An intern at NASA. A grand prix racecar driver. Ground-breaking programs. Life-changing friendships. These are just some of the stories we feature here on Pulse.
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Pride in the Archives
We couldn’t let Pride go by without cheering on the stories of our LGBTQIA+ students, both present and past. Here are a few items from Chatham’s student newspaper over the years that offer a glimpse into our LGBTQIA+ legacy, and are part of what our archivist, Molly Tighe, calls an “ongoing discovery.”
15 Ways to Make the Most of Summer 2021
Post-vax summer is now in full-swing and we can’t help but feel a little bit excited by the prospect of doing things again. Whether you’re cautiously cultivating a “new normal” or booked-to-the-brim with summer adventures, check out our guide to fun in Summer 2021, complete with destinations, events, and boredom anecdotes.
Resources for Juneteenth 2021
June 19th marks Juneteenth, the anniversary of June 19, 1865, the day that enslaved African Americans learned they had been freed and the Civil War had ended. Pittsburgh is hosting a wide range of celebration events throughout the city, including music festivals, parades, and visual art fairs. Click to view a list of events and resources.
Course Highlight: Environmental Children's Fiction and Film
By taking this Chatham mission course, you’ll fulfill a SEE credit, and grow a sense of wonder (and literary relish) about the ecosystems at your fingertips— take it from ChathamU student Irina Bucur, who recently completed the course herself!
How I'm Spending Summer Break - Alyssa McCormick
Environmental science major, Alyssa McCormick is spending her summer doing research on poison ivy in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History herbarium! We caught up with Alyssa to learn more about her research, how she landed her internship, and how she is making the most of Summer 2021.
5 Reasons I Study Communications – and Why You Should, Too
Whether by the written word, creative design, or through a camera lens, a Communications degree can help you develop personally and professionally in a dynamic, exciting field. Join Communications major Irina Bucur as she counts the reasons why Communications is the perfect fit for her— and why it might be right for you, too!
Some ChathamU for your Tech
If you’re missing campus as much as we’re missing our students over summer break, bring a little ChathamU to your tech with these downloadable desktop and phone backgrounds that showcase some of our favorite places.
Living More Like Rachel
As an advocate for our environment who seamlessly blended the liberal arts & sciences throughout her life, Rachel Carson has long been Chatham’s all-star alumna. This year, in honor of Rachel’s birthday on May 27th, we’re looking at some of her wise and timeless musings to see how we can better live like Rachel in our everyday lives.