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Recent Grad 101: Mayor of Sharpsburg, Brittany Reno, MSUS ‘22
Meet recent MSUS alumna and Mayor of Sharpsburg, Brittany Reno!
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.
Inspiring Organizations for Activism This MLK Day
While MLK Day is a day to honor the strides made by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is also a day to serve our communities and learn how to be better activists. Read on to discover organizations and events at Chatham and in the Pittsburgh area for students who want to work towards a brighter future for all.
How We're Honoring MLK Day in 2021
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.
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.
Election 2020 Resource & Event Guide
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.
Feyisola Akintola, MSUS+MBA ‘16, is working for a more equitable Pittsburgh
Alumna Feyisola Akintola explains that her Master of Sustainability + MBA Dual Degree taught her to push boundaries and make a difference in her role as Special Initiatives Manager for Mayor Bill Peduto at the City of Pittsburgh.