Chatham Events
Wed
Oct 09
Workforce Wednesday Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Career Development Office is hosting Workforce Wednesday Events throughout the entirety of the Fall semester. On Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., employers from around the Pittsburgh area will be tabling in the lobby of Anderson Dining Hall where they will have information for you about various opportunities they are offering to students.
Wed
Oct 09
Voter Registration Table
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Stop by to register to vote and/or ask questions about getting ready to vote on November 5th! Rain Location: Anderson Dining Hall.
Thu
Oct 10
Voter Registration Table
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Stop by to register to vote and/or ask questions about getting ready to vote on November 5th! **Rain Location: Anderson Dining Hall
Thu
Oct 10
Zotero Citation Workshop
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Learn how to use the incredibly useful Zotero software to create and manage citations and research. Zotero automatically generates in-text citaitons and full bibliographies at the click of a button. In this workshop we will: - Get you set up with a Zotero account; - Go over the different tools Zotero offers and what they do; - Introduce the basic functions of Zotero and show how it can save you time and headaches! Bring your laptop so you can follow along. Zotero is free to download at h...
Thu
Oct 10
Nursing Academic Visit Day
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chatham University offers a collaborative program with UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing for students wanting to obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. At Chatham’s Nursing Academic Visit Day, you will: - Connect with your admission counselor on the admission process and pathway to becoming a nurse. - Hear from our faculty about student success, partnership with UPMC, and the benefits of obtaining your BSN through Chatham. - Sit in a major-required class and connect with c...
Thu
Oct 10
Pre-Health Mock Interviews
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for a multiple mini interview session with members of Chatham’s Health Professions Advising Committee, Career Development, and Science faculty
Mon
Oct 14
Music for Hope
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Featuring music by Mozart, Dvorák, Rachmaninoff, Ernest Bloch, Alexandre Tansman, Robert Schultz, among others, performed by Tina Faigen, Sara Stock Mayo, Yeeha Chiu, Nanette Kaplan Solomon, Roy Sonne, Allison Fujito & Pauline Rovkah
Tue
Oct 15
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Information Session
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for a virtual information session with an Admissions counselor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. You can learn about the admissions requirements, application timeline, curriculum, and more.
Tue
Oct 15
Falk School of Sustainability & Environment Undergraduate Academic Visit Day
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Chatham’s Falk School of Sustainability is ideally situated to overcome current and future environmental and sustainability challenges. Our 388-acre campus offers an experiential and hands-on, research-focused academic environment to support an ideal learning environment to understand and optimize sustainable approaches to energy, water, food and agriculture, air quality and climate, and the interaction of natural and built systems. At the Sustainability & Environment Academic Visit Day, you ...
Tue
Oct 15
Voter Q and A
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
PCWP staff will be on hand to answer questions about the upcoming election and how to register, get your absentee ballot, and/or check your registration status. Rain Location: Anderson Dining Hall
Tue
Oct 15
Newsday Tuesday
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Newsday Tuesday is a biweekly PCWP initiative hosted from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm at the Amphitheater. This event focuses on making news more approachable, accessible, and applicable to students' everyday lives. Come join us for games, goodies, and great conversations on real world events. Rain Location: Carriage House
Wed
Oct 16
Workforce Wednesday National Aviary
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Career Development Office is hosting Workforce Wednesday Events throughout the entirety of the Fall semester. On Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., employers from around the Pittsburgh area will be tabling in the lobby of Anderson Dining Hall where they will have information for you about various opportunities they are offering to students.
