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She’s a Chatham Alum, a Professor, and President of the PA OT Association
Chrissy Daeschner, PPOTD ’22, found a passion for geriatric occupational therapy after working in home healthcare. “It truly is a space where you see a person really at their most vulnerable.”
Science Professors Drop the Formality (& Serious Wisdom) in New DEI Podcast
The Chatham DEI Committee of the Sciences’ new podcast aims to have fun, frank conversations between students and faculty members.
Eden Hall Campus Community Profile: Sustainable Agriculture Director Laura Jessee Livingston, Ph.D.
Learn what it takes to help manage the agricultural aspects of our Eden Hall Campus with Sustainable Agriculture Director Laura Jessee Livingston.
Shedding Some Light on Crime with Dr. Christine Sarteschi
Associate Professor of Criminology and Social Work, Dr. Christine Sarteschi does some truly fascinating and disturbing research on some of the most violent crimes in our society. As a result, she frequently appears in national news outlets to provide expert testimonials on everything from mass shooters to anti-government extremists. We caught up with Dr. Sarteschi to learn more about her research and how she is helping to mentor the next generation of criminologists.
ChathamU's Joseph Amodei is Working to Free the Vaccine
Assistant Professor of Immersive Media, Joseph Amodei has been lending their artistic activism to an international coalition called Free the Vaccine since March of 2020. Click to learn more about Free the Vaccine’s vision for a ‘people’s vaccine,’ Joseph’s local campaigns, and their recommendations for starting your own artistic activism.
Working Harder for Ourselves with Maryellen Baverso
Pittsburgh yoga instructor, Maryellen Baverso, RYT-500 has been leading Chatham’s yoga classes for the last six years. This past year, however, came with a unique set of challenges—the kind that forced us to prioritize our health and wellness. We caught up with Maryellen to learn more about using yoga as a tool to bolster both our mental and physical health.
Effective Tools for Self-Compassion & Self-Care with Kathleen Spadaro
Professor of Nursing Dr. Kathleen Spadaro recently created a webinar for the American Nurses Association that offers a toolkit for nurses to deal with the chronic stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many of the tools she suggests are just as useful for those struggling with stress and anxiety outside of the healthcare field. Check out Dr. Spadaro’s recommendations for sharpening your self-care toolkit.
The Literary Cookbook - Faculty Spotlight: Carrie Tippen, Ph.D.
Chatham Assistant Professor of English Carrie Tippen’s interests span literary studies and food studies, an intersection that she explores through the analysis of cookbooks.