Chatham Events


Sat

Mar 29

New Student Registration Day

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sat

Mar 29

Pittsburgh Feminist Student Summit

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

The Pittsburgh Feminist Student Summit will bring together students from universities in the Pittsburgh region. The purpose of the summit is to make connections between universities, foster feminist community building, and create networking opportunities. The event is open to all students, including individuals as well as those representing intersectional feminist student organizations at Carlow, Chatham, CMU, Duquesne, Pitt, Point Park, Robert Morris, and others. Faculty advisors from those uni...

Mon

Mar 31

REGISTER

International Edible Books Festival

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Do you enjoy The Great British Bake Off? How about puns? If your answer is yes, this event is for you. The JKM Library is delighted to once again team up with Chatham's food studies program to host the International Edible Book Festival for our special 10th anniversary event! The International Edible Book Festival is an event celebrated in libraries around the world. It began in 2000 by two women who wanted to combine their love for literature with their love for food and cooking. Particip...

Tue

Apr 01

Barbara Stone Hollander '60 Lecture in Women's Leadership

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

50+ Years of Title IX: The Fight for Gender Equity," featuring Deborah Slaner Larkin, Title IX Expert. Public reception at 6PM, followed by lecture and Q&A. Now retired as CEO at the Women’s Sports Foundation (where she served two stints from 1986-1992 and 2014-2017), Deborah Slaner Larkin has over forty years of executive experience in corporate, government and non-profit leadership. An expert in Title IX, Slaner Larkin has focused her career on promoting civil rights, women’s leadership, educa...

Tue

Apr 01

Webinar: Understanding Your Commercial Lease: Key Provisions Before You Sign

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Are you thinking of renting a commercial space for your business? Renting commercial space is a big responsibility - the success or failure of your business may ride on certain terms of the lease. Before you sign a lease, you should understand the terminology in the contract and agree with the basic terms of the lease, such as the amount of rent, the length of the lease, what is included in the rental rate, external costs, the configuration of the physical space and if you are able to get out of...

Tue

Apr 01

REGISTER

Barbara Stone Hollander '60 Lecture in Women's Leadership

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

"50+ Years of Title IX: The Fight for Gender Equity," featuring Deborah Slaner Larkin, Title IX Expert. Public reception at 6PM, followed by lecture and Q&A. Now retired as CEO at the Women’s Sports Foundation (where she served two stints from 1986-1992 and 2014-2017), Deborah Slaner Larkin has over forty years of executive experience in corporate, government and non-profit leadership. An expert in Title IX, Slaner Larkin has focused her career on promoting civil rights, women’s leadershi...

Tue

Apr 01

Learning and Exam Prep Workshop: Optimizing Exam Preparation and Performance

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

In this workshop, participants will build on key concepts from Workshop 1. Attendees will explore the differences between traditional classroom exams and standardized tests, learning to recognize the test-taking strategies that are most effective for different circumstances. We will introduce common standardized test structures and offer insights into understanding the requirements of each test. The workshop will also address the affective aspects of test-taking, helping students develop strateg...

Tue

Apr 01

Spring Voter Registration

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Voter registration before the 2025 Pennsylvania Municipal Primary. Voter Registration Deadline: May 5, 2025 Election Day: May 20, 2025

Wed

Apr 02

Spring Voter Registration

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Voter registration before the 2025 Pennsylvania Municipal Primary. Voter Registration Deadline: May 5, 2025 Election Day: May 20, 2025

Wed

Apr 02

Spring 2025 Job and Internship Networking Mixer

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Whether you're looking for hands-on experience or getting ready to graduate, register for Chatham University's Spring 2025 Job and Internship Networking Mixer to meet professionals from the Pittsburgh area to learn about internships, employment opportunities, and speak with graduate schools in the Pittsburgh area.

Wed

Apr 02

Workforce Wednesday - Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Workforce Wednesday is a weekly employer tabling event at Chatham University’s Anderson Dining Hall. These events are held from 11:00am-1:00pm and feature 1-2 employers stationed outside of the main dining hall, giving students the opportunity to chat with employers about their organization, job and internship opportunities, and other services or resources.

Fri

Apr 04

Fri

Apr 04

CCAC Academic Visit Day

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Sat

Apr 05

Saturday Visit Day

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Chatham’s Saturday Visit Days are a great way to optimize your time on campus and in the City of Pittsburgh! Discover Chatham Saturday Visit Days at our Shadyside Main Campus look like: 10:00am - Chatham University Shadyside Campus Tour 11:00am - Chatham University Overview: the quick facts you need to know on the admission process, scholarships and financial aid, and supporting your college search. 11:45am - Formal Discover Chatham: Saturday Visit Day event concludes Optional add-on...

Sat

Apr 05

Second Annual Humanities, Social Sciences, & Honors Research Symposium

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

All faculty, staff, and students are invited to the Second Annual Humanities, Social Sciences, & Honors Research Symposium. Sponsored by the Chatham Honors Program, Humanities Department, and the College of Arts & Sciences, this event provides an excellent opportunity for students to present their work in a professional academic setting and engage with fellow scholars in our academic community. Undergraduate students are invited to either present their research or simply attend to support thei...

