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Spring term is packed with exciting activities for the entire campus community! Unless
noted, all programs are free and open to all students, faculty, staff & guests. Invite your
friends over to Chatham for our Get Cultured Series, Café Rachel Coffeehouse, Chatham
After Hours which feature pre-release movies, dances and great coed programming, to
cheer on the Cougars at a game, or to any of the myriad of diverse offerings.
This calendar is merely an overview and guide as more programs are added to the line-up
every week, so visit the calendar on MyChatham on a regular basis to make sure you are
not missing out! If you are interested in getting more involved with a student organization
or with the Chatham Activities Board that coordinates many of the fun and social events,
contact [email protected]
Chatham is excited to continue our 140 year celebration and we will continue to strive to
make this year the best! We welcome you for the spring 2010 term and look forward to
seeing you at Chatham activities throughout the term!
Chatham University Student Affairs Staff
Except for limiting the granting of undergraduate degrees to women, Chatham University
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected
status in its educational programs and policies, co-curricular activities, scholarship and
loan programs, or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the director of human
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resources, Chatham University, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, 412-365-1847.
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When are they open ?
*Note, hours are subject to change over holidays and when school is not in session – check directly with the offices.
Office of Student Affairs &
Dean of Students
Carriage House, First Floor
412-365-1286 or [email protected]
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & by appointment
Athletic and Fitness Center
Facility Hours
Monday & Wednesday Tuesday & Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
12:00-10:00 p.m.
Pool Hours
Monday through Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
7:00-9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 4:00-10:00 p.m.
7:00-9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 4:00-9:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
12:00-10:00 p.m.
Community Service Initiatives
Chatham offers a variety of community service projects each month. If you are
interested in volunteering or coordinating a project, please contact [email protected]. Keep your eye on the Community Service Board outside
Anderson Dining Hall for upcoming opportunities.
Counseling Services
Woodland Hall, Ground Floor
412-365-1282
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Health Services
Woodland Hall, Ground Floor
412-365-1238
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Residence Life
Carriage House, Second Floor
From January 1 to February 20, the pool will not be open Monday-Friday from
4:00-6:30 p.m. to accomodate the swim team practice.
412-365-1518 or [email protected]
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (office hours)
From February 21 to April 23, the pool will not be open Monday-Friday from
5:30-7:30 p.m. to accomodate the water polo team practice.
RA on-call
Every Sunday is a community swim day.
Carriage House Student Lounge
Carriage House, First Floor
The Carriage House is accessible 24 hours a day with your student ID. The
student lounge area includes a big screen television with a DVD and VCR, a free
Pac Man arcade game and a coin operated soda machine (.70 each). The space
is open for use unless previously reserved by a student group. Please check the
reservation board inside to confirm. Check out the weekly happenings in the
Carriage House!
Gaming Systems & Board Games
Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation, Dance Dance Revolution and other games are
available for use on select evenings each week. There will be a Student Activities staff member on duty in the lounge area to assist with setting up the gaming
equipment. No reservations are necessary. To use the equipment outside these
hours, contact Student Activities at 412-365-1281.
Monday-Thursday
8:00-11:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Staffed 8:00 p.m.-9:00 a.m.
Upper campus: 412-670-6379
Lower campus: 412-670-8818
Student Activities
Carriage House, Second Floor
Contact: 412-365-1281 or [email protected]
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & by appointment
Information Technology Services
Helpdesk
Woodland Hall and Chatham Eastside, Second floor
412-365-1112 or [email protected]
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Sunday
12:00-5:00 p.m.
Jennie King Mellon Library
412-365-1670 or [email protected]
Monday-Thursday 7:45 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Friday
7:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
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Contact Key
This calendar of activities is presented by the following departments and student organizations.
Academic Affairs..........................................................................astarkey@chatham.edu, 412-365-1157
Admissions................................................................................. [email protected], 412-365-1289
Alumni Relations..............................................................................alumni@chatham.edu, 412-365-1517
Athletic & Fitness Center...................................................................rgiles@chatham.edu, 412-365-1269
Athletics........................................................................................athletics@chatham.edu, 412-365-1625
Black Student Union................................................................................................ahager@chatham.edu
Business and Entrepreneurship Department............................... [email protected], 412-365-2975
Career Development........................................................................mritter@chatham.edu, 412-365-1280
Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship............................................ [email protected], 412-365-1301
Chatham Christian Fellowship...................................mbalsley@shadysidepres.org, 412-682-4300 x 123
Chatham Community Service [email protected], 412-365-1527
Chatham Interfaith Council........................................mbalsley@shadysidepres.org, 412-682-4300 x 123
Chatham Student Government......................................................................................csg@chatham.edu
Class of 2010..........................................................................................................jhollern@chatham.edu
Class of 2011.......................................................................................................... [email protected]
Class of 2012........................................................................................................ [email protected]
Class of 2013.......................................................................................................abrennan@chatham.edu
Chatham College for Women .............................................................................. [email protected]
Counseling Services.............................................................................arce@chatham.edu, 412-365-1282
Gateway Student Association...................................................................................... [email protected]
Global Focus Year of Africa: The Economic Community
of West African States................................................................jsene@chatham.edu, 412-365-2924
Graduate Student Assembly.................................................................................. [email protected]
Health Sciences Department......................................................... [email protected], 412-365-2979
Health Services..................................................................................................................... 412-365-1238
International Programs............................................................... [email protected], 412-365-2714
Information Technology Services................................................. [email protected], 412-365-1112
Landscape Architecture.................................................................shamed@chatham.edu, 412-365-1899
Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing [email protected], 412-365-1190
Music Department.........................................................................provkah@chatham.edu, 412-365-1679
PACE Center (Academic support and tutoring)[email protected], 412-365-1523
Disability Services .....................................................................james@chatham,edu, 412-365-1611
Employment for Students..........................................................nferrari@chatham.edu, 412-3652762
Parkhurst Fod Service/Dining Services........................................lekstrand@chatham.edu, 412-365-1659
Residence Life.................................................................................. [email protected], 412-365-1518
Student Activities............................................................studentactivities@chatham.edu, 412-365-1281
Student Affairs & Dean of Students . [email protected], 412-365-1286
Theatre Department....................................................................klacharite@chatham.edu, 412-365-1240
University Advancement/Annual Fund........................................ [email protected], 412-365-2734
University Sustainability.............................................................mwhitney@chatham.edu, 412-365-1686
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Campus
Buildings
Listed below are Chatham’s buildings and facilities.
Important rooms located in the building are listed in
italics beneath the building.
Academic Buildings
• Athletic and Fitness Center
• Art and Design Center
• Braun Hall
• Campbell Memorial Chapel
• Chatham Eastside
• Coolidge Hall
– Sanger Lecture Hall
• Dilworth Hall
• Eddy Theatre
• Falk Hall
• James Laughlin Music Center
– Founder’s Room
– Welker Room
•Jennie King Mellon Library
– McGuire Room (3rd Floor)
• Science Complex (comprised of the Buhl Hall of
Science and the Science Laboratory Building)
– Beckwith Lecture Hall
– Kresge Atrium
• Woodland Hall
– Chatham Art Gallery
Residence Halls and Apartments
• Chatham Apartments
• Chung Apartments
• Fickes Hall
• Haber Apartments
• Laughlin House
• Linzer Apartments
• Pelletreau Apartments
• Rea House
• Woodland Hall
Other buildings and facilities
• Anderson Dining Hall
– PCW Room
• Andrew W. Mellon Hall
– Conover Room
– Mellon Board Room
• Beatty House
• Berry Hall
• Carriage House
• Gregg House
• Howe-Childs Gate House
• Lindsay House
• Raizmann House
• Rea Garage
• Spencer House
SPring
2010
Watch for these great series as
you peruse the calendar
l All Faith Gathering: Weekly service to help you explore spirituality.
G Ballroom Dancing 101: Don’t miss our weekly Ballroom Dancing class in
February and March. Learn the art of ballroom dancing. Space is limited! Sign up by
January 19.
n Café Rachel Coffeehouse: Don’t forget to visit Café Rachel on a bi-weekly basis
to hear great music.
s Chatham After Hours: This new series features evening and weekend programming for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These events include pre-release
movies, date nights, dance lessons, dance parties, and other fun campus events. All
programs are geared for a coed audience.
u Diversity Series: Don’t miss this weekly series during February and March
which features Black History Month, Women of Color HerStory Month, and Women’s
History Month.
_ Eden Hall Expeditions: Monthly ventures to Eden Hall Campus for light refreshments, networking and to learn about sustainable living.
v Fit for the Future Remix: We are bringing Fit for the Future to the students.
Don’t miss great events and activities to help you lead a healthier life.
6 Get Cultured Series: Join us as we head off campus to experience artistic and
cultural activities and performances in Pittsburgh.
* GSA Socials & Mug Club: Graduate Students! Be on the lookout for our
monthly socials and our new mug club. Enjoy networking, food and beverages while
learning more about the Graduate Student Assembly.
] Intramurals: We have five different intramurals throughout the spring! Get your
teams together and be ready for some indoor soccer, flicker ball, and much more!
H Real Talk & Chatham Kickbacks: Join us in some Real Discussions about
issues facing you as students and don’t miss the Chatham Kickbacks immediately
following for great snacks and a chance to just relax!
Q Reel Film & Discussions: Join International Student Programs for their Monday
Night film series and discussions.
This calendar of activities is produced by the Chatham
Programming Council which is coordinated by the Office of
Student Affairs. Every attempt has been made to ensure the
accuracy of the information in this calendar. We sincerely
apologize in advance for errors or omissions. Program
changes may occur. Check with the sponsoring organization
or office to confirm event details or contact Student Affairs
at [email protected] or 412-365-1286.
Z Senior Series: Becoming Refined. Exceptional. Professional. (R.E.P.):
Seniors, we are back with a new lineup of activities to help you as your prepare to
graduate.
Spring Back: Student Activities is going to help you Spring Back into the
spring term with great events during the first two weeks of school.
i “Traveling” Tuesday Night Edge: This traditional series has a new edge…this
term we will be traveling from the Carriage House to the various residence halls.
Don’t miss your chance for community service activities, crafts, and other fun activities.
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Monday, January 4
Spring Back
International Student Orientation
* Graduate Student Assembly
Social
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sanger Lecture Hall
New international students are welcomed to
Chatham through a day of activities to help them
learn more about the university and the services
available to help them succeed.
Sponsored by Chatham College for Women,
International Programs & Student Affairs
Tuesday, January 5
New & Transfer Student
Orientation
10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
New students are welcomed to Chatham through a
day of activities to help them learn more about the
university and the services available to help them
succeed.
Sponsored by Chatham College for Women &
Student Affairs
Graduate Student Orientation
11:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m., Welker Room
New graduate students are welcomed to Chatham
through a day of activities to help them learn more
about the university and the services available to
help them succeed.
Sponsored by College for Graduate Studies &
Student Affairs
Spring Back
s Chatham After Hours: Invention of
Lying
7:00-9:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
Come enjoy a comedy starring Jennifer Garner set in
a world where no one has ever lied and the concept
of lying does not exist.
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Wednesday, January 6
Classes begin
Spring Back
Hot Chocolate Wednesday
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Carriage House/Café
Rachel
Spring Back to the first day with a warm cup of Hot
Chocolate from Café Rachel. Come by the Carriage
House for a voucher. Hurry…voucher’s limited!
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
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4:00-6:00 p.m., Welker Room
Welcome back graduate students! An event for all
graduate students, faculty, & staff! A great opportunity to meet other graduate students and members
of Chatham University with food, drinks, & fun!
Don’t miss gift card raffles to your favorite places!!!
Sponsored by Graduate Student Assembly & Student
Affairs
Spring Back
n Café Rachel Coffeehouse Series:
Cheryl Engelhardt
8:00-10:00 p.m., Café Rachel
Welcome back our Café Rachel Coffeehouse series
to the swaying sounds of Cheryl Engelhardt’s
racing piano and soothing voice while enjoying
refreshments at our own Café Rachel. Invite your
friends from on or off campus to enjoy this event @
Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Thursday, January 7
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
Roundtables
8:30-10:30 a.m., Gate House
Monthly Roundtables on the second Thursday of
every month. Women exchange ideas, answer challenges, and gain insight on growing their business.
Not open to students.
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
Spring Back
Chatham Welcome Booths
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Library, Café Rachel,
Falk, Buhl, Carriage House, AFC, Anderson,
and Chatham Eastside
Do you wanna know the best way to Spring Back
into the term...by visiting one of our Welcome
Booths! Stop by a Chatham Welcome Booth to get
your Welcome Week T-shirt, Activities Calendar,
Reusable Shopping Bag, and many more great items.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Spring Back
Hawaiian Luau Dinner &
Out-of-State Student Welcome
5:00-7:00 p.m, Anderson Dining Hall
Warm sunny dinner for a cold winter night! Outof-state students can join Heather Black, director
of student activities, for a special welcome dinner.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with other out-ofstate students!
Sponsored by Parkhurst and Student Activities,
Student Affairs
Spring Back
H Real Talk: Your Words and What
They Say About You
5:00-6:00 p.m., PCW Room
Spring Back with great new events like Real Talk.
This is your chance to lay it all out in real conversations with your peers, faculty and staff. Learn how
the simple everyday words you use can work against
you! Learn how to harness your word power to make
it work for you, not against you!
Sponsored by Student Affairs
H Chatham Kickback: Ice Cream
Social
6:00-8:00 p.m., Mellon Living Room
Join us for just a time to “kickback” and enjoy good
company and snacks. You can hang out with friends,
work on homework, talk about campus or personal
issues, what you do is up to you! Invite your friends
from on or off campus to enjoy this event @ Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Spring Play Auditions
6:00-8:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
Auditions for The Complete Works of Shakespeare
(abridged). All are welcome!
Sponsored by Theatre Dept
Global Focus African Film Festival:
Sia, the Dream of the Python
6:30-7:30 p.m., Sanger Lecture Hall,
Coolidge Hall
Film relating to the topics of West African mythology
and cosmology.
Sponsored by Global Focus
Spring Back
s Chatham After Hours: Let’s Mambo
9:00-11:00 p.m., AFC Dance Studio
This is a chance to bring your Justin Timberlake sexy
back moves and learn to mamba. Make your coed
connection – area Pittsburgh students are invited
and you are encouraged to bring off-campus friends!
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
January
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Friday, January 8
Spring Back
Women Business Leaders
Breakfast Series
Cougar Fanatic Game! Ice Hockey vs.
College of St. Benedict
Mary Ann Dunham, Shareholder Buchanan Ingersoll
& Rooney PC. speaking on “Mentoring – Who,
What, When, Why and How.” Networking and
continental breakfast included. $25 per person. Free
and open to students, register on MyChatham.
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
Spring Back into sports by cheering on the hockey
team. Join us with face paint, fun halftime competition and much more! Fan bus departs from AFC at
5:15 p.m. Invite your friends to cheer on the Cougars!
Sponsored by Athletics, Student Affairs
Spring Back
7:00-10:30 p.m., AFC Gymnasium
7:30-9:00 a.m., Welker Room
s Chatham After Hours: Winter
Wonderland Dance Party
9:00 p.m.-Midnight, Kresge Atrium,
Science Complex
Put on your cutest holiday outfit because this year
we are doing our winter dance party BIG! It may
be cold and snowy outside but on the inside it will
be hot and steamy. So, try not to melt all the snow
because we are bringing in a snow machine! It will
be quite the Winter Wonderland! Make your coed
connection – area Pittsburgh students are invited
and you are encouraged to bring off-campus friends!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Spring Play Auditions
6:00-8:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
Auditions for The Complete Works of Shakespeare
(abridged). All are welcome!
