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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.
Why the Chatham Community is Getting Vaccinated
Getting vaccinated is certainly something to celebrate! We caught up with members of the Chatham community to learn what motivated them to get the COVID-19 vaccine and to drum up some excitement for our upcoming vaccine clinics on July 7 and July 28.
From Paper to Publication: Inside the COVID-19 Research of this PsyD Team
Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. John Dimoff and PsyD students Angela Dao, Jodie Mitchell, and Alexandra Olson tackled applying social psychological theory to COVID-19 in hopes of improving and influencing public health messaging during the pandemic. We caught up with this research team to learn more about their collaboration and recommendations for impactful health communications.
Meaningful Internships in the Time of COVID-19
Join us as we talk with four Seniors about their internships during the time of COVID-19, their advice for embracing the unexpected, and their plans for the future.
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 Cougars Care
As we adjust to a new “normal” of masks, physical distancing, daily health screenings, and way more virtual living, it’s important to check in and remind ourselves why it’s vital to keep making these choices. We caught up with a few Cougars to hear why they opt to follow our healthy and safety protocols every day.
Online Learning + ChathamU
September 15 marks National Online Learning Day, a holiday we are getting well-acquainted with in 2020. Whether you’re getting an online degree, trying online learning for the semester, or splitting your time between in-person and virtual classes, Chatham is offering a bounty of online resources.
Q and A with Chatham University Dining Services
We chat with General Manager Courtney Blood of Parkhurst to hear all about the plans she and her team have made to keep the Chatham community safe (while also keeping us fed), including increased to-go options, satellite dining locations, and more.