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Cat-U News
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June 2019
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A special thanks to everyone that helped support the Catawba Fund this fiscal year (June 1, 2018 – May 31, 2019). Your support enables Catawba to address the greatest of each student, staff and faculty member as they arise during the year. Your gifts have had an immediate impact on campus.
The Rock Your Socks campaign has ended and the alumni support spans across the US!
Thank you for being Catawba's – heart and sole! |
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The Catawba Class Giving Challenge is OVER! The challenge ran through May 31st. The July edition will show results as of May 31st.
The classes that have the most participation and the most money raised will be celebrated at the Alumni Awards and Brunch during Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 25-27), 2019.
Class Giving Challenge update as of May 19 are:
Top 10 Classes by Giving Participation
*Indicates class is in a reunion year
| Class Year |
Percent Who Gave |
| 1964* |
34.3% |
| 1965 |
27.3% |
| 1954* |
27.3% |
| 1967 |
25.0% |
| 1961 |
24.7% |
| 1967 |
20.4% |
| 1953 |
23.9% |
| 1963 |
23.9% |
| 1969* |
23.0% |
| 1957 |
22.4% |
Top 10 Classes Total Dollars Raised
*Indicates class is in a reunion year
| Grad Year |
Amount Donated |
| 1970 |
$1,017,288.36 |
| 1979* |
$590,386.60 |
| 1983 |
$321,372.28 |
| 1961 |
$210,855.00 |
| 1971 |
$173,179.50 |
| 1972 |
$106,601.73 |
| 1975 |
$94,026.35 |
| 1977 |
$81,629.00 |
| 1950 |
$80,536.10 |
| 1981 |
$75,543.10 |
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The
Dean's List and
Presidential Honor Roll for 2019 have been announced, highlighting students that achieved GPAs of 3.5 and 3.7 respectively. |
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Catawba announced that it will be the first college to have new high-tech ball tracking software installed at Newman Park. This technology allows coaches and players to get real-time data on pitches and make rapid adjustments. This should benefit the baseball team immensely and help them continue to improve.
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Catawba has granted six Impact Funding Awards for summer study to students, thanks to the MIND BODY SOUL Campaign. Students are able to use the funding for internships, research opportunities, or to fund study abroad trips.
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Student and Faculty Highlights
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Dr. Steve Coggin is retiring after 34 years of service at Catawba. A professor of Biology and director of the Center of International Studies, Dr. Coggin was recognized during Graduation Exercises on May 11.
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Jackson Raper was this year's winner of the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) stock market competition with a total return of 6.37 percent.
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Many students, including Blake Pierce, Lukas Helbing, and Ryen Reid, won awards for their presentations at the annual State Leadership Conference of the North Carolina State Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL). Many students qualified to compete in the PBL Nationals in June.
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Three members of the Class of 2019 received awards at graduation. Emily Hoffler and Dustin Chapman both received the Whitener Award and Max Bellile received the Barbara Andrews Award.
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Students in the Biology Department's parasitology class visited Charlotte Water's Environmental Services Facility, where alumnus Kyle Henderson '15 is a research scientist.
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The Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates shared their exciting plans for the future. Many are pursuing acting careers in New York or getting involved in children's theatre.
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MIND, BODY, SOUL Campaign Updates
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A $250,00 gift was given to Catawba from the Jim Whitton family to establish a mental health counseling curriculum as part of the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance.
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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!
You can learn more about our campaign priorities, get involved, view our progress and share in our successes by visiting our website: catawbamindbodysoul.com. |
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CHARLOTTE ALUMNI CLUB - NIGHT OUT AT THE KNIGHTS
Saturday, July 12
6:00 p.m.
BB&T Stadium
Attendees will enjoy our reserved event space and all-you-can-eat buffet at the Rooftop Party Terrace, from 6:00-first pitch at 7:00 p.m. Afterwards, enjoy the game in our group seating area and be sure to stay for the post-game fireworks display.
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Information on how to purchase tickets with our group is coming soon!
DISCOVER: CATAWBA'S YOUTH THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
Senior High: July 7-12 or July 14-19
Junior High: July 21-26
Black Lake Retreat Center, Asheboro, NC
No cost!
READ MORE / APPLY TO ATTEND
WILLIAMSPORT, MD AREA MIND, BODY, SOUL CAMPAIGN EVENT
Thursday, September 19, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Elmwood Farm Bed and Breakfast (16311 Kendle Rd, Williamsport, MD 21795)
Hosted by Lettie Wilkes '03 and Selena Wilkes '96.
RSVP by September 10 at
rsvp@catawba.edu
SILENT AUCTION & DINNER TO BENEFIT CATAWBA ATHLETICS
Friday, September 6
7:00 p.m.
Goodman Gymnasium
Please join us for an evening of delectable eats and spirits. Bid on trips, vacation homes, experiences, dining, and more.
Tickets may be purchased online. Admission to this year's event is $50 and reserved tables of 8 are available for $350 for those wanting a guaranteed seat with friends and family. If you would like more information or would like to donate an item, please call
Pam Barber at (704) 637-4474.
FAMILY WEEKEND 2019
September 27-29
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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. 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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YORK, PA AREA MIND, BODY, SOUL CAMPAIGN EVENT
Thursday, April 2, 2020
6
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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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| The Alumni Office was notified of the passing of the following alums since the May publication of Cat-U News: |
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 Wade H. Clawson '48
Claude B. Hampton, Jr. '48
James W. Wilhelm, Jr. '51
Charles "C.A." Suther, Jr. '53
Charles H. Ritchie '56 |
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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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