Sponsored by Theatre Dept
Saturday, January 9
“Small Business Basics”
Workshop
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,Mellon Board Room
The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at
Chatham University (CWE) and SCORE Pittsburgh
are partnering to present a “Small Business Basics”
workshop to women interested in starting their own
business or expanding their current business. Industry experts will discuss business planning, financing,
marketing, and legal issues pertaining to small
business. Cost: $30.00. Free & open to Chatham
students. Register on myChatham
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
6:00 p.m., Mellon Arena
USA Dance
USA Dance hosts an evening of ballroom dancing,
beginning with an hour of lessons at 7:00. Open and
free to Chatham students with valid ID.
Sponsored by AFC, Student Affairs
Sunday, January 10
Spring Back
s Chatham After Hours: Invention of
Lying
6:00-8:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
Come enjoy a comedy starring Jennifer Garner set in
a world where no one has ever lied and the concept
of lying does not exist.
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Spring Back
l All Faith Gathering: What’s My
Place in the Universe
8:00-9:00 p.m., Chapel
Have you wondered how your life story fits into the
larger story? How do you understand the meaning of
your life in relationship to everything else? Different
faiths have different interpretations of the soul’s
place in the universe. Come and share what you
are thinking and hear what other faiths have to say.
To “Spring Back,” this first gathering will include a
simple spread of goodies.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
term long. Get started with Wetback: The Undocumented Documentary, a heart breaking and eyeopening documentary, follows the terrifying journeys
of several people as they try to make it from Latin
America to the US without travel documents.
Sponsored by International Programs
Vagina Monologues Auditions
7:00-10:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
All Chatham community members welcome!
Sponsored by Theatre Dept & Feminist Collective
Tuesday, January 12
Achievable Health Resolutions
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Anderson Table
New Year’s ‘healthy’ resolutions and ways to
achieve them!
Sponsored by PEACHes
Gateway Student Welcome
Luncheon
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Conover Room
The Gateway Student Association would like to welcome all new and returning Gateway Students. We
will be holding a luncheon to kick off the start of the
new term! Stop by and enjoy lunch while getting to
know your fellow Gateway students, and see what
this student organization has to offer!
Sponsored by Gateway Student Association &
Student Affairs
Women Business Leaders Lecture
Series for Students
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., PCW Room
Lecture series that gives students the opportunity
to learn from and engage with successful regional
business women. Topics will advance the student’s
educational experience. Free to students, register on
MyChatham.
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
Library 101 Workshop
3:00-4:00 p.m., JKM Library
Monday, January 11
Spring Back
Q Reel Talk Film and Discussion Series:
Wetback: The Undocumented
Documentary
Whether you are new to Chatham or just need a
refresher on library basics, attend this workshop and
learn how to search the JKM Library catalog (OLIVE),
use interlibrary loan, E-ZBorrow and more.
Sponsored by JKM Library
6:00-8:30 p.m., Woodland 103
Spring Back into the film series with international
programs. This series will bring your great films all
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Transfer Tuesday’s Time
4:00-5:00 p.m., Mellon Living Room
Come meet and mingle with other transfer students!
Light refreshments served.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Vagina Monologues Auditions
6:00-9:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
All Chatham community members welcome!
Sponsored by Theatre Dept & Feminist Collective
] Intramurals: Indoor Soccer
9:00-11:00 p.m., AFC
Come test your soccer skills on Tuesday nights!
Register on myChatham as a team or single to be
matched to a team! For more information contact
Athletics at 412-365-1519. Other dates: January 19,
January 26, February 2, February 9, February 16.
Sponsored by Athletics, Student Affairs
Spring Back
i Traveling Tuesday Night Edge:
Lucky Bamboo with Dean Waite
9:00-11:00 p.m., Carriage House
Let’s bring Tuesday Night Edge back in style with
lucky bamboo with Dr. Z. Not only is bamboo aesthetically pleasing, it’s also good for feng shui. Come
design your own bamboo plant with Dean Waite
that matches your personality and your room! Also,
learn about our new Traveling Tuesday Night Edge’s
and the great programs coming this term!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board, Residence
Life and Student Activities, Student Affairs
Thursday, January 14
Interfaith Lunch
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
This is an opportunity to meet members of the
Interfaith Council and get to know students of other
religious backgrounds.
Sponsored by Interfaith Council
Multicultural Student Celebratory
Spring Welcome & Kick-Off
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Join us for lunch to welcome new students, honor
and recognize the accomplishments of our multicultural students and student organizations. Help us
celebrate our past milestones and work towards a
future of success at Chatham and beyond! RSVP on
MyChatham.edu by Monday, January 11 at noon.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
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Spring Back
v Fit for the Future Remix: Kick-Off
Event
4:00-5:00 p.m., PCW Room
Spring Back into healthier living! Join us as we
kick off Fit for the Future Remix. This program is
designed specifically for students and will give you
a chance to start thinking about how you can be Fit
for the Future. We will have snacks, introduction of
upcoming events, and a lucky draw for great prizes.
Sponsored by Counseling Services, Athletics, Health
Services, Residence Life, Athletics & Fitness Center
(AFC), Student Activities and Student Affairs
dance. Make your coed connection – area Pittsburgh
students are invited and you are encouraged to bring
off-campus friends!
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
] Intramurals: Volleyball
9:00-11:00 p.m., AFC
Bump, set, spike… find out if it’s as easy as it
sounds on Thursdays. Register with a team or single
to be matched to a team on myChatham. For more
information contact Athletics at 412-365-1519. Other
dates: January 21, January 28, February 4, February
11, & February 18.
Sponsored by Athletics, Student Affairs
Faculty Lecture Series: Larry Viehland
4:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Ion Motion in Gases: Past, Future, and Present
Sponsored by Academic Affairs
Chatham Community Choir
5:30-7:30 p.m., Welker Room
All faculty, staff, students, and community members
are invited to join this upbeat, melodious choir
group. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 5:30-7:30
p.m.! Practice dates are January 21, 28; February 2,
11,18, 25; March 4, 18, 25; April 1, 8, and 15. Choir
members will have performance(s) throughout the
term.
Sponsored by Chatham Community Choir
Mentoring for Women Business
Owners
6:30-8:30 p.m., Gate House
Seven-month program where women business
owners (mentees) are matched with seasoned,
successful business mentors in the region. Mentees
attend monthly workshops on marketing, finance,
sales, etc., to gain the knowledge and skills needed
to grow their businesses. Not open to students
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
New Music at Chatham
7:00-9:00 p.m., Laughlin Music Center
Alia Musical Pittsburgh
Sponsored by Music Program
Spring Back
s Chatham After Hours: African
Dance
9:00-11:00 p.m., AFC Dance Studio
Come experience an African dance lesson. Learn
exciting new moves and the history of African
Friday, January 15
Spring Back
s Chatham After Hours: Blacklight
Casino & Out-of-State Student
Connection
9:00 p.m.-Midnight, Mellon Board Room
Let’s win some prizes as we Spring Back! You don’t
have to bring real money to win prizes. Put on your
lucky underwear because momma needs a new pair
of shoes! This Casino event is going to be even more
amazing because it will be a blacklight night full of
fun and winning. Bring your friends along! Make
your coed connection – area Pittsburgh students are
invited and you are encouraged to bring off-campus
friends! Out-of-state students: Come at 8:30 p.m.
for a light reception and a special welcome just for
you!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Saturday, January 16
Spring Back
s Chatham After Hours: Outrageous
Bingo
7:00-10:00 p.m., Rodef Shalom
Let’s Spring into Pittsburgh for a night out that
includes an outrageous Drag Show with chances to
win cash prizes! All while raising money to benefit
the Gay & Lesbian Community Center and the Shepherd Wellness Community.
Sponsored by Students Against Sexual Oppression &
Student Activities, Student Affairs
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Sunday, January 17
Tuesday, January 19
Spring Back
Happy January Birthdays &
Commuters Appreciation Lunch
s Chatham After Hours: Wii Game
Night
8:00-10:00 p.m., Carriage House
Join us in the Carriage House as we spring into a
night of Wii Competition. Join us for Mario Kart, Wii
Sports and other great games. Tournaments will be
arranged and winners will receive prizes! Invite your
friends from on or off campus to enjoy this event @
Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Monday, January 18
No classes
MLK Celebration Breakfast
9:00-10:30 a.m., Mellon Board Room
Join us as we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.
by beginning a new Chatham Tradition – MLK
Celebration Breakfast. This new event will be a
chance to bring together Chatham & Pittsburgh
community to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tickets are $10 or $90 per table and includes
t-shirts for attendees. Register on myChatham.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
MLK Service Day
2:00-6:00 p.m., Meet @ Chapel
Join us in a nationwide effort to give back to
the community. We will be volunteering at
an area service agent in honor of MLK Day.
Register on myChatham.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Birthday cake and balloons to celebrate the January
birthdays! Commuters this is for you! Join Ruben
Henao, assistant director of student activities, for
lunch @ 11:30 a.m. and get a lunch coupon from the
Carriage House. Come early – coupons are limited!
Sponsored by Student Activities and Parkhurst
Undergraduate Budget Committee
Meeting (UBC)
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gunderman Room
Undergraduate Budget Committee meets on the
Tuesday before Chatham Student Government (CSG)
General Meetings to discuss funding programs for
student organizations. Student organizations are
required to attend Undergraduate Budget Committee
meetings four weeks prior to their event if they wish
to receive funding.
Sponsored by Chatham Student Government
i Traveling Tuesday Night Edge:
Graphic & Tie-Dye T-Shirt Making
9:00-11:00 p.m., Woodland Hall
Always wanted to express your artistic side, but
don’t know where to start? Start on a shirt! Grab
your friends and come down to Woodland Hall, and
show the world how artsy you are with tie-dye and
graphic t-shirt designs!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board, Residence
Life and Student Activities, Student Affairs
G Ballroom Dancing 101
MLK All Faith Gathering
Last chance to sign-up! Register on
myChatham!!
Join us at this special service where people
from different walks of faith will come together for worship and to celebrate the life of
the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This service
will include musical performances, spoken
word, and dance by members of the Chatham
community and greater Pittsburgh centered on
the legacy of Dr. King’s life. Be a part of this
magnificent celebration and the dream! Feel
free to invite your on and off campus friends
to this gathering.
Learn to ballroom dance! Sign up with a friend or
sign up alone and we will provide a partner. This is
your last chance to sign-up!! Lessons are weekly
from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3, 17,
& 24 with a dinner & dance reception on March 31.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
8:00-9:00 p.m., Chapel
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Tuesdays,
January 19 – March 23
FastTrac NewVenture Chatham
®
TM
6:30-9:30 p.m.
A ten-week program designed to help identify
whether a business idea has merit, write a feasibility plan, and examine the market potential. Taught
by seasoned entrepreneurs. Not open to students.
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
Wednesday, January 20
Library 101 Workshop
10:00-11:00 a.m., JKM Library
Whether you are new to Chatham or just need a
refresher on library basics, attend this workshop and
learn how to search the JKM Library catalog (OLIVE),
use interlibrary loan, E-ZBorrow and more.
Sponsored by JKM Library
n Café Rachel Coffeehouse Series:
Natalie Gelman
8:00-10:00 p.m., Café Rachel
Come listen to the soulful voice of Natalie Gelman
while enjoying refreshments with other Chatham
music lovers. Invite your friends from on or off
campus to enjoy this coffeehouse performance @
Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Thursday, January 21
Chatham Student Government
General Meeting
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., PCW Room
Biweekly meeting held by the Chatham Student
Government Executive Board and General Board to
discuss issues related to the student body. These
meetings are designed to enable student leadership
and representation across the entire student body
and is open to ALL who wish to attend, in addition to
Chatham Student Government Reps and the Executive Board.
Sponsored by Chatham Student Government
Interfaith Lunch
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
This is an opportunity to meet members of the
Interfaith Council and get to know students of other
religious backgrounds.
Sponsored by Interfaith Council
Tablet PC Basics: Tips, Tricks & More
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Library AVDavis/
LCC2
This workshop will cover the basics of using the
Tablet PC, programs that work with the pen, free
downloads, handwriting tips, creating study flash
cards and more.
Sponsored by Information Technology Services
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v Fit for the Future Remix:
Fit @ 4 - AFC 101
4:00-5:00 p.m., AFC
Join us to learn the basics of the Athletic & Fitness
Center. Get a tour of the AFC, learn to use the
weights and get tips to help you work out.
Sponsored by AFC, Student Health Services, Residence Life, Counseling Services, Student Activities,
and Student Affairs
* GSA Mug Club
4:00-6:00 p.m., Chatham Eastside,
Mezzanine Level, 2nd Floor
A monthly social event sponsored by GSA for graduate
students to relax and enjoy pizza & beverages. It’s a
great way to meet other graduate students and take
a break after classes. Catch the shuttle to get from
Woodland Road.
Sponsored by GSA
H Real Talk: More Money, More
Problems Part 1
5:00-6:00 p.m., PCW Room
Learn all you need to know about financial aid,
loans, scholarships, etc.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
H Chatham Kickback: Nacho Night
6:00-8:00 p.m., Mellon Living Room
Join us for just a time to “kickback” and enjoy good
company and snacks. You can hang out with friends,
work on homework, talk about campus or personal
issues, what you do is up to you! Invite your friends
from on or off campus to kickback @ Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
s Chatham After Hours: Michael
Jackson’s This Is It
8:00-10:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
Ready for the dance moves and the songs…join us
for a night of Michael Jackson. Make your coed connection – area pittsburgh students are invited and
you are encouraged to bring off-campus friends!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Friday, January 22
Tablet Tune-UP
Drop-off tablet between 9:30-10:30 a.m.,
Library AVDavis/LCC2
Tablet slow? Windows acting wonky? Come to ITS’s
Student & Faculty Tablet Tune-Up! We’ll check your
10
Tablet PC for viruses, spywares and install updates
for free. Go to my.Chatham to register. (Look under
‘Happenings’ and click on January 22). Please keep
in mind the tune-up can take a few hours.
Sponsored by Information Technology Services
s Chatham After Hours: Masquerade
9:00-Midnight, Welker Room
Yep! Another reason to dress up and dance. Come
join the Chatham Community for a Masquerade
Ball. Make your coed connection – area pittsburgh
students are invited and you are encouraged to bring
off-campus friends!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Saturday, January 23
Outdoor Adventure: Skiing & Tubing Trip
12:00-8:00 p.m., Seven Springs Resort
Escape campus and go for a day long ski or tubing
trip! Enjoy the majestic views of the mountains, winter fun, and your Chatham friends! Please register
on myChatham. Cost associated with event.
Sponsored by Graduate Student Assembly & Student
Affairs
Cougar Fanatic: Swimming vs.
Bethany
7:00 p.m., AFC Pool
Join Student Activities as we bring spirit to the
swim team. Come for competitions, fun prizes and
much more! Feel free to invite your friends to cheer
on the Cougars!
Sponsored by Athletics & Student Activities, Student
Affairs
Saturday Night Steak Night
l All Faith Gathering: Dancing Faiths
8:00-9:00 p.m., Chapel
Worship is not always about words. Some faiths
dance in circles. Some use symbolic motions. Some
prescribe different prayer postures. Some twirl
swiftly in one place. Come and experience a variety
of dance forms while you consider how you embody
your own spirituality.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Monday, January 25
Basic Databases Workshop
10:00-11:00 a.m., JKM Library
Need to find articles for a paper? Can’t remember
how to use the library databases? This workshop
offers an introduction to online database searching
strategies to help you find the resources you need.
Sponsored by JKM Library
Z Senior Series R.E.P.: New
Professional Brown Bag
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., PCW Room
Enjoy lunch with successful alumnae in a round
table discussion on Life After Chatham. Bring your
own lunch or grab lunch from Anderson.
