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25 Years of Women's Ice Hockey @ Chatham
The 2020-2021 season marks the 25th anniversary of the Chatham women’s ice hockey team. Since its founding in 1996, many a Chatham student has found friendship, confidence, and agility on the ice. In this special 25th anniversary feature, we share photos and fun facts and touch base with current students and alumni about what their Chatham ice hockey experience meant to them.
Why 'It's On Us' to Help Prevent Sexual Assault
Wondering how you can do your part to make Chatham’s campus a safer space for everyone? Join Dean of Students, Chris Purcell on Thursday, November 3rd for a Dean’s Hour centered around the It’s On Us Campaign, a national initiative that asks everyone to do their part to help prevent sexual assault on college campuses.
Mocktails Are Back in Full Swing
After a year off, Chatham’s mocktail tradition is back for its 44th year! We spoke with this year’s organizers, Ryan Tahbaz ‘22 and Michaela Delauter ‘24 of the Chatham Activities Board to learn more about the plans for this year’s event.
The Spookiest Spots on Chatham's Campus
It’s no secret—Chatham’s Shadyside campus is famously haunted. 🙀 And just in time for Halloween weekend part 1, we’re counting down some of the spookiest and spirit-laden spots on campus. From well-known ghouls to unsolved mysteries, the ‘college on the hill’ has got ‘em all.
Student Organization Spotlight: Chatham's Society of Ecological Restoration
Chatham’s newest student organization, the Chatham chapter for the Society of Ecological Restoration, speaks for the trees! Learn more about how this club uses power tools and community to help restore native species to our Eden Hall campus.
Don’t Miss Marvelous Mondays This Fall
Even the best Mondays can be a bit of a drag. If you’re looking for a burst of serotonin or a delicious snack, stop by the Carriage House for Marvelous Mondays! On each Monday (and one Wednesday) this term, the Office of Student Engagement will be offering a different fun fall activity. Check out our round-up here!
Student Profile: McKenna DiRienzo
McKenna DiRienzo ‘23 is the Publicity Editor for The Minor Bird, a student worker in the Office of Marketing and Communications, and just started a job as the Community Relations Intern for the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. Read on to learn about her multiple titles and plans for the future in this for-students, by-students feature!
Spotlight on À La Mode with Natalie Callahan & Lydia Newlin
In our first student organization spotlight of Fall 2021, we catch up with Natalie Callahan and Lydia Newlin of À La Mode, a club focused on self-expression and sustainable fashion that originated in the midst of the pandemic. Click to learn more about what this one-of-a-kind crew is all about.