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Cat-U News
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August 2019
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It is hard to believe that the newest members of the Catawba family, members of the Class of 2023, will be arriving to campus within the next two weeks! What an exciting time for these students, their families and our campus! Here's to a wonderful semester that will transform, inspire and embrace our Catawba family and campus. Check out our upcoming events (listed below) and make your plans to visit during Homecoming 2019 – October 25-27! |
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The Catawba Class Giving Challenge is OVER! The challenge ran through May 31st. The July edition will show results as of May 31, 2019.
The classes that have the most participation and the most money raised will be celebrated at the Alumni Awards and Brunch during Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 25-27), 2019.
Class Giving Challenge update as of May 31 are:
Top 10 Classes by Giving Participation
*Indicates class is in a reunion year
| Class Year |
Percent Who Gave |
| 1945 |
40% |
| 1964* |
35.7% |
| 1965 |
32.3% |
| 1954 |
29.1% |
| 1961 |
28.1% |
| 1953 |
26.7% |
| 1967 |
25.9% |
| 1969* |
25.5% |
| 1957 |
24.2% |
| 1971 |
24% |
Top 10 Classes Total Dollars Raised
*Indicates class is in a reunion year
| Grad Year |
Amount Donated |
| 1970 |
$1,022,958.36 |
| 1979* |
$593,711.60 |
| 1983 |
$321,597.28 |
| 1971 |
$221,054.50 |
| 1961 |
$212,230.00 |
| 1964* |
$115,931.33 |
| 1972 |
$107,401.73 |
| 1975 |
$94,551.35 |
| 1977 |
$91,196.00 |
| 1950 |
$80,536.10 |
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Recent alumna Veronica Leasure '19 shares her experience with video production and her own short film through her blog. Read More |
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Learn how Catawba, along with the Lilly Center, helps students discover what's truly important to them. Led by Dr. Ken Clapp, students are taken on retreats to discover their values.
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Catawba's ICE Box (Innovate, Collaborate, Engage) is full of exciting new technology for students to use. Learn how library director Earl Givens, Jr. is helping to educate students with holograms, augmented reality, and virtual reality.
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Student and Faculty Highlights
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Matthew Arnold conducted research to test the validity of the ManU fitness test with the women's soccer team. Read More |
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Finding yourself and getting in tune with one's faith is part of the Catawba journey. Brooke Freeman did just that on her recent hike in the Appalachian Trail. Read More |
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MIND, BODY, SOUL Campaign Updates
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The newest Class Giving Challenge is here! See how your class ranks in giving to the MBS Campaign. Top Class Years By Percent that Gave
| Year |
Percentage |
| 1961 |
12.4% |
| 1964 |
10.7% |
| 1947 |
10% |
| 1950 |
8.7% |
| 1962 |
8.4% |
| 1967 |
7.4% |
| 1970 |
6.1% |
| 1959 |
6.0% |
| 1972 |
5.9% |
| 1965 |
5.3% |
Take a look at the MIND, BODY, SOUL pages on our campaign website to view which priorities have been funded so far and which ones are on their way to reaching completion!
You can learn more about our campaign priorities, get involved, view our progress and share in our successes by visiting our website: catawbamindbodysoul.com. |
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SILENT AUCTION & DINNER TO BENEFIT CATAWBA ATHLETICS
Friday, September 6
7:00 p.m.
Online
ASHEVILLE, NC AREA MIND, BODY, SOUL CAMPAIGN EVENT
Thursday, August 29
6:00 p.m.
12 Bones: 5 Foundry Street Suite 10 (Behind Riverview Station), Asheville, NC 28801
Hosted by Dustin Cox '05, Brittin S. Cox '03, Harry Kloos '59, Sydney Kloos '59, Trevor Loudin '16 and Melody Loudin ‘17.
RSVP by August 16 at rsvp@catawba.edu or 704-637-4394.
WILLIAMSPORT, MD AREA MIND, BODY, SOUL CAMPAIGN EVENT
Thursday, September 19
6:00 p.m.
Elmwood Farm Bed and Breakfast (16311 Kendle Rd, Williamsport, MD 21795)
Hosted by Lettie Wilkes '03 and Selena Wilkes '96.
RSVP by September 10 at rsvp@catawba.edu.
FAMILY WEEKEND 2019
September 27-29
ADD TO CALENDAR
HOMECOMING 2019
October 25-27
Classes of 2019, 2014, 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979, 1974 and 1969 are due to celebrate milestone reunions. All reunion classes will be honored at a new, All Campus Party Saturday evening of Homecoming Weekend.
More information coming soon - stay tuned at catawba.edu/homecoming.
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DALLASTOWN, PA AREA MIND, BODY, SOUL CAMPAIGN EVENT
Thursday, April 2, 2020
6:00 p.m.
The Inn at Wyndridge Farm (885 South Pleasant Avenue Dallastown, PA 17313)
Hosted by Dick Seiwell '67
RSVP by March 27, 2020 at rsvp@catawba.edu |
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| The Alumni Office was notified of the passing of the following alums since the June publication of Cat-U News: |
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 Robert L. Vanhoy, Sr. '48
Lucille File Patterson '54
Mary Elizabeth Edmundson '55
Edward A. Pring '64
Lanis J. Dubois '78
John W. Abernethy '89
John C. Whitfield (former faculty) |
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Erin Stringer '05
Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
(704) 637-4394
estringe12@catawba.edu
www.catawba.edu/alumni |
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