Sponsored by Alumni Relations, CCW, PACE Center,
and Student Affairs
Q Reel Talk Film and Discussion
Series: Trembling Before G-d
6:00-8:30 p.m., Woodland 103
This film chronicles the lives of several queer Orthodox Jews as they leave their Orthodox communities
and struggle to come to terms with their homosexuality and their faith.
Sponsored by International Programs
5:00-7:00 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Steak night is here…come enjoy!
Sponsored by Parkhurst
Sunday, January 24
s Chatham After Hours: Michael
Jackson’s This Is It
6:00-8:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
Ready for the dance moves and the songs… join us
for a night of Michael Jackson. Make your coed connection – area pittsburgh students are invited and
you are encouraged to bring off-campus friends!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Tuesday, January 26
Unity in Diversity Kick-Off
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Library, Café Rachel,
Falk, Buhl, Carriage House, AFC, Anderson,
and Chatham Eastside
Find the Unity in Diversity Tables throughout campus
to learn about all of the great programs and events
for all Spring Diversity Awareness months. Get some
cool promotional items too!
Sponsored by Student Activities & Student Affairs
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i Traveling Tuesday Night Edge:
Exotic Fruit Dessert Night
Thursday, January 28
Sunday, January 31
Faculty Lecture Series: Karen
Goldman and Prajna Parasher
Want to know what exotic tastes like? Well come to
Rea Hall and see! Bring the most exotic fruit you can
find (and your friends!), and enjoy a tasty fruit salad
treat that’s low in calories and guilt free!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board, Residence
4:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Graduate and Adult Student Open
House #1
New Readings of Walt Disney’s Realism: Good
Neighbors and Strange Bedfellows
Sponsored by Academic Affairs
Transfer, Graduate, CCPS Prospective Students
Sponsored by Admissions
9:00-11:00 p.m., Rea House
Life and Student Activities, Student Affairs
Wednesday, January 27
The Best Cocktail Ever: Making &
Tasting
5:00 p.m., Chatham Eastside, Mezzanine
Level, 2nd Floor
7:00 p.m., Welker Room
Learn all about the American cocktail, how to mix
it, and do a little tasting! RSVP for this event on
MyChatham.edu.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
The Nuts & Bolts of Student
Organizations Workshop
5:30-6:30 p.m, PCW Room
Come learn how to make your student organization
the most effective! Learn programming strategies,
new policies, CSG funding procedures and much
more! All student organizations are required to have
one person attend. If you attended the Fall Nuts &
Bolts you are excused from this session.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Philip Terman, Poetry Reading
8:00 - 9:30 PM, Mellon Living Room
Friday, January 29
_ Eden Hall Expeditions: Wine &
Cheese Hour
4:00-6:30 p.m., Eden Hall Campus
Sample cheeses from a local farmer and enjoy
local Pennsylvania wine. Discuss the importance of
using local resources before heading to the theatre
for Rent. Depart from campus at 4:00 p.m. from
the Chapel. Transportation provided - register on
myChatham.
Sponsored by Chatham College for Women, Food
Studies, and Student Activities, Student Affairs
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Chatham Eastside
1:00-3:00 p.m., Woodland Road
l All Faith Gathering: Worship Party
8:00-9:00 p.m., Chapel
Drumming, chanting, sacred circle dancing, improvisation and hands on interaction with texts are
part of the weekly Worship Jams at First United
Methodist Church. The First Church Chant Jammers
will bring their instruments, art supplies, and their
zeal for full community inclusion to our All Faith
Gathering to share their innovative, interactive worship style with you and your friends.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
February – All Month!
6 Get Cultured: Musical Rent
Recyclemania
One of the longest running shows on Broadway!
Rent tells the story of a group of Bohemians
struggling to live and pay their rent in the gritty
background of New York’s East Village. These
starving artists strive for success and acceptance
while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness, and
the AIDS epidemic. Tickets are $5 each. Register on
myChatham.
Sponsored by Student Affairs & Student Activities
RecycleMania is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling
programs to promote waste reduction activities to
their campus communities. Over a 10-week period,
schools report recycling and trash data which are
then ranked according to who collects the largest
amount of recyclables per capita, the largest amount
of total recyclables, the least amount of trash per
capita, or have the highest recycling rate.
Sponsored by Sustainability Office
7:30 p.m., Byham Theater
Black History Month Display
Library
Philip Terman’s collections of poems include The
House of Sages (Mammoth books, 1998; second edition, 2005), Book of the Unbroken Days (Mammoth
Books, 2005) Greatest Hits (Pudding House Press,
2005) and the forthcoming Rabbis of the Air (Autumn
House Press, 2007). His poems and essays have
appeared in The Georgia Review, Poetry, The Kenyon
Review, The New England Review, The Gettysburg
Review, Tikkun, and other journals. He teaches at
Clarion University and co-directs the Chautauqua
Writers’ Festival at the Chautauqua Institute
Saturday, January 30
Bhangra is a fast-paced, beat-heavy form of music
and dance originating from Punjab, in Northern
India. This dance competition is an opportunity for
different communities to come together to showcase
the best dance teams around the world. Register on
myChatham. Cost associated with event.
Monday, February 1
Sponsored by MFA Creative Writing
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Gain new insight on your strengths and weaknesses,
as they relate to learning, study practices, and
attitudes
Sponsored by PACE Center
6 Get Cultured: Bhangra in the
Burgh
6:30-10:00 p.m., Soldiers and Sailors
Museum, Carnegie Mellon University
Expand your knowledge of Black History. Check out
the Library’s resources for Black History Month on
display on the main floor of the JKM Library.
PACE Center Academic Series: (LASSI)
Learning and Study Strategies
Inventory
11:30 a.m -12:00 p.m., McGuire Room,
JKM Library
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PACE Center Academic Series:
Procrastination
4:00-5:00 p.m., McGuire Room, JKM
Library
Understanding how and why you procrastinate and
what to do about it
Sponsored by PACE Center
u Black History Month: Alumnae
Sister Social & Kick-Off Event
6:00-8:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Don’t miss this chance to kick off Black HIstory
Month and mingle with Alumnae and learn about
their Chatham experience. Gain form their experience on how they were able to become World Ready
Women.
Sponsored by Alumni Relations & Student Affairs
Tuesday, February 2
Undergraduate Budget Committee
Meeting (UBC)
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gunderman Room
Undergraduate Budget Committee Meets on the
Tuesday before Chatham Student Government (CSG)
General Meetings to discuss funding programs for
student organizations. Student Orgs are required to
attend Undergraduate Budget Committee meetings four weeks prior to their event if they wish to
receive funding.
Sponsored by Chatham Student Government
PACE Center Academic Series: Note
Taking
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., McGuire Room,
JKM Library
Capture your classroom lectures systematically;
Learn the “Cornell Note Taking Method”
Sponsored by PACE Center
Women Business Leaders Lecture
Series for Students
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., PCW Room
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
PACE Center Academic Series: SQ3R
Reading Method
4:00-5:00 p.m., McGuire Room, JKM
Library
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Move to the head of the class when you complete
all of your reading assignments with this effective
reading strategy
Sponsored by PACE Center
Global Focus: Africa Open for
Business
6:30 p.m., Sanger Lecture Hall
Film relating to the topic of a positive business
climate in Africa.
Sponsored by Global Focus
i Traveling Tuesday Night Edge:
Pie Your RA in the Face
9:00-11:00 p.m., Fickes Hall
Have an RA who you have always been fond of?
Well show how much you appreciate them with a
pie to the face! They might even return the favor!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board, Residence
Life and Student Activities, Student Affairs
G Ballroom Dancing 101
7:00-8:00 p.m., AFC Dance Studio
Learn to ballroom dance! We have room for 20 pairs.
Sign up with a friend or sign up alone and we will
provide a partner. Must RSVP by January 19!
Lessons are weekly: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3, 17, &
24 with a dinner & dance reception on March 31.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
n Café Rachel Coffeehouse Series:
Alisa Turner *LGBT Allies Gay?
Fine By Me! Giveaway
8:00-10:00 p.m., Café Rachel
Sponsored by Parkhurst
Enjoy the soft indie feel of Alisa Turner’s music from
her album It’s Not Over. Bring a friend and enjoy
refreshments! Don’t miss this special event as we
celebrate our LGBT students and allies by passing
out Gay? Fine by Me t-shirts! Invite your off campus
friends to attend this coffeehouse series!
Sponsored by Students Against Sexual Oppression &
Student Activities, Student Affairs
PACE Center Academic Series: Career
Development
Thursday, February 4
Wednesday, February 3
Tex Mex BBQ Lunch
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Anderson
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., McGuire Room,
JKM Library
Networking is the key to making professional
contacts; the resume captures your experience,
abilities, and educational strengths – learn how to
best succeed.
Sponsored by PACE Center
* Graduate Student Assembly
Social
4:00-6:00 p.m., Welker Room
An event for all graduate students, faculty, & staff!
A great opportunity to meet other graduate students
and members of Chatham University with food,
drinks, & fun! More gift card raffles to your favorite
places!!!
Sponsored by Graduate Student Assembly & Student
Affairs
u Black History Month Diversity
Series & Global Focus: African Book
Binding
5:00-7:00 p.m., PCW Room
Interested in discovering a new art? Well join us for
book binding. Participants will have the chance to
bind their own journal and learn the history and art
of book binding.
Sponsored by Student Affairs, Global Focus
PACE Center Academic Series: Goal
Setting
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., McGuire Room,
JKM Library
Master four important steps to goal setting: Writing
objectives, planning action steps, evaluation, and
setting an end date
Sponsored by PACE Center
PACE Center Academic Series:
TI 83 + Graphics:
4:00-5:00 p.m., McGuire Room, JKM
Library
Make math easier; learn the full use of your Texas
Instrument 83 + Graphics, and more!
Sponsored by PACE Center
v Fit for the Future Remix:
Fit @ 4 – Self Defense
4:00-5:00 p.m., PCW Room
Being healthy is not just about eating right and
exercising, it’s knowing how to protect yourself too.
Join us for a self-defense workshop and learn how
to keep yourself safe!
Sponsored by AFC, Student Health Services, Residence Life, Counseling Services, Student Activities,
and Student Affairs
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H Real Talk: More Money, More
Problems Part 2
5:00-6:00 p.m., PCW Room
Do you understand credit, finances, and all that
grown up talk?? If not, come to this presentation and
get informed so you can start thinking NOW about
your financial future!
Sponsored by Student Affairs
H Chatham Kickback: Sushi Night
6:00-8:00 p.m., Mellon Living Room
Join us for just a time to “kickback” and enjoy good
company and snacks. You can hang out with friends,
work on homework, talk about campus or personal
issues, what you do is up to you! Invite your friends
from on or off campus to kickback @ Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
s Chatham After Hours: Country Line
Dancing
9:00-11:00 p.m., AFC Dance Studio
Let’s start two-stepping! Bring your friends for a
night of country line dancing! Make your coed connection – area Pittsburgh students are invited and
you are encouraged to bring off-campus friends!
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Friday, February 5
v Fit for the Future Remix: American
Heart Association “Go Red”
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., PCW Room
Come learn about the American Heart Association
and the health risks women face.
Sponsored by PEACHes, AFC, Athletics, Health Services, Counseling Services, Residence Life, Student
Activities, & Student Affairs
PACE Center Academic Series:
Internships
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., McGuire Room,
JKM Library
Start the process of completing your “Internship
Learning Agreement” for Maymester and summer
terms.
Sponsored by PACE Center
PACE Center Academic Series: Test
Taking Strategies:
4:00-5:00 p.m., McGuire Room, JKM Library
Learn the road map for getting the best results on
your test!
Sponsored by PACE Center
s Chatham After Hours: Rudy
Currence & Out-of-State Student
Connection
8:00-10:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Not only is Rudy Currence cute, but he is extremely
talented. He sings, he plays the piano; what more
could anyone ask for? You don’t want to miss this!
Make your coed connection – area students are invited
and you are encouraged to bring off-campus friends!
Out-of-state students are encouraged to join Heather
Black, director of student activities, to connect with
other out-of-state students in reserved seating!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Saturday, February 6
s Chatham After Hours: South Side
Works
6:00-11:00 p.m., South Side Works
Enjoy a night out with a loved one in South Side
Works. Gift cards to the movies for first 50 people
will be provided. Make your coed connection – area
Pittsburgh students are invited and you are encouraged to bring off-campus friends!
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs.
Sunday, February 7
l All Faith Gathering: Music Jam
8:00-9:00 p.m., Chapel
Are you a singer- songwriter with something to say?
We want to listen. Are you a musician who loves
to make music with others and just get lost in the
composite sound? We want to join you. We will be
exploring the expressions of Chatham musicians and
the musical modalities from many faiths during this
All Faith Gathering. Come, share, and experience
the many sounds of spirit.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Monday, February 8
Room Selection Informational
Session
4:00-5:00 p.m., Carriage House
Q Reel Talk Film and Discussion
Series: Children Underground
6:00-8:30 p.m., Woodland 103
This documentary follows a group of homeless
children in Bucharest, Romania as they make their
homes in the subway station and try to survive life
on the streets.
Sponsored by International Programs
Tuesday, February 9
Happy February Birthdays &
Commuter Appreciation Lunch
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Birthday cake and balloons to celebrate the February
birthdays! Commuters this is for you! Come by Carriage House to get your lunch voucher and then join
Ruben Henao, assistant director of student activities, for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Come early – voucher’s
limited!
Sponsored by Student Activities and Parkhurst
Improve your class notes with
Microsoft OneNote
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Library AVDavis/
LCC2
This workshop will focus on taking an electronic
notes using Microsoft OneNote 2007. Learn how
to organize your notes, use the Tablet pen to take
handwritten notes, and add graphics and audio to
supplement notes.
Sponsored by Information Technology Services
Transfer Tuesday’s Time
4:00-5:00 p.m., Mellon Living Room
Come meet and mingle with other transfer students!
Light refreshments served.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
i Traveling Tuesday Night Edge:
Valentine Senior Center
9:00-11:00 p.m., Carriage House
Love is in the air, show the Senior Center how much
you care with beautiful Valentines.
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Have questions about the room selection process?
We have the answers! Stop by the Carraige House
to learn all about choosing your room for next year.
Sponsored by Office of Residence Life, Student
Affairs
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Wednesday, February 10
Friday, February 12
u Black History Month Diversity
Series: Discussion with Dr. Wardi
Women Business Leaders
Breakfast Series
Join Dr. Wardi and students in learning about the
life and works of Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison, first
Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Holly Maurer-Klein, founder & owner HMK
Associates, Inc. speaking on “Keys to Recruiting and
Retaining Exceptional Employees.” Free & open to
Chatham students. Register on myChatham.
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
5:00-6:00 p.m., PCW Room
Cougar Fanatic: Basketball vs.
Geneva
7:00 p.m., AFC
Come cheer on the Cougars! Join Student Activities
for fun competitions and a night of spirit!
Sponsored by Athletics & Student Activities, Student
Affairs
Thursday, February 11
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
Roundtables
8:30-10:30 a.m., Gate House
Not open to students.
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
Interfaith Lunch
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Anderson Dining
Hall
This is an opportunity to meet members of the
Interfaith Council and get to know students of other
religious backgrounds.
Sponsored by Interfaith Council
Global Focus: Africa Rising Webinar
11:30 a.m., Beckwith Lecture Hall, Science
Complex
Webinar lecture with Dr. Vijay Mahajan from the
University of Texas at Austin.