Mon

Apr 07

Researching Techniques with AI

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This is an introductory-level session that provides a foundational overview of the topic. Are you overwhelmed by the vast sea of information online? Struggling to find reliable data or organize your research efficiently? In today’s fast-paced world, leveraging AI tools can give your small business a competitive edge. In this session, you’ll learn how to use AI as a powerful research assistant to gather, source, and synthesize information for reports, market research, and content creation. D...

Tue

Apr 08

Spring Voter Registration

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Voter registration before the 2025 Pennsylvania Municipal Primary. Voter Registration Deadline: May 5, 2025 Election Day: May 20, 2025

Wed

Apr 09

Spring Voter Registration

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Voter registration before the 2025 Pennsylvania Municipal Primary. Voter Registration Deadline: May 5, 2025 Election Day: May 20, 2025

Wed

Apr 09

Women's Leadership and Gender Equity Spring Dinner

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Annual spring celebration of Women's & Gender Studies majors and minors, Women's Leadership Certificate recipients, Triota (Women's & Gender Studies) Honors Society members, and Women's Leadership & Femme-Aligned LLC residents.

Thu

Apr 10

FSSE Academic Visit Day

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Chatham’s Falk School of Sustainability is ideally situated to overcome current and future environmental and sustainability challenges. Our 388-acre campus offers an experiential and hands-on, research-focused academic environment to support an ideal learning environment to understand and optimize sustainable approaches to energy, water, food and agriculture, air quality and climate, and the interaction of natural and built systems.

Thu

Apr 10

Fri

Apr 11

Author Event: Carina Stopenski

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Chatham alum Carina Stopenski (they/them) joins us for a reading of their work and a Q&A about craft and publishing. They are the author of the short story collection The Things We Do For Blood (Alien Buddha Press) and the Appalachian folk horror novel Stuffed (Unveiling Nightmares/Baynam Books). Reception to follow. Books will be available for purchase. Carina Stopenski is a writer, librarian, and educator based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Follow their work at carinastopenskiwriter.com for more u...

Sat

Apr 12

New Student Registration Day

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sun

Apr 13

Chatham Choir Spring Concert: Harmony & Hits

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

A collection of contemporary choral music and pop/rock favorites,

Mon

Apr 14

Young Alumni Town Hall

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn about initiatives set forth by the Young Alumni Committee and how you can participate. Email alumni@chatham.edu to register for this event. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants.

Tue

Apr 15

Spring Voter Registration

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Voter registration before the 2025 Pennsylvania Municipal Primary. Voter Registration Deadline: May 5, 2025 Election Day: May 20, 2025

Wed

Apr 16

Spring Voter Registration

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Voter registration before the 2025 Pennsylvania Municipal Primary. Voter Registration Deadline: May 5, 2025 Election Day: May 20, 2025

Thu

Apr 17

Nursing Academic Visit Day

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fri

Apr 18

Sat

Apr 19

Saturday Campus Tour

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Chatham University's Saturday Campus Tours provide weekend campus access to students and their families for an inside look at the Chatham community. Led by Chatham student ambassadors, visiting students and families will get a personalized perspective on academics, student life in Pittsburgh, and campus culture. This event is ideal for students who need a weekend campus visit, visiting multiple schools in Pittsburgh, or want a quick guided campus tour. Students admitted to Chatham for Fall 20...

Fri

Apr 25

Sat

Apr 26

Saturday Visit Day

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Chatham’s Saturday Visit Days are a great way to optimize your time on campus and in the City of Pittsburgh! Discover Chatham Saturday Visit Days at our Shadyside Main Campus look like: 10:00am - Chatham University Shadyside Campus Tour 11:00am - Chatham University Overview: the quick facts you need to know on the admission process, scholarships and financial aid, and supporting your college search. 11:45am - Formal Discover Chatham: Saturday Visit Day event concludes Optional add-on...

Sun

Apr 27

Spring 2025 Commencement

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Chatham is hosting the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, April 27, at 1 p.m., at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. All students graduating in Spring 2025 and those who graduated in August and December 2024 are invited to participate in this ceremony. More information at www.chatham.edu/commencement.

Tue

Apr 29

Fri

May 02

Wed

May 07

Spring Volunteer Project at the Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join fellow alumni and help prepare a healthy meal for the women and children that reside at the shelter. Email alumni@chatham.edu to register! *Due to the nature of this project, we can only accept 10 volunteers. We are also asking for a $20 donation to help with purchasing food items for the lunch.

Thu

May 08

Washington DC Young Alumni Happy Hour

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Kick off the spring with your fellow Cougars for a happy hour at the heart of our nation's capital! Chatham is thrilled to reconnect with alumni in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore region, partnering once again with Mission DuPont, who hosted our last happy hour back in 2023. Meaghan Clohessy, Chatham Class of 2014 and member of the Chatham University Alumni Association Board, will be the host for the event. There is a $15 fee at the door to cover the cost for appetizers. We look forward to see...

Fri

May 16

New Student Registration Day

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fri

Jun 06

Fri

Jun 13

New Student Registration Day

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sun

Jul 06

A Day at the Theater -Back to the Future, the Musical!

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join Alumna Alice Adams '82 for an afternoon at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts to see the matinee performance of Back to the Future, the Musical! Limited Orchestra seats are available and can be reserved by emailing alumni@chatham.edu Reservations must be made by May 13, 2025.