The theme of this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration comes from a quote by Representative John Lewis, “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, the Office of Student Engagement, and the Diversity & Inclusion Council for a wide-range of events rooted in activism and positive change in our communities, including a keynote address from Pittsburgh author, Deesha Philyaw.

In August, Lou Leonard, JD, became the new dean of the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment. We sat down with him to get to know him a bit.

Mentorship is the backbone of so many relationships forged at Chatham, from the bonds formed between our students and faculty to the alumni mentorship opportunities offered on campus (and virtually). Join us this January for a wide-range of mentorship events offered by the Offices of Alumni Relations and Career Development!

Despite the traditionally slow news cycle of the holiday season, members of the Chatham community were busy racking up accolades and contributing expertise to the press. Catch this link round-up in case you missed some news stories over the winter break.

2020 has been a monumental year for the Chatham community bringing with it a need for resiliency that our students, faculty, and staff have taken in stride. Read on to learn what a few of our community’s members have learned this year and what they’ll be leaving behind to enter the new year with hope and optimism.

Whether you’re mired in the days between Christmas and New Year’s or just feeling a little lost during a pandemic winter break, we’re sharing strategies to help you feel more grounded, grateful, and relaxed… just in time for 2021!

Landon Dawson ‘21 is a student dedicated to making the world a more accepting and inclusive space. As a Psychology major going into the field of Social Work, and the president of the Queer Student Alliance, his plans are already underway. Learn more about him and his goals for after his upcoming graduation in this for students, by students feature!

In the monthly Social Justice & Sustainability series, Kelly Henderson and panelists ranging from state representatives to local eighth graders explores the intersections of marginalized identities and environmental issues. At the December panels, discussion centered around the overlap between sexuality, gender, and environmental justice.

Happy holidays from Chatham University! Though 2020 has been a trying year, we’re glad to mark the holiday season with you, our Chatham community. We wish you safe and joyful holidays, and a happy New Year!

As the student-led media outlet on campus, the Communiqué strives to help students stay informed and engaged about what’s happening at Chatham. In our latest Student Organization Spotlight, we chat with Communiqué Editor-in-Chief, Alice Crow and Faculty Advisor, Sara Bauknecht about what it’s like to work for the outlet.

The Holiday Season may look different this year but it’s more important than ever to remind those we love just how loved they are. Check out our 2020 gift guide, complete with small business recommendations, suggestions for giving back, and plenty more.

Hanukkah begins the evening of Thursday, December 10th this year, but just like many other holidays in 2020, the observance of this Hanukkah will be different than usual. Leah Berman-Kress ‘22 shares her perspective on celebrating Hanukkah during the pandemic.