Sponsored by Global Focus
Plagiarism and Citation Workshop
1:30-2:30 p.m., JKM Library
Attend this interactive workshop to learn how to
avoid plagiarism and to properly cite your sources.
Sponsored by JKM Library
Faculty Lecture Series: Gary Marshall
4:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Stem Cells: The Real Tale
Sponsored by Academic Affairs
7:30-9:00a.m., Welker Room
Decorate Your Own Valentine
Smiley Cookie
5:00-7:00 p.m., Anderson Dinign Hall
We provide cookies, icings and decorations so
everyone can make their sweetie a sweet.
Sponsored by Parkhurst
Vagina Monologues
7:30-10:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
Valentine’s Day Theme Dinner
5:00-7:00 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Join us for a festive valentine dinner.
Sponsored by Parkhurst
Outdoor Adventure: Ice Skating
7:00-9:00 p.m., Schenely Park
Join us on V-Day after dinner in Anderson with your
friends or a date and enjoy ice skating at Schenley
Park. Make your coed connection – area Pittsburgh
students are invited and you are encouraged to bring
off-campus friends!
Sponsored by AFC, Student Activities, Student Affairs
Chatham University’s own Feminist Collective joins
colleges and theatres around the world in celebrating V-Day, Ensler’s initiative to end violence towards
women. All proceeds of this production of The
Vagina Monologues go to charitable organizations
focusing on women’s issues.
Sponsored by Theatre Dept & Feminist Collective
l All Faith Gathering: Love &
Marriage
Saturday, February 13
Sponsored by Student Affairs
8:00-9:00 p.m., Chapel
What you expect from love and life partnering
shapes how you look, and who you choose. As you
experience the many ways religions regard love and
marriage, your own choices may become more clear.
Celebrate the many ways love can shape our lives.
USA Dance
7:00-10:30 p.m., AFC Gymnasium
USA Dance hosts an evening of ballroom dancing,
beginning with an hour of lessons at 7:00. Open and
free to Chatham students with valid ID.
Sponsored by AFC, Student Affairs
Vagina Monologues
7:30-10:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
Chatham University’s own Feminist Collective joins
colleges and theatres around the world in celebrating V-Day, Ensler’s initiative to end violence towards
women. All proceeds of this production of TThe
Vagina Monologues go to charitable organizations
focusing on women’s issues.
Sponsored by Theatre Dept & Feminist Collective
Sunday, February 14
Vagina Monologues
2:00-4:30 p.m., Eddy Theatre
Chatham University’s own Feminist Collective joins
colleges and theatres around the world in celebrat-
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ing V-Day, Ensler’s initiative to end violence towards
women. All proceeds of this production of The
Vagina Monologues go to charitable organizations
focusing on women’s issues.
Sponsored by Theatre Dept & Feminist Collective
Monday, February 15
Chinese New Year Theme Lunch
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Anderson
Celebrate the New Year!
Sponsored by Parkhurst
u Women of Color HerStory Month:
You who are BEAUTIFUL! Opening
Reception and Celebration
6:00-8:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
A reception will kick-off this uplifting visual display
of the Chatham students’ self reflections on the true
meaning of beauty and women of color. The visual
production will be displayed all over campus from
February 16 onwards. This special event will also
include light refreshments and a celebration of all
things beautiful in diversity! Wear whatever makes
you feel beautiful!
Sponsored by Class of 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 and
Student Affairs
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Tuesday, February 16
Wednesday, February 17
Undergraduate Budget Committee
Meeting (UBC)
u Women of Color HerStory Month
Diversity Series: Negotiating Your
Salary
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gunderman Room
Undergraduate Budget Committee Meets on the
Tuesday before Chatham Student Government (CSG)
General Meetings to discuss funding programs for
student organizations. Student Orgs are required to
attend Undergraduate Budget Committee meetings four weeks prior to their event if they wish to
receive funding.
Sponsored by Chatham Student Government
5:00-6:00 p.m., PCW Room
Basic Databases Workshop
Traditional Western PA meal for the beginning of
Lent.
Sponsored by Parkhurst
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., JKM Library
Need to find articles for a paper? Can’t remember
how to use the library databases? This workshop
offers an introduction to online database searching
strategies to help you find the resources you need.
Sponsored by JKM Library
Global Focus: Sounds of Africa: The
Music of Senegambia (kora and
balafon)
11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m., Welker Room
With Dr. Ken Schweitzer
Sponsored by Global Focus
Tuesday Tours: Featuring Rea House
and Laughlin House
7:30-8:30 p.m., meet at Rea House
In preparation for housing selection, come check
out our theme housing options in Rea House and
Laughlin House! A guided tour and Q&A session will
be offered.
Sponsored by Office of Residence Life, Student
Affairs
i Traveling Tuesday Night Edge:
Spring Cleaning Clothes Exchange
9:00-11:00 p.m., Lower Campus
Ever heard the saying “one man’s trash is another
man’s treasure?” Well its true! Bring your old
clothes and look through others for the Spring Cleaning Clothes Exchange. All left over clothing will be
donated to Goodwill!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board, Residence
Life and Student Activities, Student Affairs
Dimystify negotiating your salary. This can be a
struggle for new professionals, especially women,
so come and learn tips to succesffuly negotiate your
salary.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Ash Wednesday Fish Fry Dinner
5:00-7:00 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Global Focus: Sounds of Africa: The
Music of Senegambia (kora and
balafon)
6:30 p.m., Welker Room
Discussion of the historical and musical relationship
of Nigeria and Cuba.
Sponsored by Global Focus
n Café Rachel Coffeehouse Series:
Matt Santry
8:00-10:00 p.m., Café Rachel
Grab your roommate for a study break! Come join us
in rocking out to the sounds of Matt Santry featuring
music from his second album Tin Ace City. Invite
your on and off campus friends to enjoy this coffeehouse performance @ Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Thursday, February 18
Mentoring for Women Business
Owners
6:30-8:30 p.m., Gate House
Not open to students.
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrpreneurship
Chatham Student Government
General Meeting
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., PCW Room in
Anderson Dining Hall
and representation across the entire student body
and is open to ALL who wish to attend, in addition to
Chatham Student Government Reps and the Executive Board.
Sponsored by Chatham Student Government
Interfaith Lunch
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
This is an opportunity to meet members of the
Interfaith Council and get to know students of other
religious backgrounds.
Sponsored by Interfaith Council
Global Focus: “The Image and
Reality of Africa in America: A
Personal Journey through History
and Culture”
11:30 a.m., Mellon Board Room and Eddy
Theater
Featuring Valerie Njie
Sponsored by Global Focus
* GSA Mug Club
4:00-6:00 p.m., Chatham Eastside,
Mezzanine Level, 2nd Floor
A monthly social event sponsored by GSA for graduate students to relax and enjoy pizza & beverages. It’s a great way to meet other graduate students
and take a break after classes. Catch the shuttle
from Woodland Road.
Sponsored by GSA
H Real Talk & Fit @ 4: Let’s Talk
About Sex
5:00-6:00 p.m., PCW Room
Let’s Talk About Sex. Why not? Ask the difficult
questions and get real answers.
Sponsored bu Student Affairs
H Chatham Kickback: Dessert Bar
6:00-8:00 p.m., Mellon Living Room
Join us for just a time to “kickback” and enjoy good
company and snacks. You can hang out with friends,
work on homework, talk about campus or personal
issues, what you do is up to you! Invite your on and
off campus friends to kickback @ Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Biweekly meeting held by the Chatham Student
Government Executive Board and General Board to
discuss issues related to the student body. These
meetings are designed to enable student leadership
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Z Senior Series R.E.P.: Learning
about the Theatre Arts
7:00-11:00 p.m., O’Reilly Theatre
Learn the basics of the performing arts and enjoy A
Midsummer Night’s Dream with Chatham alumnae
Sponsored by Alumni Relations, CCW, PACE Center,
and Student Affairs
Friday, February 19
Friday Afternoon Musicale series
4:00-5:00 p.m, Laughlin Music Center
Piano masterworks by Bach, Beethoven Chopin and
Ravel.
Sponsored by Music Program
_ Eden Hall Expeditions: Chocolate
101
4:00-6:30 p.m., Eden Hall Farm
What better way to celebrate chocolate month than
with chocolate drinks and other chocolate treats.
Come learn about chocolate in a whole new light
Emily Stone.
Sponsored by Chatham College for Women, Food
Studies, and Student Activities, Student Affairs
s Chatham After Hours: Diversity
Dance Party with DJ J. Malls
8:00-11:00 p.m., Rea Coffee House
Come get down with renowned Pittsburgh DJ J.
Malls and celebrate the great diversity at Chatham
University! Make your coed connection – area Pittsburgh students are invited and you are encouraged
to bring off-campus friends!
Sponsored by International Programs & Student
Activities, Student Affairs
the Senator John Heinz History Center. Register on
myChatham.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Tuesday, February 23
Saturday Night Steak Night
9:00 p.m., Forward Lanes, Squirrel Hill
5:00-7:00 p.m., Anderson
Sponsored by Parkhurst
Sunday, February 21
u Black History Month: African
American Mental Health Forum
2:00-4:00 p.m., Depart from Chapel
Join Student Activities as they head off campus to
the August Wilson Center. African Americans are at
high risk for mental illness, but less likely to receive
mental health services, diagnosis and treatment,
says a 2002 Surgeon General’s report. This panel
discussion explores the history of mental health
issues in the African American community and
provides steps you can take to assist others in their
well-being. For information, call 412-258-2700.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
l All Faith Gathering: Africa: The
Diaspora in Pittsburgh
8:00-9:00 p.m., Chapel
Africa is among us with its stories, songs, and
sensibilities, deepening and enriching our lives. Rev.
Alma Faith Crawford, Associate Minister of the First
Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh will join other African
American women from Pittsburgh to help us appreciate and celebrate how African culture is affecting
our lives.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Monday, February 22
Saturday, February 20
World Ready Scholarship Event
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
First Year and transfer students
Sponsored by Admissions
6 Get Cultured: Heinz History Center
and the Western Pennsylvania
Sports Museum
12:00-5:00 p.m., Heinz History Center and
the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum
From the pre-revolutionary drama of the French &
Indian War to the legendary match-ups of the Super
Steelers, discover 250 years of Pittsburgh history at
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Plagiarism and Citation Workshop
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., JKM Library
Attend this interactive workshop to learn how to
avoid plagiarism and to properly cite your sources.
Sponsored by JKM Library
Q Reel Talk Film and Discussion
Series: White Light, Black Rain:
The Destruction of Hiroshima and
Nagasaki
6:00-8:30 p.m., Woodland 103
This film explores the often forgotten devastation of
America’s nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
through interviews with survivors and their families.
Sponsored by International Programs
Classes end: 1st 7-week session
] Intramurals: Bowling
Come knock down some pins on Tuesdays!! Register
on myChatham as a team or single to be matched to
a team. Contact Athletics at 412-365-1519 for more
information. Other dates: February 25, March 2, &
March 3
Sponsored by Athletics
Wednesday, February 24
Classes begin: 2nd 7-week session
u Women of Color HerStory Month
Diversity Series: Real Beauty
5:00-6:00 p.m., PCW Room
Join us for a discussion on Real Beauty before
enjoying the Soul Food Cook Off. We will discuss
cosmetic products and how they play a role for
women of color. Then head out to Anderson to enjoy
some soul food and a “step tease”!
Sponsored by Student Affairs
u Black History Month: The Great
Chatham Soul Food Cook Off
5:00-7:00 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Parkhurst is helping us bring your home cooked soul
food to Anderson. Submit recipes to [email protected] by February 12 and then help
Parkhurst cook soul food. Not only will this event
feed your appetite, but it will also feature a “step
tease” from a local fraternity & sorority.
Sponsored by Student Affairs, Parkhurst
Thursday, February 25
Faculty Lecture Series: Peggy Stubbs,
Tom Hershberger, Joe Wister, and
Deanna Hamilton
4:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Ongoing Research in Psychology at Chatham.
Sponsored by Academic Affairs
Thanksgiving in February
5:00-7:00 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
All the turkey and fixing’s…
Sponsored by Parkhurst
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s Chatham After Hours: Precious
Saturday, February 27
Set in Harlem in 1987, it is the story of Clareece “Precious” Jones, a sixteen-year-old African-American girl
born into a life no one would want. She’s pregnant for
the second time by her absent father. Precious may
sometimes be down but she is never out. She finds
her answer when she is asked to join a special school
that will lead her from darkness to light.
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board & Student
Activities, Student Affairs
7:30-9:30 p.m., Meet by the Chapel.
8:00-10:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
Friday, February 26Sunday, February 28
Women of the World (W.O.W.)
Leadership Retreat
Eden Hall Campus
At this retreat, participants will explore issues of
multiculturalism, diversity, and leadership in large
and small groups. Teamwork and developing a
sense of community will be emphasized among the
participants as they build skills to be active leaders
in developing a vibrant and inclusive multicultural
campus.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Friday, February 26
Alumni Career Day
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Annual event where seniors have a chance to meet
alumni who share career advice
Sponsored by PACE and Alumni Relations
Michael Byer Reading
8:00-10:00 p.m., Welker Room
Michael Byers is an American writer based in Ann
Arbor, Michigan. He is a graduate of Oberlin College
and of the University of Michigan Creative Writing
MFA Program. His first book, The Coast of Good
Intentions, is a collection of short stories set in his
native Pacific Northwest. His second book (and first
novel), Long for this World, is set in his hometown
of Seattle, Washington, and tells the story of a
geneticist facing an ethical dilemma that might lead
to a cure for a fatal childhood disease. Excerpts of
his work appear in Blackbird: an online journal of
literature and the arts.
Sponsored by MFA in Creative Writing Program
Purim Party at Sherrie’s!
Join us for some delicious Hamentashen (3-cornered
cookies) and twirl your graggers to the sound of the
Megillah reading, as we listen to the drama of the
Purim story, and bring the holiday spirit to a remarkable woman who is home-bound. (Transportation will
be available. RSVP to [email protected].)
Sponsored by Chabad House at Chatham
Sunday, February 28
s Chatham After Hours: Precious
6:00-8:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
Set in Harlem in 1987, it is the story of Clareece “Precious” Jones, a sixteen-year-old African-American girl
born into a life no one would want. She’s pregnant for
the second time by her absent father. Precious may
sometimes be down but she is never out. She finds
her answer when she is asked to join a special school
that will lead her from darkness to light.
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board & Student
Activities, Student Affairs
l All Faith Gathering: Poetry Jam
8:00-9:00 p.m., Chapel
Words inspire us. If you write poetry about life, love,
spirit, or holiness, we would like to be inspired by
your words. Our own Chatham poets will mingle
with beautiful writings from world religions and
offerings from young Pittsburgh poets who have
something they want to share with you as well.
Special guests will be hip hop poet, Kellee Maize,
and her friends
Sponsored by Student Affairs
to learn all about choosing your room for next year.
Sponsored by Office of Residence Life, Student
Affairs
Tuesday, March 2
v Fit for the Future Remix: Safe
Spring Break
11:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., PCW Room
Make sure your spring break is safe! Get a survival kit
and learn ways to have a fun and safe spring break!
Sponsored by PEACHes, AFC, Athletics, Health Services, Counseling Services, Residence Life, Student
Activities, & Student Affairs
Undergraduate Budget Committee
Meeting (UBC)
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gunderman Room
Undergraduate Budget Committee Meets on the
Tuesday before Chatham Student Government (CSG)
General Meetings to discuss funding programs for
student organizations. Student Orgs are required to
attend Undergraduate Budget Committee meetings four weeks prior to their event if they wish to
receive funding.
