Alumni Newsletters: August 2021

Mollie Sue Harmon ’18 received the Robert McCormick Figg, Jr. Trial Advocacy Award presented by the South Carolina Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers. The award is given for excellence in trial advocacy skills and professional demeanor as demonstrated in the classroom or in trial competitions. Congrats Molly Sue!

Bill and Rosemary Hall share their thoughts on the Newman Park renovations and how excited they are for Catawba’s future.

Dr. Logan Ellis ’15 graduated from Virginia Tech medical school. Dr. Ken Clapp ’70 and Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Rutherford ’15 attended the ceremony. Congrats Logan!

Dorothy Barber Ellis ’41 is 101 years old and still reps Catawba everywhere she goes! She can be seen with a Catawba Alumni sticker on her walker, spreading stories about her good times at Catawba wherever she goes!

Pastor Michelle Kuhlman has been installed as the new lead pastor of Advent Lutheran Church. Kuhlman was ordained in 2005.

The inaugural class of MBA graduates completed their course requirements this month! "We are incredibly proud of this first class of MBA graduates," stated Dr. Eric R. Hake, graduate advisor and program coordinator.

The renovation plans of Newman Park have been updated. A structural engineer discovered that the metal grandstand supports and roof would require a complete replacement to ensure the safety to attendees. Read more on the decision and the progress so far below:

Catawba College’s Corriher-Linn-Black Library has been awarded a $25,000 SLNC Adapts Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant by the State Library of North Carolina.

Baseball Seats from Newman Park Available for Purchase! We're selling seats from Newman Park. Each set of two chairs is $200. Call Development at (704) 637-4394 to claim your seats and/or schedule a pickup time. You can also purchase your seats below:

Join the Catawba Clergy Network! You’ll get access to Communities of Practice, gathering opportunities (like Catawba Clergy Days) grant opportunities, and access to the online discussion hub!

Start preparing for Homecoming by heading to the Accommodations page. Make plans for your stay in several local hotels or bed and breakfasts to ensure your close to home for Homecoming!

Ride with Catawba pride with your very own Catawba license plate! For just an additional $20 on top of your annual registration, you can show your colors everywhere you go. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will go to the Alumni Association. COMMIT before coming home this October for Homecoming!

Follow the Catawba Alumni Instagram page to stay up to date on fellow alums and special events going on. Check it out at Instagram.com/catualumni

Several students and alums from the Sport Management program have been doing great work this summer in baseball, including USA Baseball, Minor League Baseball, and Major League Baseball. Check out the what these awesome Catawbans have been up to below:

Catawba’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda had six students qualify for the national competition, with two students placing in the National Awards Program. The students competing were Emma Nantz, Samual Granillo, Madison Bumgarner, Harmony Speer, Jordan Brooks, and Jacob Aiton.

Handshake is an online portal where employers hire college students and new grads. Handshake can continue to provide you with professional development information and career opportunities beyond college. Catawba maintains a relationship with Handshake for our students after they graduate. Handshake can also be used after graduation, and Catawba will maintain your Handshake profile for as long as you wish to use the service.

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:

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!

Make an impact on Catawba’s future by making a donation to the MIND BODY SOUL campaign. Providing new academic programs, athletic facilities, and ministry funding are all just some of the benefits of the MIND BODY SOUL campaign.
 

You can learn more about our campaign priorities, get involved, view our progress and share in our successes by visiting our website:

ALUMNI RECEPTION: ASHEVILLE, NC
October 12-13, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Asheville –  Biltmore – 115 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Join us Friday evening for a social with Catawba's 24th President and hear about the strong future ahead for Catawba. Then join us Saturday, as we cheer on our Catawba Football team as they take on Mars Hill at 1 p.m.

RSVP by October 5, 2021 at rsvp@catawba.edu.

HOMECOMING
October 29-31, 2021

Catawba College

Mark your calendars for this year’s Homecoming, featuring tons of fun and exciting events.