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Fun Local Trivia
  1. Allegheny County Port Authority was the first mass transit busway system when it opened in 1964.
  2. Chatham University alumna, Rachel Carson, started the environmental movement when she wrote "Silent Spring" about the use of DDT pesticides.
  3. The first ferris wheel opened in Pittsburgh in 1893.
  4. The first ice capades were in Pittsburgh in 1940.
  5. The first Internet emoticon, the smiley face, was invented at Carnegie Mellon University.
  6. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was the first newspaper west of the Alleghenies.
  7. Pittsburgh's KDKA was the first commercial radio station.
  8. Pittsburgh's WQED was the first U.S. public television station.
  9. The polio vaccine was invented by Dr. Jonas Salk at the University of Pittsburgh.
Notable Natives
  • Rachel Carson – environmentalist and Chatham alumna
  • Perry Como – singer
  • Martha Graham – dancer
  • Lena Horne – singer
  • Michael Keaton – actor
  • Gene Kelly – dancer
  • Henry Mancini – musician
  • Dan Marino – NFL quarterback
  • Bobby Vinton – musician
  • August Wilson – Pulitzer Prize-winning writer
Local Slang
  • "Kennywood's open!": Kennywood is a local theme park that has been in operation since 1898. In Pittsburgh, someone saying "Kennywood's open!" usually means your fly is down!
  • Dahntahn: Means Downtown. For example: "Yinz going dahntahn?"
  • Gum Band: Another name for rubber band
  • Hoagie: Pittsburgh's version of a submarine sandwich
  • Jagoff: Jerk. As in, "Yinz jagoffs spilled lemonade on my Stillers jersey!"
  • N'at: Means "and all of that"
  • Nebby: Someone who is prying or being nosey
  • Redd up: Needs to be tidied up
  • Stillers: As in "Steelers," referring to the Pittsburgh Steelers football team
  • Yinz: It means "you all" or everyone. For example: "Yinz going to the movies?"
Points of Interest
  • The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh—Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Science Center, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Andy Warhol Museum (Chatham students can visit all Carnegie museums for free with their student ID)
  • The Duquesne Incline (Chatham students can ride for free with their student ID)
  • Heinz Field
  • Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
  • PNC Park
  • Point State Park
  • Primanti Brothers Restaurant (its sandwich is a Pittsburgh culinary staple)
  • Sandcastle Waterpark

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Pittsburgh is a close-knit community with a wealth of restaurants, museums, and off-campus areas for students to enjoy. Chatham students can take the University's Green Machine shuttles to the University of Pittsburgh or Carnegie Mellon University to hang out with off-campus friends or visit any of the museums or hangouts in the Oakland area. Squirrel Hill and Shadyside neighborhoods are within walking distance of campus, and both areas have restaurants and shops for students looking for something to do on a weekend afternoon.

Chatham's location in the heart of Pittsburgh means that a lot of places are within walking distance. Shadyside is about a 20-minute walk from Chatham's front entrance, and Squirrel Hill is a 10-minute walk from the back. Squirrel Hill has a movie theater, a Giant Eagle grocery store, and various independently owned shops and restaurants. Shadyside has small boutiques and a Chipotle, a popular place for Chatham students to eat. Students looking for something a little different might take the bus or drive with friends down to The Waterfront, which has a Dave & Buster’s, T.G.I. Friday's, Target, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Macy's. More adventurous students might try the downtown area, which is easily accessible by bus and full of culture, clubs, bars, and sports. It is next to impossible to get bored in Pittsburgh. There's something to do and always something going on—no matter your budget or what kind of experience you're looking for.

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Local Atmosphere at Chatham University

WeareallBio

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '16

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All Girls

there is a lot to see, there is fun and cool places to go. Not like NY or Hollywood but it is fun

May 12, 2012

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imaleda

Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing '13

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Beautiful, Clean Campus

Campus - although I'm rarely there is very hilly and the buildings are gorgeous. It feels very safe and secure and the atmosphere is very friendly. I could tell parking was an issue though.

May 09, 2012

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silverykua

English '15

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Pittsburgh at a Glance

This city is very busy. There is always some form of activity going on, whether it be a festival, a party, a show or ballet. Right now for the holidays there are parties almost every night and the Nutcracker is running until Christmas Eve. There is ALWAYS something to do here and so many cheap places that broke college students can shop at.

Dec 15, 2011

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User rating for Chatham University - Local Atmosphere is 4.6 out of 5 based on 23 user reviews.

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Chatham University Woodland Road Entrance Chatham University is home to many beautiful trees. With each change of season, it is interesting to see the leaves change, as well. Chatham University's campus has been declared an arboretum by the City of Pittsburgh.
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Jennie King Mellon library JKM Library is located across the quad from Café Rachel. JKM Library is home to the Pace Center, Career Services, and the Student Employment offices. It also has study rooms, group study, and individual study areas scattered throughout its three floors. There are three computer labs for printing and computer use, plus a periodical section in the basement.
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Buhl Science Building Buhl Science Building is where all science classes are held at Chatham University. Buhl is also the location of the Holiday Ball in December!
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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills (features an IMAX movie theater)
  • SouthSide Works
  • The Waterfront
Major Sports Teams
  • Pittsburgh Penguins: NHL
  • Pittsburgh Pirates: MLB
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: NFL
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Baltimore: : 4 hours
  • Cleveland: : 2 hours, 30 minutes
  • Washington, D.C.: : 4 hours
Did You Know? During the past decade, more than 50 movies have been filmed in Pittsburgh. Some of the most recent movies filmed in Pittsburgh include: "Abduction," "The Next Three Days," and "The Dark Knight Rises." A scene from "Abduction" was actually filmed in Chatham University's own Athletic & Fitness Center!

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AMC Loews Waterfront 22
300 W. Waterfront Dr.
Homestead
(888) 262-4386

CineMagic Manor Theater
1729 Murray Ave.
Squirrel HIll
(412) 422-9851

SouthSide Works Cinema
425 Cinema Dr.
South Side
(412) 381-7335

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Elizabeth Dorssom
Hometown
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Major
Women's Studies
Grad Year
2012

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