Sponsored by Chatham Student Government
Global Focus: African Film Festival:
Sankara the Rebel
6:30 p.m., Sanger Lecture Hall
Film about revolution and neo-socialism in Burkina
Faso
Sponsored by Global Focus
i Traveling Tuesday Night Edge: Quilt
Making
9:00-11:00 p.m, Woodland Hall
Women’s History Month Display
Ease the stress from classes and come make quilts just
like grandma used to make! Coziness guaranteed!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board, Residence
Life and Student Activities, Student Affairs
Learn more about women’s history. Check out the
wonderful resources for Women’s History Month on
display on the main floor of the JKM Library.
Sponsored by JKM Library
Wednesday, March 3
March – All Month
JKM Library
Monday, March 1
Room Selection Informational
Session
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Carriage House
Senior Salute
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Mellon Hall
Calling all Seniors…Don’t miss this one stop shop
for seniors. Campus departments and organizations
will be on hand to answer your questions and get
you the information you need.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Have questions about the room selection process?
We have the answers! Stop by the Carraige House
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Breakfast at Lunch
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Anderson
We will be offering pancakes, eggs, bacon & more!
Sponsored by Parkhurst
* Graduate Student Assembly
Social
4:00-6:00 p.m., Welker Room
An event for all graduate students, faculty, & staff!
A great opportunity to meet other graduate students
and members of Chatham University with food,
drinks, & fun! More gift card raffles to your favorite
places!!!
Sponsored by Graduate Student Assembly & Student
Affairs
u Women of Color HerStory Month
Diversity Series: Community Panel
5:00-6:00 p.m., PCW Room
Join us as we bring in community members to
discuss anything and everything. They will talk about
issues they have faced as women of color, careers,
and anything you want!
Sponsored by Student Affairs
u Women’s History Month: Honoring
the Women in Your Life Opening
Celebration
6:00-8:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Join us for the opening celebration for Women’s
History Month by honoring the women in your life.
Invite your mother, sisters, grandmother, mentors,
friends… any women who has touched your life.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
n Café Rachel Coffeehouse Series:
Spencer Rush
8:00-10:00 p.m., Café Rachel
Get ready to sway in relaxation from the unique
voice of Spencer Rush’s Indie Acoustic sounds!
Invite your on and off campus friends to enjoy this
coffeehouse performance. Invite your on and off
campus friends to enjoy this coffeehouse performance @ Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
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Thursday, March 4
Chatham Student Government
General Meeting
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., PCW Room in
Anderson Dining Hall
Biweekly meeting held by the Chatham Student
Government Executive Board and General Board to
discuss issues related to the student body. These
meetings are designed to enable student leadership
and representation across the entire student body
and is open to ALL who wish to attend, in addition to
Chatham Student Government Reps and the Executive Board.
Sponsored by Chatham Student Government
H Real Talk & Fit @ 4:
How to Have Fun And Be Safe
5:00-6:00 p.m., PCW Room
Everyone knows how to have fun! But not everyone
necessary knows how to have fun and be safe. Learn
the essential components of partying smart from
learning how much alcohol your body can handle,
self defense, what to do in an emergency situation,
and more!
Sponsored by Athletics, AFC, Counseling Services,
Health Services, Residence Life, and Student Affairs
H Chatham Kickback: Tropical
Smoothies
6:00-8:00 p.m., Mellon Living Room
Join us for just a time to “kickback” and enjoy good
company and snacks. You can hang out with friends,
work on homework, talk about campus or personal
issues, what you do is up to you! Invite your on and
off campus friends to kickback @ Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
March 8-12
Girls Going Places Orientation
5:30-7:30p.m, AFC
Girls Going Places is a collaboration program designed to encourage financial literacy and to educate
teen girls about starting businesses, and managing
personal finances.
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
& Guardian, Hurley Associates
Tuesday, March 9
Girls Going Places Conference
8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., AFC
Girls Going Places is a collaboration program designed to encourage financial literacy and to educate
teen girls about starting businesses, and managing
personal finances. Student volunteers needed for
conference.
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
(CWE) & Guardian, Hurley Associates
Thursday, March 11
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
Roundtables
8:30-10:30a.m., Gate House
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
Friday, March 12
Women Business Leaders
Breakfast Series
7:30-9:00 a.m., Welker Room
Ruth Byrd-Smith, director, Allegheny County Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise,
speaking on “Certification and How to Work with
Public Entities.” Free & open to Chatham students.
Register on myChatham.
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
Spring Break
Monday, March 8
Alternative Spring Break
TBA
Join Student Activities on an Alternative Spring
Break trip. Use your break to give back to others.
Watch for more info after the first of the year.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Saturday, March 13
USA Dance
7:00-10:30 p.m., AFC Gymnasium
USA Dance hosts an evening of ballroom dancing,
beginning with an hour of lessons at 7:00. Open and
free to Chatham students with valid ID.
Sponsored by AFC, Student Affairs
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Tuesday, March 16
Undergraduate Budget Committee
Meeting (UBC)
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gunderman Room
Undergraduate Budget Committee Meets on the
Tuesday before Chatham Student Government (CSG)
General Meetings to discuss funding programs for
student organizations. Student orgs are required to
attend Undergraduate Budget Committee meetings four weeks prior to their event if they wish to
receive funding.
Sponsored by Chatham Student Government
Global Focus: Africa’s Green
Revolution in the 21st Century: Role
of Gender Perspectives
11:30 a.m., Welker Room
Lecture with Dr. Stella Williams
Sponsored by Global Focus
Transfer Tuesday Time
4:00-5:00 p.m., Mellon Living Room
Come meet and mingle with other transfer students!
Light Refreshments served.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Tuesday Tours: Featuring
Woodland Hall and Fickes Hall
7:30-8:30 p.m., meet at Woodland
Sunporch
In preparation for housing selection, come check out
our traditional housing options in Fickes Hall and
Woodland Hall! A guided tour and Q&A session will
be offered.
Sponsored by Residence Life, Student Affairs
] Intramurals: Flicker Ball
9:00-11:00 p.m., AFC
Get a team together to compete in Flicker Ball!
Register on myChatham as a team or single to be
matched to a team. For more information contact
Athletics at 412-365-1519. Other dates: March 23,
March 30, April 6, April 13 & April 20.
Sponsored by Athletics, Student Affairs
i Traveling Tuesday Night Edge:
Life’s A Garden
9:00-11:00 p.m, Rea House
Calling all green thumbs! Come out to Rea and start
layout the blue prints for making a garden in the
back of Rea. Participants will also get a chance to
decorate and plant a small potted flower for your
room. Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board, Residence
Life and Student Activities, Student Affairs
Wednesday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Theme Lunch
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Irish foods and fun!
Sponsored by Parkhurst
u Women’s History Month Diversity
Series: Make Me Blush
5:00-6:00 p.m., PCW Room
Ever have questions about the female body that
make you blush? Join the women of Health Services
and Counseling Services for frank exploration and
discussion. Presenters will use excerpts from Our
Bodies, Ourselves, the classic book about women’s
health and sexuality that was written by women for
women, to assist with the presentation. This presentation offers individual women the tools to take care
of themselves, from eating well and becoming more
physically active to learning how to cope better with
stress. In addition, it provides helpful, clear information about substance abuse, heart disease, eating
disorders, and other conditions that women confront.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
] Intramurals: Kickball
9:00-11:00 p.m., AFC
It’s time for some good ole fashion kickball! Register
on myChatham as a team or single to be matched
to a team. For more information contact Athletics
at 412-365-1519. Other dates: March 24, March 31,
April 7, April 14, & April 21.
Sponsored by Athletics, Student Affairs
St. Patrick’s Day Party
9:00-11:00 p.m., Rea Coffee House
Pull out your green and come ready to dance, enjoy
green foods and drinks. This will be one party you
won’t want to miss! Make your coed connection
– area pittsburgh students are invited and you are
encouraged to bring off-campus friends!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board & Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Thursday, March 18 –
Thursday, April 8
u Women’s History Month & Global
Focus: Mother, Maker Model:
Women in West African Art
Chatham Art Gallery, Woodland Hall
West African Art exhibit showcasing part of the
Cheryl Olkes ‘70 African Art Collection of Chatham
University. Curated by students in ART 378: Curating
the Visual Arts. Dr. Beth Roark
Sponsored by Global Focus
Thursday, March 18
Interfaith Lunch
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Anderson Dining
Hall
This is an opportunity to meet members of the
Interfaith Council and get to know students of other
religious backgrounds.
Sponsored by Interfaith Council
Global Focus: Africa’s Green
Revolution in the 21st Century:
Role of Gender Perspectives
11:30 a.m., Welker Room
Lecture with Dr. Stella Williams
Sponsored by Global Focus
* GSA Mug Club
4:00-6:00 p.m., Chatham Eastside,
Mezzanine Level, 2nd Floor
A monthly social event sponsored by GSA for
graduate students to relax and enjoy pizza &
beverages. It’s a great way to meet other graduate
students and take a break after classes. Catch the
shuttle from Woodland Road.
Sponsored by GSA
H Real Talk & Fit @ 4: Surviving the
Dining Hall
5:00-6:00 p.m., PCW Room
Eating right is one thing that most Americans, especially college students, tend to neglect in their busy
lives. Learn from a nutritionist how to survive eating
at a dining hall. Get tips on eating and fitness.
Sponsored by Athletics, AFC, Counseling Services,
Health Services, Residence Life, Student Activities,
and Student Affairs
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H Chatham Kickback: Healthy Snack
Bar
6:00-8:00 p.m., Mellon Living Room
Join us for just a time to “kickback” and enjoy good
company and snacks. You can hang out with friends,
work on homework, talk about campus or personal
issues, what you do is up to you! Invite your on and
off campus friends to kickback @ Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Mentoring for Women Business
Owners
6:30-9:30 p.m., Gate House
s Chatham After Hours: Comedy
Night Featuring Ester Ku & JT
Thomas
Monday, March 22
Had a long week? Need a good time? Well come
out to Mellon Board Room and let Esther Ku & JT
Thomas get you going on Chatham’s Comedy Night!
JT THomas was recently signed as a writer for
Saturday Night Live! Make your coed connection
– area pittsburgh students are invited and you are
encouraged to bring off-campus friends!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Help us cheer on the Cougars with face painting, fan
competitions and much more!
Sponsored by Athletics
8:00-10:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
u Women of Color Herstory Month:
The Anatomy of Hate Film Showing
& Discussion
7:00-9:00 p.m., Sanger Hall
Join us for the film showing and discussion with
the director of The Anatomy of Hate; A Dialogue to
Hope. This film reveals the shared narratives found
in individual and collective ideologies of hate, and
how we as a species can overcome them. For six
years the filmmaker worked with unprecedented
access to some of the most venomous ideologies
and violent conflicts of our time including the White
Supremacist movement, Christian Fundamentalism
as an anti-gay platform, Muslim Extremism, the
Palestinian Intifada, Israeli Settlers and Soldiers,
and US Forces in Iraq.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Friday, March 19
Friday Afternoon Musicale series
4:00-5:00 p.m, Laughlin Music Center
Music by Women composers
Sponsored by Music Program
_ Eden Hall Expeditions: Beyond
Twenty Degrees: Can Chocolate Be
Local This Far from the Equator
4:00 p.m.-6:30 pm., Eden Hall Campus
Join Emily Stone, Professor of English at University
of Pittsburgh, for a discussion on how we can be
more sustainable when thinking of chocolate. Enjoy
great chocolate treats and samples as we discuss!
Depart for Eden Hall at 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel.
Transportation provided - register on myChatham!
Sponsored by Chatham College for Women, Food
Studies, and Student Activities, Student Affairs
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Saturday, March 20
Saturday Night Steak Night
5:00-7:00 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Sponsored by Parkhurst
u Women of Color Herstory Month:
2nd Annual Evening of Expression
7:00-10:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Join us in a celebration of women of color. Enjoy
poetry, music and various performances from the
campus and Pittsburgh community. Invite your offcampus friends to enjoy this celebration.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Sunday, March 21
Cougar Fanatic: Softball vs. CCACSouth
3:00 p.m., Softball Field
Q Reel Talk Film and Discussion
Series: Lesbians of Buenos Aires
6:00-8:30 p.m., Woodland 103
This documentary chronicles the lives of three lesbians in Buenos Aires as they navigate their sexual
identity in a country known for machismo.
Sponsored by International Programs
Tuesday, March 23
Happy March Birthdays &
Commuter Appreciation Lunch
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Birthday cake and balloons to celebrate the March
birthdays! Commuters – this is for you! Join Ruben
Henao, assistant director of student activities, for
lunch at 11:30 a.m. and get your lunch voucher from
the Carriage House. Come early, vouher’s limited!
Sponsored by Student Activities and Parkhurst
Global Focus: Palaver Tree (Session 2)
11:30 a.m., Conover Room
Outdoor Adventure: Rock Climbing
Author Karen Williams & resident scholar Tompson
Makahamadze from Zimbabwe.
Sponsored by Global Focus
It’s time to get outdoors and get to work. Join us
for a fun afternoon of rock climbing. Register on
myChatham.
Sponsored by AFC, Student Activities, & Student
Affairs
Tuesday Tours: Featuring Chatham
Apartments and Pelletreau
Apartments
12:00-5:00 p.m., Depart from Chapel
l All Faith Gathering: To be Female
and Faithful: Women and Religion
8:00-9:00 p.m., Chapel
We all have our own stories, or we have heard them
about others. The place of women in religion is as
varied as the cultures they represent. In this time of
great cultural changes, women are taking the lead.
This is your chance to tell your story and look to how
you might change how the future.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
7:30-8:30 p.m., meet at Chatham
Apartments Tower A Common Space
In preparation for housing selection, come check out
our apartment housing options in Chatham Apartments and Pelletreau Apartments! A guided tour and
Q&A session will be offered.
Sponsored by Office of Residence Life, Student
Affairs
i Traveling Tuesday Night Edge:
Environmental Craft Night
9:00-11:00 p.m, Laughlin House
Make fun crafts using plants and re- usable products
Who knew the environment could be so fun?
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board, Residence
Life and Student Activities, Student Affairs
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Wednesday, March 24
WestPACS Spring Job and
Internship Fair
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Monroeville
Convention Center
With over 150 employers and organizations in attendance, this is the largest job and internship fair for
graduate and undergraduate students and alumni in
Pittsburgh. Register to attend at www.westpacs.org.
E-mail [email protected] with questions.
Sponsored by PACE Center: Career Development
Pre-Passover Chocolate Seder
4:30-6:00 p.m., Mellon Living Room
Get an early taste of the traditional Passover
“Seder”...except it’s made out of chocolate!
Sponsored by Chabad House at Chatham
u Women’s History Month Diversity
Series: Dress for Success
5:00-6:00 p.m., PCW Room
Come learn how to Dress for Succes! What you
wear is important and gives the first impression so
learn to be a success. This workshop will be lead
by Dress for Success Pittsburgh. Please also bring
clothes to be donated to a local women’s shelter.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Friday, March 26Saturday, March 27
Urban Survivor
4:00 p.m. Friday-4:00 p.m. Saturday,
Meet at the Carriage House
You will be immersed in the Pittsburgh area for 24
hours! Teams of students will compete to earn the
title of Urban Survivor using leadership and teamwork to successfully complete challenges. During
this event you will have an excellent opportunity to
further develop your leadership skills, learn how to
work as a group to accomplish tasks, perform community service, and discover Pittsburgh.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Sunday, March 28
The Complete Works of
Shakespeare (abridged)
2:00-4:30 p.m., Eddy Theatre
All thirty seven of his works are portrayed at an
alarmingly fast pace in only ninety seven minutes!