Wed
Oct 16
Voter Registration Table
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Stop by to register to vote and/or ask questions about getting ready to vote on November 5th! **Rain Location: Anderson Dining Hall
Thu
Oct 17
Voter Registration Table
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Stop by to register to vote and/or ask questions about getting ready to vote on November 5th! **Rain Location: Anderson Dining Hall
Thu
Oct 17
Exercise Science Academic Visit Day
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chatham University is a hub for the health sciences in Pittsburgh. Our Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science degree sets you on the path for graduate school, such as Physical Therapy or Athletic Training, while also preparing you for careers in exercise physiology, corporate wellness programming, and sports medicine. At the Exercise Science Academic Visit Day, you will: - Learn about program outcomes towards graduate school and careers. - Put your passion to practice in our exercise sci...
Thu
Oct 17
PCWP Trivia
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Play trivia with the PCWP! Register with a team or solo for prizes. Free beer (for guests 21+) and bar food will be served.
Sat
Oct 19
Fall Open House
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Attend an Open House to see how Chatham University is committed to educating students like you to make the most of your future. At the Open House you will have the opportunity to: - Explore Chatham by taking a tour of our iconic Shadyside campus with current students - Meet your admission counselor and learn more about the admission process at Chatham - Learn more about scholarships and how Chatham supports maximizing your financial aid - Hear about how our student engagement offices ex...
Sat
Oct 19
Carson Conference
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Alpha Delta Lambda invites submissions for the 8th Rachel Carson Academic and Creative Writing Conference hosted at Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA, on October 19, 2024. 20-minute conference papers, performances and presentations, panels, and multimedia projects for academic and genres of creative writing will be considered regardless of institutional affiliation, and we look forward to learning what this spectrum of presentations can bring to a conference about the spirit of Rachel Carson. C...
Mon
Oct 21
Voter Registration Deadline/ Voter Registration Table
12:00 AM - 11:55 PM
PA voters must register by October 21st to participate in the upcoming elections. Applications must be RECEIVED by your county's elections office on or before this date. Stop by our voter registration table from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm on the quad to register!
Mon
Oct 21
Digital Service Training Series: Websites that Work - Turning Visits into Value - HYBRID
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
This five-part training series is designed for small business owners interested in understanding the essence of creating effective websites. The series not only covers the foundational aspects of website strategy but also dives deep into advanced strategies that make websites stand out. Through a blend of lectures, collaborative discussions, and real-world applications, business owners will gain comprehensive insights into website creation, ensuring their digital presence aligns with their busin...
Tue
Oct 22
Communication Majors Academic Visit Day
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chatham’s multifaceted Communication Major offers an engaging experiential learning across Public Relations, Human Communication, and Journalism. Partnered with practical real-world learning experiences at Chatham, the Communication Major is rooted in outcomes at prominent broadcasting, journalism, and digital media outlets. At the Communication Academic Visit Day, you will: - Learn about outcomes and placement locally, regionally, and nationally. - See how student maximize their experien...
Tue
Oct 22
Just Films: Subjects of Desire
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Film screening followed by a panel discussion. Explores the cultural shift in North American beauty standards towards embracing Black female aesthetics and features while exposing the deliberate and often dangerous portrayals of Black women in the media.
Wed
Oct 23
Workforce Wednesday YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Career Development Office is hosting Workforce Wednesday Events throughout the entirety of the Fall semester. On Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., employers from around the Pittsburgh area will be tabling in the lobby of Anderson Dining Hall where they will have information for you about various opportunities they are offering to students.
Thu
Oct 24
Visual & Media Arts Academic Visit Day
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chatham’s proximity to many of Pittsburgh’s best-loved arts institutions, such as the Carnegie Museum of Art, Andy Warhol Museum, and the Frick Arts Museum make us an ideal location to study Visual and Media Arts. With degrees and disciplines across Visual and Studio Arts, Film, Photography, and Graphic Design, our students optimize their location in Pittsburgh to maximize their experiential and hands-on learning. At the Visual & Media Arts Academic Visit Day, you will: - Learn about outco...
