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Student Profile: Marissa Venanzi ’21
As an RA in Woodland, a captain of the Chatham cheer squad, a Human Biology major, and a Spin instructor, Marissa Venanzi ‘21 wears many hats. Learn more about her, her plans for the future, and what she’s learned during her time at Chatham in this for-students, by-students feature!

Celebrating Students in STEM
Join us as we celebrate National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Day by talking with our students in STEM who are continuously working to make a brighter future.

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.

Explore the “Food in Uncertain Times” Conference
Food isn’t just fuel— it can be a gateway into complex systems of access, agriculture, belief, storytelling, and revolution. CRAFT at Chatham University and the student Eden Hall Fellows have teamed up to discuss all of this and more in their two-day virtual conference “Food in Uncertain Times.”

Celebrate Día de los Muertos in 2020
Join the Chatham Jennie King Mellon Library for their annual Día de los Muertos celebration series and check out list of ways to honor, celebrate, and educate yourself on the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead.

Student Organization Spotlight: Black Student Union with Elena Boyle
Chatham’s Black Student Union has been busy in 2020—releasing an Open Letter towards Chatham Administration, co-planning a Week of Racial Justice, and hosting weekly Instagram lives to address issues on campus and maintain an open dialogue. We caught up with President Elena Boyle to learn more about BSU’s goals in 2020 and the benefits of getting involved.

Re-centering Black Women in Food with Quayla Allen ‘12, MAFS ‘22
Master of Food Studies student Quayla Allen is both an undergraduate alumna of Chatham,and an incoming graduate student and recipient of the Edna Lewis Foundation Scholarship. Her work centers on uplifting Black women and addressing issues of equity within the food and beverage world.

A Network of Vibrant Collaborations—Neuroscience @ Chatham
Chatham’s brand new neuroscience major has much to offer anyone who is looking to get a better grasp on how the brain and nervous system work. Plus, the study of neuroscience lends itself to all different types of scientific careers and specialties. Click to learn more about neuroscience at Chatham with Dr. Ethan Block.