City parks convention draws 500 visitors Sep 20, 2008
It will draw attention to several Olmsted-designed places in the region, including the borough of Vandergrift and the campus of Chatham College, a 32-acre arboretum. Vandergrift, planned by Olmsted, Olmsted and Eliot in 1895, is one of several conference tour destinations, along with Chatham Village, Fallingwater, Market Square and Mellon Square, Katz Plaza and the Cultural District. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Women's colleges grow abroad, decline in U.S. Jun 11, 2008
Other schools broadening international ties include Chatham College in Pittsburgh, which has a range of international partnerships. Neighboring Smith College recently joined Mount Holyoke to found a group called Women's Education Worldwide, which is working on programs such as faculty and student exchanges and curriculum development. (USA Today -- News)
500 take center stage to rally against Iraq war Mar 30, 2008
The student contingent was to hold a rally and party later yesterday at a coffeehouse at Chatham College. "I just want to get my opinion out there," said Emily Wilson, president of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Student Peace Alliance. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Auction to include Nakashima works Mar 8, 2008
"My mother's father was the head of the chemistry department at Chatham College. We were lucky enough to have a place to come back to," Mr. Thompson recalled. Marylynne Pitz can be reached at or 412-263-1648. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Structure, subtle color give conifers punch Mar 1, 2008
He'll be a guest at the 2008 Western Pennsylvania Gardening & Landscaping Symposium, which begins at 8 a.m. next Saturday at Chatham College. Mr. Bitner, a practicing anesthesiologist who studied horticulture at the fabled Longwood Gardens in Eastern Pennsylvania, is the first speaker of the day with "Conifers for Mid-Atlantic Gardens." In a recent phone conversation, he expounded on his belief that conifers, which are defined as all cone-producing plants, are underutilized in most gardens. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
San Jac College to host book reading Feb 28, 2008
She currently directs the MFA program in Creative Writing at Chatham College where she also teaches poetry and creative nonfiction. Her work has received several awards, including two NEA Fellowships, an NEH Fellowship, the Dobie-Paisano Fellowship, the Ki Davis Award from the Aspen Writers Foundation, and most recently the William Faulkner Award for the personal essay. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar Feb 17, 2008
Feb. 20 Visit Chatham College with Martha Raak, 412-802-7266. Leisurely 2-3 mile walk. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Raising awareness Jan 4, 2008
Buoyed by the positive response, they went on to host an all-women's conference at Chatham College (now University) two months later that drew about 60 girls from neighboring public, private and city schools. In addition to three speakers, the day included small-group discussions on stress, depression, body image and sexual violence. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
PG West: Eight from area selected for PAC soccer all-stars Nov 15, 2007
On the women's side, Hopewell graduate Jill Harry, a freshman at Thiel College, and Carlynton grad Chrissy Fiori, a sophomore at Chatham College, were recognized on the second team. West Allegheny graduate Cayla Zukowski, a junior defender at Thiel College, was an honorable mention selection. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Todd savoring the night she reigned supreme Nov 8, 2007
Age: 50 Home: Butler County Education: bachelor's degree, Chatham College; law degree, University of Pittsburgh Law School; postdoctoral degree in judicial process from University of Virginia. Background: spent 18 years as trial attorney; has been a Superior Court judge for seven years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
NYC vet returns for 'Murderers' Nov 8, 2007
It helped that she had fond memories of Pittsburgh, even though she spent those three summers ensconced at Chatham College, where the Ibsen Theater performed. City has her in a zestier section of town, elegantly housed in a big, airy South Side apartment building -- the former Polska Szkola, built in 1898 and now divided into condos. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Rock finishes fifth in Clarion Fall Classic Oct 23, 2007
The Rock is idle until November 10, when it will compete in the Chatham College Invitational in Pittsburgh. (Rockathletics.com)
National Archives Names New Director of the Clinton Library Oct 13, 2007
She holds a M.A. in history from the University of Colorado, Denver and a B.A. in Political Science from Chatham College in Pittsburgh. About the Clinton Library: The William J. Clinton Library is one of twelve Presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. (PR Newswire)
Scholarships awarded to DCC students Oct 3, 2007
