As we prepare for Election Day 2020 and post-election results, it’s critical to practice self care, check in on your friends, and find time to unplug from the barrage of news. Check out our Election 2020 Resource and Event Guide for a complete listing of our Election Day and post-election events and resources.

Samantha Myrla ‘21 came to Chatham to study Sustainability and work to protect the environment. She brought with her years of hard work, a love for science, and a need to be creative in all that she does. Learn more about her, the work she is doing in Sustainability research, and how her passions intertwine in this for-students, by-students feature!

Food isn’t just fuel— it can be a gateway into complex systems of access, agriculture, belief, storytelling, and revolution. CRAFT at Chatham University and the student Eden Hall Fellows have teamed up to discuss all of this and more in their two-day virtual conference “Food in Uncertain Times.”

Halloween 2020 may not be the Halloween of your college dreams but it is certainly the stuff of nightmares which is technically what Halloween is all about. Join us as we count down some safe and socially distant ways to celebrate the spookiest season of all.

Join the Chatham Jennie King Mellon Library for their annual Día de los Muertos celebration series and check out list of ways to honor, celebrate, and educate yourself on the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead.

Whether you’re entering a virtual costume contest or just dressing up for a spooky photo shoot, students Abbi Kneuss and Chenoa Baker teamed up to help their fellow Cougars sidestep something seriously scary: insensitive, culturally-appropriative Halloween costumes.

October is National Vegetarian Month! From vegetarian options to vegan entrées free from the top 8 allergens, Chatham has your back. Learn about how Chatham accommodates plant-based diets and discover some quick tips to try meatless meals.

Chatham’s Black Student Union has been busy in 2020—releasing an Open Letter towards Chatham Administration, co-planning a Week of Racial Justice, and hosting weekly Instagram lives to address issues on campus and maintain an open dialogue. We caught up with President Elena Boyle to learn more about BSU’s goals in 2020 and the benefits of getting involved.

As President of the Class of 2023, a Psychology and Marketing double-major, and a member of the Men’s Lacrosse Team, Zach Mayan stays busy. Learn more about him, his plans for the future, and his favorite parts of his college experience in this for students, by students feature.

Master of Food Studies student Quayla Allen is both an undergraduate alumna of Chatham,and an incoming graduate student and recipient of the Edna Lewis Foundation Scholarship. Her work centers on uplifting Black women and addressing issues of equity within the food and beverage world.

Fall is here in all of its orange, red, and yellow splendor at Chatham. Our Shadyside Campus’ 32-acre arboretum is alive with fall leaves and photo opportunities. In the spirit of autumn celebration, we’ve compiled our top ten spots to take fun fall pictures on-campus.

ChathamU senior Chenoa Baker shares her tips on how she navigates mental health in college through song titles, explains the mid-semester slump, and points readers to helpful resources. We hope that all Chatham students include radical self-care into their lifestyles.