2021 Day of Giving Virtual Events

We hope you’ll join us this Day of Giving for a series of virtual community events, including updates from President David Finegold, interviews with members of the Chatham community, and much more. Explore the schedule on this page and be sure to register for events when needed. See you on April 21st!

8:00 a.m., Welcome from President David Finegold

President Finegold kicks off the Day of Giving with a message for the Chatham community. No registration required—video will be released at 8:00 a.m. on April 21.

9:00 a.m., Virtual Tours of Chatham’s Shadyside and Eden Hall Campuses

Immerse yourself in a guided, virtual experience of Chatham’s Shadyside and Eden Hall campuses led by our knowledgeable student tour guides! No registration required—videos will be released at 9:00 a.m. on April 21.

10:30 a.m., Stretch Class with Dr. Kala Lapidus Paul ‘67

Join Chatham Alumna and Certified Essentrics™ instructor Kala Lapidus Paul, '67 for a 30-minute non-impact total body stretch and strengthening workout. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom Link. Don't forget to save the Zoom login information to your calendar.

12:30 p.m., The Future of Higher Education with Dr. David Finegold

Join Dr. David Finegold as he discusses his new podcast, which is focused on the future of higher education and leaders who are helping their institutions thrive during these challenging times. Dr. Finegold will share highlights from his interviews, lessons learned through the process, and answer your questions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom Link. Don't forget to save the Zoom login information to your calendar.

2:00 p.m., Interviews with Chatham Alumni, Students, Faculty, and Staff

Tune-in for discussions about the life-changing impact of scholarships, mentorship, and professional development experiences and the ways members of the Chatham community support our students every day. Stay tuned for more details. No registration needed—interviews will be released on the Day of Giving.

2:30 p.m., Webinar with the Office of Career Development

Join the Career Development staff for “Giving Back, Paying Forward: Professional Preparation for Students and Alumni”, an overview of our strategic initiatives and how they positively impact students, alumni, and community partners. The session will highlight our internship program, diversity-based career resources and efforts, and our implementation of the innovative Life Design framework. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom Link. Don't forget to save the Zoom login information to your calendar.

4:00 p.m.—4:30 p.m., Faculty and Staff Virtual Happy Hour

Take a break and unwind for fellowship and fun! Please join the Office of University Advancement for a Virtual Happy Hour for Chatham faculty and staff to celebrate Day of Giving. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom Link. Don't forget to save the Zoom login information to your calendar.

4:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m., Alumni Virtual Happy Hour

Chatham Alumni, please join us for a Virtual Happy Hour with your classmates. Make yourself a cocktail and enjoy an evening of laughter. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom Link. Don't forget to save the Zoom login information to your calendar. Download the Day of Giving signature cocktail recipe here.

6:00 p.m.—6:45 p.m., Young Alumni Trivia Happy Hour

Graduates of the past 15 years, please join us for a Virtual Trivia Happy Hour with your classmates. Enjoy an evening of laughter and learn something new about Chatham while competing for the chance to win prizes! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom Link. Don't forget to save the Zoom login information to your calendar.