
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
14 Ways to Spend February 14th
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner at ChathamU. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, a partner, family, or going solo this year, there are plenty of safe and fun ways to celebrate love in all of its forms. Check out our 14 COVID friendly ways to celebrate the 14th. 💘
5 Majors You Might've Missed
If you’re interests don’t fit into traditional college major boxes, you’re going to want to check out this article. Join us as we explore five unique, lesser-known majors that are helping our students succeed in emerging fields with diverse skills.
Course Highlight: Oral Histories, Neighborhoods, and Race
Chenoa Baker ’21 highlights, Oral Histories, Neighborhoods, and Race, a unique class she took at Chatham as a part of her course highlight series. She provides her own perspective of the class and interviews Dr. Lou Martin, Assistant Professor of History, about how he designed this course.
Student Profile: Charlotte Larson
Charlotte Larson ‘24 is a writer, an artist, and an advocate for food access for all. Although she is only in her first year at Chatham, she is already working towards improving our food systems through sustainable practices. Learn more about her and her work in this for-students, by-students feature!
Student Profile: Thomas Grigans
Thomas Grigans is a Marketing and International Business major in his last semester here at Chatham. During his time, he has been an RA, served as president of the Chatham Marketing Association, played on the Men’s Lacrosse team, and made a million memories. Learn more about Thomas and his plans for the future in this for-students, by-students feature!
Recent Grad 101: Maya Carey
In our latest Recent Grad 101 piece, we chat with Chatham alum, Maya Carey ‘18, who managed to procure employment in their field of study prior to graduation. Click to learn more about Maya’s work in the field of gender-based violence prevention and their tips for staying healthy and productive in college.
Student Organization Spotlight: Ukulele Club
February 2 isn’t just Groundhog’s Day—it’s also Ukulele Day! Honor the occasion with this Student Organization Spotlight on Chatham’s Ukulele Club, featuring President, Julia Bingler! Read on to learn more about this laidback musical club and how you can get involved.
Course Highlight: Digital Storytelling of Post/Modern China
In this new series, Cultural Studies major Chenoa Baker ’21 highlights some of ChathamU’s unique course offerings, including today’s subject: Digital Storytelling of Post/Modern China. Read on to hear more from students who took the class, what they’ve learned, and why you might want to register for it too!
Celebrate Black History Month @ ChathamU
Happy Black History Month, ChathamU! Curious how you can engage in 2021? Check out our list of Chatham-hosted Black History Month events, including movie screenings, alumni talks, panel discussions, reading recommendations, and more.
3 Questions with Student Employees - Part 2
Join us for a two-part exploration of the wide, wide world of student employment @ ChathamU. In Part 2, we chat with student employees for CRAFT, the JKM Library, and the PCWP. Read on for resume-building tips and inspiring moments of career clarity.
3 Questions with Student Employees - Part 1
Join us for a two-part exploration of the wide, wide world of student employment @ ChathamU. In Part 1, we chat with student employees for CRAFT, the Athletic Fitness Center, and the PCWP. Read on for resume-building tips and inspiring moments of career clarity.
Effective Tools for Self-Compassion & Self-Care with Kathleen Spadaro
Professor of Nursing Dr. Kathleen Spadaro recently created a webinar for the American Nurses Association that offers a toolkit for nurses to deal with the chronic stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many of the tools she suggests are just as useful for those struggling with stress and anxiety outside of the healthcare field. Check out Dr. Spadaro’s recommendations for sharpening your self-care toolkit.