of your college dreams but it is certainly the stuff of nightmares which is technically what Halloween is all about. Join us as we count down some safe and socially distant ways to celebrate the spookiest season of all.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos in 2020
Join the Chatham Jennie King Mellon Library for their annual Día de los Muertos celebration series and check out list of ways to honor, celebrate, and educate yourself on the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead.
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.
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.
Student Profile: Zach Mayan
As President of the Class of 2023, a Psychology and Marketing double-major, and a member of the Men’s Lacrosse Team, Zach Mayan stays busy. Learn more about him, his plans for the future, and his favorite parts of his college experience in this for students, by students feature.
Top Ten Spots for Fall Photo Fun
Fall is here in all of its orange, red, and yellow splendor at Chatham. Our Shadyside Campus’ 32-acre arboretum is alive with fall leaves and photo opportunities. In the spirit of autumn celebration, we’ve compiled our top ten spots to take fun fall pictures on-campus.
Student Profile: Merdith Spahic
Merdith (Medii) Spahic ‘22 likes to say that she is multi-passionate. Museum curation, makeup, Frida Kahlo, and sewing are just a few of the passions that she finds time for in her busy schedule. Discover how she plans on incorporating her passions into her future career in this for students, by students feature!
Student Profile: Olivia Young
Olivia Young ‘23 keeps busy as an RA, Exercise Science major, and a leader in the WithChatham student organization. Learn more about her, her Chatham favorites, and her plans for her future as an Occupational Therapist in this for students, by students feature!
Making Fall Fun (Even While Physically-Distant)
Fall in Pittsburgh normally means lots of hanging out and Halloween fun, but this year, COVID has thrown a wrench in our typical spooky season plans. Fear not, Cougars: students Chenoa Baker ’21 and Abigail Kneuss ’23 put together a list of activities to enjoy in Pittsburgh and at Chatham that are both seasonal and socially distant.
Why Chatham Students Vote
What is motivating our students to cast their votes in the November election? We caught up with some especially excited voters to learn the ins and outs of their voting strategies. Check it out for first-time voting advice and plenty more.
Student Profile: Jesse Solomon
Graphic Design student Jesse Solomon ‘20 is in his last semester at Chatham. Not only is he graduating with four internships under his belt, he’s been featured in art installments for Mac Miller’s newest album, and is working on building a non-profit for victims of domestic violence as well. Learn more about him and his works in this for-students, by-students spotlight!