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Top Ten Spots for Fall Photo Fun
Fall is here in all of its orange, red, and yellow splendor at Chatham. Our Shadyside Campus’ 32-acre arboretum is alive with fall leaves and photo opportunities. In the spirit of autumn celebration, we’ve compiled our top ten spots to take fun fall pictures on-campus.
Musical Mid-Semester Mental Health Check-In
ChathamU senior Chenoa Baker shares her tips on how she navigates mental health in college through song titles, explains the mid-semester slump, and points readers to helpful resources. We hope that all Chatham students include radical self-care into their lifestyles.
Student Profile: Merdith Spahic
Merdith (Medii) Spahic ‘22 likes to say that she is multi-passionate. Museum curation, makeup, Frida Kahlo, and sewing are just a few of the passions that she finds time for in her busy schedule. Discover how she plans on incorporating her passions into her future career in this for students, by students feature!
Finding Your Space with Marylloyd Claytor, MLA ‘00
On Saturday, October 10, Marylloyd Claytor, MLA ‘00 will help alumni find their breath during her Breathe, Stretch, and Relax session as part of our Reunion Weekend at Home. Check out this Q&A to learn more about Marylloyd’s lifelong work with modern dance and her recommendations for staying healthy in these difficult times.
Virtual Hospitality with Drew Cranisky, MAFS ‘14
MAFS alum and Pittsburgh bartender, Drew Cranisky is helping alumni hone their at-home bartending skills this Saturday as part of our Virtual Reunion Weekend. We caught up with Drew to learn more about his experience of the restaurant industry during the pandemic and some of the virtual silver linings he has found.
Student Profile: Olivia Young
Olivia Young ‘23 keeps busy as an RA, Exercise Science major, and a leader in the WithChatham student organization. Learn more about her, her Chatham favorites, and her plans for her future as an Occupational Therapist in this for students, by students feature!
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.
Campus Farm Shares Produce with Community
Usually, a glut of produce is a great thing when you run a farm… but during COVID, the farm at our Eden Hall Campus had a problem. With so many students, faculty, and staff staying safely inside this summer, how could they enjoy the bounty of the farm without food waste? The EHC farm team innovated, sharing their bumper crops with the surrounding community at a pay-what-you-can farm stand.