
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Student Profile: Marissa Venanzi ’21
As an RA in Woodland, a captain of the Chatham cheer squad, a Human Biology major, and a Spin instructor, Marissa Venanzi ‘21 wears many hats. Learn more about her, her plans for the future, and what she’s learned during her time at Chatham in this for-students, by-students feature!
Recent Grad 101: Jordyn Gilliard
The time immediately following your college graduation can be scary and intimidating, but recent Chatham graduates are successfully kicking off their careers left and right. In our new Recent Grad 101 series, you’ll meet recent Chatham graduates who are taking the next step towards their dreams. First up, Jordyn Gilliard!
Indigenous Heritage Month at ChathamU
November is Indigenous Heritage Month! Read on for Chatham events and ongoing projects that celebrate and honor Native American history and culture, including the Jennie King Mellon Library’s “Whose Land Are You On?” digitized map project.
Making a Campus Departure Plan
“Home for the holidays” is an extra-complicated concept in the year 2020. As we near the end of the in-person portion of our Fall term, it’s important to remember that our choices now can potentially affect the lives of our family and community back home. Check out our resources below for making a plan to depart campus.
Make the Most of Harvest Dinner in 2020
Like most events in 2020, this year’s Harvest Dinner will look different and require extra-creativity. But thanks to Chatham Parkhurst, you can still enjoy a warm, delicious meal with a few friends. Don’t miss our recommendations for having a safe, fun, and responsible Harvest Dinner this year.
Student Profile: Abbey Sullivan
As the Opinion Editor for Chatham’s student-run newspaper, The Communiqué, Abbey Sullivan ‘22 often acts as the voice of the student body. Learn more about the person behind the powerful articles, her works both in and outside of school, and what she’s learned during her time at Chatham in this for-students, by-students feature!
Spotlight on Chatham Cold Case Club
If you enjoy watching NCIS in your free time, you might consider joining the Chatham Cold Case Club, where club members work to help solve real murders in their spare time. Intrigued? So were we, that’s why we chatted with the Cold Case Club for our latest student organization spotlight.
Celebrating Students in STEM
Join us as we celebrate National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Day by talking with our students in STEM who are continuously working to make a brighter future.
Student Profile: Jules Soto
Jules Soto ‘23 is an RA, a future educator, and a friend to all. Learn more about her, the valuable lessons she’s learned from her time at Chatham, and her plans for the future in this for-students, by-students feature!
Faculty Profile: Joseph Amodei and Immersive Media
Immersive Media Professor Joseph Amodei’s recent project Packing and Cracking gives a 360 view on the especially timely issue of gerrymandering in America, and how a seemingly meta-political issue can affect every cause we care about for years to come. Click to learn more about this project, Amodei’s first semester at Chatham, and more.
Grazing Goats Revitalize Campus Ecosystems
Not only can goats make yoga classes more exciting, but they are also voracious eaters with the ability to rehabilitate damaged ecosystems. At Eden Hall Campus, nine glorious grazing goats are used to remove invasive plants in an effort to bring native vegetation back to the campus.
Ebooks and Thrill: Hot Tea and Chilling Reads from the JKM Library
Fall during COVID may look different than other years but that doesn’t mean we can’t do fun activities. Student Chenoa Baker ’21 and Outreach and Reference Librarian Jocelyn Codner share JKM Library e-books and tea with a Halloween theme for some cozy and creepy nights in!