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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.”
How to Have a Safely Spooky Halloween
Halloween 2020 may not be the Halloween of your college dreams but it is certainly the stuff of nightmares which is technically what Halloween is all about. Join us as we count down some safe and socially distant ways to celebrate the spookiest season of all.
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.
How to Pick a Considerate Halloween Costume
Whether you’re entering a virtual costume contest or just dressing up for a spooky photo shoot, students Abbi Kneuss and Chenoa Baker teamed up to help their fellow Cougars sidestep something seriously scary: insensitive, culturally-appropriative Halloween costumes.
Celebrating Vegetarian Month? Chatham Has You Covered
October is National Vegetarian Month! From vegetarian options to vegan entrées free from the top 8 allergens, Chatham has your back. Learn about how Chatham accommodates plant-based diets and discover some quick tips to try meatless meals.
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.
Student Profile: Zach Mayan
As President of the Class of 2023, a Psychology and Marketing double-major, and a member of the Men’s Lacrosse Team, Zach Mayan stays busy. Learn more about him, his plans for the future, and his favorite parts of his college experience in this for students, by students feature.
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.