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25 Years of Women's Ice Hockey @ Chatham

The 2020-2021 season marks the 25th anniversary of the Chatham women’s ice hockey team. Since its founding in 1996, many a Chatham student has found friendship, confidence, and agility on the ice. In this special 25th anniversary feature, we share photos and fun facts and touch base with current students and alumni about what their Chatham ice hockey experience meant to them.

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Chart Your Own Course as a First-Gen Student

Happy First-Generation Students Day! Every year Chatham welcomes a brand-new class of trailblazing first-generation students and this year is no different—90 new first-gen students joined Chatham’s ranks this fall. In honor of this special day, we’re counting down some of our best recommendations for both current and prospective first-gen students.

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Why 'It's On Us' to Help Prevent Sexual Assault

Wondering how you can do your part to make Chatham’s campus a safer space for everyone? Join Dean of Students, Chris Purcell on Thursday, November 3rd for a Dean’s Hour centered around the It’s On Us Campaign, a national initiative that asks everyone to do their part to help prevent sexual assault on college campuses.

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Mocktails Are Back in Full Swing

After a year off, Chatham’s mocktail tradition is back for its 44th year! We spoke with this year’s organizers, Ryan Tahbaz ‘22 and Michaela Delauter ‘24 of the Chatham Activities Board to learn more about the plans for this year’s event.

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The Spookiest Spots on Chatham's Campus

It’s no secret—Chatham’s Shadyside campus is famously haunted. 🙀 And just in time for Halloween weekend part 1, we’re counting down some of the spookiest and spirit-laden spots on campus. From well-known ghouls to unsolved mysteries, the ‘college on the hill’ has got ‘em all.

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Course Highlight: Ornithology

There is a new class taking flight at Chatham’s Eden Hall campus this semester, that is full of fun, feathers, kayaking, and more— Ornithology! We spoke with the course instructors, Dr. Steven Latta the Director of Conservation and Field Research at The National Aviary, and Robert S. Mulhivill, the National Aviary’s Ornithologist to learn more about this unique course.

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Using Art to Boost Your Mental Health with Kayla Mento

As a Chatham undergraduate, Kayla Mento discovered the intersection of art and psychotherapy—what she calls her “a ha moment.” Now, as an adjunct Chatham professor and professional art therapist, Kayla is teaching Chatham’s first-ever art therapy course. We caught up with Kayla to learn more about how we can us art to heal and practice self care.

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Campus Community Profile: Chris Purcell, Ed.D.

Meet Chris Purcell, the new Interim Dean of Students. A kickball player, Pittsburgh transplant, and advocate for equity and inclusion within student affairs, he is working hard to make an impact during his time at Chatham. Learn more about him in our latest Community Profile.

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