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A Family Tradition: Chatham & the Reznik Sisters
Allie, Kiersten, and Lindsay have more in common than their sisterhood—all three are Chatham alumna and Lindsay and Allie are currently employed here! We caught up with the three sisters to learn more about their intersecting Chatham paths and post-college achievements.
Creatives in Quarantine: Kelsey Nagy ‘20
In our third addition of Creatives in Quarantine, recent graduate, Kelsey Nagy offers her recommendations for avoiding creative burnout. The secret? A balance between routine and switching it up.
3 Questions with a Future Medical Student
Looking to learn more about Chatham’s Pre-Med Advising Program? Recent Master of Science in Biology graduate, Eric J. Schmalzried offered us some insight into his Chatham experience, his aspirations as a doctor, and which class is most crucial for passing the MCAT.
Creatives in Quarantine: Sophia DiRenna ‘20
In our second addition of Creatives in Quarantine, recent graduate, Sophia DiRenna ‘20 discusses adapting to creating new work when supplies are limited and the world is uncertain.
Creatives in Quarantine: Dori Cawley ‘20
Creative work is a famously double-edged sword, equal parts difficult and illuminating. In the face of all the anxieties swirling around our planet, creating meaningful work may be more challenging and more important than ever. We’re asking our creative community to share how they’re making art right now. First up, recent graduate, Dori Cawley.
“Writing from Here” with the MFA Creative Writing Program
Even though Summer Community of Writers— Chatham’s MFA in Creative Writing Program’s innovative yearly writing retreat— was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, the program is still going strong, together. We chat with MFA Creative Writing Program Director Sheila Squillante about how the MFACW program is crafting community from a safe distance, and what they’re looking forward to in the fall.
Starting Your Career in the Time of COVID
There is no way around it, looking for a job right now can be intimidating and uncertain. So Director of Career Development, Kate Sheridan is here to the rescue. Check out Kate’s expert tips for entering the job market right now.
Revitalizing Pittsburgh’s community parks with public policy
The last time we talked with James Snow, MSUS ’14, he was a project manager at a community development company then called GTECH (now Grounded Strategies). Now he is Development Director at Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy (PPC), overseeing individual, foundation, government, and corporate giving.