Sponsored by Theatre Dept
6 Get Cultured: The Glue Factory
Project: A Seat At The Table
2:00 p.m., New Hazlett Theater, Northside
7:30-10:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
The Glue Factory Project is an annual production
that features national and international performing
artists over the age of 40. A Seat At The Table offers
a series of provocative vignettes designed to refract
our perfectives on that proverbial place of belonging and power from domestic dinner tables to seats
of social power. Who gets a seat? Who makes the
invites? Once seated...then what? What does a seat
at the tables really get you anyway? Tickets are a
Pay-What-You-Can admission price at the door.
Sponsored by Office of Student Affairs and Gateway
Student Association
All thirty seven of his works are portrayed at an
alarmingly fast pace in only ninety seven minutes!
s Chatham After Hours: 2012
Friday Afternoon Musicale series
4:00-5:00 p.m, Laughlin Music Center
Students of the Music Program
Sponsored by Music Program
The Complete Works of
Shakespeare (abridged)
Sponsored by Theatre Dept
6:00-8:00 p.m., Carriage House
Pittsburgh Planning Event
Not a fan of the pool? Don’t worry we have you
covered with a second showing of 2012… Don’t
miss out! Invite your on and off campus to watch
this great movie @ Chatham.
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Forming Communities of Practice: Education of
Health Professionals in Interprofessional Settings
Sponsored by Academic Affairs
Pgh. Chapter alumni meet at the East Liberty
Presbyterian Church to take a tour/see their
labyrinth. Lunch follows.
Sponsored by Alumni Relations
l All Faith Gathering: Pay It
Forward: Giving our Goodness
Z Senior Series R.E.P.: Staying Out
of the Red
Graduate and Adult Student Open
House #2
Learn how to budget, save, and invest.
Sponsored by Alumni Relations, CCW, PACE Center,
and Student Affairs
Transfer, graduate, & CCPS prospective students
Sponsored by Admissions
Thursday, March 25
Faculty Lecture Series: Sue Sterrett
and Jodi Schreiber
4:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
5:00-7:00 p.m., Devore Room
s Chatham After Hours: Dive In
Movie: 2012
8:00-10:00 p.m., AFC Pool
Come dive into the pool and watch the world’s
destruction in 2012. Make your coed connection
– area pittsburgh students are invited and you are
encouraged to bring off-campus friends!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Saturday, March 27
Saturday Morning, East Liberty
Presbyterian Church
TBD, AFC Gym
u Women’s History Month Diversity
Series: Community Service Day
8:00 a.m.-Noon, Meet @ Chapel
8:00-9:00 p.m., Chapel
Have you noticed that it feels good to give freely to
a person or a cause? To what cause or purpose do
you dedicate your actions? At this All Faith Gathering, we will be sharing and celebrating what you are
already giving. Come and consider your volunteering
and personal offerings in light of different faith traditions and help shape the unfolding future through
what you give from your heart.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Join us for our second community service day as
we dedicate the morning to organizations serving
women. Join us for this great service opportunity,
chance to honor women, and help us reach a goal of
140 volunteers!!
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
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Monday, March 29 –
Thursday, April 1
House Olympics
Various Locations & Times
Calling all Residents! It’s time to see which house
is the strongest, the fastest, and the most superior!
Come ready to battle it out in House Olympics!
Sponsored by Residence Life, Student Affairs
Tuesday, March 30
Undergraduate Budget Committee
Meeting (UBC)
Ballroom Dancing Reception &
Celebration
Undergraduate Budget Committee Meets on the
Tuesday before Chatham Student Government (CSG)
General Meetings to discuss funding programs for
student organizations. Student orgs are required to
attend Undergraduate Budget Committee meetings four weeks prior to their event if they wish to
receive funding.
Sponsored by Chatham Student Government
Join us for our celebration dance. Enjoy refreshments and watch couples show off their new moves.
All are welcome to attend. RSVP on myChatham.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gunderman Room
u Women’s History Month Diversity
Series: Alumnae Connections
6:00-8:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Help us celebrate the closing of Women’s History
Month with chance to connect with alumnae. Hear
their story, ask questions. and celebrate Women’s
History Month.
Sponsored by Student Affairs & Alumni Relations
i Traveling Tuesday Night Edge:
Child’s Play
9:00-11:00 p.m, Fickes Hall
Don’t miss your chance to be a kid again…Join us
for the child’s play night where we are pulling out all
the old school favorites – twister and connect four
are just two of the many games we will be bringing.
Compete in tournaments for bragging rights and gift
cards!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board, Residence
Life and Student Activities, Student Affairs
7:30-9:00 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
n Café Rachel Coffeehouse Series:
Jeff LeBlanc
8:00-10:00 p.m., Café Rachel
Come to Café Rachel and enjoy the rock R&B mixed
sounds of Jeff LeBlanc’s gentle, reminiscent voice.
Invite your on and off campus friends to enjoy this
coffeehouse performance @ Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Thursday, April 1
Chatham Student Government
General Meeting
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., PCW Room
5:00-6:00 p.m., Mellon Living Room
Learn the essentials of self presentation from day to
day to class presentations and job interviews!
Sponsored by Student Affairs
H Chatham Kickback: Mexican
Fiesta
6:00-8:00 p.m., Mellon Living Room
Join us for just a time to “kickback” and enjoy good
company and snacks. You can hang out with friends,
work on homework, talk about campus or personal
issues, what you do is up to you! Invite your on and
off campus friends to kickback @ Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
s Chatham After Hours: Battle of the
Sexes
9:00-11:00 p.m., Quad
Men from different campuses will be invited to
campus to compete against Chatham women in a
variety of activities!
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Friday, April 2
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Cost: Meal Plan or $6.75
Sponsored by Parkhurst
Biweekly meeting held by the Chatham Student
Government Executive Board and General Board to
discuss issues related to the student body. These
meetings are designed to enable student leadership
and representation across the entire student body
and is open to ALL who wish to attend, in addition to
Chatham Student Government Reps and the Executive Board.
Sponsored by Chatham Student Government
Saturday, April 3
v Fit for the Future Remix: Fit @ 4
- Stress & Time Management
Take part in a campus wide Easter Egg Hunt. Don’t
miss all the fun from your childhood
Sponsored by Gateway Student Association and
Student Affairs
4:00-5:00 p.m., PCW Room
u Women’s History Month Diversity
Series: Play Like a Man, Win Like a
Woman
April is here and you are starting to fill the end of
the year crunch. Learn to balance your stress, get
enough sleep, and keep your sanity as the end of the
year approaches
Sponsored by AFC, Student Health Services,
Counseling Services, Residence Life, Student
Activities, and Student Affairs
Join us for a unique presentation and discussion on
the book, Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman:
H Real Talk: How to Present
Yourself
Fish Fry at Lunch
Wednesday, March 31
5:00-6:00 p.m., PCW Room
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What Men Know About Success that Women Need
to Learn. The book states, the fact that there are few
women occupying top-level positions in corporate
America has, for a long time, been blamed on a
ubiquitous “glass ceiling.” But according to the
author Gail Evans, women are not in star positions
because they haven’t yet learned how to play the
game. Book will be raffled and sold at a discounted
price at the Women’s History Month Kick-Off.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Decorate your own Easter Egg
Brunch
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Cost: Meal Plan or $6.75
Sponsored by Parkhurst
Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Starting Location:
Front Entrance of Mellon Hall
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Monday, April 5
Wednesday, April 7
Q Reel Talk Film and Discussion
Series: King Corn & Discussion with
Aaron Woolf, Director & Producer
Global Focus Lunch: Senegal
7:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
King Corn is a feature documentary about two
friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop
that drives our fast-food nation. Join us for a special
screening and discussion with the Director & Producer, Aaron Woolf.
Sponsored by International Programs, Humanities
Department, Food Studies, Film Studies, Rachel Carson Institute, & Student Activities, Student Affairs
Tuesday, April 6
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Traditional foods from Senegal will be offered.
Sponsored by Parkhurst
* Graduate Student Assembly
Social
Activities, Student Affairs
Saturday, April 10 –
Sunday, April 11
Come meet and mingle with other transfer students!
Light Refreshments served.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Take a stand against sexual violence with Chatham
as we Take Back the Night! Join us for a rally and
other activities! Contact Student Activities if you
are interested in serving on the planning committee
at [email protected].
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
7:00 p.m., Quad
Room Selection
8:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Super Seniors &
Rising Seniors; 8:45-9:15 p.m.,Rising
Juniors, Welker Room
The room selection begins for the 2010-2011 academic year. Mark your calendars and don’t miss out!
Sponsored by Residence Life
i Traveling Tuesday Night Edge:
Belated Easter Egg Hunt
9:00-11:00 p.m, Lower Campus
Missed the first Easter egg hunt because you had to
study? No worries! Come to this one! The eggs will
be hidden throughout lower campus for a chance to
win great prizes.
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board, Residence
Life, and Student Activities, Student Affairs
Outdoor Adventure: Backpacking &
Camping
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Oil Creek State Park
Join us for a backpacking trip and camping outdoors.
This is the perfect time enjoy the outdoors, the stars,
and relax before the end of the year crunch
Sponsored by AFC, Student Activities, & Student
Affairs
Saturday, April 10
Accepted Student Day
4:00-8:00 p.m., Eden Hall Campus
Join us as we view King Corn, a documentary on
“the subsidized crop that drives fast food nation”. Enjoy a meal and discussion with faculty following
the movie.
Sponsored by Chatham College for Women, Humanities Deapartment, Food Studies, and Student Activities, Student Affairs
Join us for Spring Formal at the beautiful Pittsburgh
Athletic Association! Be on the lookout for more
information in February! Cost: $20 per Chatham
student; $30 for off-campus guest.
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
An event for all graduate students, faculty, & staff!
A great opportunity to meet other graduate students
and members of Chatham with food, drinks, & fun!
More gift card raffles to your favorite places!!!
Sponsored by Graduate Student Assembly & Student
Affairs
Take Back the Night
_ Eden Hall Expeditions: King Corn
Dinner & Discussion
7:00 p.m.-Midnight, Pittsburgh Athletic
Association
4:00-6:00 p.m., Welker Room
Transfer Tuesday Time
4:00-5:00 p.m., Mellon Living Room
Spring Formal
Thursday, April 8
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
Roundtables
8:30-10:30 a.m., Gate House
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
Interfaith Lunch
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
This is an opportunity to meet members of the
Interfaith Council and get to know students of other
religious backgrounds.
Sponsored by Interfaith Council
Room Selection
8:00-9:00 p.m., Rising Sophomores, Welker
Room
The room selection begins for the 2010-2011 academic year. Mark your calendars and don’t miss out!
Sponsored by Residence Life
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Prospective first-year and transfer students
Sponsored by Admissions
USA Dance
7:00-10:30 p.m., AFC Gymnasium
USA Dance hosts an evening of ballroom dancing,
beginning with an hour of lessons at 7:00. Open and
free to Chatham students with valid ID.
Sponsored by AFC, Student Affairs
Sunday, April 11
Sunday Vocal Recital Series
3:00 p.m., Chapel
Voice Ruud Scholars in concert
Sponsored by Music Program
l All Faith Gathering: Loving the
Earth
8:00-9:00 p.m., Chapel
Friday, April 9
Women Business Leaders
Breakfast Series
7:30-9:00 a.m., Welker Room
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
The earth has its own story which is part of a much
larger story of the unfolding of the universe. Karen
Bernard, co-founder of Dream of the Earth, will join
us to share the work and writings of Thomas Berry,
Joanna Macy and other contemporary cosmologists
who are encouraging humans to reinvent themselves
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in relationship to the greater community of life. Join
us as we consider our place in creation.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Monday, April 12Friday, April 16
Sister Wars
You’ve heard of Battle of the Classes, but it’s time
we introduce you to a new tradition, Sister Wars.
Sister Wars will be a friendly Spring Fling competition where sister classes team up to compete
(Class of 2010 & 2012 vs. Class of 2011 & 2013).
This participation driven competition will give you a
chance to reconnect with your class members and
sister class one last time before the end of the year.
Watch for more information early spring.
Z Senior Series R.E.P.: Take A
Cougar to Dinner
5:00-7:00 p.m., Various Locations
Have the opportunity to enjoy dinner and network
with a successful Chatham alumnae at this dinner.
Sponsored by Alumni Relations, CCW, PACE Center,
and Student Affairs
i Traveling Tuesday Night Edge:
Make Your Own Make- Up
Representatives from more than 190 school districts
across the United States will be on hand to interview and hire candidates in all education-related
disciplines. Advance registration and fee required at
www.percjobfair.org
Sponsored by Chatham PACE Center: Office of
Career Development
Come by for information on how to get a good
night’s sleep and manage your stress before finals.
Sponsored by PEACHes
Happy April Birthdays & Commuter
Appreciation Lunch
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Birthday cake and balloons to celebrate the April
birthdays! Commuters this is for you! Join Ruben
Henao, assistant director of student activities, for
lunch at 11:30 a.m. and pick up your voucher at the
Carriage House. Come early - voucher’s limited!
Sponsored by Student Activities and Parkhurst
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Faculty Lecture Series: Melissa Bell
Strange Bedfellows: U.S. Family Planning Alliances
During the Twentieth Century
Sponsored by Academic Affairs
Another long year has come and gone and we want
to celebrate your student organizations accomplishments. Join us as we introduce the new leadership
for Chatham Student Government and celebrate the
year’s successes with special recognition for student
organization leaders and advisors.
Sponsored by Chatham Student Government,
Student Activities and Student Affairs
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Anderson Table
This is an opportunity to meet members of the
Interfaith Council and get to know students of other
religious backgrounds.
Sponsored by Interfaith Council
This just in! Environmentally friendly products
can even make you look amazing! Come down to
the Carriage House, and find out how you can use
environmentally friendly products as make up. Bring
your friends, so they can see too!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board, Residence
Life and Student Activities, Student Affairs
Wednesday, April 14
Stress/Sleep Tips
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Anderson Dining
Hall
4:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Passing of the Gavel, Student
Organization Recognition &
Advisor Appreciation Banquet
Tuesday, April 13
Interfaith Lunch
9:00-11:00 p.m, Carriage House
Monday, April 12
5:00-7:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Thursday, April 15
PERC Teacher Job Fair
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Monroeville
Convention Center
Spring Fling: Student Activities &
Sister Wars Extravaganza
4:00-7:00 p.m., Quad
Join us for an evening of activities and fun! Student
organizations will have an opportunity to set up carnival style booths, Sister classes will participate in
fun competitions such as 3-legged race, balloon toss
and much more. We will have other fun activities for
all students and staff to enjoy. Don’t miss out!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
n Café Rachel Coffeehouse Series:
Todd Alsap
7:00-9:00 p.m., Café Rachel
Join us in listening to the music of classic songwriter Todd Alsap. His mix of classic soul and modern
pop is sure to excite you and make you want to
move! Invite your on and off campus friends to enjoy
this coffeehouse performance @ Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
v Fit for the Future Remix: Fit @ 4 Addictions
4:00-5:00 p.m., PCW Room
It’s easier than you think to get addicted to bad
behaviors. This is not just about smoking, drugs and
alcohol, but we’ll talk about other addictions that
can contribute to an unhealthy life.
Sponsored by AFC, Student Health Services, Counseling Services, Residence Life, Student Activities,
and Student Affairs
* GSA Mug Club
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Chatham Eastside,
Mezzanine Level, 2nd Floor
A monthly social event sponsored by GSA for graduate students to relax and enjoy pizza & beverages. It’s a great way to meet other graduate students
and take a break after classes. Catch the shuttle
from Woodland Road.
Sponsored by GSA
H Real Talk: Finals Cram
5:00-6:00 p.m., PCW Room
Come to Real Talk and just relax and enjoy company,
massages, study tips, and brain food!
