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Honoring Juneteenth in 2022
In honor of Juneteenth 2022, we have gathered Pittsburgh events, resources, and a statement from President David Finegold.
Blazing Your Own Path— Jessica Byrd ’09
Jessica Byrd ‘09 couldn’t find an organization that served Black women and Black moments during a transformational time around racial justice in the US— so she started one herself.
Celebrating Diversity with Multicultural & Lavender Graduation
Held in addition to the campus-wide commencement ceremonies, Multicultural and Lavender Graduations seek to provide a safe space to celebrate students of color, international students, and students who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. We sat down with Juan Mendizabal, associate director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and head of this year’s program to learn more about this unique Chatham tradition and the importance of celebrating our students.
Kristy Trautmann Set to Center Disability Rights at the Barbara Stone Hollander '60 Lecture
Kristy Trautmann, executive director of the FISA Foundation will come to campus on Thursday, March 17 to discuss her work of empowering women and girls, ending domestic violence and promoting the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Four Alumnae Women of Color Making an Impact in Their Field
In honor of HERstory month, which celebrates women of color from February 15 through March 15, Chatham’s Career Development and Alumni Relations teams collaborated to highlight four Chatham alumni who are excelling in their careers: Chindinma Ojini, Cynthia H. Jones, Genesis Caplan, and Teresa Smith.
Holding Space on the Page with Hedy Gerace & Laurie Morency
Each month, the Holding Space on the Page program—co-facilitated by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the MFA in Creative Writing program—offers participants a space to read, explore, and reflect on the work of marginalized authors. We caught up with facilitators Hedy Gerace and Laurie Morency to learn more about what’s in store for this month’s Black History and Heritage reading.
Black History Month 2022 at ChathamU
Celebrate Black History Month at ChathamU with events, gatherings, educational opportunities and more! This year’s Black History Month events celebrate many aspects of a multi-faceted Black culture through the lens of artistic expression, activism, and community strength.
Join Us for Martin Luther King Celebration Week 2022
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Office of Student Affairs, Black Student Union, and Chatham Student Government are offering multiple campus-wide events during our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week.