Thu
Oct 24
Scary Stories to Tell On Campus
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us for a night of scary stories, true and fictional! Learn about the ghosts that haunt Chatham’s Shadyside campus, and share your own paranormal experiences at this open mic style event. Your stories can be true life events, works of fiction, poetry, songs, etc. We will begin the event with a screen of the short student-made film "Chatham University Ghost Stories" created by Tess Weaver and using Chatham University archival materials and first-person testimonials. Then we'll open t...
Fri
Oct 25
Immersive Media Academic Visit Day
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Chatham’s Immersive Media Academic Visit Day is for students interested in gaming, architecture, software, as well as virtual and augmented reality. This visit day is ideal for students looking to have careers in immersive media creation that spans virtual reality and augmented reality technology, architecture, 3D modeling, game development engines, writing, and design. At the Immersive Media Academic Visit Day, you will: - Engage in hands-on design in our studio space, equipped with state...
Sat
Oct 26
Chatham Choir Cabaret Benefit
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join Chatham Choir for favorite Musical Theatre and Jazz standards performed in a Cabaret setting. Refreshments and Raffle Baskets. Free Admission. (Fee for raffle tickets benefiting the Chatham Choir)
Mon
Oct 28
Scare the Stress Away: Hot Off the Presses
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Feeling overwhelmed, lonely, stressed? Come take a deep breath, let out a blood-curdling scream, and give your brain a break with spooky crafts at the JKM Library’s Scare the Stress Away series. Snacks will be provided. During each session, attendees can create a preselected craft based on a spooky book, or you can play around with the provided crafting supplies to create a horror of your own devising. You can also spend the time simply staring into the void. Supplies will be provided, but...
Mon
Oct 28
Dinaw Mengestu Craft Talk
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
The Chatham University MFA in Creative Writing program presents the 2024 Melanie Brown Lecturer: Dinaw Mengestu. He will present the below two talks on Monday, October 28. 4:00-5:15 pm — CRAFT TALK: Ethics and Writing (Coolidge Hall Rm 134) This talk is designed for writing students and focuses on some aspect of the craft of writing. Dinaw will be speaking about “Ethics and Writing” – a mix of presentation and exercise, Q&A. 8:00-9:30 pm — PUBLIC READING (Laughlin Hall, Welker Room)...
Mon
Oct 28
Dinaw Mengestu Public Reading
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
The Chatham University MFA in Creative Writing program presents the 2024 Melanie Brown Lecturer: Dinaw Mengestu. He will present the below two talks on Monday, October 28. 4:00-5:15 pm — CRAFT TALK: Ethics and Writing (Coolidge Hall Rm 134) This talk is designed for writing students and focuses on some aspect of the craft of writing. Dinaw will be speaking about “Ethics and Writing” – a mix of presentation and exercise, Q&A. 8:00-9:30 pm — PUBLIC READING (Laughlin Hall, Welker Room)...
Tue
Oct 29
Physical Therapy Grand Rounds presentation
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tue
Oct 29
Barbara Stone Hollander '60 Lecture in Women's Leadership
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Paving the Path toward Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity In this talk, Dr. Borrero will delve into the historical context of reproductive abuses in the U.S., such as forced sterilizations and the exploitation of marginalized communities. By confronting these past injustices, she will illuminate the root causes of persistent disparities in sexual and reproductive health. Dr. Borrero will then present a new public health vision for the country—one that centers reproductive autonomy while addr...
Tue
Oct 29
Newsday Tuesday
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Newsday Tuesday is a biweekly PCWP initiative hosted from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm at the Amphitheater. This event focuses on making news more approachable, accessible, and applicable to students' everyday lives. Come join us for games, goodies, and great conversations on real world events. Rain Location: Carriage House
Wed
Oct 30
Workforce Wednesday Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Career Development Office is hosting Workforce Wednesday Events throughout the entirety of the Fall semester. On Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., employers from around the Pittsburgh area will be tabling in the lobby of Anderson Dining Hall where they will have information for you about various opportunities they are offering to students.
