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Six Reasons to Attend the Emerging Leaders Retreat
Each year the wildly popular Emerging Leaders Retreat offers students the opportunity to make friends, build leadership skills, and challenge themselves physically at Camp Guyasuta. If you’re on the fence about applying, check out these six reasons why it’s a must-do!
Inside the Just Films Series at Chatham University
For six years, Chatham University’s Women’s Institute has been co-sponsoring Just Films, a series of films and discussions on gender and intersectional social justice issues. For their 2021-2022 season, Just Films is offering six films on wide-ranging topics like criminal justice, technology, and more. Read on to discover more about the series!
3 Questions about the Sustainability Leadership Academy
Want to make friends, get a taste for college life, and learn skills that could help you change the world for good? If you’re a rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grader who’s passionate about sustainability and social justice, The Sustainability Leadership Academy is the place for you! We chat with Sustainability Leadership Academy Director Kelly Henderson on what SLA is all about, and what students take away from the experience.
Pride in the Archives
We couldn’t let Pride go by without cheering on the stories of our LGBTQIA+ students, both present and past. Here are a few items from Chatham’s student newspaper over the years that offer a glimpse into our LGBTQIA+ legacy, and are part of what our archivist, Molly Tighe, calls an “ongoing discovery.”
Resources for Juneteenth 2021
June 19th marks Juneteenth, the anniversary of June 19, 1865, the day that enslaved African Americans learned they had been freed and the Civil War had ended. Pittsburgh is hosting a wide range of celebration events throughout the city, including music festivals, parades, and visual art fairs. Click to view a list of events and resources.
Living More Like Rachel
As an advocate for our environment who seamlessly blended the liberal arts & sciences throughout her life, Rachel Carson has long been Chatham’s all-star alumna. This year, in honor of Rachel’s birthday on May 27th, we’re looking at some of her wise and timeless musings to see how we can better live like Rachel in our everyday lives.
Find the Tools to Thrive this Summer
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM)! As the days get warmer, brighter, and freer, it might feel a little bit easier to prioritize and support your mental wellbeing through activities, rituals, and personal growth. The theme of this year’s MHAM is finding the tools to thrive; join us as we explore some of our faves.
Biking in Pittsburgh with Carrie Tippen and Mike Boyd
May is National Bike Month and we’re celebrating with two of Chatham’s most avid cyclists, Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Carrie Tippen and Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Mike Boyd. Both Tippen and Boyd are seasoned Pittsburgh cyclists who know the rules of the road—if you’re just getting your feet wet with cycling or looking for some helpful trail recs, read on!