ALUMNI eNEWSLETTER
FALL IS HERE!
ALUMNA PROFILE: GEORGENA TERRY '72
You might say Georgena Terry '72 forged her own
path, but it would be the only cliché in her story.
Georgena earned her first bachelor's degree as a drama major at Chatham College. She then
earned her second bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University
and also an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.
Read more of Georgena's story in Chatham Views »
Her business acumen mixed with her technical understanding helped her entrepreneurially; she
chould make and she could market. Recognizing an unmet need as a lifelong biker, Georgena
launched Terry Precision Bicycles for Women, which grew to include award-winning components
and apparel. At the upcoming 9th Annual Think Big Forum presented by Chatham's Center for
Women's Entrepreneurship, Georgena will share the stories from her entrepreneurial endeavors
and lessons she's learned in creating products and creating a business. Join Georgena and other
businesswomen at the event at Shadyside Campus or watch via free live video stream provided
by Chatham.edu/CWE! Learn more and register by clicking event info below.
ALUMNI PROFILE: AAFKE LONEY, MBA '11
Aafke Loney Scores on the Ice and in the Classroom
"Take risks. Don't limit who you think you are;
how you define yourself. If a door opens, step
through it. Every step I've taken has given me
the confidence to expand who I am and –
ultimately – who I will become."
Read more about Aafke's connection to Chatham & the Youngstown Phantoms' successes in
Chatham Views »
Read more about the Loney's work/life relationship in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette »
Have news you'd like to share?
Ever wonder what happened to your former roommates, lab partners or
teammates? Find out...then reach out! Uplift and inspire your alumni family
with a Class Note in the Chatham Recorder. Submit a Class Note online – we
love to see and share the great things Chatham alumni are doing in Pittsburgh,
across the nation, and around the world!
Submit a Class Note so we can celebrate with you! »
BATTLE OF THE CLASSES 2014
BOTC Song Contest
Saturday, October 4th @ Eddy Theatre / 7PM
Student Alumni Association's
BOTC Winner Reveal Reception
Following Song Contest @ Rea Coffeehouse / 8PM
CAMPUS NEWS
The Chatham University
Alumni Association Board
welcomes the following
Members at Large, elected to
the Board this fall:
Marylloyd Claytor, 00G (Pittsburgh, PA)
Carmen Filloy '11G (Coraopolis, PA)
Kathy Tenney Focareta '13 (Pittsburgh, PA)
Gretchen Wright Gantzer '62 (Rock Hill, SC)
Kayla Kieszek '11 (Natrona Heights, PA)
Brooke Racicot, '96G (Pittsburgh, PA)
LINKS
» Chatham Ranked as a "Best
College" by U.S. News & World
Reports
Read more »
» Master of Accounting (MAcc)
Student Wins Award for Paper on
Sustainability Reporting for
Investors
Read more »
» Chatham professor Corey Escoto
exhibits art at Carnegie Museum of
Art
Read more »
» Chatham Psychology Professor
Receives Fellowship in Support of
Bullying Research
Read more »
See more Chatham News »
COMMUNITY EVENTS
All Campus Author - Jeanne Marie Laskas
Tues., Oct. 28 / 8:00-9:00pm / Eddy Theatre
Laskas will read from and discuss her acclaimed book,
HIDDEN AMERICA, which meets and learns from the
people who really make the nation work.
All are welcome to this free event.
Join us for the live-stream!
We will be live-streaming this event to alumni and the public for free so you won't miss out! Just register
and we will provide the link prior to the event. Register »
Praise for HIDDEN AMERICA
"Oprah Must-Read Best Book" — O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE
"Her attention to detail is vivid. Laskas gives voice–as well as dignity and poetry–to America's bluecollar ranks." — BOOKPAGE
"Each of these profiles rings true, offering an enlightening, entertaining and often poignant glimpse
into occupations that most of us know little about." — HUFF POST
ALL CAMPUS AUTHOR
ALUMNI BOOK CLUB
Alumni are encouraged to read the book and join the
discussion at the event or contribute to the conversation via
our online live stream.
For an opportunity to have your questions answered from
Laskas, submit questions to [email protected] using
the subject line "HIDDEN AMERICA - Jeanne Marie
Laskas".
Buy the book: Amazon
Campus Cultural Events
SEP 24-OCT 22 | "BIRDHOUSE Dialogues" Art Exhibit @ Woodland Gallery
OCT 10-12 | Opening Ceremony for Buddhist Relics Exhibit @ Welker / 6PM
OCT 16 | Screening of The American Nurse - Healing America film @ Eddy / 7PM
CWE Events
OCT 14 | Think Big Forum / 4:30-8:00PM
"Women Who Make & Create" featuring Georgena Terry '72, Lani Lazzari, and
Heather Knight. Chatham alumni discounted ticket: $35. TICKETS »
Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series Events
OCT 10 | "Startup Funding Workshop"
NOV 14 | "Educating Consumers on your Business"
DEC 12 | "The Makings of the Successful Business"
Eden Hall Campus Events
OCT 18-19 | An Evening with Poe / 7:30PM
A special performance at Eden Hall Campus featuring two of Edgar Allan
Poe’s most famous short stories: The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart.
TICKETS »
Office of Alumni Relations
Beatty House | Woodland Road | Pittsburgh, PA 15232
[email protected]