IN THE NEWS
Dr. Barazzone participates in Rachel Carson Celebration of Biodiversity Symposium at Carnegie Museum
http://www.chatham.edu/newsevents/story.cfm?ID=475
Chatham students among college Democrats and Republicans offering suggestions to improve civility
http://www.chatham.edu/newsevents/story.cfm?ID=477
A big congratulations to new alumna Emily Mears ’10 on recently being accepted into the Peace Corps! Read all about Emily putting her Global Policy Studies degree from Chatham to good use.
http://www.chatham.edu/about/spotlight/women/mears.cfm
Olabukunola “Buky” Williams ’03 talks about why she decided to settle in Pittsburgh, as well as her work with a local non-profit organization which focuses on international issues in the article below.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10176/1068082-294.stm
Don Wargowsky MAT ’09 talks about his exciting and daring journey of climbing icebergs in the North Atlantic! His unique (and very cold) travel story can be read below.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/outdoors/s_684695.html
Congratulations to Sara Ries MFA ’09 who published a book of poetry on working-class topics called Come In, We’re Open. Look for it on bookshelves, but for now, read about it here!
http://www.examiner.com/x-51482-Pittsburgh-Culture--Events-Examiner~y2010m6d8-Chatham-University-grad-Sara-Ries-publishes-book-of-poetry-Come-In-Were-Open
Upcoming Events
MFA in Creative Writing - Alumni Reading and Book Signing Event
Sunday, August 8
7:30 – 9:00pm
Mellon Living Room, Shadyside Campus
Refreshments will be provided.
Alumni, faculty, staff and friends are cordially invited to attend Chatham’s first MFA alumni reading. This event also provides the opportunity for Chatham’s Low-Residency MFA students to meet and learn from Chatham alumni. This accomplished group (see mini-biographies below) will share pieces of their creative writing with the audience as well as answer questions about the writing process and life after graduate school. Those who have published books will have them available for book signings post-readings.
RSVP to (412) 365-1517 or email alumni@chatham.edu
For more information regarding the MFA event, contact Sheryl St. Germain at sstgermain@chatham.edu
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“A Day of Wine and Chocolate”
Tuesday, September 7
6:00 – 8:00pm
Shadyside Campus
Gregg House, Woodland Road
Join us for an evening of wine and chocolate tasting at President Barazzone’s home. Alice Julier, the newly appointed Director of Food Studies, will lend her expertise to the evening by presenting on the assorted wines and chocolates.
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For the full list of upcoming events click here.
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