Sponsored by Student Affairs
H Chatham Kickback: Wing Night
6:00-8:00 p.m., Mellon Living Room
Join us for just a time to “kickback” and enjoy good
company and snacks. You can hang out with friends,
work on homework, talk about campus or personal
issues, what you do is up to you! Invite your on and
off campus friends to kickback @ Chatham.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
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Mentoring for Women Business
Owners
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
prayer forms from our gatherings this year. Be sure
to make your requests known so that they can be
included in this concluding worship.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Friday, April 16
Monday, April 19
6:30-8:30 p.m., Gate House
Spring Fling: Airband
7:00-9:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre
Chatham tradition featuring the classes battling it
our in a lip-synch performance for bragging rights
next year! The juniors will also perform their Senior
Skit as a tribute to the Class of 2010!
Sponsored by Chatham Activites Board & Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Spring Fling: Tutorial Bonfire
9:30-11:30 p.m., AFC Patio
Calling all seniors! Are you ready to celebrate the
completion of your tutorial? Don’t miss this great
tradition and come burn copies of your tutorial and
research to celebrate!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board & Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Q Reel Talk Film and Discussion
Series: The World According to
Sesame Street
6:00-8:30 p.m., Woodland 103
The heart warming documentary takes you on a
journey around the world to see how the beloved
children’s show Sesame Street is adapted to fit different nation’s needs.
Sponsored by International Programs
7:00-9:00 p.m., Chapel
Sponsored by Music Program
Tuesday, April 20
Last day of classes
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Saturday Night Steak Night
Travelling chefs, fun foods and karaoke!
Sponsored by Student Activities and Parkhurst
Sponsored by Parkhurst
Closing Convocation
5:00-7:00 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
4:30-5:30 p.m., Chapel
Sunday, April 18
The patience T. Blayden Athletic
Recognition Program
6:30 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Join this annual celebration of Chatham University
athletics. The achievements of Chatham’s studentathletes and varsity teams will be recognized with a
special award ceremony.
Sponsored by Athletics, Student Affairs
Chatham Choir Spring Concert
7:00 p.m., Welker Room
Chatham Choir’s Spring Concert featuring sacred,
secular, and pop’s choral mMusic.
Sponsored by Chatham Choir
l All Faith Gathering: A Celebration
of Gifts
8:00-9:00 p.m., Chapel
We will conclude our All Faith Gatherings with
a festival of poetry, music, dance, readings and
Earth Day Lunch
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
All vegetarian meal
Sponsored by Parkhurst and the Office of Sustainability
Moonlight Breakfast
8:00-10:00 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall
Professors and staff don white aprons and chef hats
to cook fresh omelets and serve students all the
necessities needed to fuel the finals crunch. Free to
all Chatham students!
Sponsored by Parkhurst & Student Activities,
Student Affairs
Music Student Recital
Tutorial Fun Lunch
Saturday, April 17
out for more information.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Join the Chatham community as we come together
to celebrate the traditional closing of the academic
year and celebrate another year of accomplishments.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
April 23-27
FINALS
Friday, April 23
FastTrac: Listening to Your
Business
8:30 m.-12:00 p.m., Gate House
Listening to Your Business” is a hands-on, half-day
facilitated workshop designed to provide women
business owners and managers with the critical
evaluation tools and action steps needed to maximize business growth and profitability. Not open to
students.
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
OTD student poster presentations
i Traveling Tuesday Night Edge: Arbor 4:30-6:30 p.m., Chatham Eastside
Students from the online Doctorate in Occupational
Day Awareness
9:00-11:00 p.m, Carriage House
Come explore the Chatham Aboretum while learning
about the importance of biodiversity, all in celebration of Arbor Day Awareness!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Therapy program will be presenting their posters.
Refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by OT program
Tuesday, April 27
End of the Year Blowout Concert
6:00 p.m - Midnight, AFC
Thursday, April 22
Reading Day
Earth Day
Various Locations & Times
Join Student Activities for a variety of activities
throughout the day to celebrate Earth Day. Watch
Finals are over, another year is gone, and it is time
to CELEBRATE! Join Chatham Activities Board,
Chatham Student Government, Graduate Student
Assembly, Black Student Union, Classes of 2010,
2011, 2012, and 2013 as we end the school year
with a bang! This blowout concert will feature three
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different bands. Watch for the reveals at upcoming
Student Activities events!
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board, Chatham
Student Government, Graduate Student Assembly,
Classes of 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013, and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Wednesday, April 28
Bucket and Blossom Day
All day, All over campus
Everyone will gather together in the morning to get
a little dirty planting flowers and beautifying the
campus, followed by a University Celebration in the
afternoon. A community day that students will not
want to miss!
University Day Picnic
TBD, Old Quad
Monday, May 3
Thursday, May 13
Resumes
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
Roundtables
3:00-5:50 p.m., JKM Library 3rd Floor
Bring your resume and sover letter drafts and learn
how to make them SHINE!
Sponsored by PACE Center
Tuesday, May 4
Make your own Greenhead!
7:00-9:00 p.m., Carriage House
Join us for in the Carriage House to relax and make
your own Greenhead. Decorate and un-germinated
head with fun items and enjoy watching it grow.
This is a plant any college student can keep alive.
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board and Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Campus picnic at the end of Bucket & Blossom Day.
Wednesday, May 5
Thursday, April 29 –
Friday, May 19
3:00-5:50 p.m., JKM Library 3rd Floor
Maymester
Thursday, April 29
Maymester classes begin
Faculty Lecture Series: Sheryl St.
Germain, Heather McNaugher,
and Marc Nieson
4:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room
Honoring the Creative Life: New Work
Sponsored by Academic Affairs
Sunday, May 2
Trailblazing Sunday
1:00-5:00 p.m., Depart from Chapel
Join us for an afternoon at Eden Hall Campus to help
build our trail. Help leave your legacy by contributing
to the trail. Enjoy fun, good company and snacks!
RSVP on myChatham!
Sponsored by Humanities Department, Art Department, & Student Activities, Student Affairs
Grad School Planning/Preparation
Learn about graduate school options, applications,
and tests!
Sponsored by PACE Center
Saturday, May 8
I Love NYC!
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
s Chatham After Hours: Movie
Under the Stars: It’s Complicated
& Sherlock Holmes
Join us for a night under the stars as we enjoy the
romantic comedy, It’s Complicated followed by the
action packed Sherlock Holmes. *Due to changing
release schedules the movie could change.
Sponsored by Chatham Activities Board & Student
Activities, Student Affairs
Saturday, May 15
Adopt A Block – Leave you mark!
9:00 a.m.-Noon
Join Student Activities as we give back to the
community surrounding our campus. Students will
be assigned to a block and help us kick off this
initiative as we “adopt-a-block. We will be cleaning
up the blocks and student organizations or groups of
students can adopt-a-block to take clean up in the
future.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
Midnight Friday until early Sunday
Don’t miss your chance to head to NYC! We will
leave at midnight and drive through the night and
then you can spend the day in NYC. We will leave
New York late Saturday night and return sometime
Sunday. Cost: $25 per ticket. Space is limited.
Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Affairs
USA Dance
7:00-10:30 p.m., AFC Gymnasium
USA Dance hosts an evening of ballroom dancing,
beginning with an hour of lessons at 7:00. Open and
free to Chatham students with valid ID.
Sponsored by AFC, Student Affairs
Wednesday, May 12
Mock Interviews
3:00-5:50 p.m., JKM Library 3rd Floor
Practice your interviewing skills with the pros!
Sponsored by PACE Center
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8:30-10:30a.m., Gate House
Sunday, May 16
Trailblazing Sunday
1:00-5:00 p.m., Depart from Chapel
Join us for an afternoon at Eden Hall Campus to help
build our trail. Help leave your legacy by contributing
to the trail. Enjoy fun, good company and snacks!
RSVP on myChatham!!
Sponsored by Humanities Department, Art Department, & Student Activities, Student Affairs
Wednesday, May 19
Maymester classes end
Thursday, May 20
Mentoring for Women Business
Owners
6:30-9:30 p.m., Gate House
Sponsored by Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
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Graduation Festivities
Celebrate Commencement with a fantastic lineup of events. All locations and
times will be announced midterm. Be on the lookout for more details, but save
the date for these great events. . .
Wednesday, May 19
Friday, May 21
Undergraduate Senior Celebration
Undergraduate Senior Dinner
Calling all seniors! Let’s head to Eden Hall Campus for a bbq, games, pina
coladas and a night of fun!
Sponsored by Chatham College for Women and Student Affairs
Seniors won’t want to miss this great Chatham tradition. Reminisce
with your Chatham sisters and faculty and staff about all the
wonderful times at Chatham.
Sponsored by Chatham College for Women and Student Affairs
Thursday, May 20
Academic Day Open House
Presentation of tutorials and other academic accomplishments!
Sponsored by Chatham College for Women
Undergraduate Senior Toast
Join faculty and staff as they say farewell to the Chatham College for
Women Class of 2010 with best wishes.
Sponsored by Chatham College for Women, Alumni Relations, and
Student Affairs
Graduate Toast
Calling all graduates of the College for Graduate Studies! Join faculty
and staff as they say farewell to the graduate students with best wishes.
Sponsored by College for Graduate Studies, Alumni Relations, and
Student Affairs
Saturday, May 22
Chatham College for Women Cocktails
Seniors won’t want to miss this great Chatham Tradition. Reminisce with
your Chatham sisters and faculty and staff about all the wonderful times
at Chatham.
Sponsored by Chatham College for Women & Student Affairs
Undergraduate & Graduate Commencement
Dinner
Join us as we congratulate undergraduate and graduate students on
commencement and celebrate their futures.
Sunday, May 23
Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
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For your reference, please review the quick reference to get dates for series events. For a more detailed
description, please see the chronological calendar.
All Faith Gathering
This is a time every Sunday for students, faculty and
staff to come together in spirituality. For more information, contact Julianne Dunphy, assistant director
of student affairs, at [email protected].
Gatherings are at 8:00 p.m.
in the Chapel
• January 10: What’s My Place in the Universe
• Monday, January 18: MLK Tribute • January 24: Dancing Faiths
• January 31: Worship Party
• February 7: Music Jam
• February 14: Love & Marriage
• February 21: The Diaspora in Pittsburgh
• March 21: To be Female and Faithful: Women &
Religion
• March 28: Pay it Forward: Giving our Goodness
• April 11: Loving the Earth
• April 18: A Celebration of Gifts
Ballroom Dance 101
Learn to ballroom dance! Sign up with a friend or
sign up alone and we will provide a partner.
7:00-8:00 p.m.
• February 3
• February 10
• February 17
• February 24
• March 3
• March 17
• March 24
• March 31, dinner & dance reception
Diversity Series
This series is a collaboration between Black
History Month, Women of Color HerStory Month,
and Women’s History Month designed to honor
these celebrations while empowering attendees.
For more information, contact the Office of Student
Activities at [email protected].
Workshops are at 5:00 p.m. in the
PCW Room
• Wednesday, February 3, Black History Month:
African Book Binding
• Wednesday, February 10, Black History Month:
Discussion with Dr. Wardi
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• Wednesday, February 17, Women of Color HerStory Month: Real Beauty
• Wednesday, February 24, Women of Color HerStory: Negotiating Your Salary
• Wednesday, March 3, Women of Color HerStory
Month: Community Panel
• Wednesday, March 17, Women’s History Month:
Make Me Blush
• Wednesday, March 24, Women’s History Month:
Dress for Success
• Wednesday, March 31, Women’s History Month:
Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman
Café Rachel
Coffeehouse Series
Join the Office of Student Activities for acoustics
performers and light refreshments all term long.
For more information, contact the Office of Student
Activities at [email protected].
Performances at 8:00 p.m. in
Café Rachel
• Wednesday, January 6: Cheryl Englehardt
• Wednesday, January 20: Natalie Gellman
• Wednesday, February 3: Alisa Turner
• Wednesday, February 17: Matt Santry
• Wednesday, March 3: Spencer Rush
• Wednesday, March 31: Jeff LeBlanc
• Wednesday, April 14: Todd Alsap at 7:00 p.m.
Chatham After Hours
• Friday, January 15, 9:00 p.m., Mellon Board
Room: Blacklight Casino & Out-of-State Student
Welcome
• Sunday, January 17, 8:00 p.m., Carriage House:
Wii Game Night
• Thursday, January 21, 8:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre:
Michael Jackson’s This Is It
• Friday, January 22, 9:00 p.m., Welker Room:
Masquerade
• Sunday, January 24, 6:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre:
Michale Jackson’s This Is It
• Thursday, February 4, 9:00 p.m., AFC Dance
Studio: Country Line Dancing
• Friday, February 5, 8:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room:
Rudy Currence
• Friday, February 19, 8:00 p.m., Rea Coffeehouse:
Diversity Dance Party with DJ J. Malls
• Thursday, February 25, 8:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre:
Precious
• Sunday, February 28, 6:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre:
Precious
• Friday, March 19, 8:00 p.m., Mellon Board Room:
Comedy Night Featuring Ester Ku & JT Thomas
• Thursday, April 1, 9:00 p.m., Quad: Battle of the
Sexes
• Thursday, May 13, 8:30 p.m., Quad: Movie Under
the Stars: It’s Complicated & Sherlock Holmes
Fit for the Future Remix:
Fit @ 4 Series
This new series features late night and weekend
events on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Don’t miss your chance for fun dance parties,
to see pre-release movies, learn a few dance lessons and much more! For more information, contact
the Office of Student Activities at studentactivities@
chatham.edu.
This exciting new program for students is a way to
help you get Fit for the Future. Learn how to lead
a more healthy life with our Fit @ 4 series. This
partnership between the AFC, Counseling Services,
Health Services, Residence Life, and Student
Activities is a great way to get involved on campus.
For more information, contact the Office of Student
Activities at [email protected].
• Tuesday, January 5, 8:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre:
Special Back to School Movie - Invention of Lying
• Thursday, January 7, 9:00 p.m., AFC Dance
Studio: Let’s Mambo
• Friday, January 8, 9:00 p.m., Kresge Atrium (Science Complex): Winter Wonderland Dance Party
• Sunday, January 10, 6:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre:
Invention of Lying
• Thursday, January 14, 9:00 p.m., AFC Dance
Studio: African Dance
All programs at 4:00 p.m. in PCW
Room unless otherwise noted.
• Thursday, January 14, PCW Room: Fit for the
Future Remix Kick-Off Event
• Thursday, January 21 in AFC: AFC 101
• Thursday, February 4: Self Defense
• Thursday, February 18 at 5:00 p.m.: Let’s Talk
About Sex (also part of Real Talk)
• Thursday, March 4 at 5:00 p.m.: How to Have Fun
& Be Safe (also part of Real Talk)
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• Thursday, March 18 at 5:00 p.m.: Surviving the
Dining Hall (also part of Real Talk)
• Thursday, April 1: Stress & Time Management
• Thursday, April 15: Addictions
Get Cultured Series
Get Cultured helps you learn more about the Pittsburgh community and culture. Join us as we visit different landmarks, musicals and much more. For more
information, contact Julianne Dunphy, assistant
director of student affairs, at [email protected].
• Friday, January 29 at 7:30 p.m., Byham Theatre:
Musical Rent
• Saturday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m., Soldiers and
Sailors Museum, Carnegie Mellon University:
Bhangra In The Burgh
• Saturday, February 20 from Noon-5:00 p.m.,
Heinz History Center: Heinz History Center and
the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum
• Sunday, March 28 at 2:00 p.m., New Hazlett
Theater, Northside: The Glue Factory Project A Seat At The Table
Global Focus
The Global Focus program engages our students in
the purposeful study of peoples and civilizations. For
more information, contact Global Focus at 412-3652924 or [email protected].
