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Cat-U News
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January 2019
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Happy January 2019!
It is a new year — full of new beginnings, new goals, and new resolutions. If you haven't created your new year resolutions list yet, here are a few Catawba-themed suggestions!
- Wear your Blue & White colors often and with pride!
- Refer an outstanding high school student to Catawba.
- Read your new issue of CAMPUS.
- Nominate an alum for one of the annual Alumni Awards before the FEBRUARY 1ST DEADLINE! (see below).
- Attend an upcoming Alumni & Parent event near you or on campus.
- Update your contact information if you have moved, started/changed jobs, got married, etc. recently.
- Make a gift to Catawba College in honor of your favorite professor, best friend, roommate, etc.
**Call for Alumni Award Nominations. Please submit nominations for the annual alumni awards (Distinguished Alumni, Young Alumni and O.B. Michael) by February 1, 2019. Find out more about the awards and submit a nomination.**
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John Arrowood was appointed by NC Governor to NC Appeals judge in November 2018. Read More |
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Kathryn Heidt '14 was recently awarded a Research Fellowship from the Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation (FVS). The Research Fellowship focuses on Best Practices & Guideline Development for Management of Vertebral Subluxation.
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Catawba Alumni - Anna Kate Hall '18 (B.F.A. in Theatre Performance), Shaun Cammack '16 (B.A. in Popular Music, English minor, Creative Writing minor), and Erich Guebert '16 (B.S. in Sociology) - Create Radio Theater Company, Produce Holiday Comedy Radio Play.
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The Reverend Bobby Bonds '53 of Kannapolis, N.C., was the recipient of Catawba College's 2018 Church/College Award. The award, offered by Catawba's Office of Campus Ministry and the Lilly Center for Vocation and Values, was presented during the 2018 Church/College Dinner, held December 4th on campus. Read More / View Photos |
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Tammy Michael '01 (Bachelor of Business Administration) was appointed and sworn into office as Midway, NC's new town manager in early December. Read More |
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Randy '74 and Pam Penninger '75 Elium retire from James River Equipment (Salisbury, NC). Read More |
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Catawba College is ranked number 3 among the Top Colleges for Music Majors in North Carolina and is one of only three private colleges included in this top ten list created by Zippia, a website dedicated to helping people find and pursue the right career.
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Student and Faculty Highlights
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Catawba's student, Hayley Morgan '19 named 2018 N.C. Sport Management Student of the Year. Read More |
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CBS Evening News recently highlighted Catawba College's blind swim coach Tharon Drake, who relies on his hearing to help the team improve. Watch Video |
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Catawba College Sport Management students traveled to Charlotte October 23-24 for the Big South Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Basketball Media Days.
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Over the fall semester, Catawba College faculty members had papers published or accepted for publication, attended professional conferences and made presentations, and enjoyed achievements outside the college.
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MIND, BODY, SOUL Campaign Updates
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Each month we will provide updates on the MIND, BODY, SOUL Campaign in Cat-U News.
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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FIRST PITCH DINNER - BASEBALL FUNDRAISER
Saturday, January 26
6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Peeler Crystal Lounge
This exciting event includes a cocktail hour, dinner and speaker, Catawba alumnus Dennis Love '00, former football and baseball player and current Head Strength Coach at Purdue University. All proceeds support the 2019 spring season for Catawba Baseball.
LEARN MORE / BUY TICKETS
JACKSONVILLE, FL: MIND, BODY, SOUL Campaign Event
Thursday, February 21
Time and Location TBA
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ATLANTA, GA: MIND, BODY, SOUL Campaign Event
Saturday, February 23
Time and Location TBA (Downtown Atlanta)
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CATAWBA AFTER COLLEGE (Alumni networking event for current students)
Friday, February 15
6:00 p.m.
Location TBD
More details coming soon.
ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION AND DINNER
Saturday, April 6
7:00 p.m.
Goodman Gymnasium
If you would like more information or would like to donate an item, please call
Pam Barber at (704) 637-4474.
Details coming soon at catawba.edu/silentauction
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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. Please contact the alumni office at alumni@catawba.edu if you are a member of one of these classes and would like to join a reunion planning committee. We need at least 5 classmates from a reunion class to form a planning committee for those classes that wish to have individual reunion events during Homecoming. All reunion classes will be honored at a new, All Campus Party Saturday evening of Homecoming Weekend.
More information coming soon.
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| The Alumni Office was notified of the passing of the following alums since the December publication of Cat-U News: |
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 Warren A. Miller '51
George A. Noble '53
Carolyn Beaver Puckett '53
James W. Ragan '54
James D. Cline, Sr. '58
Harry L. Stanfield '65
Dianne McKinney Putnam '67
Randall C. Loeb '75
Elizabeth Allen Patton '78 |
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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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