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10 0 2 ng m l a a h C t a s e Ch iviti t Ac spri r a end the ent irs e u at d a s ice rgr dent f e f d O un stu f o r u at e d ra & g of y d b e t sen pre d Stu a Aff i 10 0 2 ng m l a a h C t a s e Ch iviti t Ac spri r a end 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 ii resources, Chatham University, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, 412-365-1847. cam pus services ******************************************* 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. 3 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 4 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. 5 January ******************************************* 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 6 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 ******************************************* 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 7 January ******************************************* 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 8 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 January ******************************************* 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 9 January ******************************************* 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 february ******************************************* 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 11 february ******************************************* 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 12 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 february ******************************************* 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 13 february ******************************************* 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- 14 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 february ******************************************* 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 15 february ******************************************* 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 16 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 march ******************************************* 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 17 march ******************************************* 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 18 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 march ******************************************* 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 19 march ******************************************* 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 20 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 march ******************************************* 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 21 march ******************************************* 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 22 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 april ******************************************* 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 23 april ******************************************* 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 24 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 april ******************************************* 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 25 may ******************************************* 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 26 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 may ******************************************* 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 27 Series Events * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 28 • 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) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • 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]. 29 Series Events * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 103 • 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 30 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 shuttle service ***************************************** 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 31 Cha th a 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! mC oug ar **************** Ath l 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. **************** 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. **************** 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. *********** 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. **************** e ti c 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. Printed on recycled paper: - Cover is 30% post-consumer waste and is elemental chlorine free - Inside pages are 50% post-consumer waste and produced with biogas energy 32