Classes are in session! As we enter the third week on campus, students, faculty, and staff are enjoying the revamped menu of Blue 51. That's not the only thing to be excited about as our Alumni Office has some virtual events that you will not want to miss, coming up! Speaking of alumni, know any outstanding alums that stick out to you? Submit their name for an alumni award today!
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Dennis Love ’00 has joined Auburn as an assistant strength and conditioning trainer after an impressive career working at Purdue and with the Denver Broncos. |
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Check out the spotlight profiles below on Dr. Katie Phelps Walsh ’05 and Kendrick Mayes ’12. Great reads on two awesome alumni! |
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Christina Carmon ’05 is the manager of a Five Guys restaurant in D.C., where she raised funds to provide meals to police in the area, which included alumna Sergeant Tashina Wilhelm ’10! Cat-U looks after Cat-U! |
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Dan Ryan ’09 was featured in a Wicked Local article discussing how he’s been getting creative over the last year. |
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Andrea Grenier ’06 became the new president of the North Carolina Jaycees! |
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Morgan Brann Krout ’16 helped save a high school runner’s life by performing CPR for over 15 minutes during a race. |
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Cristi Bartlett ’08 was on the sidelines as part of the NFL’s Wild Card Weekend! Way to go Cristi! |
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Julianna Fedler '99 was recently named Advertising Director at NYVT Media. Fedler, who is also a licensed drone pilot, graduated with a degree in Music Management. |
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Lucas Allen '04 has joined Open Mortgage as Senior Vice President of Forward Operations. Allen graduated with a bachelor's degree in Communications. |
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Amy Lambert '09 has joined Fidelity Bank in Mooresville as assistant vice president and branch manager. In her new position, Lambert is responsible for business development and providing outstanding customer service to bank customers of the Fidelity Bank Mooresville branch located at 186 Williamson Road. |
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The Dean’s List for Fall 2020 has been announced. To be on the Dean’s List students have to have achieved a 3.5 GPA in at least 15 semester hours. Check out who made the list below: |
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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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The Catawba Women’s Basketball Games will be aired on the following channels this season: 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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Faculty, staff, and nursing students helped bring nearly 1,000 members of the Catawba community back on campus through rapid COVID testing. This was a great opportunity for the students to get real-world experience. |
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An Hour With Maestro Daniel Ryan '09 February 17th - 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (EST) Free, virtual event hosted via Zoom. Alum Daniel Ryan will discuss a typical day for him as he wears many hats (a conductor, composer, educator, and singer). We can’t wait to discuss Daniel’s time at Catawba and the memories he has to share. Dr. Kenneth Clapp '70 will be moderating this event. Spots are limited. |
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Modelling: It's Not Just for the Runway - Elizabeth Renteria ’16
February 17th - 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (ESTFebruary 19th - 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (EST) From valuing entities for global scale transactions to estimating
the cost of public infrastructure, modelling is a versatile skill set
which translates to various career paths as it provides a strong
basis for analytical thinking. Please join us as Liz discusses
the potential career paths available within the modelling
world and the attributes recruiters are looking for. |
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Alumni Board of Directors Secretary - Jeffrey Smith '06
March 3rd - 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (EST)
Free, virtual event hosted via Zoom, alum Jeff Smith will discuss the progression of his career to becoming Executive Director of Cameron Hall in Canton, GA, a five-star senior living community. Of course we will hear about some of those special Catawba memories, too! Spots are limited. |
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Networking & Financial Planning with Nick Means '03
March 17th - 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (EST)
Free, virtual event hosted via Zoom. Alum Nick Means will offer some advice for financial planning after college, and discuss some networking tips! Bob Setzer '73 will be moderating this event. Spots are limited. |
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Co-founder of Tailgate America and Former Dean of Students Bill Hall '66
March 31st - 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (EST) Free, virtual event hosted via Zoom. Alum Bill Hall will talk about his Catawba journey from getting there, attending, graduating, and staying around for the long run. Bill has worn many hats at Catawba, and is sure to spark your interest with his memories. Spots are limited. |
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Chat with Founder and CEO of Global Contact Services Greg Alcorn '79
April 14th - 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (EST) Free, virtual event hosted via Zoom. Alum Greg Alcorn will discuss what a typical day for him is like, how Catawba aided in his career, and of course some good ole Catawba memories! Dr. Kenneth Clapp '70 will be moderating this event. Spots are limited. |
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Volleyball Beach Bash
April 24th |
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27th Annual Catawba Golf Classic
May 14th (8:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.) The 2021 Golf Classic to benefit Catawba Football is set for Friday, May 14th at Warrior Golf Club. There are two sessions (8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.) and a putting contest at 8 a.m. and 12 noon. A box lunch will be provided. Read more or register below: |
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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 | 1964 | 15.7% | 1961 | 14.8% | 1953 | 12.5% | 1962 | 12.4% | 1970 | 10.3% | 1969 | 9.8% | 1967 | 9.5% | 1950 | 9.1% | 1971 | 8.4% | 1952 | 8.2% |
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!
Start the new year off right by making a donation to help future Catawbans. 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 new website: |
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| • | Anne Powers Smith '39 | | • | Walter A. Lippard, Jr. '54 | | • | John J. Daniels '62 | | • | Ned A. Storey '62 | | • | Beverly Corelle '63 | | • | Jean W. Cuthbertson '47 | | • | Alvin B. Taylor '50 | | • | Ruth Karriker Hodge '67 | | • | Jeannie Reeves Misenheimer '72 |
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