On campus classes have wrapped up and students have taken their final exams for the fall semester. As the holiday season approaches, keep those less fortunate in mind and continue to spread the goodness and cheer that comes with being a part of the Catawba family. Finding the perfect gift is always a challenge. This 2020 Holiday season help Catawba students obtain the gift of education. Your gift supports students that are athletes, researchers, teachers, ministers, volunteers, and global citizens! |
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Brig. Gen. Fred Sisley ’57 was recently featured in a News & Record Article. |
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The Troxell-Ramseur family has a long history with Catawba. Read about the generations they’ve shared below |
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The Rev. Larry S. Bullock ’69, Ike Hill ’70, and Dwight C. Durante ’74 received the 2020 Black Alumni Pioneer Awards for their contributions in paving the way for future Catawbans. |
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Kristen Hedberg ’97 has composed original music and lyrics for A Ghost of Christmas Past, an adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which will be streaming below: |
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Homecoming took place last month. Though virtual, it was still a great way for the Catawba family to reconnect. Check out recordings of the events on the Catawba YouTube channel below: |
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You are invited to view Catawba College’s 33rd annual Service of Lessons & Carols in the beautifully decorated Omwake-Dearborn Chapel from the comfort of your home. |
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The Newman Park Project is officially underway, having raised $2.5 million already. The project will renovate Newman Park, home of Catawba baseball, giving it some much needed improvements and upgrades. |
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The Catawba College Drone Program has been implemented. Spearheaded by Dr. Andrew Jacobson, the program will allow students to learn more about drones and how they can be used in the future. |
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Join the Chiefs Club as part of the membership drive to help support the future of Catawba athletics. Get game results, schedules, special events highlights, and more great features. Contact 704-637-4474 for more info. |
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Catawba’s esports team won their first conference title in program history, claiming the ECAC VALORANT Fall Conference Championship! Learn more about the program below: |
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The Catawba Womens Basketball Games will be aired on the following channels starting in January: DirectTV – 623, ATT Uverse – 1665, Verizon – 597. Tune in to cheer on our wonderful Catawba athletes. Contact Catawba Athletics at 704-637-4474 with questions on how to find the games. |
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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. Get yours now! |
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Student and Faculty Highlights
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Seventeen students and their faculty mentors were recognized for their research at the virtual State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS). |
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Dr. Chad Betters and Elizabeth Webb represented the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Catawba virtually at a conference. |
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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. |
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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 | 14.9% | 1964 | 14.8% | 1962 | 12.5% | 1953 | 10% | 1967 | 9.5% | 1970 | 9.4% | 1950 | 8.6% | 1952 | 8.2% | 1969 | 7.9% | 1965 | 7.9% |
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. Watch a video of the construction of the field. You can learn more about our campaign priorities, get involved, view our progress and share in our successes by visiting our campaign website: |
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Catawba Baseball First Pitch Dinner Saturday, January 23, 2021 6-8:30 p.m. West End Plaza Celebrate Catawba Baseball at the First Pitch Dinner with guest speaker Chip Baker. |
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Christine Sigmon Abernethy ’48 Sanford K. Woosley ’50 Gilmer W. Hinson ’52 Natalyn Archer Sherrill ’52 Eleanor LeVan Peeler ’53 John McPherson ’60 Curtis H. Easter ’65 Rev. James B. Patterson ’64 Everett “Buddy” Deal, Jr. ’74 Benjamin F. Craige Jr. ’74 Cathy Clifton Goodnight ’77 Lewis W. Thomason, III ’56 |
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