• Thursday, January 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sanger
Lecture Hall, Coolidge Hall: African Film Festival:
Sia, the Dream of the Python
• Thursday, February 2, 11:30 a.m., Sanger Lecture
Hall, Coolidge Hall: Africa Open for Business
• Monday, February 8, 5:00-7:00 p.m., PCW Room:
African Book Binding
• Thursday, February 11, 11:30 a.m., Beckwith Lecture Hall, Science Complex, Africa Rising Webinar
• Tuesday, February 16, 6:30 p.m., Welker Room,
Laughlin Music Center,Sounds of Africa: The
Music of Senegambia (kora andbalafon)
• Wednesday, February 17, 6:30 p.m., Welker
Room, Laughlin Music Center: Sounds of Africa:
The Music of Senegambia (kora and balafon)
• Thursday, February 18, 11:30 a.m., Mellon Board
Room and Eddy Theater: “The Image and Reality
of Africa in America: A Personal Journey through
History and Culture”
• Tuesday, March 2, 6:30 p.m., Sanger Lecture Hall,
African Film Festival: Sankara the Rebel
• Tuesday, March 16, 11:30 a.m., Welker Room,
Laughlin Music Center: Africa’s Green Revolution
in the 21st Century: Role of Gender Perspectives
• Thursday, March 18 through Thursday, April 8,
Chatham Art Gallery, Woodland Hall: Mother,
Maker Model: Women in West African Art
• Thursday, March 18, 11:30 a.m., Welker Room,
Laughlin Music Center: Africa’s Green Revolution
in the 21st Century: Role of Gender Perspectives
• Tuesday, March 23, 11:30 a.m., Conover Room:
Palaver Tree (Session 2)
• Wednesday, April 7, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Anderson Dining Hall: Global Focus Lunch – Senegal
Lunchtime Birthday
Series & Commuter
Appreciation Lunch
Birthday cake and balloons to celebrate the February birthdays! Commuters this is for you! Come by
Carriage House to get your lunch voucher and then
join Ruben Henao, assistant director of student
activities, for lunch at 11:30 a.m.! Come early –
vourcher’s limited! For more information, contact the
Office of Student Activities at studentactivities@
chatham.edu.
Lunch is from 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in
Anderson DIning Hall
• Tuesday, January 19
• Tuesday, February 9
• Tuesday, March 23
• Tuesday, April 13
Intramurals
Intramurals are a great way to get active and
get involved on campus. Put together a team or
register single to be matched to a team. Register on
myChatham. For more information, contact Athletics
at 412-365-1519.
All games except for bowling are
played at 9:00 p.m. in the AFC
Gymnasium
Indoor Soccer
• Tuesday, January 12
• Tuesday, January 19
• Tuesday, January 26
• Tuesday, February 2
• Tuesday, February 9
• Tuesday, February 16
Volleyball
• Thursday, January 14
• Thursday, January 21
• Thursday, January 28
• Thursday, February 4
• Thursday, February 11
• Thursday, February 18
Bowling, Forward Lanes, Squirrel Hill
• Tuesday, February 23
• Thursday, February 25
• Tuesday, March 2
• Wednesday, March 3
Flicker Ball
• Tuesday, March 16
• Tuesday, March 23
• Tuesday, March 30
• Tuesday, April 6
• Tuesday, April 13
• Tuesday, April 20
Kickball
• Wednesday, March 17
• Wednesday, March 24
• Wednesday, March 31
• Wednesday, April 7
• Wednesday, April 14
• Wednesday, April 21
Outdoor Adventures
Weekend trips and adventures outdoors. Join us for
diverse activities and a chance to enjoy the great
outdoors. For more information, contact the Office of
Student Activities [email protected].
• January 23: Skiing and Tubing Trip
• February 14: Ice Skating @ Schenley Park
• March 21: Rock Climbing
• April 1: Backpacking & Camping (Overnight Trip)
Real Talks &
Chatham Kickbacks
Join us for Real Talks and Chatham Kickbacks Thursday evenings. Real Talks is a chance for students to
have real discussions on issues facing them such as
financial concerns, how to present yourself, healthy
living, and much more. Chatham Kickbacks are
immediately following and are an opportunity for
students to relax with food and friends and discuss
issues facing them as students. For more information, contact Juliann Dunphy, assistant director of
student affairs, at [email protected].
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Real Talks
5:00 p.m. in PCW Room
• Thursday, January 7: Your Words and What
They Say About You
• Thursday, January 21: More Money, More
Problems, Part 1
• Thursday, February 4: More Money, More
Problems, Part 2
• Thursday, February 18: Let’s Talk About Sex
(also part of Fit @ 4)
• Thursday, March 4: How to Have Fun & Be Safe
(also part of Fit @ 4)
• Thursday, March 18: Surviving the Dining Hall
also part of Fit @ 4)
• Thursday, April 1: How to Present Yourself
• Thursday, April 15: Finals Cram
Chatham Kickback
7:00 p.m. in Mellon Living Room
• Thursday, January 7: Ice Cream Social
• Thursday, January 21: Nacho Night
• Thursday, February 4: Sushi Night
• Thursday, Februady 18: Dessert Bar
• Thursday, March 4: Tropical Smoothies
• Thursday, March 18: Healthy Snack Bar
• Thursday, April 1: Mexican Fiesta
• Thursday, April 15: Wing Night
Reel Talk Film and
Discussion Series
Join International Student Programs for a term of
great films and discussions. We will view a variety
of movies and documentaries on Monday evenings
followed by great discussions. For more information, contact Marissa Barr-Hartman, coordinator of
international student services and study abroad, at
[email protected].
Screenings at 6:00 p.m. in Woodland
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• Monday, January 11: Wetback: The Undocumented Documentary
• Monday, January 25: Trembling Before G-d
• Monday, February 8: Children Underground
• Monday, March 22: Lesbians of Buenos Aires
• Monday, April 5: King Corn & discussion with
director & producer, Aaron Woolf
• Monday, April 19: The World According to
Sesame Street
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Senior Series:
Refined. Exceptional.
Professional. (R.E.P.)
Calling all Seniors! Learn to be a R.E.P. (Refined.
Exceptional. Professional.)! Join us as we continue
this great series with a lineup of events to help
prepare you for life after graduation. For more
information, contact the Office of Student Activities
at [email protected]. Sponsored by
Alumni Relations, Chatham College for Women,
PACE Center, and Student Affairs.
• Monday, January 25, 11:30 a.m., PCW Room:
New Professional Brown Bag
• Thursday, February 18, 7:00 p.m., O’Reilly Theatre:
Learning about the Theatre Arts
• Thursday, March 25, 5:00 p.m., Devore Room:
Staying out of the Red
• Tuesday, April 13, 5:00 p.m., Various Locations:
Take A Cougar to Dinner
Spring Back
Spring Back into the spring term with great events!
Join us for a variety of events to get everyone ready
for the spring term. For more information contact the
Office of Student Activities at studentactivities@
chatham.edu.
• Tuesday, January 5, 8:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre:
Chatham After Hours: Invention of Lying
• Wednesday, January 6, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,
Carriage House/Café Rachel: Hot Chocolate
Wednesday
• Wednesday, January 6, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Welker:
Graduate Student Assembly Social & Spring
Kick-Off
• Wednesday, January 6, 8:00 p.m., Café
Rachel: Café Rachel Coffeehouse Series:
Cheryl Engelhardt
• Thursday, January 7, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.,
Various locations across campus: Chatham
Welcome Booths
• Thursday, January 7, 5:00 p.m., PCW Room: Real
Talk: Your Words and What They Say About You
• Thursday, January 7, 9:00 p.m., AFC Dance
Studio: Chatham After Hours: Let’s Mambo
• Friday, January 8, 9:00 p.m., Kresge Atrium,
Science Complex: Chatham After Hours: Winter
Wonderland Dance Party
• Saturday, January 9, 6:00 p.m., Mellon Arena:
Cougar Fanatic Game, Ice Hockey vs. College of
St. Benedict
• Sunday, January 10, 6:00 p.m., Eddy Theatre:
Chatham After Hours: Invention of Lying
• Tuesday, January 12, 9:00 p.m., Carriage House:
Traveling Tuesday Night Edge: Lucky Bamboo with
Dean Waite
• Thursday, January 14, 4:00 p.m., PCW Room: Fit
for the Future Remix Kick-Off Event
• Thursday, January 14, 9:00 p.m., AFC Dance
Studio: Chatham After Hours: African Dance
• Friday, January 15, 9:00 p.m., Mellon Board
Room: Chatham After Hours: Blacklight Casino &
Out-of-State Student Welcome
• Saturday, Janaury 16, 7:00 p.m., Rodef Shalom:
Outrageous Bingo
• Sunday, January 17, 8:00 p.m., Carriage House:
Chatham After Hours: Wii Game Night
Traveling Tuesday Night
Edge
Don’t miss this classic Chatham series! This is your
chance to relax with varying activities. This term
we will be traveling to the different residence halls,
so be on the lookout for when we visit your hall!
For more information, contact the Office of Student
Activities at [email protected].
All events are at 9:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 12, Carriage House: Lucky
Bamboo with Dean Waite
• Tuesday, January 19, Woodland: Graphic and
Tie- Dye T-Shirt Making
• Tuesday, January 26, Rea: Exotic Fruit Desert
Night
• Tuesday, February 2, Fickes: Pie Your RA in the
Face
• Tuesday, February 9, Carriage House: Valentine
Senior Center
• Tuesday, February 16, Lower Campus: Spring
Cleaning Clothes Exchange
• Tuesday, February 23, Laughlin: Intercultural
Baking
• Tuesday, March 16, Rea: Life’s A Garden
• Tuesday, March 30, Laughlin: Environmental Craft
Night
• Tuesday, April 6, Lower Campus: Belated Easter
Egg Hunt
• Tuesday, April 13, Carriage House: Make Your
Own Make- Up
• Tuesday, April 20, Carriage House: Arbor Day
Awareness
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Chatham Student
Government General
Meeting
Undergraduate Budget
Committee Meeting
Biweekly meeting held by the Chatham Student
Government Executive Board and General Board to
discuss issues related to the student body. These
meetings are designed to enable student leadership
and representation across the entire student body
and is open to all campus community.
Undergraduate Budget Committee meets on the
Tuesday before Chatham Student Government (CSG)
general Meetings to discuss funding programs for
student organizations. Student organizations are
required to attend Undergraduate Budget Committee
meetings four weeks prior to their event if they wish
to receive funding.
Meetings at 11:30 a.m. in PCW Room
• Thursday, January 21
• Thursday, February 4
• Thursday, February 18
• Thursday, March 4
• Thursday, March 18
• Thursday, April 1
• Thursday, April 15
Meetings 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the
Gunderman Room
• Tuesday, January 19
• Tuesday, February 2
• Tuesday, February 16
• Tuesday, March 16
• Tuesday, March 30
• Tuesday, April 13
Graduate Student
Assembly Socials &
GSA Mug Club
GSA Socials and GSA Mug Club are for all graduate
students, faculty, & staff! A great opportunity to
meet other graduate students and members of
Chatham University with food, drinks, & fun! Don’t
miss gift card caffles to your favorite places!!! For
more information, contact Juliann Dunphy, assistant
director of student affairs, at [email protected].
4:00-6:00 p.m., Socials in Welker
Room, Mug Club at Chatham Eastside
• GSA Social, Wednesday, January 6
• GSA Mug Club,Thursday, Janaury 21
• GSA Social, Wednesday, February 3
• GSA Mug Club, Thursday, February 18
• GSA Social, Wednesday, March 3
• GSA Mug Club, Thursday, March 18
• GSA Social, Wednesday, April 7
• GSA Mug CLub, Thursday, April 15
• Tuesday, April 27, 6:00 p.m.: Beer Garden @
End of the Year Blowout Concert
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Student Activities and Public Safety are excited to bring to you an extended shuttle service to area grocery stores and shopping centers. Take advantage of these
great new shuttles to run errands, buy food, or just get off campus. For more information, contact Public Safety at 412-365-1230 or [email protected].
Thursday
Grocery Shuttle
Saturday
Shopping Center Shuttle
2:00-10:00 p.m.
Travel to the Market District Giant Eagle or Whole
Foods.The shuttle will pick up students every hour
on the hour at the chapel and drop off at Whole
Foods and Giant Eagle in 20 minute increments
(example: 2:00 p.m. Chapel, 2:20 p.m. Whole Foods,
2:40 p.m. Giant Eagle, 3:00 p.m. Chapel, etc.). The
last drop off at the Chapel will be 10:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Visit a different area shopping center each week.
The shuttle will have two pick up times from the
Chapel: 12:30 & 2:30 and then will pick up from the
shopping mall at 4:30 p.m.
Friday
Waterfront Shuttle
2:00-10:00 p.m.
Travel to the Waterfront to grab a bite to eat, do
some shopping, or see a movie. The shuttle will pick
up at the Chapel on the hour and at the Waterfront
on the half hour (example: 2:00 p.m. Chapel, 2:30
p.m. Waterfront, 3:00 Chapel, etc.). The last drop off
at the Chapel will be 10:00 p.m.
January
9 The Mall at Robinson
16 Ross Park Mall
23 Waterworks Mall
30 Monroeville Mall
February
6 Century III Mall
13 Pittsburgh Mills Mall
20 The Mall at Robinson
27 Ross Park Mall
March
6 Waterworks Mall
13 Monroeville Mall
20 Century III Mall
27 Pittsburgh Mills Mall
April
3 The Mall at Robinson
10 Ross Park Mall
17 Waterworks Mall
24 Monroeville Mall
May
1 Century III Mall
8 Pittsburgh Mills Mall
15 The Mall at Robinson
22 Ross Park Mall
29 Waterworks Mall
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Help cheer on
the Cougars at all home
games this spring. Watch for
Student Activities Cougar-FANATIC
Games to compete in fun
half-time games or get
great giveaways!
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ice Hockey
Roy McKnight Hockey Center at
Shady Side Academy
Friday, January 8
College of St. Benedict, 6:00 p.m.
FRiday, March 5
Macalester, 5:30 pm
Grove City, 8:30 pm
Saturday, March 6
Wheaton, 12:00 pm
Carthage, 4:30 pm
Sunday, January 17
Buffalo State, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 6
RIT, 2:00 p.m.
AFC Gymnasium
Saturday, February 13
Michigan State, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 3
PSU-Fayette, 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 14
Michigan State, 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 5
Grove City, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 19
Neumann, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 13
Washington & Jefferson, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 20
Neumann, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 27
Thomas More, 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 6
Westminster, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 10
Cougar Fanatic Game
Geneva, 7:00 p.m.
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softball
Softball Field
Friday, March 19
PSU-New Kensington, 3:00 p.m.
Monday, March 22
Cougar Fanatic Game
CCAC-South, 3:00 p.m.
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swimming
and Diving
Sigo Falk Natatorium
Wednesday, February 17
Bethany, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 22
Penn State Behrend, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 20
Thiel, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 23
Cougar Fanatic Meet
Bethany, 1:00 p.m.
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Sigo Falk Natatorium
Saturday, January 16
Buffalo State, 2:00 p.m.
Basketball
s
Water Polo
Saturday, January 9
Cougar Fanatic Game
College of St. Benedict, 3:30 p.m.
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Thursday, April 1
Franciscan, 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 10
Washington & Jefferson, 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 14
Thiel, 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 20
Bethany, 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 1
St. Vincent, 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 6
Vincent & PSU-Altoona, 1:00 p.m.
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- Cover is 30% post-consumer waste and is elemental chlorine free
- Inside pages are 50% post-consumer waste and produced with biogas energy
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