Wed
Oct 30
Business & Entrepreneurship Academic Visit Day
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chatham University has been named a College of Distinction for its School of Business & Enterprise. Offering eight different Business major, including sports management, data science, management and more, students can collaborate with faculty who are experts in their field to further their impact in the business world. At the Business & Entrepreneurship Academic Visit Day, you will: - Learn about outcomes and Chatham’s placement in Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies as well as professio...
Fri
Nov 01
Creative Writing, English, & Humanities Academic Visit Day
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chatham’s BFA in Creative Writing and BA in English equip students with the skill set to span a multitude of career paths including education, law, policy, literature, and more. Our programs are developed to enhance your skill set as a writer and prepare you for your future career. At the Creative Writing & English Academic Visit Day, you will: - Learn how to get involved in the Communique, Chatham’s student newspaper. - Hear about career placement and outcomes across a variety of industr...
Sat
Nov 02
Undergraduate Saturday Visit Day
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chatham’s Saturday Visit Days are a great way to optimize your time on campus and in the City of Pittsburgh! Tour our Shadyside Campus with a current student and participate in a group information session for an introduction to all Chatham has to offer. Saturday tours are a great option for busy families who are just getting started with their college search process! Please register for this event at the link below. https://admission.chatham.edu/portal/academic-visit-days
Tue
Nov 05
Election Day 2024
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
The PCWP is hosting Election HQ to encourage chatham students vote! Stop by for snacks, watch election day coverage, and talk to other voters. *This event is for Chatham University students, staff, and faculty.
Wed
Nov 06
Workforce Wednesday Literacy Pittsburgh
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Career Development Office is hosting Workforce Wednesday Events throughout the entirety of the Fall semester. On Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., employers from around the Pittsburgh area will be tabling in the lobby of Anderson Dining Hall where they will have information for you about various opportunities they are offering to students.
Tue
Nov 12
Post-Election Analysis Panel
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Local and national experts will discuss the results of the 2024 election. Confirmed panelists: Nikki Lu, Pennsylvania Campaign Manager, Kamala Harris for President Chris Potter, Government and Accountability Editor, WESA Christine Toretti, Republican National Committeewoman *Refreshments will be served.
Wed
Nov 13
Workforce Wednesday Allegheny County District Attorney
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Career Development Office is hosting Workforce Wednesday Events throughout the entirety of the Fall semester. On Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., employers from around the Pittsburgh area will be tabling in the lobby of Anderson Dining Hall where they will have information for you about various opportunities they are offering to students.
Wed
Nov 13
Scare the Stress Away: Paint by AI Prompt
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Feeling overwhelmed, lonely, stressed? Come take a deep breath, let out a blood-curdling scream, and give your brain a break with spooky crafts at the JKM Library’s Scare the Stress Away series. Snacks will be provided. During each session, attendees can create a preselected craft based on a spooky book, or you can play around with the provided crafting supplies to create a horror of your own devising. You can also spend the time simply staring into the void. Supplies will be provided, but...
Wed
Nov 13
Health Sciences: IDP Academic Visit Day
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chatham’s graduate School of Health Science sets students up for impactful careers in one of the healthcare hubs of the United States. Offering degrees in Physician’s Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, and Counseling Psychology, Chatham’s integrated degrees offer a streamlined transition from your undergraduate to graduate degree. Our visit day is set up to help you understand academic requirements and preparation, outcomes and placement, as well as und...
Thu
Nov 14
JXS Hacks Workshop Series: Overcoming Procrastination
4:00 PM - 5:00 AM
College can be pretty overwhelming, but don't worry, we've got your back. The JXS Hacks Workshop series is here to support you with all the challenges that come your way.
Fri
Nov 15
Interior Architecture Academic Visit Day
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chatham’s Bachelor of Interior Architecture is a professional interior design program that blends both the design and architectural principles for strong outcomes. In this degree, students will have an experiential hands-on learning curriculum that considers factors of human behavior, aesthetics, biophilia, and building technology. At the Interior Architecture Academic Visit Day, you will: - Engage with faculty who both instruct and practice interior architecture. - Have hands-on experien...