Wednesday October 03, 2007. Star Tribune (434) 432-2791 Phone (434) 432-4033 Fax P.O. Box 111 28 North Main Street, Chatham VA 24531. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Confusion over 2-for-1 offer frustrates JetBlue customers Sep 16, 2007
Or, as one customer representative told Chatham College student Julie Arnheim: "We cannot be held responsible because [the reporter] failed to mention important details on how to qualify for the promotion." Ms. Arnheim, who lives in Point Breeze and purchased a ticket to visit her boyfriend in New York, wrote back: "I am really surprised JetBlue customer service is suggesting I contact the newspaper vs. handling this in a way which would not create bad publicity.". Founded in 2000, JetBlue built... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
PG NORTH: District volleyball team to play in Senior Olympics Jun 28, 2007
" Setters/outside hitters Dolgos and Berg run the Pittsburgh Masters' 6-2 offense. Dolgos, who resides in Gibsonia, had a previous coaching stint at Chatham College. DeRiggi, 62, the team's libero, coached 20 years at Fox Chapel Area High School, and now plays four or five times a week "if I'm healthy. " DeRiggi and Colaizzi, a 63-year-old outside hitter, are the oldest players on the team. "We could be playing in the 60-and-older division, but we can't find enough players in this area to field... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Honoring the first environmentalist Jun 5, 2007
Her path into science started at Pennsylvania Women's College (now Chatham College) and Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. She wrote three elegant, closely observed books about oceans and shorelines and their resident creatures. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
William Sonzski, writer at Boston papers, BC Jun 1, 2007
In the early 1970s, he lived in Pittsburgh and taught writing at Carnegie-Mellon University, Chatham College, and the University of Pittsburgh. He moved back to Boston in 1973 and was a freelance writer for The Boston Globe and other publications. (Boston Globe)
Defending The Earth May 27, 2007
" Carson was well-prepared for her career calling. Born in rural Springdale, Pa., on May 27, 1907, she grew up with a deep love of nature, and her quiet, reflective demeanor soon found a home in writing. After graduating from Pennsylvania College for Women (now Chatham College) at age 22, she took a biology job at Woods Hole Biological Laboratory in Massachusetts (now Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution). Within three years, she earned a master's degree in zoology from Johns Hopkins. Carson... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Chatham now a university May 2, 2007
Chatham College officially became Chatham University on Tuesday, making it the fourth Pittsburgh-area institution to achieve university status in the last five years ... The university will be divided into three colleges: Chatham College for Women; the College for Graduate Studies; and the College for Continuing and Professional Education. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Chatham College becomes university May 2, 2007
Chatham now comprises Chatham College for Women, the College for Graduate Studies, and the College for Continuing and Professional Studies. Chatham is the fifth Pittsburgh-area college approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for university status in the last five years. (NEPA News, PA)
Chatham gains university status May 2, 2007
Chatham College is now Chatham University ... Under the new university structure, the institution will house Chatham College for Women, the College for Graduate Studies and the College for Continuing and Professional Studies. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Love, dread drove Carson Apr 22, 2007
She earned a $100 scholarship to attend Pennsylvania College for Women, now Chatham College, and graduated magna cum laude in 1929. Not satisfied with a bachelor's degree, Carson moved to Maryland that fall to attend the Johns Hopkins University. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
PG South: New Mt. Lebanon coach wants to restore volleyball program Apr 19, 2007
"I've also been coaching women's volleyball at the collegiate level, at Chatham College for 11 years, the last eight as head coach. "And I've been a coach for the Renaissance Volleyball Club [which competes on the Junior Olympic circuit] for quite a few years. " Mt. Lebanon concluded the first half of section play with last night's 3-1 loss against Upper St. Clair. The Blue Devils are 3-4 overall, which includes a 2-3 mark in Section 1-AAA. "The teams in this section are evenly matched," said... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sneakers go on, legs start moving and bodies get a workout Apr 4, 2007
Walking at Work Day are Automated Health Systems, Bayer, Chatham college, the Pittsburgh Brewing Company, Siemens, UPMC, Emerson Process Controls, K&L Gates, Vocollect and the local affiliates of Pepsi, Fed-Ex Ground, and Verizon Wireless, Ms. Colbert said. (Jack Kelly can be reached at or 412-263-1476. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Teenager Casts Light on a Shadowy Game Mar 29, 2007
