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Five Sci-Fi Books to Read This Summer

Looking for some fun ways to escape this summer? Your best bet may be heading to another world altogether. Might you consider joining Dr. Leia Wilson for her summer course, Women in Science Fiction? Or…just check out some of her sci-fi reading recommendations.

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The Perks of Challenging Your Professor

Dr. Jennie Sweet-Cushman and Taylor Pelow’s ongoing debate on climate change policy made its way into The New York Times. Check out this Q&A to hear more about Jennie and Taylor’s unique and empowering dynamic.

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How to Help during Nurses Week

Happy Nurses Week! Chatham University has a proud legacy of educating compassionate, career-ready nurses. Now more than ever, their services are critical to our safety. But who is caring for our healthcare workers? Click for concrete ways you can give back to nurses who are giving their all, plus Assistant Professor Jennifer Wasco, DNP, RN shares her thoughts on the important role education plays in supporting nurses during difficult times.

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Inside the Social Activism Institute

What happens inside the Social Activism Institute? Associate Director of Student Engagement, Emily Fidago guides students as they undergo training for service, civic duty, and advocacy while exploring career opportunities with some of Pittsburgh’s most service-oriented professionals.

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Cooking & Quarantine: Tips from Food Studies Faculty, Part 2

In the wake of quarantine measures surrounding COVID-19, access to reliable, nutritious food is more important than ever. We tapped the expertise of Chatham’s Food Studies faculty for information on how our food systems— and those working within them— are impacted, and how we can come together as a community to help.

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