Tue
Nov 19
Music Academic Visit Day
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chatham’s music degree offers a myriad of experience across musicianship, theory, business, and technology. At Chatham’s Music Academic Visit Day, you will: - Connect with admissions to learn more about the admission process, financial aid, and student life. - Hear from our Program Chair, Mike Boyd on internship and career placement. - Learn about our 4+1 music education partnership with Carnegie Mellon University. - Tour our Shadyside Campus Please register for this event at th...
Wed
Nov 20
Workforce Wednesday YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Career Development Office is hosting Workforce Wednesday Events throughout the entirety of the Fall semester. On Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., employers from around the Pittsburgh area will be tabling in the lobby of Anderson Dining Hall where they will have information for you about various opportunities they are offering to students.
Thu
Nov 21
Falk School of Sustainability & Environment Undergraduate Academic Visit Day
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Chatham’s Falk School of Sustainability is ideally situated to overcome current and future environmental and sustainability challenges. Our 388-acre campus offers an experiential and hands-on, research-focused academic environment to support an ideal learning environment to understand and optimize sustainable approaches to energy, water, food and agriculture, air quality and climate, and the interaction of natural and built systems. At the Sustainability & Environment Academic Visit Day, you ...
Thu
Dec 05
Nursing Academic Visit Day
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chatham University offers a collaborative program with UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing for students wanting to obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. At Chatham’s Nursing Academic Visit Day, you will: - Connect with your admission counselor on the admission process and pathway to becoming a nurse. - Hear from our faculty about student success, partnership with UPMC, and the benefits of obtaining your BSN through Chatham. - Sit in a major-required class and connect with c...
Fri
Dec 06
Candlelight presented by Chatham Choir
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
All campus winter tradition celebrating all things winter through spoken word and song...featuring special guests from the Chatham University community; presented by Chatham Choir
Fri
Dec 06
Pre-Candlelight Reception
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Save the Date! Please join fellow Chatham alumni and community members as we toast you on the completion of your degree! Following the reception, join us for Chatham's celebration of the season, the revered Candlelight Ceremony in Campbell Memorial Chapel at 8:00 p.m. Registration to open up in late Fall.
Sun
Dec 08
Scholarship Interview Day
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
An event specifically designed for accepted and deposited new incoming students. In addition to meeting professors and future classmates, you will have the opportunity to interview 1:1 for an academic scholarship, complete a one-on-one meeting with a financial aid counselor to help answer your questions about college financing options, including applying for the FAFSA. Please register for this event at the link below. https://admission.chatham.edu/portal/academic-visit-days
Sat
Dec 14
College of Health Sciences Graduate Recognition Ceremony
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) will be hosting a Graduate Recognition Ceremony for those students who earned a master’s or doctoral degree during the academic terms of August 2024 and December 2024. Regalia and pre-registration are required. The deadline to register is November 1st.
Sat
Dec 14
DPT Recognition Ceremony
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tue
Feb 25
Just Films: Naila and the Uprising
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Documentary followed by a panel discussion. Sponsored by the Black Women's Policy Agenda, Chatham Art & Design and the Women's Institute, MomsWork of NCJW, Women and Girls Foundation, Women's Law Project, and YWCA Greater Pittsburgh. When a nation-wide uprising breaks out in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, a young woman in Gaza must make a choice between love, family, and freedom. Undaunted, she embraces all three, joining a clandestine network of women in a movement that forces the world...
Tue
Mar 25
Just Films: Another Body
5:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Film screening followed by a panel discussion. Follows American college student Taylor’s search for answers and justice after she discovers deepfake pornography of herself circulating online. She dives headfirst into the underground world of deepfakes, and discovers a growing culture of men terrorizing women—influencers, classmates, friends.