WRITERS OF COLOR SERIES
Dr. Srimati Mukherjee, alongside Dr. Rebeca Hey-Cólon (now at Cornell), co-founded the Writers of Color Series in 2021 as a response to violence against BIPOC bodies. Dr. Mukherjee revived the series during Spring 2026 with a discussion of the novel My Monticello.
GLOBAL ASIA WORKING GROUP
During Spring 2026, in conversation with Dr. Roselyn Hsueh, CHAT formalized an affinity group entitled “Global Asia Working Group.” The goal is to bring scholars and students into dialogue and to plan events that would speak to a diverse scholarly agenda.
AUTHENTICITY IN FOCUS
To celebrate Trans Day of Visibility, in collaboration with GSWS and Queer Voices Coalition, CHAT hosted headshots, taken by Oliver Lois Economidis. As non-normative citizens often feel uncomfortable, we sought to create a safe space to get new photos that allow them to feel authentic and confident.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
CHAT was invited to participate in Beyond the Classroom Fest this year. In bringing our Annual Theme to life, we created mini books that attendees could bind, as well as themed items that can bind to people or objects: stickers and temporary tattoos! We spoke with over a hundred undergraduates that day about what CHAT has to offer.
WAFFLE WEDNESDAYS
Throughout the year, Greek & Roman Classics used CHAT’s conference room for a monthy event that brings together between 10-15 undergraduate and graduate students from across the insitution, including TU Rome. In addition to using CHAT’s space and access to supplies, CHAT also created and distributed monthly flyers.
COBWEBS & CALAVERAS
Joining forces for the first time with the Student Success Center, CHAT organized an event related to Halloween, Día de Muertos, and other Fall-themed traditions. This event included food, games, and a costume contest. Over 90 students, staff, fellows, and faculty were in attendance.
COMMUNICATE LIKE A SCHOLAR
Working with Mark Kaloko, Ed.D., CHAT and Temple’s Graduate School organized an event to support graduate students in developing professional communication skills. Students from field ranging from nursing to political science were in attendance.
CAREERS IN HUMANITIES: ALUMNI PANEL
Teaming up with CLA Graduate Affairs (Julia Falcon and Hayley Wight), we offered a humanities career panel with three alumni. This was offered on Zoom to accommodate schedules for presenters and attendees.
