Class Year | Number Who Gave | 1945 | 20% | 1966 | 9% | 1969 | 7.9% | 1967 | 6.6% | 1972 | 6.6% | 1981 | 5.9% | 1971 | 5.9% | 1964 | 5.9% | 1961 | 5.7% | 1954 | 5.7% |
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Catawba is gearing up for the fall semester and the return of students. As we work through a summer like no other, campus is preparing for an all-new type of school year and way of learning.
Be on the lookout for ways to stay involved and updated with changes on campus by registering for virtual events with our beloved Catawba faculty, staff, and coaches!
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Founder’s Day of Giving Results The first-ever Founder’s Day of Giving was a huge SUCCESS – Thanks to all the alumni that donated on Catawba’s Birthday. Here are the results for class percentages for Founder’s Day of Giving. Please note the new date for this years Founder’s Day is Tuesday, October 13th.
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Recent alums Zack Karvon ’20, Krissey Browder ’20, and Kelly Sandoval ’20 were the recipients of several distinguished Theatre Arts awards. Read more about their awards and accomplishments: |
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The Catawba College Dean’s List and Presidential Honor Roll for the Spring 2020 semester have been announced. A total of 526 students were named to the Dean’s List, with 193 students being named to the Presidential Honor Roll. Check out the Dean's List and Presdiential Honor Roll. |
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To celebrate the Class of 2020, Catawba created a Virtual Graduation Celebration. Watch the video and celebrate with Catawba’s newest alumni below: |
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As the campus prepares for fall semester, Provost Dr. Constance Rogers-Lowery shared some of the plans for what the school year will look like and what precautions are being implemented. Read her update below: |
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Student and Faculty Highlights
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Dr. Sheila Brownlow, Professor of Psychology, along with recent alums Emily Fogleman ’20 and Sophie Hirsch ’20, have published their paper “How Self-Reflection Influences Use of Cognitive Analytical Language in Psychology and Cognitive Sciences. Read more about their research below: |
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Join us in Welcoming New Faculty to the Catawba family! |
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Dr. Janelle Blazek will be joining the Catawba family as an Assistant Professor of Psychology. Dr. Janelle Blazek received her B.A. in Psychology Magna Cum Laude with minors in anthropology/sociology and theatre arts from Kalamazoo College, a small liberal arts college not unlike Catawba. She then earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. |
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Dr. Blazek's research focuses on intersectional perspectives of disordered eating in adolescence with a specific focus on the social identities of gender and ethnicity-race. She plans to continue this research by collaborating with faculty from all over and through working with Catawba students. Dr. Blazek enjoys teaching a variety of classes including Human Development, Psychology of Exceptionalities, and a seminar on Adolescent Development. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys baking, gardening, paddle-boarding, and hanging out with her pets. |
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Dr. Ann Marie Martin is excited to be joining Catawba College's faculty as a Visiting Assistant Professor of History! Previously, she served as an Instructor in the Department of History at the University of Arkansas, where she also received her Ph.D. |
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Dr. Martin is a social historian, and her research focuses on death and burial in the US South during the Early Republic and antebellum periods. Even though this topic has occasionally been referred to as "creepy," death and burial provide interesting ways to better understand society, showcase changes in issues like religion and medicine, and offer insight into the lives of those less present in the historical record.
Along with her Ph.D., as an undergraduate at Clemson University, Dr. Martin double majored in History and Secondary Education. She also holds a Masters of Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina, and a Masters of Arts in History from Sam Houston State University. As a South Carolinian, she's very happy to be back in the Carolinas! |
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Dr. Laurel Powell ’14 we welcome back to campus as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science! |
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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 | 15.9% | 1964 | 13.2% | 1962 | 10.6% | 1967 | 10.4% | 1970 | 9.2% | 1950 | 8.1% | 1959 | 7.6% | 1952 | 7.5% | 1965 | 7.3% | 1969 | 7.2% |
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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!
The turf field at Shuford Stadium has finally been installed! This was funded by designated gifts and will benefit all sports teams on campus. With Kirkland Field now being the only turf field in Rowan County, the entire community can benefit from its offerings. To watch a video of the construction of the field click here.
You can learn more about our campaign priorities, get involved, view our progress and share in our successes by visiting our new website: catawbamindbodysoul.com.
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Lunch with Coach Jason Bryan
August 19th, 2020
12p.m. – 1 p.m.
Register for this Virtual event: |
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"Let's Talk about It ... Race: Part II" August 27th, 2020 5p.m. - 6:30p.m. |
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EVENT UPDATES
| • | October 3rd, 2020 – Women’s Soccer 30th Year Celebration – Postponed- Rescheduled for September 25th, 2021 | | • | October 10th – 1990 & 1991 SAC Men’s Soccer Championship Celebration – Postponed – Rescheduled for September 25th, 2021 | | • | October 10th – 2000 Football 11-1 Reunion – 30 year Reunion – Postponed – Rescheduled for October 16th, 2021 | | • | October 10th – 2000 National Championship Cheerleading Team Reunion – Postponed - Rescheduled for October 16th, 2021 | | • | October 31st – Military Recognition Day –Postponed – Rescheduled for October 2nd, 2021 | | • | November 6th- 7th – Catawba Volleyball Alumni Weekend – Postponed - TBA | | • | November 7th – 2000 Catawba Men’s Tennis SAC Championship Reunion – Postponed – Rescheduled for October 30th, 2021 | | • | November 13th – CLASS Act Dinner – Postponed – TBA – Looking at April 17th, 2021 to accommodate all three of our speakers. |
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View our past Chiefs Club newsletters - we send these out every Monday. They usually contain our upcoming schedule, results from the past week, special events, athletic projects, and always a lot of pictures to help bring back those memories.
We sure could use your help to find us a few more people who, if you asked them, would help support OUR Catawba Chiefs Club. |
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| • | David Setzer, retired staff member | | • | Majel Errante-Wolfe '18 |
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