{"id":651,"date":"2026-06-16T09:33:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/?p=651"},"modified":"2026-06-16T09:33:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:33:32","slug":"chat-2025-2026-collaborations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/2026\/06\/16\/chat-2025-2026-collaborations\/","title":{"rendered":"CHAT 2025-2026 Collaborations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>WRITERS OF COLOR SERIES&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Srimati Mukherjee, alongside Dr. Rebeca Hey-C\u00f3lon (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 <em>My Monticello<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Writers-of-Color-Slide-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-654\" style=\"width:580px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Writers-of-Color-Slide-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Writers-of-Color-Slide-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Writers-of-Color-Slide-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Writers-of-Color-Slide-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Writers-of-Color-Slide.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GLOBAL ASIA WORKING GROUP&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/CHAT-Global-Asia-Working-Group-copy-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-655 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/CHAT-Global-Asia-Working-Group-copy-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/CHAT-Global-Asia-Working-Group-copy-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/CHAT-Global-Asia-Working-Group-copy-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/CHAT-Global-Asia-Working-Group-copy-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/CHAT-Global-Asia-Working-Group-copy.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>During Spring 2026, in conversation with Dr. Roselyn Hsueh, CHAT formalized an affinity group entitled \u201cGlobal Asia Working Group.\u201d The goal is to bring scholars and students into dialogue and to plan events that would speak to a diverse scholarly agenda.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AUTHENTICITY IN FOCUS&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Authenticity-in-Focus-slide-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-656\" style=\"width:597px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Authenticity-in-Focus-slide-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Authenticity-in-Focus-slide-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Authenticity-in-Focus-slide-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Authenticity-in-Focus-slide-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Authenticity-in-Focus-slide.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BEYOND THE CLASSROOM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Baker-BTC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Baker-BTC.jpg 360w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Baker-BTC-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WAFFLE WEDNESDAYS&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Waffle-Wednesday-Carmenta-1_14_26-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-659 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Waffle-Wednesday-Carmenta-1_14_26-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Waffle-Wednesday-Carmenta-1_14_26-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Waffle-Wednesday-Carmenta-1_14_26-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Waffle-Wednesday-Carmenta-1_14_26-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/files\/2026\/06\/Waffle-Wednesday-Carmenta-1_14_26.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Throughout the year, Greek &amp; Roman Classics used CHAT\u2019s 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\u2019s space and access to supplies, CHAT also created and distributed monthly flyers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COBWEBS &amp; CALAVERAS&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining forces for the first time with the Student Success Center, CHAT organized an event related to Halloween, D\u00eda 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COMMUNICATE LIKE A SCHOLAR&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with Mark Kaloko, Ed.D., CHAT and Temple\u2019s 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAREERS IN HUMANITIES: ALUMNI PANEL&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WRITERS OF COLOR SERIES&nbsp; Dr. Srimati Mukherjee, alongside Dr. Rebeca Hey-C\u00f3lon (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.&nbsp; GLOBAL ASIA WORKING GROUP&nbsp; During Spring 2026, in conversation &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/2026\/06\/16\/chat-2025-2026-collaborations\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;CHAT 2025-2026 Collaborations&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37303,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-about-us","category-chat-activities"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/651","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37303"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=651"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/651\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":662,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/651\/revisions\/662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/chat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}