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Chautauqua’s pastor: Campbell reflects on 14-year ministry at Chautauqua
"I told Tom Becker that this is best job I have ever had.” In the midst of a very busy Chautauqua day, the Rev. Joan Brown Campbell sat down to reflect on her 14-year ministry as Chautauqua...
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From around the world to work at Chautauqua: Institution’s young seasonal...
The advent of another summer season always heralds the arrival of hundreds of young people coming to work at Chautauqua Institution. Most are on summer vacation from college or high school. Many come...
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Gowen to detail shoreline plans at BTG Lake Walk
Landscape architect Dean Gowen will present “A New Vision for the Shoreline of Chautauqua Institution” for tonight’s Lake Walk, which begins at 6:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Bird, Tree &...
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‘Harvard Business Review’ editor Green to discuss new gender roles in business
When Sarah Green graduated from college, she worked as a sports columnist for Boston Metro. She initially thought that there was no relation between baseball and business, but later discovered that the...
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Babcock shares vision of lifelong learning at porch discussion
Sherra Babcock, Chautauqua Institution vice president and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education, provided an overview of the Institution’s education and youth programs and her vision for...
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‘Trip Around the World’ to will bring Zakaria back to Chautauqua in 2014
Back by popular demand, Fareed Zakaria will return to Chautauqua in 2014 to kick off Week Eight, themed “Chautauqua’s Global Public Square.” The best-selling author of The Post-American World and the...
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LECOM, Independent Health help Chautauqua tackle health care
To tackle an issue as prodigious as the state of health care in America, Chautauqua Institution has committed to a three-year forum in which health care will be explored in great length, beginning this...
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History of blood transfusion teaches lessons about patient autonomy
Two speakers will address issues of human health at 3:30 p.m. today in the Hall of Christ as part of the Oliver Archives Heritage Lecture Series. Dr. Max Rohrbaugh, anesthesiologist at Children’s...
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Adovasio shares details of archeological site excavation at Meadowcroft...
At 12:15 p.m. today at Smith Wilkes Hall, J.M. Adovasio will present “Meadowcroft: A Fascinating Window into the Past.” He will discuss the excavation of one of the earliest archeological sites of...
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Snyder, fellow trustees reflect on his time as chairman
“There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don’t care who gets the credit.”
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SLIDESHOW — On the lake
Chautauquans John Chubb and Tom Logan have water skied their entire lives. John skied at Ohio University for three years and then coached for four. Tom began taking skiing more seriously seven years...
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Women’s Club’s Curatolo makes bequest to ensure Chautauqua’s sustainability
Third-generation Chautauquan Courtney Curatolo started her time at Chautauqua Institution attending Children’s School and Boys’ and Girls’ Club. It seems fitting that her activities at the Institution...
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Fire chief Powers explains continuing need for siren
Chautauqua Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mark Powers is a visible presence on the grounds, so he hears things. He hears a few more things after the fire siren pierces the nocturnal stillness on the...
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Amp usher Burnett uses found thread in her weavings
Think of Gina Burnett as the unofficial artist in residence of Chautauqua Institution’s Amphitheater. Burnett, wrapping up her third season as an Amphitheater usher, has the responsibility of scanning...
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Annual Fund recognition reception honors volunteers’ commitment
“Successful nonprofits are dominated by committed volunteers,” said Geof Follansbee, CEO of the Chautauqua Foundation, on Aug. 15 at the annual Volunteer Recognition Reception honoring both Chautauqua...
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Remembering the Lodge: Chautauqua’s own hospital, 1912–1922
This week, 21st-century Chautauquans explore “Health Care: Reform and Innovation.” Health concerns were also very much on the minds of Chautauquans near the end of the 19th century. Today’s discussion...
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Thoughts on Amphitheater’s hearing-enhancement system on eve of its replacement
As luck would have it, my decision to begin testing the Institution’s hearing enhancement system during a musical act was well-rewarded.
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Chautauqua conversations: For Goldman, a life of politics, service and...
There would be no relaxed porch conversation this time. A meatloaf was needed for a Chautauqua neighborhood potluck that night, so multi-tasking was necessary. In her cozy kitchen on the grounds,...
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Athenaeum Hotel to continue updates while balancing tradition, Stanton says
For more than 130 years, the Athenaeum Hotel has been a model of elegant tradition and service for Chautauqua Institution. Rooted in rich history and boasting an impressive roster of visitors...
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Chautauqua Advocates seeks community members to spread the word about...
The new Chautauqua Advocates program enlists Chautauquans to spread the word about the Institution in their home communities during the off-season. Advocates are invited to host gatherings for friends...
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