Dr. Mark Lapore, an assistant professor of counseling psychology at Chatham College in Pittsburgh, is working on a survey in the Pittsburgh public schools. The American Camp Association, which certifies summer camps, discussed the choking game at its annual meeting last year. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Drama troupe explores issues of faith for gay Christians Feb 24, 2007
Now a sophomore at Chatham College, she grew up in another state, where her grandfather and uncles were pastors. When she came out as a lesbian, she said, a boy she had been friends with raped her. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
College basketball roundup: Temple surges to rout Dukes, 72-43 Feb 24, 2007
Top seeded College of Notre Dame (17-6) held host Chatham College (8-18) to six points in the final seven minutes to secure for a 46-44 win in the Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference championship tournament. Women's Top 25. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Weekend Guide Feb 8, 2007
"Michael S. Levy: Photographs," a photo essay on the black churches of Cleveland, through March 18; "The Figure in Pastel," works by the Pastel Society of America, through March 25; "Mary Mark, Works on Paper," through March 18; "John Grabach: Century Man," a traveling exhibition of more than 60 works by the late painter and teacher, through March 4; "The Face of America: Portraits From the Butler Permanent Collection," works by Rembrandt Peale, John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt and others,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Why would an astronaut risk her career, family? Feb 7, 2007
"Love is an emotion and doesn't have anything to do with how smart you are," said Dr. Scott Tracy, an assistant professor of counseling psychology at Pittsburgh's Chatham College. "Really smart, accomplished people fall in love, and we're all at high risk to have broken hearts. Especially at high risk are those who have not experienced that before.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
In city schools, Mrs. Wade was soft-spoken pioneer Feb 5, 2007
Mrs. Wade taught 16 years at Weil, doing the best she could and grooming both black and white student teachers from Chatham College, Pitt and Duquesne University. When she started at Weil, Mrs. Wade returned to night school at Pitt, studying education administration and earning a master's degree in 1946. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ravenstahl raised 7 times amount of opponent Peduto Feb 1, 2007
Big interests know that by giving to the incumbent, they can bet not just on the future, but on the present, said Sara Grove, who holds the Hillman Chair in Politics at Chatham College. "That incumbent is in office right now," she said, adding that studies show that for a campaign check, "you get access.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
District Spotlight: Young coach getting surprising results with Chatham's basketball team Feb 1, 2007
Lake Fong, Post-Gazette Chatham College basketball coach Mark Katarski inherited a program that once lost 81 consecutive games and included winless seasons from 1998-2000 ... When Mark Katarski learned there was an opening to coach the basketball team at Chatham College two years ago, he told his friends about the opportunity. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Internet a crucial tool for political campaigns Jan 24, 2007
Clinton looked relaxed and cozy during her "conversation" with voters while seated on a comfortable sofa, noted Dr. Sara Grove, the Elsie Hillman Chair in Politics at Chatham College. But Sen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Buhl Foundation president leaving Jan 12, 2007
The couple came to Pittsburgh in 1962 and she built a career in teaching and administration at Chatham College. After two years at Hood College in Maryland, she came to the Buhl Foundation. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Four area grads selected as all-stars Jan 11, 2007
Seton-LaSalle graduate Erica Bilski, a 5-8 sophomore guard at Chatham College, is nationally ranked in two NCAA Division III categories. Bilski is tied for 12th in NCAA Division III, and first in the Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference in 3-point field goals with 3. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
'The Way It Wasn't' Jan 2, 2007
"My natal city, rebuilt by the Mellons has become a veritable Dioce (a mythical city found in Pound's "Cantos"). Yet it depresses me. The JL (James Laughlin) Library at Chatham College has 1 Pound book.". That James Laughlin was the author's grandfather (he calls him "arriere" or backward). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Swimming sisters help each other overcome adversity Jan 2, 2007
Steve Mellon, Post-GazetteJada Wallace, a senior at Oakland Catholic High School, practices backstroke at Chatham College on Friday. By Scott RobertsonTri-State Sports & News Service. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
