Happy New Year, Catawba Family! 2019 was an incredible year for Catawba College and the Mind Body Soul Campaign. We had a lot of exciting developments with the campus and can’t wait to see what 2020 has in store. |
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Class Year | Number Who Gave | 1970 | 12% | 1975 | 11% | 1977 | 10% | 1972 | 8% | 2011 | 8% | 1964 | 7% | 1997 | 7% | 2006 | 7% | 2012 | 7% | 2018 | 7% |
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Founder’s Day of Giving ResultsThe first-ever Founder’s Day of Giving was a huge SUCCESS – thanks to all the alumni that donated to Catawba on her birthday. Here are the results for class percentages for Founder’s Day of Giving. Save the date for next year – December 3, 2020! |
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Dr Martha Kirkland West ’59, has been elected by the Board of Trustees as Trustee Emerita. Martha has been a dedicated supporter of numerous programs at Catawba and has made quite the legacy for herself. Learn more about Martha’s accomplishments and dedication to Catawba: |
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The first Founder’s Day of Giving was a huge success and we can’t thank everyone who participated enough. We had over 430 donors and raised over $100,000! Remember to save the date for next year’s Founder’s Day of Giving: December 3, 2020! |
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The new Greg and Missy Alcorn Digital Learning Lab is now open! Boasting fabulous equipment such as virtual reality, a video editing studio, 3D printers, and more, this new resource has already been a hit with students. |
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The 32nd Annual Lessons & Carols took place early this December. If you missed it, check out the livestream below: |
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The lights at Whitley Softball Field have been installed! As part of the Mind Body Soul Campaign, stadium lights were installed, allowing our athletes to play at night, leading to fewer missed games and practices. Thank you to all who helped make this dream a reality. Check out the video below!
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Student and Faculty Highlights
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Students in the Environment and Sustainability program took to Charlotte in support of the Fridays for the Future movement, a movement seeking a more conscientious government when it comes to climate change. |
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Dr. Andrew Jacobson, Assistant Professor of GIS and Conservation, is the lead author of a National Geographic funded research paper analyzing how much of the Earth’s landscape humans actually use. |
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Biology students Austin Snide, Jasmine Wiitala, and Cheyenne Smith received North Carolina Academy of Sciences (NCAS) Yarbrough awards for their research and projects. The students plan to present their work at several local, regional, and national scientific conferences. |
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Dr. Ken Clapp’s First-Year Seminar Class traveled to Jonas Ridge, N.C. for a class retreat. The goal of the retreat was to get students to think about who they are as individuals and reflect on ways to improve themselves. |
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Students from Andi Cantrell and Kim Porter’s First-Year Seminar classes visited the Poor People’s Campaign in Salisbury. Students got to talk with people that work to combat social justice and systemic issues. Read more. |
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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 | 14.6% | 1964 | 12.3% | 1967 | 10.2% | 1962 | 9.2% | 1950 | 7.3% | 1970 | 7.0% | 1953 | 6.8% | 1965 | 6.5% | 1959 | 6.0% | 1972 | 5.9% |
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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! |
One priority of the Body campaign is to install a turf field at Shuford stadium. Artificial turf helps prevent injuries, reduce drainage times, and is easier to maintain. Watch the video for more information. |
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
Saturday, January 25, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Peeler Crystal Lounge
Read More (SOLD OUT)
TAMPA, FL MIND, BODY, SOUL Campaign Event
Saturday, February 1 ,2020
6:00 p.m.
Maggiano’s (203 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609)
Visit with the Catawba Baseball team during the annual Spring games in FL at the New York Yankees Training Park.
RSVP by January 24, 2020 at rsvp@catawba.edu or 704-637-4394
HICKORY, NC AREA MIND, BODY, SOUL Campaign Event
Thursday, March 12, 2020
6:00 p.m.
580 11th Avenue Circle NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Hosted by Susan ’71 and Bob ’71 Arnold.
RSVP by February 21, 2020 at rsvp@catawba.edu or 704-637-4394
DALLASTOWN, PA AREA MIND, BODY, SOUL CAMPAIGN EVENT
Thursday, April 2, 2020
6:00 p.m.
The Inn at Wyndridge Farm – 885 South Pleasant Avenue Dallastown, PA 17313
Hosted by Dick Seiwell ‘67.
RSVP by March 27, 2020 at rsvp@catawba.edu |
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| • | Alice Estelle Icard Mott ’43 | | • | Evelyn Davis Morgan ’44 | | • | Edward L. (Bud) Hedrick ’47 | | • | Aileen Lipe Myers ’47 | | • | Julia Bowman Reaves ’48 | | • | Byron (Jack) Taylor ’48 | | • | Ree Howard Phillips ’49 | | • | Gwen Roberts Sharp ’49 | | • | Bunnie Taylor Clark ’51 | | • | Walter Prestwood ’51 | | • | Billie Jean Josey Beck ’52 | | • | Joan Dellinger Craven ’53 | | • | Samuel W. Pressley ’55 | | • | Kenneth R. Sloop ’57 | | • | Donald V. Moore ’60 | | • | Nelson M. Casstevens, Jr. ’63 | | • | Myra Eastep Guy ’63 | | • | Ron Crouse ’64 | | • | Preston J. Garrison ’65 | | • | Sara (Sally) Willard ’65 | | • | George Gluck ’66 | | • | Valerie E. Price ’79 | | • | Stephanie Bona ’99 |
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