For years, Chatham’s MFA Creative Writing program has offered a low-residency option for writers who opt out of traditional, in-person classes. Now, with COVID-19 making academic planning more challenging than ever, the MFAW CW program has expertise to share, and an exciting— if unconventional— academic year ahead. Program Director Sheila Squillante fills us in on all the Creative Writing happenings for Fall 2020 and beyond.

Looking to find out the latest about on-campus housing this Fall? Check out this Q&A with Dean Heather Black and Director of Residence Life Shawn McQuillan for move-in details, residence hall protocols, and more.

Eden Hall Campus is now home to a microgrid, a contained energy grid that can use locally-generated energy to power its surroundings. Nelson DiBiase, MSUS + MBA ‘21 played a crucial role in setting up the microgrid for Elsalma Field, which will power the outdoor classroom, a future hoop house, and more.

At Chatham, all students participate in ENG105: First Year Writing Seminar regardless of their major or academic interests. As a result, students get a handle on college writing right from the start. We caught up with Dr. Carrie Tippen to learn about about the different course delivery options for Fall 2020 and for a preview of what first years can expect in ENG105.

As an Eden Hall Fellow and a student employee in the Office of Sustainability, Corey Robinson ‘20 is an important part of Chatham’s sustainability initiatives. On top of that, she is a hiker, a photographer, a biker, and a quilter! Learn more about her and her big plans for the future in this for-students, by-students feature.

Somewhere along the way, our buildings having “character” has turned into casting our buildings as characters. If you’re wondering where your zodiac sign falls among our wide range of architectural super stars, you’re going to want to click the link. And please remember, this is just for fun.

Looking for some two-weeks-til-college tips? We’ve enlisted Head Orientation Leader Caiti Worwood to provide her expert advice on making the college transition as smooth as possible.

What doesn’t Juliette Lopez ‘22 do? She’s a writer, a roller skater, an artist, a photographer, a TikToker, and a runner. Learn more about her, her fun hobbies, and her passion for writing in this for-students, by-students feature!

As a new batch of students plan for their first year at ChathamU, we thought we’d take a little time to introduce them— and refresh ourselves and our returning campus community— to the mission and values that Chatham holds dear, as exemplified through features on Pulse@ChathamU.

Andrew Greco ‘21 is the Vice President of the Class of 2021, a future Physician Assistant, an RA, a skier, and a diligent student. Learn more about him, his work at Chatham, and his plans for the future in this for-students, by-students feature!

Virtual learning and hybrid-style classes are on the horizon for Fall 2020. But what about programs that necessitate experiential, in-person learning as part of their requirements? Learn how the faculty and students of Chatham’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program adapted to the “new normal” of pandemic PT studies.

We catch up with Dean of Students Dr. Heather Black, who led faculty and staff working group efforts in the areas of Student & Employee Health and Housing & Dining, to learn more about the efforts to protect student health and wellness on campus.